Category: HUB Opinion
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Burry opposes Laurelwood housing proposal
The Laurelwood housing contract is a relic of the Cold War, when the threats we faced came from Soviet ICBMs. Today, we are in hot water with an invisible army of fanatical terrorists, careless of their own lives and who believe they will become martyrs by killing Americans and harming American interests. This is…
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Susan Kilgallon
Mrs. Kilgallon, 40, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 2, 2009, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, New York City, following a battle with breast cancer. She was a physical therapist at Meridian Health, Shrewsbury. She was predeceased by her father, David Bjorstad. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Brian; a daughter, Meghan Rose, at home;…
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Now is the time to make comments about Navy housing plan
As a Tinton Falls resident and chairman of Neighbors Opposed to Privatization at Earle (NOPE), I invite and encourage any citizens concerned about the U.S. Navy’s plan to open base housing to civilians to attend our nonpartisan community organization’s open house on Jan. 17. Sessions are scheduled at the Tinton Falls borough hall from…
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Claire Sheridan Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence, 85, of Jupiter, Fla., died Jan. 2, 2009, in Jupiter. She resided in Oceanport and Maplewood prior to relocating to Florida 25 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis E. Lawrence; and a son, Michael J. Lawrence. She is survived by her children, Francis E. Lawrence Jr. of Highlands; John R.…
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Calvin J. “Cal” Siciliano
Mr. Siciliano, 57, of Sea Bright, died Jan 2, 2009, at home. He owned and operated Cal Siciliano Landscaping. He was predeceased by his father, Calvin J. Siciliano Sr.; and a brother, James Siciliano. He is survived by his mother, Rose Siciliano; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanne C. and Robert Maxim, and Rosemary and Michael…
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Politicians now have the muscle to preserve Sandy Hook
Well, it’s official. The reason Fort Hancock’s buildings at Sandy Hook are falling down is not due to the incompetence of their nominal guardians, the National Park Service and its many unimaginative superintendents. The fault lies with those who oppose the NPS’s rather tacky plan to commercialize the fort, according to none other than Richard…
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Jerry D. Goldstein
Mr. Goldstein, 77, of Utica, N.Y., died Jan. 5, 2009, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica. He resided in West Orange and Rumson, prior to relocating to Singer Island, Fla., and Utica. He owned a put and call options firm, Jerry D. Goldstein and Co., New York City. Prior to that, he was a stockbroker…
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Children are the real victims of failing economy
As the economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, we’ve heard lots of talk about big banks and major automakers. There’s been concern for how shrinking resources will affect merchants who rely on the holiday shopping frenzy. Dialogue among friends turns to a comparative discussion of lost investments. But sadly, little…
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Rita C. Oleck Malinowski
Mrs. Malinowski, 89, of West Long Branch, died Jan. 8, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore J. Malinowski, in 2000. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory J. and Diane Malinowski of Manchester Center, Vt.; a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Edward Scholtz of Oceanport; a sister, Mary Spearling…
