Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
Joseph J. Penniplede Mr. Penniplede, 59, of Matawan, died Dec. 26 at his home. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Union City before moving to Matawan 34 years ago. He was a Union City fireman for 27 years, retiring 9 years ago, and had previously been a Union City police officer for five…
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2005 will bring busy local agendas
As we prepare to turn the calendar page from 2004 to 2005, we mark the end of another year of service to the communities in which our newspaper circulates. The stories of 2004 have taken their place in the history books and we look forward to all that the new year holds in store for…
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There’s something special going on in Hazlet
After having a couple of weeks to reflect on an outstanding football and cheerleading effort, I am compelled to write and recognize the achievements of our kids and the parents of the Hazlet Hawks Pop Warner/H.Y.A.L. [Hazlet Youth Athletic League] programs. A season that began mid-summer has recently ended with awesome results. Our Pee Wee…
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Simple pledge will address pay-to-play
Just by happenstance, I was able to get a view of the holiday wish list for the Assembly Democrats. They asked for only three things: (1) 18 months of “unbridled” fund-raising; (2) passage of meaningless reforms in the summer of 2005; and (3) voters with a very short memory. Of course, this is a facetious…
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Parents urged to involve children during holidays
No matter their holiday tradition, parents work hard to make memories for their children. Children however, just want to be included and involved in the hustle and bustle of the season — baking, decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts. Including children in these activities often seems like it creates more problems than it solves. But with…
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‘Snowman Soup’ creator extends thanks for help
On Nov. 21, an article ran in the Independent titled “Military wife organizes ‘Snowman Soup’ party; Community pitches in to send treats to soldiers overseas” by Karen Bowes. I wanted to send this update to thank the many, many wonderful people who made the Snowman Soup project a huge success. It may have been my…
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Knights are devoting time to supporting community
On Dec. 11, the Shore Knights of Matawan sponsored a Christmas party for children of Matawan as well as the surrounding towns. Children of all ages enjoyed a fun day with lunch at the Matawan community center. Santa Claus was there greeting all of the children and listening to their special wishes for Christmas. The…
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Obituaries
Clifford A. “Red” Ardale Mr. Ardale, 84, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Dec. 17 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Newark, he resided in Elizabeth, Hazlet and Keansburg prior to moving to Belford 35 years ago. He was a truck driver at Wiseman and Son Pork Products, Perth Amboy, and…
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Barham win a vote of confidence for chairman
Monmouth Beach’s William Barham wasn’t the only winner in Saturday’s special election for freeholder. The race was the first real test of Frederick Niemann’s young tenure as chairman of the Monmouth County Republican Committee, and one he passed with resounding results. Harry Larrison, the longest-serving member of the country’s oldest-surviving form of government, resigned recently…
