Category: Independent Opinion

  • Reader: Parks’ deer are smarter than hunters

    In response to the letter titled “Critics of deer hunters belong in Disneyland” by Joseph P. McAleer II, I must say that I found his response to the informative, well-written article in the Jan. 16 Independent, “A Walk in the park spoiled by hunting: Hunting closes parkland to recreational use” by staff writer Jamie Romm,…

  • LaVerne Margaret Csik

    Mrs. Csik, 80, of Keyport, died Jan. 25, 2008, at home. She was a retired Realtor. She was an author who was published in the annual Library of Congress’ “Book of Poetry.” She was predeceased by a brother, John. Mrs. Csik is survived by a daughter, Patricia; and four sons and two daughters-in-law, Randy and…

  • Make voices heard on health care at the polls in November

    For most Americans, an active and healthy retirement backed by adequate financial stability is a major concern. When you have Alzheimer’s disease, that stability and, most importantly, your health are in jeopardy. One of the most frightening prospects facing millions of baby boomers fast approaching retirement age is developing Alzheimer’s disease, losing control of their…

  • Hattie Veit Maher

    Mrs. Maher, 89, of Middletown, died Jan. 27, 2008, at Care One at King James, Middletown. She served with the Women’s Army Corps of the U.S. Army during World War II. She was a member of the Republican Women’s Clubs of Weehawken, Matawan and Middletown. She was predeceased by her husband, James in 2005. She…

  • Raritan H.S. students help school ‘go green’

    Green Week raises awareness of local, global environment BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer This poster made by a student has an environmental mesage. HAZLET – Raritan High School’s colors are green and white, but for the week of Jan. 28-Feb.1 the green took on a different meaning. Last week the high school held its first…

  • District ready to name new schools chief

    Details of contract under review for Matawan/Aberdeen MATAWAN – The Board of Education is down to the final candidate in its search for a new superintendent for theMatawan Aberdeen Regional School District. At the Jan. 28 board meeting, board President Lawrence O’Connell said that the search team has completed its site visits and interviews. “We…

  • Gary S. Imbro

    Mr. Imbro, 49, of Keyport, died Feb. 3, 2008, atMonmouthMedical Center, Long Branch. He was a fire sprinkler designer and drafter at K & E Fire Protection, Manalapan, the past two years. Prior to that, he was a salesman at Lawn Ranger, Spotswood, for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Paula Pawling Imbro;…

  • Betty Munley

    Mrs. Munley, 82, of Keyport, died Feb. 2, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She is survived by two daughters, Genny Kudash of Matawan, and Judith Priccaciante of Brielle; two sisters, Nellodene Weist of Graceville, Pa., and Bernadette Hammond of Marlboro; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat grandson. Visitation will be Feb. 7…

  • Donna C. Gaeta Wines

    Mrs. Wines, 49, of Brick, died Dec. 2, 2007, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., she was a longtime resident of Hazlet before moving to Brick. Mrs. Wines was a homemaker for the past 15 years. Prior to that, she was employed as a waitress and as a floral designer. She was…