Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Ronald J. Calicchio
Mr. Calicchio, 59, of Hazlet, died April 12, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a retired train conductor at NJ Transit, Long Branch, and Pennsylvania Station, New York City, where he was employed 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Kepich Calicchio; a daughter,Melissa of Jackson; his mother, Dorothy Harris Calicchio…
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Club cannot allow people to change their mind at all times
As a mere parent of children who have played in the Howell Soccer Club for many years, I take exception to the letter to the editor written by Michael Shernicoff (April 3, 2008) criticizing the club’s refund policy. Mr. Shernicoff first needs to understand that the individuals who are running this organization are volunteers and…
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Cutting NJDA would sow seeds of destruction
Agriculture is not causing the state’s budget deficit problem, so Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposal to eliminate the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) as a costcutting measure is both ludicrous and wrong. The $82 billion agriculture and food complex is one of New Jersey’s largest industries, ranking after pharmaceuticals and tourism in the economic benefits…
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Your Turn
Residents have opportunity to help shape local schools KEVIN E. CIAK Guest Column One of the most exciting developments to come fromthis year’s presidential primaries has been the level of voter turnout. According to an analysis conducted byAmericanUniversity’s Center for the Study of the American Electorate, voters turned out in record numbers in about half…
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Red State/Blue State
The media: the profession everyone loves to hate 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: Years ago, I was having a walleye dinner inWisconsin with…
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Coda
Getting a little hysterical about the History Channel GREG BEAN All right, I officially give up, andmust resign myself to the fact that I may never watch anything on theHistory Channel again. Gregory Bean is executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. You can reach himat [email protected], or invite himto watch the History Channel at your…
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Are We There Yet?
A few too many choices for the family Map Man LORI CLINCH I’m directionally challenged. I know the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and if I’m facing the sunset with a military clock in tow, I might be able to tell you which way is north and perhaps even guide…
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5 residents seeking seats on Jackson school board
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON – Five residents are running for two available seats on the sevenmember Jackson Board of Education in the April 15 school election. The terms are for three years. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The candidates are Barbara Fiero, Michael Hanlon, Sal Duscio, Howard Tilis…
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James K. Shea Jr.
Mr. Shea, 80, of Monmouth Beach, died April 1, 2008, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was Rumson Chief of Police, retiring in 1980 after 29 years’ service. He was a member of theMonmouth County Police Chiefs Association, and FBI National Academy Association. He is survived by his wife of…
