Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Helen H. Matthews
Mrs. Matthews, 93, of Freehold, died Oct. 11, 2011, at Brandywine Assisted Living, Colts Neck. She graduated from Arcadia College (formerly Beaver College) in 1939 and went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education from Columbia University, New York. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Matthewswas a special education teacher in the Freehold Township school…
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Candidates respond to letter about political signs
David Giffler’s letter to the editor (“Candidates Are Trying to Get Their Names Out,” News Transcript, Oct. 12) accusing us and our supporters of “underhanded tactics” in removing our opponents’ campaign signs is a personal affront to us and the good people who support us. We are saddened that we and our neighbors have been…
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Mildred C. Diana
Mrs. Diana, of Manalapan, died Oct. 11, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Marlboro. She was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore, in 1992; and a brother, Frank Fonte. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Marie and Arnold Greenberg of Marlboro, Patricia and Len Colica of Toms River, Margaret and Douglas Mateyaschuk of Bayville, N.Y.,…
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Letter to the editor regarding candidates’ signs was way off base
I t was with a great deal of incredulity that I read David Giffler’s letter in the Oct. 12 issue of the News Transcript (“Candidates Are Trying to Get Their Names Out”). I did not respond to last year’s version of the letter and allegations; however, I now must respond. My ire has been raised…
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Dorothy C. Lambertson
Mrs. Lambertson, 99, died July 30, 2011, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Surviving are two sons, Harvey Lambertson and William Lambertson, of Freehold; and a sister, Sarah Allen, of Eatontown. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery, Red Bank.
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Banks: There’s no such thing as a free lunch
CODA GREG BEAN Here’s something that readers born after 1980 will find hard to believe: Before that, if you wanted access to your money, you basically had two choices. You could keep all your cash in a coffee can hidden behind the couch, or you could drive your covered wagon to the bank and write…
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Michael S. Josem
Mr. Josem, 68, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 8, 2011, at home. Prior to retiring, he was employed in the maintenance department for Freehold Township. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Josem; three daughters, Becky Hawkins of Herndon, Va., Tish Manzaplares of Port Ludlow, Wash., and Beth Velasco of Plant City, Fla.; a son, Scott Poris…
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Manalapan graduates new CERT class
MANALAPAN — In times of emergency, a crucial source of support in Manalapan is provided by the Manalapan Medical Reserve Corps-Community Emergency Response Team (MRC-CERT). The team added 31 of its volunteers to its CERT trained roster this spring. The CERT members are trained in disaster preparedness, fire safety, search and rescue, and first aid…
