Category: HUB Opinion
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NPS needs new bridge for Fort Hancock plan
In an era tolerant of political “spin,” I’m still old fashioned. I believe in individual responsibility. If you obfuscate or hide information from taxpayers, that’s on you. Accordingly, I must criticize Richard Wells, Sandy Hook’s superintendent, not only for seven years of misinformation about the National Park Service’s plan to allow commercial businesses in Fort…
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Exhibit connects the arts
“Red Barn Composition” by Scott Redden ‘Art for the Arts” opened Saturday at Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank.Works by four painters are included in the show: Lucy Kalian, Evelyn Leavens, Scott Redden and Jon Peters. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Two River Theater in Red Bank. To preview a selection of…
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A balmy January, brought to you by global warming
I am sitting on the beach barefoot in January watching a friend surf. I am not in Florida, or southern California. I am in New Jersey. Everyone I meet has a large smile on their face and as they walk by, perhaps even a comment on the “beautiful weather.” The weather is beautiful, I don’t…
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In the Arts
Mini quilt An exhibit of paintings by Dr. Charles Sills is currently at the Oceanic Library in Rumson. Small works by fiber artist Beverly Hertler, Red Bank, are in the library display case. Hertler is a fiber artist who exhibits nationally in juried fine art, fine crafts and quilt shows. The library is located at…
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Obituaries
Maryjane Grotyohann Mrs. Grotyohann, 75, of Lakewood, died Jan. 14, 2007, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Born in Philadelphia, she resided in the Lincroft section of Middletown, prior to relocating to Lakewood eight years ago. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Red Bank. She enjoyed needle crafts, and quilting. She…
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Correction
Joseph Irace was incorrectly identified as a member of the Oceanport Borough Council in a letter to the editor in the Jan. 11 issue. Irace was a candidate for council in the November election.
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Coda
Geraldo is still running off at the (big) mouth Greg Bean You know, one of these days someone is going to get fed up with Geraldo Rivera’s threats and beat him like a rented mule. Not that I watch either one of them on television, but there’s apparently quite a feud going between Geraldo and…
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Officials offer proposals for making schools safer
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN – School and political representatives from throughout Monmouth County came out last week to a forum to unveil initiatives on school safety for the new year. The forum, held Jan. 10 at Middletown High School South and hosted by Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-Monmouth/Middlesex), who was…
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Obituaries
William “Bill” Boudiette Mr. Boudiette, 65, of Middletown, died Jan. 1, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, New Brunswick. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Kearny and Hoboken before moving to Middletown 38 years ago. He was a seventh- and eight-grade science teacher for the Keyport Board of Education for 35 years,…
