Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Update given for Upper Freehold Regional middle school

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – The Upper Freehold Regional School District is “making excellent progress” on the new middle school, according to the superintendent of schools. Richard Fitzpatrick, the school district’s new superintendent, said last week that he will try to do his best to provide the community with a monthly progress summary…

  • Recent pit bull case not just about animal abuse

    The recent pit bull case of Michael Vick and DMX are about more than animal abuse. Each and every year in New Jersey, nearly a quarter million pets are dumped at taxpayers’ expense at local shelters. Irresponsible pet owners, pet hoarders and unscrupulous breeders have set off nonstop pet population explosions. Shelters are often bursting…

  • Thomas Gowen

    Mr. Gowen, 59, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 24, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born in New Brunswick and had resided in the Freehold area for many years. A graduate of New Brunswick High School, he attended the University of Miami in Florida, as well as many professional development schools,…

  • Parents’ checklist for back-to-school: pencils, anti-drug-use talk

    While discussing the new school year for your child, please don’t forget to discuss a most important issue – drug and alcohol abuse. A recent survey published by the Partnership for a Drug Free America showed that only 54 percent of parents reported having a thorough discussion with their children about drugs such as heroin…

  • Bills would help reduce deadly effects of radon

    Lung Cancer Circle of Hope (LCCH), New Jersey’s only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to lung cancer issues, applauds state Sen. Ellen Karcher (D-District 12) and Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald (D-District 6) for recognizing the potentially deadly effects of radon and introducing companion bills, which address the need for comprehensive radon detection and mitigation throughout the…

  • Millstoner disappointed with board president

    For the past six sessions of attending the Board of Education meetings, I cannot [help] but feel disappointed, frustrated and powerless in the attitude and receptiveness (or lack thereof) displayed by the president of the board, Mrs. Mary Ann Friedman. I have been forced to write this piece to be able to depict Mrs. Friedman’s…

  • Marylou Emmons

    Mrs. Emmons, 67, of Farmingdale, died Aug. 29, 2007, at Meridian Health’s Manor by the Sea at Ocean Grove. She valiantly fought cancer for 20 years. Born in Allentown, she settled in Farmingdale in the 1960s and received a degree from Trenton State Teachers College. Mrs. Emmons was the manager at Timm’s Variety Store, Manasquan,…

  • Frank A. Zieniewicz

    Mr. Zieniewicz, 82, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone, died Sept. 4, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was born on Sept. 7, 1924, in Floral Park, N.Y. Mr. Zieniewicz had been employed by the Monmouth County Highway Department. Affectionately known as “Uncle Frank,” he also volunteered as a primary-care provider for Wally…

  • Don’t let mortgage companies steal American dream

    Homeownership is part of the American dream. Recent news about the struggles and financial difficulties of mortgage companies, subprime loans and foreclosures has endangered this dream for many people in New Jersey and across the country. The Monmouth County Association of Realtors urges all buyers to take the time necessary to understand the process of…