Category: Independent Opinion
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FARRAH MAFFAI staff Aberdeen/Matawan Girl Scout Troop 886 members Lauren Caruso (l) and Gina Giordanelli wrap gifts for a needy family at their annual Christmas party at the Matawan First Presbyterian Church Dec. 17.
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Hook development ‘theft of public property’
Like most people, I have a vested interest in what my government is proposing at Fort Hancock, not only because I’m a taxpayer and New Jersey resident, but also because I am an American citizen and thus part owner of the property in question. Everyone should be reminded Sandy Hook does not belong to the…
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Oil spill highlights need to protect more habitats
The recent news of the 400,000 gallon oil spill into the Delaware River is a wake-up call to us all. We must do better to protect our wildlife and water quality. Since the spill, more than 70 miles of the Delaware River in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware have been polluted, and countless birds and…
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Tone of freeholder campaign disturbs Merla
There is a Republican County Committee race for the person who will fill the unexpired term of outgoing Freeholder director Harry Larrison. The election is going to be held Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. at Branches, West Long Branch. In this election, I am one of the candidates. This was supposed to be a short…
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Turn lives around through gift of generosity
When I think about my childhood, I remember how special my mom and dad made the holidays for my family. All those details from decorating the Christmas tree to making that special holiday meal were built on the love they had for us. My parents, like many others, worked in a very deliberate fashion, making…
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Obituaries
Gertrude L. Spafford Ellison Mrs. Ellison, 88, of Keyport, died Nov. 29 at Summerhill Nursing Home, Old Bridge. Born in Matawan, she was a lifelong resident of Keyport. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Hazlet. She was predeceased by her husband, Jud Ellison; five brothers, George, Francis,…
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Obituaries
Catherine O’Sullivan Mrs. O’Sullivan, 77, of Bayside Manor, Keansburg, died Oct. 19 at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., she resided in Ozone Park, N.Y., Tobyhanna, Pa., and Shadow Lake Village, Middletown, prior to moving to Bayside Manor three years ago. She was a retired registered nurse at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Jamaica, N.Y., where she was…
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Eagles, Rockets take flight in Piscataway
On a day when arguments centered on the controversy surrounding the selection of college football’s BCS bowl bids, two local high school teams were busy making their cases for championships on the field. Like the argument over which NCAA teams deserved to play for the national championship — USC, Oklahoma, Auburn, or one of two…
