Category: Independent Opinion

  • Jean D. Hunt Fetterolf

    Mrs. Fetterolf, 89, of Middletown, died Aug. 8, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a secretary at Millinckrodt Chemical, Jersey City, for several years, and a cashier at Bradlees, Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband, Rexford Fetterolf, in 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Rae F. Niece of Adrain, Mich.,…

  • Holmdel Republican candidates don’t trust electoral process

    For the second time in three years, the Republican candidates for Holmdel Township Committee have declined an open invitation by the League of Women Voters to participate in a candidates forum this fall. It is a curious decision to say the least. Elections should be about issues in which candidates openly outline their differences while…

  • Margaret “Peggy” Goodman Estey

    Mrs. Estey, 88, of the River Plaza section of Middletown, died July 13, 2008, at home. She was the owner of a kinder-gym school in Middletown. She was a principal founder of the Monmouth Players. A memorial service will be held Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank-Tower Hill. Arrangements…

  • Vision check can open doors for kids struggling with reading

    I’m writing to commend Gov. Jon Corzine for recently declaring August Children’s Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning. As parents prepare students for the coming school year with new clothes and supplies, as well…

  • Peter A. Russo

    Mr. Russo, 57, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Aug. 1, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He resided in Hazlet, and Palm Coast, Fla., prior to relocating to Port Monmouth six years ago. He was a security guard at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, for eight years. Prior to that, he was employed in…

  • Even in real life, good guys sometimes win the battle

    Coda GREG BEAN Igot the most wonderful note this week from Lori Ann Vendetti, one of the homeowners in Long Branch who has been fighting the good fight to keep her home from being taken by eminent domain to make way for high-priced condominiums. Ever since the town fathers in Long Branch decided to make…

  • Joan R. Hall

    Mrs. Hall, 69, of Aberdeen, died Aug. 4, 2008, at home. She was an administrative assistant at St. Aedan School, Jersey City, retiring in 2006. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James T. Hall; two sons and daughtersin law, James T. and Kathy Hall Jr. of Middletown, and Glenn T. and Jeanne…

  • There’s really no excuse for them gettin’ frisky

    Red State/Blue State DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson — a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist — and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now I’m confused all over again, Old Pal. Your wild-eyed Democratic friends are saying that…

  • Jean D. Hunt Fetterolf

    Mrs. Fetterolf, 89, of Middletown, died Aug. 8, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a secretary at Millinckrodt Chemical, Jersey City, for several years, and a cashier at Bradlees, Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband, Rexford Fetterolf, in 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Rae F. Niece of Adrain, Mich.,…