Category: HUB Opinion
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Parent involvement in schools matters
I have been an involved parent in my school district for many years. Why? Parent involvement promotes student achievement. It is critical to student success, especially if the child has an educational disability. Parent involvement also decreases drug and alcohol use, decreases suspensions and decreases violence in our schools. Despite what is known about the…
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Heartfelt thanks for support
Thank you for helping us publicize the Heartfelt High Tea held Feb. 6 at our Quaker Meetinghouse in Shrewsbury. The level of interest in our soon-to-be 200 years old (in 2016) Meetinghouse was overwhelming and truly “heartfelt.” We’re very pleased to have been able to share the history of our lovely, historic place of worship…
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America’s soldiers have put forth a tremendous effort
I would like to share with your readers my recent experience attending the presidential inaugural in Washing-ton, D.C. I was invited along with others from my veterans organization, Veterans of the Vietnam War and The Veterans Coalition, to attend the “Salute to Heroes” veterans ball following the inauguration ceremonies. It was an honor to meet…
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Progress toward universal care in N.J.
Of the many critical problems confronting our state as we enter into a new year, perhaps none is more pressing than the issue of access to affordable, quality health care for all New Jersey residents. Even those with secure employment find their coverage ever more compromised. A further burden is shouldered by all in providing…
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Lieutenant governor post is good for state
I recently traveled out of state for business and ate breakfast in a hotel where I overheard salespeople discussing their itinerary. No comments were made about Los Angeles, Chicago or Boise, Idaho, but plenty was said about New Jersey’s turnpike exits and political scandals. It could take years to change the misconceptions held about New…
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Center marks anniversary of art therapy program
April will mark the 25th anniversary of Riverview Medical Center’s children’s art therapy program. This award-winning program was created to provide help and support through creativity for children who are affected by either the death or chronic illness of a deeply loved family member. Riverview’s art therapy was founded by longtime Riverview nurse, Helen Riegelman,…
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Obituaries
Robert Leslie Dalton Jr. Mr. Dalton, 81, of Middletown, died Feb. 5 at home. He resided in Boston prior to moving to Middletown. He was a co-founder of and salesman at the brokerage firm of Dalton Associates. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was instrumental in helping establish…
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State should not take over county prosecutor’s office
Sean T. K ean Guest Column Legislation that would have the state assume the costs of operating the county prosecutor’s office is not only ill conceived – it could be downright dangerous for the residents of Monmouth County. The purpose of S-1007/A-1304, sponsored by Essex County legislators Sen. Richard Codey and Assemblyman John McKeon, seems…
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County information director to retire
On Feb. 1, I will have retired from my position as the director of public information with Monmouth County. I want to thank those of you who were most cooperative and supportive in helping me over the years bring the messages of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to the public. Also, I want…
