Category: Independent Opinion
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Obituaries
Theresa A. Romano Heyer Obituaries Theresa A. Romano Heyer Mrs. Heyer, 60, of Union Beach died May 1 at home. Born in Marlboro, she resided in Keyport prior to moving to Union Beach 10 years ago. Mrs. Heyer was a homemaker. She enjoyed time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband,…
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History tells us ‘animals were regarded as sacred’
I would really like to know at what point in our history did someone determine the taking of a life would be called a sport. Our history books teach us hunting was a necessity and animals were regarded as sacred. Every part of the animal was used to provide us with food, clothing, medicine, and…
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Developer’s plan never right for fort
Developer’s plan never right for fort Brad Campbell is right about the need for the National Park Service to end its agreement with Sandy Hook Partners regarding the buildings of Fort Hancock. He is, however, wrong about the reason. Campbell, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection commissioner, says his problem with the plan is its…
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Lincroft PTA thanks ‘many wonderful teachers’
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Lincroft PTA executive board would like to express its sincere thanks to the many wonderful teachers who work hard every day inspiring and educating the children of Middletown. Teaching is a demanding vocation that requires not only intelligence and dedication, but a genuine desire to make a difference…
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Assemblyman urges stiffer penalties for animal cruelty
Like many others who read an April 13 news story about two dogs in Seaside Heights that had been severely and intentionally burned by their owner, I was saddened and outraged. The fact that any person in a civilized society could commit such a violent and inhumane act toward two innocent animals is unconscionable. It…
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Chamber extends thanks to expo supporters
Chamber extends thanks to expo supporters The Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all the business participants of the third annual business expo held recently at the Merri-Makers Magnolia Inn of Matawan, for their most generous donation of raffle prizes, as well as those contributed by business owners of the community. Ann Zito secretary…
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Take steps now to keep teens safe at proms, parties
Well, it is that time of year again … spring is in the air and we are all counting down the days until summer break. For many parents, this is also the time of year when our children are planning proms and graduation parties. We at Prevention First want to remind you to make this…
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Organization is working to help residents with autism
Organization is working to help residents with autism Researchers estimate that as many as one in 150 people are affected by autism spectrum disorders in New Jersey and worldwide. These include autism and Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). While researchers and scientists in New Jersey continue to lead efforts to find…
