Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Frank Milbauer

    Mr. Milbauer, 82, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died June 16, 2008, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Surviving are his wife, Janet Stancheff Milbauer; four children, Susan Walters, and her husband, Robert, of Bayville, Diane Garruto, and her husband, Sam, of Chatham, James Milbauer, and his wife, Cindy, of Sayreville and…

  • Red State/Blue State

    Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now that the dust has settled and the sexists have prevailed…

  • Rebels teach valuable lessons for life on and off playing field

    This is an open letter to the board of directors of the Central Jersey Pop Warner Football Organization regarding its efforts to force the SayreWoods South Rebels of Old Bridge to fold. Over its 46 years of service to the community, the SayreWoods South Rebels has been far more than just a football team. The…

  • Class leaders have eyes squarely on the future

    Valedictorian, salutatorian headed for Penn, Dartmouth BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Zain Ahmad gives the thumbs up as he gets ready to graduate. OLD BRIDGE – The high school’s valedictorian and salutatorian bid farewell to their alma mater at the graduation ceremony Monday, taking with them countless achievements and solid plans for the future. Having…

  • Barbara Garofolini Ambrosino

    Barbara Ambrosino, 66, of Manalapan and formerly of Old Bridge, died June 21, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold. She was a waitress at Fantazia Diner in Marlboro for 12 years before retiring. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Nancie of Freehold and Frank and Wendi of Manalapan; two sisters and a…

  • Country deserves clean campaign, focus on issues

    America is not just white, black, red or brown. America is a country where all nations, all colors of the world live with pride in this great country. The year 2008 is also a year of presidential elections, where Americans will choose their new leader to lead this great country in the next four years.…

  • Secretary’s 43 years of service celebrated

    Connie Sieczkowski retires after career in Sayreville schools BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer Connie Sieczkowski SAYREVILLE – Students and faculty recently said goodbye to a secretary at the Harry S. Truman School who gave four decades of service to the district. Students in kindergarten through third grade held a special program for Connie Sieczkowski, the…

  • Joseph Aversano

    Mr. Aversano, 26, of Red Bank, died June 20, 2008. He resided in Marlboro, prior to relocating to Red Bank, a few years ago. He was employed in securities in New York City. He was a graduate of Marlboro High School, and Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. He is survived by his parents,…

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    Shaniqua Smith looks up at the ominous clouds approaching during commencement exercises for the Sayreville War Memorial High School class of 2008 on June 18. JEFF GRANIT staff