Category: Independent Opinion
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Holmdel needs thoughtful, ethical people on committee
An interview of the candidates for Holmdel Township Committee that appeared in a recent issue of the Independent tells a lot about the two candidates. Their answers to the very first question illuminate the differences between them. The question was simple, “How long have you lived in Holmdel?” Larry Fink’s answer was equally simple, “28…
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Brady, Tinker ‘playing fast and loose’ with facts
Iknow October is the silly season of local politics, but Republicans Jim Brady and Dave Tinker are playing fast and loose with the facts in their campaign for Hazlet Township Committee. They recently dropped a flier on my doorstep which — in addition to attacking Democratic Mayor Kevin Lavan and Deputy Mayor Joe Belasco —…
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Vincent E. McGowan
Mr. McGowan, 95, of Middletown, died Sept. 26, 2009, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury. He was general attorney for the Jersey Central Railroad, Erie Lackawanna Railroad, and its successor, Conrail, retiring in 1978. He helped organize the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. During retirement, he recorded for the N.J. Library for the Blind…
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Fink will fight for Holmdel on Lucent, taxes
I’m voting to re-elect Larry Fink for Township Committee because he’s a true friend to Holmdel and the only man with the experience and knowledge for the job. I know that Larry will keep fighting for what’s best for us — the people — especially about our taxes and what’s going to happen with Lucent.…
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Robert K. Robinson
Mr. Robinson, 66, of Middletown, died Sept. 28, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was president of the Gray Envelope Manufacturing Co., Avenel, and president of the New York and Eastern Envelope Association. Mr. Robinson was predeceased by his first wife, Carol, in 1986. He is survived by his…
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FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped
The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm’s disturbance to the beach was staggering. Although a tremendous amount of sand washed…
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Valarie Gill Pretre
Mrs. Pretre, 62, of Middletown, died Sept. 30, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her father, Frank Gill. Mrs. Petre is survived by her husband, Lawton “Skip” Pretre; two daughters, Lauren Pretre and Kristin Pretre Borbely; her mother, Victoria Gill; a brother, James Gill; and two granddaughters. Entombment was at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro.…
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Balance needed between homework and family time
I am writing this letter in response to Albert Catani’s letter "We Must Prepare Our Children for Life’s Challenges" (Independent, Oct. 8). Yes, when children get into the real world, they will be stressed; that is my point exactly. How is four hours of notetaking homework on U.S. history going to prepare a child for…
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Mary Corinne Renee Stone Spock
Mrs. Spock of Audubon, Pa., died Sept. 30, 2009, at home. She was a retired administrative assistant at Buffalo Tanks, Dunellen. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas, in 2000. Mrs. Spock is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Suzanne and Dave Dawson of Middletown, Lizanne Spock of Norristown, Pa., and Kristen and Craig…
