Category: Independent Opinion
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Developer responds to GOP chair re Lucent site
In response to Mr. Tom Scarano, chairman of the Holmdel Republican Party, the redevelopment of the Lucent property is clearly one of the most important issues facing Holmdel today. The Bell Labs building, and even more so, the people who worked in that building, have helped shape the unique and special character of your town.…
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Charles G. “Bud” Welle
Mr. Welle, of Morganville, died March 9, 2009. He had resided in Holmdel before relocating to Morganville six years ago. Mr. Welle was employed at Friedland Brothers, Keyport, for 56 years, retiring in 2007. He was predeceased by his wife, Ellie; and a sister, Ruth. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and…
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M’town district addresses parents’ child care concerns
Before- and after-school care to be provided by YMCA BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Superintendent of Schools Karen Bilbao, along with representatives of the Community YMCA, met with parents last week to discuss the transition of before- and after-school care in the district. About 35 parents, school officials and representatives of the Community…
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Elnora Julia “Honey” Schwedes
Mrs. Schwedes, 66, of Middletown, died March 10, 2009, at home. She was recording secretary for the American Legion Post 321, Middletown, and was active in the Middletown Elks Lodge 2179, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. Mrs. Schwedes was predeceased by a grandson, Austin Schwedes. She is survived by her husband, Herb Schwedes; two sons…
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In pop culture age, game still has appeal
Chess school offers instruction, tourneys BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer Playing video games and Wii are the current recreational rage, but the centuries-old game of chess still has appeal due to one important advantage. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Dylan Fitzgerald, 7, plays a game of chess the Monmouth Chess School and Club’s “Early…
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Florence Ann Beck Gibson
Mrs. Gibson, 62, of the Belford section of Middletown, died March 18, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was employed at Elect-Med Services, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. She was predeceased by two sisters, Marion Fullum and Helen Beck. She is survived by her husband, William Patrick Gibson; five sons, William, Michael, Timothy,…
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‘Convenience charge’ is not saving NJ money
Irecently received my New Jersey automobile registration renewal form via mail. I was given the option of going to a local New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) office and interact with a clerk for the renewal. My second option was to fill out the paperwork and send it and a check to the NJMVC office…
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Joanne M. Price Steunenberg
Mrs. Steunenberg, 76, of Tinton Falls, died March 23, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was employed as an employment representative at Bell Labs, Holmdel, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of Bell Labs. She resided in Middletown, prior to relocating to Tinton Falls in 2008. She…
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Women deserve more than a month for achievements
Ireally dislike Women’s History Month. Perhaps that’s a surprising statement coming from someone who’s worked for 15 years in the League of Women Voters, but it’s true. Carving out one month to remember the monumental achievements of women highlights the fact that these achievements are still largely ignored by the people who write and teach…
