Category: News Transcript Opinion

  • John T. Fischetti Sr.

    Mr. Fischetti, 71, of Howell, died March 26, 2010, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. He was a member of Union Local No. 32 BJ, New York City, until his retirement. He is survived by two sons, John Fischetti Jr. of Aylett, Va., and Joseph Fischetti of Richmond, Va.; a daughter, Lyda A. Fischetti of Point…

  • Victor Dorman

    Mr. Dorman, 87, of Manchester, died April 5, 2010. He was born in Poland and was a survivor of the Holocaust. Prior to retiring, he worked at a tailor and manufacturer for over 20 years. Mr. Dorman is survived by his wife, Ellen; two sons and their wives, Howard and Pamela of Manalapan, and Steven…

  • Michael Kauger

    Michael Kauger, 79, of Howell, died March 28, 2010. Mr. Kauger was born in Newark and had lived in Harrison, Newark, Clark and Freehold Township before moving to Howell 13 years ago. He was a sales manager for Ballantine Beer and for the Mennen Co., Morristown. For the past 20 years, he worked at Due…

  • Understand difference between privilege, right

    I ask readers to understand the difference between a privilege and a right. Currently, the tendency to confuse the two has run amok and is making it difficult to think clearly about issues like the state Council on Affordable Housing and the new federal health care programs. Here are some true rights: No laws may…

  • Neal I. Joline

    Mr. Joline, 74, of Freehold, died March 27, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township. He was born in Botetourt County, Va., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Joline was a factory worker for Precision Engineering, Marlboro. Each summer he was employed at Slope Brook Farm, Colts Neck. He was…

  • Segregation is not the proper way for a society to operate

    Arecent letter to the editor in the News Transcript opposed the idea of encouraging economic diversity here in New Jersey, arguably the most economically segregated state in the country. The writer used nature to illustrate why “all of these touchy-feely concepts cherished by the left and religious leaders are frauds.” The letter reads, “Let’s examine…

  • Mary J. Miller

    Mrs. Miller, 75, of Mays Landing, died March 27, 2010, at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Pomona. She was an administrative assistant for CBS in New York City for 25 years, retiring in 1995. Mrs. Miller was predeceased by her husband, William C., in 1995. Surviving are four children, William A. of Freehold Township, Kenneth of…

  • Writer supports Knutson, Brennan, Smith for board

    And, the winning numbers are 4, 8 and 9 with the jackpot being shared by all Howell residents. No, this is not a Mega Millions jackpot announcement. It’s better. These winning numbers belong to your next three Howell K-8 School District Board of Education members, whom I endorse fully, and they are: No. 4, Lawrence…

  • on campus

    Nicholas Turchak, son of Elise and Walter Turchak of Manalapan, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the Villanova School of Business at Villanova University, Villanova, Pa. He is a 2009 graduate of Manalapan High School. Cara Amy Rader, daughter of Alan and Laura Rader of the Morganville section of…