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More research is needed in the battle against pancreatic cancer
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who lost her 17- month battle with pancreatic cancer. She had an inspiring, accomplished career and is an icon in our nation’s history. Tragically, for those who have been touched by pancreatic cancer, 17 months is an…
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Even Club Fed doesn’t have a golf course for inmates
CODA GREG BEAN One thing is pretty sure: Where Peter F. Burnham, the disgraced ex-president of Brookdale College, is likely going, they won’t have a golf course. Burnham, who pleaded guilty July 24 to a number of the charges against him for siphoning money from the college into his own pockets, is scheduled for sentencing…
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Completion of Henry Hudson Trail could be expedited
I am an avid user of rail trails and other linear parks, most notably the Henry Hudson Trail (HHT), which is part of the Monmouth County Park System. I have a dream to ride a regular road bike, without the thick tires of a mountain bike, from Route 537 in Freehold through the Highlands on…
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Paul S. Zappulla
Mr. Zappulla, 91, of Holmdel, died July 9, 2012, at the Willows in Holmdel. A U.S. Army veteran, he was also a retired foreman for both Hauck Mechanical Co. and the New York City Transit Authority. He was predeceased by a son, Clayton A. Zappulla; a sister, Nettie Zappulla; and a brother, Julius Zappulla. Surviving…
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Residents must be involved on tax issues
On July 17, I, like many Howell residents, was up in arms and ready to lynch the township administration for the recent property revaluation. I, like many others, was given the opportunity to speak to the mayor and Township Council and voiced my dislike for the new tax adjustments that raised my property taxes. I…
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Kenneth P. Mattson
Mr. Mattson, 53, of Pleasant Mount, Pa., formerly of Freehold, died suddenly July 6, 2012, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Pa. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he had lived in Freehold most of his life, moving to Pleasant Mount five years ago. Mr. Mattson worked for Garden State Heating, Freehold, for many years. He was…
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Now is the time to speak out on plan for retail uses in Manalapan
On July 26 the Manalapan Planning Board will consider changing the zoning on the land behind the Monmouth County Library Headquarters on Symmes Drive to permit retail establishments. Right now that land is zoned for an office park. The proposal will permit 105,000 square feet of retail, plus additional commuter parking spaces (either 400 or…
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Kathy Ann Galya
Mrs. Galya, 56, of Freehold, died July 11, 2012. She worked as a beautician and later as a secretary at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, where she served in various ministries and was primarily involved in the Broken Loaves ministry. Surviving are her husband, Pastor David Galya of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge; three children, Renee Stevens,…
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Chris Christie could give a keynote speech to remember
CODA GREG BEAN Parental advisory: Some material in this column may not be suitable for all audiences, especially those readers in grade school, grandmothers, librarians and certain members of the American Family Association, which monitors the media for stuff it considers tasteless and immoral. All right, now that we’ve got that out of the way,…
