Category: News Transcript Opinion
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In some marriages, there’s nothing like a close shave
Coda GREG BEAN T oday, as part of my occasional series of columns on marital relationships, I’d like to discuss an issue of some interest to both sexes. Specifically, I’d like to talk about shaving. More specifically, I’d like to talk about men’s razors, and men’s territorial interest in keeping them to themselves and keeping…
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Margaret “Peggy” G. Estey
Mrs. Estey, 88, of the River Plaza section of Middletown, died July 13, 2008, at home. She was the former owner of a kinder gym school in Middletown. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Goodman. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Harold; two sons, Bruce Goodman of Georgia, and Peter…
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A trip to old Brazil
In the News MARK ROSMAN When I consider the current state of affairs in New Jersey, I am reminded of the final scene in one of my favorite movies, director Terry Gilliam’s "Brazil." After Sam Lowry, a bureaucrat who has found himself in a heap of trouble with his civil service bosses, is tortured…
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As time goes by…
Around Town AMY ROSEN As time goes by… As I sit here relaxing at the beautiful Jersey shore watching my youngest son and his friend challenge the waves, I look around and can’t help but reflect upon things. No matter how calm I might be, my mind is always working. That’s the stuff that columns…
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Time for union to reconsider its PR position
I read with great interest … and disappointment … the antics of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) in their recent picketing of the congressional offices of state Sen. Jennifer Beck in Red Bank, as well as state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (Middletown) and state Sen. Sean Kean (Wall Township), all Republicans, in protest of the…
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Candidates should address pressing issues
Congratulations to the Republicans and Democrats in Freehold Township for deciding to run a “green” campaign. No offense, but I believe what voters want is for the campaign to be “clean” and the topics to be “green.” How about a promise of no mud-slinging, no dirty laundry, no typical back room politics. Instead, why don’t…
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John Yeachshein, Jr.
John Yeachshein, Jr., age 44 of Manalapan Twp., died on Sunday, July 20, 2008 in his home. Mr. Yeachshein was born in Red Bank was raised and had lived in Hillside before moving to Manalapan. He had a great love for music, poetry and drawing, but his greatest love were his daughters. He was “A-Tech”…
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It is time for teachers to be compensated based on merit
It was so depressing to read (in the July 9 News Transcript article “School Board Announces Contract With Teachers”) that the system still relies on a mere two irrelevant factors – seniority and college degrees – to determine teachers’ pay. (I’m thankful that continuing education seminars that don’t lead to an advanced degree don’t nick…
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Alice A. Lamont
of Freehold Alice A. Lamont, 84, of Freehold, died peacefully Friday, July 11th at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Freehold and graduated from Freehold High School in 1942. Alice worked at Barnes Coat Factory in Freehold until marrying Phillip Lamont in 1957. She…
