Category: Independent Opinion

  • Patricia Ann Reilly Santiago

    Mrs. Santiago, 70, of Hazlet, died Oct. 14, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She is survived by her husband, George L. Santiago; three daughters and one son-in-law, Loretta Santiago of Hazlet, JoAnn and Kenneth Spinelli of Matawan, and Patricia Jarvis of Jacksonville, N.C.; and a son, George J. Santiago of Hazlet; six grandchildren; and…

  • Tricks and tips to keep kids safe on Halloween

    Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for a child. Everything that is forbidden — staying up late, parading around the neighborhood in freaky costumes, begging for candy from neighbors, and gorging on treats — is expected and encouraged on Halloween. But Halloween is also one of the most frightening nights…

  • Help available to victims of domestic violence, abuse

    Crimes of violence against women and children are too often hidden. Only about 25 percent of violent physical assaults and 20 percent of rapes perpetrated against women by intimate partners are reported to police, causing untold physical and mental injuries to the weakest members of our society. October — which has been designated Domestic Violence…

  • Dog owner extends thanks for public’s concern

    On Oct. 18, my husband and I took our two dogs to the Hazlet free clinic for their rabies shots. It was crowded, and we waited our turn as did so many there, and then I really don’t remember what happened, but I either lost my footing — as I just had knee surgery not…

  • MERPS will help schools to be prepared

    As a father, I want my children to be safe. I want them to be safe at home, outside playing in the park, and while at school. As a cardiologist, I know that it takes organization and planning to respond to a medical emergency. The American Heart Association and several other organizations collaborated to create…

  • Thanks extended for support of Country Jamboree

    Keyport held its annual Country Jamboree the weekend of Oct. 11-12. With the beautiful weather, the jamboree was filled with families enjoying all that Keyport had to offer — great music, fantastic food and a great crowd. Boy Scouts of America Troop 364-Keyport set up a table to raise money for their troop by selling…

  • John J. Johnson

    Mr. Johnson, 68, of Keyport, died Oct. 26, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a retired employee of Middletown Township Department of Public Works, where he was employed approximately 40 years. He was predeceased by a his brother, Richard; and a grandson, Kenneth William. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Johnson; his…

  • Alanna Rebecca Olson

    Miss Olson, 29, of Point Pleasant, died Oct. 21, 2008. She resided in Holmdel, prior to relocating to Point Pleasant in 1999. She was a model, and began and ran an online business. She is survived by her parents, Ann Doherty and David Olson; two brothers, Todd Olson of Middletown, and Erik Olson of Durham,…

  • Salvatore A. Bumbico

    Mr. Bumbico, 62, of Matawan, died Oct. 9, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a truck driver at PDC Trucking, Jackson, for 30 years. He is survived by his wife Susan (Letts) Bumbico; two sons and one daughter-inlaw, Nicholas and Helen of Cliffwood Beach, and Alexander of Matawan; a daughter and sonin…