Category: Independent Opinion
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M-A schools must rise above state test averages
I read with interest the June 4 article in the Independent that the Matawan-Aberdeen School District aims to raise the high school test scores. I commend Superintendent Richard O’Malley and principal Michelle Ruscavage for addressing this problem, and not sweeping it under the carpet. In the 2006-07 New Jersey School Report Card HSPA, Matawan-Aberdeen scored…
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Bridge construction is a tragedy waiting to happen
With the north-side sidewalk across the bridge nowclosed, the ped/bike pathway to the beach from the north-side sidewalk of the highway nowconsists of a sign directing people to go down the hill, under the bridge (where they are chopping away concrete above your head!), and up the other side to the south-side sidewalk, which takes…
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Public urged to press for passage of Lyme research bill
As president of LymeQuest Support Group & Advocacy Project, I have watched with sadness as Lyme disease has devastated our communities and our state, disabled countless victims, and destroyed lives. Many innocent children suffer and lose their childhood from the ravages of this disease, which can cause cardiac, neurological, musculo-skeletal and psychiatric manifestations. Many adults…
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Robert M. Cordoza
Mr. Cordoza, 70, of Middletown, N.Y., died June 8, 2008, at home. He owned Michael’s Pizzeria, New York City, for 15 years, retiring in 1993. He is survived by a daughter, Michele Cordoza of Brewster, N.Y.; a son and daughterin law, Christopher and Donna Cordoza of Hazlet; a brother, Charles Coudouzos; and two grandchildren. Visitation…
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Envisioning a happier Father’s Day for all
When I think about Father’s Day, I remember what my father meant to me when I was growing up. I recall the times when dad, who worked at Fort Monmouth, took my sister and me on adventures along the hills of the Navesink River. We had the fun of exploring what was, for us, uncharted…
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Set up prevention strategies during prom, graduation season
Well, it is that time of year again … spring is in the air and we are all counting down the days till summer break. For many parents, this is also the time of year when our children are planning proms and graduation parties. Prevention First wants to remind you to make this a safe…
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Santo C. Panzera
Mr. Panzera, 85, of Union Beach, died May 29, 2008, at home. Born inMatawan, he resided in Keyport most of his life. He was a caster at Woodbridge Pottery for 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Aquavia Panzera, in 1997; and a brother, Nunziato Panzera. He is survived by a daughter and…
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Approval of hunt is new low for Board of Recreation
The Monmouth County Park System and Board of Recreation Commissioners are once again disregarding public opinion on the deer hunt in our county parks. Most Monmouth County residents oppose allowing hunting in our county parks. Some parks will be closed to everyone except hunters, and park rangers will stand at the park entrances and turn…
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Amelia T. Bulka Poor
Mrs. Poor, 89, of Middletown, died May 29, 2008, at Brighton Gardens, Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Leonard D. Poor, in 1998. She is survived by a brother, Demetri “Guy” Suk of Leesburg, Va. Entombment was at Fair View Mausoleum, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
