Category: Independent Opinion
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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.
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Where’s a good ray-zapper when you really need one?
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: Honestly, Old Pal, I could eat this stuff up with a spoon, then lick the…
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Philip J. Stryker Sr.
Mr. Stryker, 74, of Keyport, died June 9, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Before his retirement, he was a cable splicer at Atlantic Cordage, Edison. Prior to that, he was a furnace operator at Anaconda Copper, Perth Amboy. Mr. Stryker is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Redfield Stryker; two sons, Eugene…
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Dealers were a testament to conspicuous consumption
Coda GREG BEAN Back in the days when I was a court reporter, I covered the trial of a Colombian drug importer who had made a fortune bringing South American cocaine to this country and selling it to more-than-willing clients. The feds busted him, not after a long undercover investigation, but after an angry ex-employee…
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James Politano
Mr. Politano, 82, of Walton, N.Y., and formerly Keansburg, died May 28, 2008, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, N.Y. He was a truck driver at Wooley Han Trucking, Jersey City, for 31 years, retiring in 1983. He is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, James and Karen Politano ofMiddletown, John Politano of New…
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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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Ruth Mary Dwyer Carotenuto
Mrs. Carotenuto, 79, of Holmdel, died May 29, 2008, at home. She resided in Red Bank, and the Belford section of Middletown prior to relocating to Holmdel 35 years ago. She was predeceased by a sister, Harriett Paterson.Mrs. Carotenuto is survived by her husband of 61 years, Louis Carotenuto; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol…
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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…
