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Hatidje Ramiz
Mrs. Ramiz, 82, of Jackson, died Aug. 27, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Cyprus and had resided in Marlboro before moving to Jackson Township three years ago. Prior to her 1996 retirement, Mrs. Ramiz worked as a seamstress in New York City. She was predeceased by a brother,…
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John M. “Jack” Flood
Mr. Flood, 78, of Howell, died Aug 26, 2010, at Bartley Healthcare, Jackson. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local No. 825, Springfield, for many years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, attaining the rank of corporal. Mr. Flood was predeceased by a brother, Robert H. Flood.…
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Felix “Phil” Marzulli
Mr. Marzulli, 78, of Farmingdale, died Aug. 10, 2010, while vacationing in the town of his birth, Quaglietta, province of Avellino, Italy. He came to the U.S. in 1946 and settled in New York. Prior to his retirement, he worked for General Motors’ New Departure Hyatt Division, Clark, for 30 years. In retirement, he owned…
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Colts Neck school board has vacancy
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education is seeking a member of the public to join the board. During the Sept. 1 meeting, the panel accepted the resignation of board member Thomas McHugh. McHugh ran unopposed for re-election to the board in April 2009. With McHugh’s departure there is now…
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It is time to end the studies; start building the rail line
In response to the Monmouth-Ocean- Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail project article (“Federal Dollars to Fund Rail Study,” News Transcript, Sept. 1, 2010), I wrote a pro-light-rail letter to the editor in support of MOM passenger rail service in July 2000 while I was a resident of Middlesex County. Now over 10 years later, we still…
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Organizers say fundraiser in Manalapan was a success
This is an open letter of thanks to all who supported our fundraiser “Raising Hope for Others” on Aug. 15 in Manalapan. The sun and rain were on our side and as a result we had a terrific turnout. Funds that were raised will go directly to offset Peter Jastrzembski’s medical expenses and to Gabriel…
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Freehold Borough fire district plan needs clarification
The front page article about creating a fire district in Freehold Borough needs some transparency and clarification from the committee proposing it (“Firemen Gather Voters’ Signatures,” News Transcript, Sept. 8, 2010). As a former firefighter in Freehold for more than 20 years, I empathize with the current members and their budget struggles with the borough.…
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Writer questions decision to eliminate certain sports in FRHSD
It was rather arbitrary and capricious for the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education members to eliminate some sports. This has done nothing but create two groups of athletes — the “Haves” and the “Have Nots.” Now the board is considering a pay-to-participate program to reinstate some eliminated sports. A more equitable way…
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Rep. Rush Holt’s vote on Obamacare irks area resident
This is in response to a letter to the editor from Edward Lubowicki Sr. (“New Jersey Veteran Supports Rush Holt for Re-election,” News Transcript, Sept. 1, 2010). I am sure that Congressman Holt has been there for the veterans, but since the veterans enjoy the benefits of the Veterans Administration for their health care, some…
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