Category: Independent Opinion
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Students step back into settlers’ time
Historical society helps with annual third-grade event BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Third-graders at the Village School in Holmdel were treated to a bit of a time warp when they dressed as settlers in celebration of Colonial Day, which included a tour of the school’s neighbor, Dr. Cooke’s Medical Office. PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE…
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Georgina J. Prieto
Mrs. Prieto, 81, of Toms River, died June 3, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Secundino Prieto; two sons, Gustavo of Miami and Alberto of West New York; two daughters, Martha Meyers of Middletown and Constanza Liolios of Jackson Heights, N.Y.; a brother and sister,…
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Holt visit gets pens writing at Village School
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Village School student Theo Modla reads his letter aloud during the school’s visit from U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) on May 4. Village School students were asked to write letters to President Barack Obama and his family about how they feel as Americans. HOLMDEL — With the captive…
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Frank N. Leo
Mr. Leo, 79, of Hazlet, died June 5, 2009, at Care One at Holmdel. He was employed at Prospect Industries, North Brunswick, for 20 years. Prior to that, he was a route driver at Frank’s Lunch Service, Newark, for 20 years. During retirement, he was employed part time at Kohl’s for two years. He is…
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Taxing alcohol at eateries is not progressive
As the recession in New Jersey continues to deepen, it appears that Gov. Corzine and the majority in Trenton are oblivious to the struggling economy and the difficulties faced by local businesses. The latest attack on the business community is a proposed 25 percent tax on wine and liquor sold by restaurants. This will devastate…
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Rosemary Baker
Mrs. Baker, 62, of Sevierville, Tenn., and formerly the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died June 1, 2009, at home. She had resided in Port Monmouth for 29 years before relocating to Sevierville 11 years ago. She was employed at Amour Florist, Belford section of Middletown, and Betsy Ross Farm Market, Port Monmouth. She was…
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Teacher shows students what it means to care
As the parent of a child with autism, I would like to express my deep gratitude to John Albino and Absolute Music of Hazlet for their support of children with this developmental disability. They recently held a recital for their students, which was also a fundraiser for POAC Autism Services. POAC helps families of children…
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Herbert Gerald Grandon
Mr. Grandon, 71, of Keyport, died June 8, 2009, at home. He was a concrete driver with Teamsters Local 282, Lake Success, N.Y., for 30 years, retiring 11 years ago. He also owned Keyport Consignment Shop for several years. Mr. Grandon is survived by his wife, Marriane Koehler Grandon; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and…
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Poor time to spend millions on fields
With the economy sinking, businesses closing, people losing their jobs and the highest property taxes in the country, Middletown Township wants to spend $2.5 million to install synthetic turf on three fields — which probably will go over budget. Now, that makes good economic sense. God save New Jersey. Albert P. Catani Hazlet
