Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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New Jersey requires power vessel boaters to have safety certificate
With the boating season in New Jersey fast approaching, it is important that all operators of power vessels and personal watercraft be made aware that the state of New Jersey requires an approved boat safety certificate for operating on New Jersey waters. Currently, powerboat operators born in 1959 or later are required to have this…
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Soccer club’s no-refund policy is upsetting to parent
For me, life in New Jersey has been epitomized by the classic small hometown feeling that is frequently envied as a way of life. Unfortunately, the illusion was shattered recently by a cold and unbending attitude of a youth soccer club in Howell. On Feb. 10 I mailed a registration form and two checks to…
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Jackson officials have made tough, but correct, decisions
Jackson Mayor Mark Seda and his Township Council have made some tough decisions that required a good deal of political courage while raising the ire of some residents. But they have done what they were elected to do and they have made the right decisions for Jackson. In particular was the decision to opt out…
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Longtime resident offers support to Hanlon and Fiero
As a retiree and resident of Jackson for 30 years, I am very interested in the upcoming Board of Education election. I have witnessed the population explosion in Jackson and the effect it has had on our property taxes. I strongly believe that we must elect members to our board who will keep a sharp…
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Red State/Blue State
Who needs Ralph Nader when we’ve got Hillary? DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Apolitical 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. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: So help me, old pal, I’m…
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Coda
This windmill tilter wants to recall Gov. Jon Corzine GREG BEAN Windmill tilters have always been among my favorite people, and I write about them every time I get the chance. One ofmy favorite columns was written in 2006 about a sterling specimen of the breed named Maryann Cottrell, a Glassboro, N.J., woman many local…
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Ocean View
A journey into the labyrinth PATRICIA A. MILLER A journey into the labyrinth PATRICIA A. MILLER Born 8-20-50 Baptism – done Birth weight Present weight – 111/2 pounds approx. Full term – normal delivery No immunizations given as yet Parentage – American of German, English and Slovak ancestry That was all the informationmy adoptive parents…
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Oylen Lee Hom
Mrs. Hom, of Jackson Township, died March 16, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was 89. Mrs. Hom was born in Canton, China, and had resided in Manalapan before moving to Jackson. She was the widow of Ying Yuen Hom. Surviving are three sons, Weiken “Kim” Hom and Dennis Hom, both of Jackson…
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Gloria Reid Lamb
Mrs. Lamb, of Jackson Township, died March 17, 2008, at her home. She was a Spanish teacher at Howell High School for almost 20 years, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Lamb was predeceased by her husband,William P. Lamb. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah J. Fadem and her husband, Barry, of Lafayette, Calif., and Cecilia…
