Category: HUB Opinion
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Shore Flicks revives drive-in movie experience
Inflatable screens show movies, games at outdoor events BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer Above: Neighbors enjoy some friendly competition with a Guitar Hero tournament during this Tinton Falls block party. Left: Children rolled up in their mini-wheels for a drive-in-themed birthday bash in Tinton Falls last summer. TINTON FALLS – Outdoor movies at the local…
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Dorothea Brown Bennett
Mrs. Bennett, 89, of Tinton Falls, died May 21, 2008. She resided in Freehold prior to relocating to Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls. She was employed at Mennen Company, Morristown, for several years, retiring in the early 1980s. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Edward C.…
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Students participate in simulated DUI crash
Exercises at RBR promote positive choices on prom weekend A”victim” is extricated from a car during a drunken-driving simulation. LITTLE SILVER – During the week leading up to the Red Bank Regional High School’s (RBR) senior prom on June 6, the school provided many opportunities for students to think about the important choices they face…
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Donald C. Hembling
Mr. Hembling, 90, of Rumson, died May 29, 2008. He was the retired manager of Charles B. Hembling & Son, Shrewsbury, which he took over in 1946. Prior to that, he was employed at Bendix and Eastern Airlines. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Throckmorton Hembling; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna…
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Coda
Dealers were a testament to conspicuous consumption GREG BEAN Back in the days when I was a court reporter, I covered the trial of a Colombian drug importer who had made a fortune bringing South American cocaine to this country and selling it to more-than-willing clients. Gregory Bean is executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers.…
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Joseph Martinez
Mr. Martinez, 83, of Red Bank, died June 2, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a retired employee at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. He was a life member of Red Bank Fire Department at Liberty Hose Company, and 50-year member of Red Bank First Aid Squad. He was predeceased by a grandson, Stephen…
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Red State/Blue State
Where’s a good ray-zapper when you really need one? A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and…
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Thomas R. Pizzo
Mr. Pizzo, 77, of Red Bank, died June 3, 2008. He and his brother-in-law, Frank Lettieri, owned a Texaco Station, Fair Haven, for several years. He was predeceased by a brother, Peter, in February 2008. He is survived by a sister, Anna Lettieri of Shrewsbury; a niece; a nephew; and two great-nephews. A Mass of…
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GREEN SCENE
June in the garden … a cultivated eye Gardening is an antidote to the rigors of daily life, and container gardening continues to be an excellent way to introduce “outdoor decorators” to the joys of growing plants. Budding green thumbs will have a terrific opportunity for creativity, beauty and great fun in the garden Novelty…
