Category: Independent Opinion
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Summer classes: School but more fun
Hazlet summer enrichment program engages students BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer HAZLET — If Christine DiNapoli and Shannon Washoska had full control of their young lives, they wouldn’t have been sitting in a science lab midday July 22. “I think I’d rather be in my pool,” said Christine, 10, while meticulously drawing a chart for…
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Lester “Pop” G. Youmans
Mr. Youmans, 92, of Red Bank, died July 17, 2009, at home. Born in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, he resided in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, and Elmora, prior to relocating to Red Bank in 1951. He co-owned Red Bank Television with his wife, retiring after 35 years. He was also a champion…
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Get rid of fat cats of corruption and start anew
Surprised? Why would anyone be? This is nothing new; it’s been going on forever. There seems to be no stopping to it. Just about everyone is involved, including our “honorable politicians” and “God’s representatives”! Yes, I’m referring to the “walk of shame” corruption scandal that included many of the above-mentioned. We the people, or rather,…
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Robert X. Kelleher Jr.
Mr. Kelleher, 47, of Rumson, died July 20, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in Middletown for several years, prior to relocating to Rumson seven years ago. He was a property adjuster at Chubb Insurance for 15 years. He was predeceased by his son, Thomas X. Kelleher. He is survived by his…
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Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you
Coda • GREG BEAN There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don’t eventually kill us all and take over the world. Although they all agree we’re a long way from Hal, the evil computer that commandeered the…
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Jac Allerton Cushman
Mr. Cushman, 89, of Matawan, died July 17, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was the retired senior vice president at Graham Associates, Morristown. Early in his career, he was an assistant financial editor at The Hartford (Conn.) Courant. He also served as vice president of New York Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and…
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Relative thanks Hazlet staff for kindness
(Letter to Hazlet Township municipal and recreation employees) On behalf of my family, I would like to thank all of you for the help and support you gave during the most difficult time in our lives. Your kindness and sympathy at this time are more appreciated than any words can ever express. Thank you all…
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Robert “Bob” Bermel
Mr. Bermel, 71, of Old Bridge, died July 17, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick. He was a banker at Chemical Bank of New York, retiring in 1998. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Penelope “Penny” Janet Kures; six daughters and four sons-in-law, Colleen and Charles Thompson, Donna and…
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Republicans must stop passing meaningless resolutions
I have been following the coordinated letters from Republicans attempting to cast Sean Byrnes and Patrick Short as somehow advocating affordable housing efforts in Middletown. They refer to a single resolution introduced by the Republicans on the Middletown Township Committee that sought to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). The resolution, filled with inaccuracies…
