Category: Independent Opinion
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Richard Reisig III
Mr. Reisig, 53, of Aberdeen, died Oct. 11, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He resided in Keyport prior to relocating to Aberdeen. He was a baker at Salsons Bakery, Metuchen, for several years. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Esther Oberg Reisig; and a sister, Margaret Tyner. He is survived by…
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Veterans convey heartfelt message to Holmdel, Middletown
During the weekend preceding Veterans Day, Middletown had the honor and privilege of hosting several officers of the 82nd Airborne Division representing units that were “adopted” by Middletown and neighboring Holmdel. These brave soldiers had the opportunity to meet hundreds of residents in both towns and attend numerous events including the Middletown Veterans Day parade.…
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Jean F. Boyd
Mrs. Boyd, 84, of the Shadow Lake section of Middletown, died Nov. 12, 2008, at home. She resided in Fair Haven, and Florida, prior to relocating to Shadow Lake. She was a secretary in the guidance office of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson. She was predeceased by her husband, Tyra in 1998 and daughter,…
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Veterans Day had special significance this year
Coda • GREG BEAN On Nov. 11, my wife and I attended the annual Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. I’ve attended many of these observances over the years as a reporter and observer, but this year was different. This year, as part of the observance, they were dedicating…
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Sockol, Mausner thank Holmdel supporters
We want to take a moment to thank the thousands of friends, both new and old, who embraced our candidacy for Holmdel Township Committee and offered their support over the past year. Rich and I have been amazed by the volume of e-mails and phone calls we have received from voters within both political parties…
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Gerard J. Matton
Mr. Matton, 57, a resident of Manalapan for 27 years, died Sept. 26, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Red Bank, he had formerly resided in Middletown and Leonardo. Mr. Matton was a compounder for IFF, Union Beach, for 38 years until his retirement in 2006. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis C.…
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STARS program will be unfair to many students
I’m writing about proposed legislation (Bill A3373) which has been referred to the Appropriation Committee of the New Jersey Legislature. It concerns the NJ STARS I and II scholarship program. I am a 4.0 student who is paying for college herself. I was planning on using my NJ STARS II scholarship to transfer to Montclair…
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James F. Davidson
Mr. Davidson, 69, of Old Bridge, died Nov. 2, 2008, at the Bartley Healthcare Center, Jackson. Born in Orange, he resided in Hazlet prior to relocating to Old Bridge eight years ago. He was a printer for 30 years at Web Offset, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Lasky Printing, Millburn. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn,…
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Frank Stavola
Mr. Stavola, 81, of Middletown, died Oct. 29, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a founder of Stavola Company, a registered cattle farmer, and past president of the New Jersey Asphalt Paving Association. He was predeceased by a son, Frank Jr., in 1996; two brothers, John and Mike; and three sisters, Mary…
