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  • Rudy Aquino

    Mr. Aquino, 56, of Howell, formerly of Orange, died, Aug. 4, 2012, at New York Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, New York City, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. He was employed as a water treatment plant operator for the East Orange Water Commission for more than 35 years. Surviving are his wife of 30…

  • Franklyn R. “Lyn” Ellis

    Mr. Ellis, 87, of Farmingdale, died Aug. 5, 2012, at Brandywine Senior Living Reflections at Colts Neck. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He retired as an auto body mechanic from Rassas Pontiac, Red Bank, in 1988. Prior to that, he worked for Matthews Chevrolet, Farmingdale. Surviving are his wife…

  • Upgrades planned at schools

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has voted to approve several contracts that will bring about infrastructure improvements to district facilities. The board took the three actions, which totaled $457,498., at a recent meeting. A $193,841 contract for a series of paving project to be completed…

  • Chore-free gardening … an oxymoron?

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Gardening is about enjoying the smellof things growing in the soil, getting dirtywithout feeling guilty, and generally takingthe time to soak up a little peace and serenity.” — L. Karstens We constantly look for vibrant flowers that won’t quit despite heat or lack of water. Now here is an improved native…

  • on campus 

    Erin S. Miley of Howell graduated from Felician College, Lodi. She was named to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” in recognition of outstanding merit and accomplishment as a student. Erin was also inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society for nursing, received the academic excellence in nursing award from…

  • Do not project your values onto other people

    This letter is in response to Timothy L. Eshelman’s recent letter to the editor about Greater Media Newspapers columnist Greg Bean having his facts and logic wrong about Gov. Chris Christie being on the wrong side of marijuana legalization and the same sex marriage issue. Sorry to say, but Timothy, you have your facts wrong…

  • Horseracing should be state’s winning ticket

    Why do Gov. Chris Christie and state Senate President Steve Sweeney continue to block all efforts to put slot machines and table games in at the Meadowlands (racetrack) when Jeff Gural, the operator of the Meadowlands, has said he would pay a 55 percent gaming tax that would generate hundred of millions of dollars? Atlantic…

  • A mood even new sneakers can’t fix

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Well, it happened. The powers that be pulled the plug on our summer and sent it right down the drain. In fact, the more I tried to stop the passing of time, the faster it went. I have to be honest with you; it really just grinds my gears.…