Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Free booklet fosters discussion of dangers of drug use

    Parents of teens don’t seem to be acting on the knowledge that ecstasy could harm their children, according to a study released by the Partner-ship for a Drug-Free America. In fact, when it comes to chatting about the dangers of drugs, ecstasy was less likely to be discussed than marijuana or alcohol, or any other…

  • Obituaries

    James A. Aldrich Obituaries James A. Aldrich Mr. Aldrich, 58, of Hazlet died on March 11 at Roosevelt Care Center, Edison. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Anna (Panella) Aldrich. He is survived by his wife, Barbara M. (Kopacz) Aldrich of Hazlet; two daughters, Jessica Godkin of Hazlet and Dawn Cannon of Parlin;…

  • Time to crack down

    Time to crack down If our justice system had kept Philip Gonzalez off the road, an area 17-year-old might still be alive today. Middlesex County authorities allege that Gonzalez, who has four prior convictions for drunken driving, was drunk again when he ran a red light in Piscataway on March 12, striking the Toyota SUV…

  • For the Record

    For the Record The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), which recently helped with a pet care unit at the Sayreville Middle School, presently has 70 dogs, along with 200 of cats and other animals at its shelter in Eatontown. The figure was incorrect in a March 25 story in…

  • Your Turn

    Daniel A. MaliszewskiGuest ColumnCouncil, police must take back preserve Your Turn Daniel A. Maliszewski Guest Column Council, police must take back preserve Daniel A. Maliszewski Guest Column Council, police must take back preserve It is the ultimate mockery of civic pride and a monument to ineffective municipal officials and law enforcement. Julian L. Capik devoted…

  • Although donation is restrictive, it’s appreciated

    There has been quite a bit of public interest since the announcement of Joan Kroc’s bequest to The Salvation Army. Certainly, the army feels blessed to have been entrusted with a gift purported to exceed $1.5 billion and, as always, The Salvation Army will abide by the specific requests of Mrs. Kroc. Joan Kroc specified…

  • Shady helps pupils learn about pet care

    Children enthralledwith classroom visit from SPCA ambassador BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Shady helps pupils learn about pet care Children enthralled with classroom visit from SPCA ambassador BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Shady enjoys some attention from student Tim Weber as owner Sue Mentzer (left) brings the black Lab around to each classmate…

  • Rise in childhood obesity rates troubling

    Increased rates of childhood obesity, poor nutrition and passive lifestyles with little exercise are taking their toll on our children. The results and statistics are staggering. More than 15 percent of children ages 6 to 19 are obese. That’s three times more than 20 years ago. In an effort to educate people and address this…

  • Writer questions need to display personal information

    The spring fishing season is just around the corner. Identity theft season is with us all year long, as was so aptly reported by Greater Media Newspapers recently. Does it make any sense for the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife to require fishermen to carry their fishing license "conspicuously displayed on outer clothing…