Category: HUB Opinion

  • Voters must continue to militate for change

    The congressional election of 2006 was an enormous landslide of historic proportions. The party that had a monopoly of power suffered a resounding defeat, losing control of both houses of Congress. We know the people of the United States voted for Democrats and against Republicans. That still leaves the question, though, of what the people…

  • Support needed for commuter ferry service

    I’ve read the recent reports of SeaStreak’s parent company filing for Chapter 11 protection. I’ve also read that the ferry management is telling its riders not to worry. Everything will be all right, they say. I don’t believe it. Like in the old child’s fable, the emperor has no clothes. We’re just all busy pretending…

  • What now?

    Now that the Red Bank election is over and we await the certification of the results, it appears clear that the voters have not given Councilman Pasquale Menna a mandate. With all Menna’s advantages, including an estimated $60,000 campaign, Councilman Menna’s razor-thin win seems paltry, especially considering that his last-minute parroting of Councilman John Curley’s…

  • Obituaries

    Stella M. Dziedzic Mrs. Dziedzic, 80, of Brick, died Oct. 29, 2006, at Brick Hospital. Born in West Rutland, Vt., she resided in Oceanport prior to moving to Brick more than 16 years ago. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Oceanport Board of Education where she was employed 15 years. She was a member…

  • Event will allow public to honor valiant veterans of WWII

    ‘A day that will live in infamy.” These are the penetrating words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he appeared before the U.S. Congress to ask for a declaration of war against the Japanese Empire on Dec. 8, 1941. Since that time, there have been many wars and many days of infamy, including the day…

  • A ‘homecoming’ in Monmouth County

    International pop star Melanie started out in Sea Bright/Long Branch BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent BY TOM CHESEKCorrespondent Popular ’70s singer Melanie will perform at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre, West Long Branch, on Saturday. In the early 1970s, a young woman who went solely by the name of Melanie emerged seemingly from out of nowhere with…

  • In the Arts

    David “Daxe” Axelrod The second musical presentation of “Uncanning Worms” will be held at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) in Long Branch Saturday at 8 p.m. The experimental music series is hosted by Jon Francis and takes place on the third Saturday of every month. Showcase artists will be David “Daxe” Axelrod…

  • Fiber art rich in color and texture

    “Lady” An exhibit of fiber art by Eleanor Elkin is at The Gallery on Grant at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal. The exhibit will run through Dec. 29 at the gallery, which is located adjacent to the Performing Arts Center at the JCC, 100 Grant Ave. A meet-the-artist reception will be held…

  • Objects found & altered

    Altered pear hanging ornament ‘Altered Art,” an exhibit of works by Cecilia Swatton, is on exhibit in the lobby display case of the Middletown Township Public Library during the month of November. “Altered Art” is based on, and often created from, found objects. This display includes art pieces created from yellow plastic pears, dollar-store disc…