Category: Examiner Opinion

Making the local music scene has always been fun Mark Rosman I suppose there is something to be said for going to see a supergroup play in concert in Corporate Name of the Month Arena. Who doesn’t love tolls, parking fees, high-priced concessions and a view from above? That is just not what I am…

I n reference to a recent op-ed piece that appeared in Greater Media Newspapers, “Curley: County Health Care Facilities Must Be Privatized,” this is a perfect example of politicians talking out of both sides of their mouth. On one side, Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley says the Monmouth County freeholders have the opportunity to “put…

Taking three steps to match one of his Lori Clinch Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Far too often, I took all that you have done for granted. In my defense, you made that easy. There were no theatrics. You never wanted credit or recognition. You never stood up and said, “Hey, look at all that I…

A ha, I said to myself, when I noted that John Calimano was a 1966 graduate of Rutgers. Then I got an even clearer picture when Mr. Calimano admitted in his recent Your Turn guest column that he had participated in “teach-ins and other protests” against Vietnam. Although definitely not my cup of tea, he…

Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He…

When I first moved to Allentown, the Rev. Schulte of the Allentown Presbyterian Church visited our home to welcome us. He explained to my husband and I the importance of volunteering here — that this community runs on the efforts of everyone. Now, 25 years later, Allentown and Upper Freehold Township have many new residents…

I n his recent Your Turn guest column, John Calimano stated that “there were never WMDs [weapons of mass destruction] in Saddam’s [Hussein’s] arsenal …” Tell that to the Kurds and Iranians who were gassed by Saddam. Oh, and the scud missiles that rained down on Israel were a figment of the Israelis’ imagination. What…

A cyclist rides the trail at Heavenly Farms in East Brunswick.

Hot airbags with Sharon Peters Q: I read in one of your recent columns about how so many carmakers are using eight or 10 airbags. I’m wondering if this is just a game of one-upsmanship or if they really save lives? A: Determining whether a non-fatality in a wreck was definitely attributable to seatbelt-wearing (or…