Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Pearl Kraus
Mrs. Kraus, 97, of Freehold, died Jan. 15, 2009, at the Brookside Assisted Living, Freehold. Born in Freehold, she lived in Florida before moving to the area seven years ago. Mrs. Kraus was a professional dancer before her children were born. Her husband, Milton, died in July 2004. Surviving are her daughters, Elaine Stumer of…
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Eileen Quidore
Mrs. Quidore, 72, of Hazlet, died Jan. 5, 2009. She had resided in Colts Neck before moving to Hazlet several months ago. She was an underwriter at Prudential Insurance Co., Holmdel, and an office manager for various doctors’ offices. Mrs.Quidore was predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Quidore, in 2008. She is survived by six…
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Rita M. LaBarbera Eichert
Mrs. Eichert, 64, of Manalapan, died Jan. 21, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Palermo, Italy, she lived in Monroe before moving to Manalapan 22 years ago. Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Michael; a daughter, Jennifer Crumley and her husband, Dan, of Summerville, S.C.; a son, Kenneth Vaccaro and his…
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Robert J. Dougherty III
Mr. Dougherty, 52, of Hazlet, died Jan 10, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, following a battle with cancer. He was a manager at Qwest Communications, Edison. He is survived by his parents Robert J. and June Edwards Dougherty Jr.; his wife of 30 years, Cynthia Coyle Dougherty; his children, Jennifer and Robert IV;…
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In the newspaper business, the only constant is change
Coda Coda • GREG BEAN When I landed my first job in journalism 30 years ago this month, I had a freshly minted sheepskin proclaiming my Master of Arts in English (one of the most worthless degrees in the world in terms of making a living), no experience and an over-inflated opinion of my writing…
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A temporary reprieve
In the News • MARK ROSMAN As it turns out, it wasn’t my time to become a member of AARP and its administrators knew it. The organization did, however, accept my $12.50 and grant me associate member status. A few weeks ago I wrote a column in which I described my surprise at receiving an…
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Too many problems with medical marijuana use
Guest Column • Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in America. According to a national survey performed by the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 95 million Americans over the age of 21 have tried marijuana at least once. In addition to this alarming statistic, of the 7.1…
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Mayor’s goal is to end political bickering
I would like to take this opportunity to respond to News Transcript Managing Editor Mark Rosman’s column in the Jan. 21, 2009, News Transcript. As I stated at the Jan. 14 Manalapan Township Committee meeting, I believe that the public has the right to come forward and be heard at our township meetings and those…
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Gov. Corzine is wrong to give away perks to illegal aliens
I find Gov. Jon Corzine’s intention to give free college and driving permits to illegal aliens disgusting. He is blinded by his so-called "enlightenment." To him I say, if you want so badly to help these criminals by all means dig into your own fortune, hold back some dough from Carla … but don’t give…
