Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Coda

    Pundits suffer the Night of a Thousand Deaths GREG BEAN For a political junkie likemyself, there was no better theater than watching the results of the New Hampshire primary election on CNNand the other networks Jan. 8. It’s always fun to watch people who have made such stupendous boobs of themselves attempt to salvage the…

  • Black men urged to recognize the risk of stroke

    Stroke isNewJersey’s third-leading killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability.NoNewJersey community is at greater risk for stroke, however, than the AfricanAmerican/black community. Blacks have almost twice the risk of a first-ever stroke as do whites. OnDec. 17, theAmerican StrokeAssociation unveiled the New Jersey Power to End Stroke “10,000 Man Power Ambassador Challenge.” It’s…

  • Math contest adds up to honors for Millstone

    Millstone Township Middle School students recently took part in the American Mathematics Competition. Students Christopher Lui (l-r), Julia Dreifus, Michael Shelton and Sammy Soliman have advanced to the next level of competition, which will take place in February. The students are pictured with math teacher Lisa Dittmeier, who coordinates the annual contest. MILLSTONE – The…

  • Alternatives to deer hunting just don’t work

    Aletter appearing in the Jan. 3 edition of the Examiner titled “Monmouth County should use humane alternatives to deer hunt” stated that Mr. David Compton of theMonmouthCounty Park Systemwas convinced that huntingwas the only solution. That’s because Mr. Compton based his conclusion on facts and not emotions. On the other hand, the letter writer has…

  • Gov. has not placed N.J. on path to stability

    Greg Bean’s column that appeared on Dec. 26 was right on the mark (“Day of Reckoning Is on the Horizon for Budget”). I would like to add that Gov. Jon Corzine and the lame duck Legislature don’t apparently get the message, “the money well has run dry, something realistic must be done.” I really have…

  • Girl Scout proud to have taken part in project

    Iam a Girl Scout in Troop 1561. We have just completed our Silver Award project, and I would just like to share with you what I learned and how I felt about this project. We did this project for 180 Turning Lives Around, an organization that deals with domestic violence. Before we started our project,…

  • Residents should recycle and help turn e-waste into a resource

    During the holidays, many of us have enjoyed the outdoor lighting and decorations associated with the season. However, at the end of the holidays, we will again be faced with viewing an abundance of no-longer-wanted computers, television sets, and other electronic devices put out to the curb for trash collection. From both environmental and financial…

  • Master plan revisions give residents short shrift

    Icould not disagree more with Upper Freehold resident Dionne Polk when she stated in the Dec. 20 edition of the Examiner (in regard to theUpper Freehold master plan revision) that she “didn’t see any part of land-use planning that has been given a short shrift.” Inmy opinion, the entire town will be given a short…

  • Upper Freehold recycling center needs a cleanup

    Being a frequent visitor to the recycling center in Upper Freehold Township, I’ve become increasingly appalled at the condition of the drop-off area. Recent rains made an already hazardous area a muddy, potholed mess. It is a blatant safety hazard. Who is responsible for maintaining the conditions and ensuring the safety of the public? My…