Category: HUB Opinion

  • Lucille Britten

    Mrs. Britten, 90, of Red Bank, died March 22, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a bookkeeper in New York City for several years. She is survived by her siblings. A graveside service and interment were at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial…

  • Residents urged to spread autism awareness

    Autism New Jersey encourages all residents to help spread autism awareness during April, National Autism Awareness Month. New Jersey has the nation’s highest prevalence rate, 1 in 94 children, compared to the national rate, 1 in 150. While there is no known cause of or cure for autism, early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are vital…

  • Clifton Max Jensen

    Mr. Jensen, 93, of Red Bank, died March 17, 2009. He served with the U.S. Navy for 22 years, and achieved the ranks of chief electrician, chief petty officer and chief warrant officer, and participated in battles that included Guadalcanal, and the Solomon Islands, the Philippines and at Bougainville aboard the USS Whitney. During retirement,…

  • Postal service hits resident on his blind side

    Imailed a birthday card to a friend in Pennsylvania after affixing standard first-class postage. The envelope was 5.25 inches by 5.25 inches. It was a simple card with no voice capabilities. The card was returned to me, and the reason stated was “Returned for 20 Cents Postage Due to Non-Standard Size-Surcharge 20 Cents.” I asked…

  • Andrew Kutko Jr.

    Mr. Kutko Jr., 76, of Middletown, died March 25, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was an industrial electrician at International Flavors & Fragrances, Union Beach, for 25 years, retiring in 2007. He was predeceased by a brother, John Kutko. He is survived by his wife, Edith Peer Kutko of Red Bank; a…

  • COAH is government control, and loss of freedom

    It is with disbelief and dismay that I read the letter of the Rev. Bruce Davidson (Hub, March 12) stating the foundation of American success, which is the most productive country in the world, should be changed. The Rev. Davidson states the following: 1. COAH is “voluntary” Voluntary: acting on one’s own free will without…

  • Daniel Joseph O’Hern

    Mr. O’Hern, 78, of Red Bank, died April 1, 2009, at home, following a battle with cancer. He was appointed special ethics counsel to Gov. Richard J. Codey in 2004 and returned to private practice as counsel to the firm of Becker Meisel, Livingston. He was appointed to the N.J. Supreme Court in 1981 and…

  • Carol T. Trim

    Mrs. Trim, 77, of Tinton Falls, died April 4, 2009, at home. She was a teller at First Fidelity Bank, Cranford and Red Bank, for 25 years, retiring 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Albert Trim; a son, Michael Trim of Pasadena, Calif.; two daughters, Joanne Gandolfo of Scottsdale,…

  • Rosalie Mary Merlino

    Miss Merlino, of Ocean Township, died March 18, 2009, at Meridian Nursing and Rehab, Wall. She was employed at her family’s business, Bagel International, Bradley Beach. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Elena Merlino of West Long Branch, and Angelo and Jackie Merlino of Red Bank; and three nephews. A Mass…