Category: Independent Opinion

  • Michael Joseph Sheldon

    Mr. Sheldon, 21, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, died Nov. 11, 2009, at home. He was a glacier with union Local 1009. He is survived by a daughter, Breonna Sheldon; his parents, Donovan and Dorothy Collins Sheldon; a sister, Elizabeth Sheldon; a brother, Matthew Sheldon; his paternal grandparents Donovan and Hilda Kabler Sheldon…

  • Peter Zamrzycki

    Mr. Zamrzycki, 71, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Nov. 16, 2009, at home. He was a cycle counter at IFF, Hazlet, for 20 years, retiring in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Zamrzycki; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and JoAnn Zamrzycki of Jackson; a daughter and son-in-law, Terri Lynn and…

  • Matawan Foundation extends thanks

    The Matawan-Aberdeen Educational Foundation wishes to thank all who sup-ported our Pampered Chef event, especially: Abbate Bakery, A&P Foodmarket, Bagel Mania, Eatcake, Eli’s Bagels, Shakers ShopRites Inc., Starbucks Coffee Co., and the Woman’s Club of Matawan Every $1 raised will go directly into the fund that supports the MAEF grant program, which provides enriching educational…

  • Carol J. Rocklein Hall

    Mrs. Hall, 48, of Tinton Falls, died Nov. 14, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She had resided in the Lincroft section of Middletown before relocating to Tinton Falls 10 years ago. Mrs. Hall was a waitress at the Marriot Courtyard, Tinton Falls, for more than 20 years. She was predeceased by her…

  • Donate, and give someone gift of hope this season

    Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us. We can be grateful for our families and friends, food on the table, and gainful employment. We may give thanks throughout the year, but Thanksgiving Day is a time when we all come together to appreciate all that…

  • William “Bill” Klimek

    Mr. Klimek, 82, of Middletown, died Nov. 11, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He had resided in Irvington and Newark before relocating to Middletown 35 years ago. Mr. Klimek founded Crown Roofing Co., Irvington, from which he retired 20 years ago. Prior to that, he owned and operated Klimek Brothers Roofing Co., Newark,…

  • Go to the mall, not the vet on Black Friday

    Thanksgiving is approaching, and with it the temptation to include family pets in the festivities. Pet owners should not give in to the understandable urge to include your dog or cat in the bounty of Thanksgiving dinner. Those rich foods that leave you wishing for a nap can send your pet to the veterinary hospital…

  • Frank G. “Chic” Corso

    Mr. Corso, 72, of Hazlet, died Nov. 11, 2009, in Holmdel. Before his retirement, he was an insurance agent at New York Life. Mr. Corso also owned and operated Arlene’s Luncheonette, Hazlet, with his wife. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald Corso. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Arlene Corso; four…

  • Many residents can’t enjoy the bounty of Thanksgiving

    Once again, Thanksgiving is here and many of us are planning wonderful feasts with family and friends. Some of our Monmouth County residents are not enjoying this exciting time. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day. As I have traveled through Monmouth County during the three…