Category: Independent Opinion

  • Salvation Army grateful for strong support during WTC relief effort

    In the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedy, I want to share with the public that the Salvation Army’s New Jersey Division is not only on the scene but doing everything humanly possible for the victims, their families and all rescue personnel. The New Jersey Division has several canteens, located in New York and New…

  • November is ‘National Family Caregivers Month’

    November has been designated "National Family Caregivers Month." During November, the Arc of Monmouth would like to recognize and express appreciation to the hundreds of family members throughout the county who are caregivers of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Mothers and fathers of people with developmental disabilities are most often their primary…

  • Commander proud to be an American

    I am proud to be an American, and will always be. I was proud of America when I was in the Air Force on two tours of duty in Vietnam and, if it’s at all possible, I am even more proud now. The American people have united in brotherhood behind our great nation, and their…

  • Residents write mayor to defend actions of detective (An open letter to Middletown Mayor Joan Smith)

    Residents write mayor to defend actions of detective (An open letter to Middletown Mayor Joan Smith) Iwould like to express my feelings about the Oct. 3 article I read in the Independent regarding Detective Lt. Michael Rubino’s transfer. Our families were brought together about four years ago by way of Harmony School. Our children were…

  • Epilepsy Foundation head praises state for safety program grant

    The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey commends the state for providing a three-year grant to promote a unique helmet safety program. The goal of the "Heads Up for Safety" campaign is to educate people who ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters and in-line skates about the importance of helmet safety. The grant, provided by the N.J. Office…

  • Scheduling Pop Warner game on Halloween uncalled for (Open letter to the commissioner of Jersey Shore Pop Warner)

    Scheduling Pop Warner game on Halloween uncalled for (Open letter to the commissioner of Jersey Shore Pop Warner) What were you thinking? I cannot believe that you consciously made a decision to conduct a "round robin" using Cornell rules on Halloween. You ask us to drive almost an hour one way, don equipment, miss trick-or-treating…

  • Second annual horseshoe tournament a huge success

    On Oct. 6 the Democratic Club of Hazlet sponsored this year’s "Second Annual Hazlet Horseshoe Tournament." The tournament raised more than $1,400, of which the proceeds were given to the Hazlet First Aid Auxiliary. Support and donations were provided from more than 40 local businesses that included food, beverages, coffee mugs and T-shirts. Veterans Park…

  • Family thanks Hazlet for support during difficult time

    Mike Luciano and family would like to thank the town of Hazlet as well as family, friends, and supporters from other communities for their overwhelming support and generosity, making "Mike Night" a huge success. Special thanks go to Ralph and Debbie Tinari, the Rocket Launchers Soccer Association, and Raritan High School’s administration for making this…

  • CPC addresses counseling needs in times of crises

    The CPC Behavioral Healthcare family of staff, board and volunteers share in the grief and sadness for the loss of family members, friends, neighbors, and the many heroes who gave their lives to help others. We extend our deepest sympathy to those affected by this overwhelming tragedy. When the events of Sept. 11 occurred, we…