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Irish Ayes are smiling
Fish On • RON NUZZOLO Shark River: Capt. Joe aboard the Irish Ayes had friends Bucktail Bob, Pete and Matthew out for some fluke fishing. Capt. Joe was able to make several productive drifts. Almost all baits were producing fish — including whole squid, smelts and peanut bunker. Final keeper tally for the crew was…
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True health care provides for parent and child
In Georgia Blair’s attempt (letter to the editor, Aug. 20) to persuade voters that we need to support the health care package that provides for reproductive health-related needs, she fails to name these “needs.” Not only does this “health care” fail to name certain needs, it fails to offer positive provisions for these needs. The…
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Holt: Protesters misinformed on health care bill
Despite outcry, 12th District legislator supports bill BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer Rep. Rush Holt probably knew he was in for a rough night when Lutheran Bishop Roy Riley was booed while introducing the congressman. Rep. Rush Holt greets constituents at the meeting. Holt (D-12th District) faced an often contentious crowd at a two-hour town…
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District nepotism policy spurs heated debates
Board wrangles with ethical, legal concerns BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer MATAWAN — Inside the Matawan- Aberdeen School District, the Board of Education’s anti-nepotism policies remain a hot topic. Two issues regarding the district’s nepotism policy emerged at the Board of Education’smeeting on Aug. 24, spurring an ethical and legal discussion. Lori Donaghue, spouse of…
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Wayne R. Kolodziej
Mr. Kolodziej, 38, of the West Keansburg section of Hazlet, died Aug. 7, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was a security guard for 10 years at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank; and security guard and emergency room technician at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, for 17 years. He was predeceased by his father, William…
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Anonymous cretins, beware: George is coming after you
Coda • GREG BEAN T he righteous jihad against the anonymous cockroaches who hide in the darkness — slavering and mumbling to themselves like Gollum in a Tolkien pageturner — to post libelous and defamatory comments about their fellow human beings on the Internet is moving more rapidly than I could have predicted. Last week,…
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Holmdel looks to improve on last season
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer Holmdel High School’s football team boasts plenty of young talent as the Hornets look to rebound from a 1-9 campaign under new head coach Frank Papalia. Clockwise from above: Holmdel’s Trevor Sackawitch 34) maintains possession of the ball despite the efforts of a J.P. Stevens High School defender during a…
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Business Briefs
Richard C. Romero, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, has been named the new director of advancement at St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel. Prior to joining the school, he had a 15-year career in the financial services industry in New York City. He was also director of risk management and safety at Riverview Medical Center,…
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Work on B’way impresses Middletown resident
Thanks to Middletown PublicW orks, and to its competent work force from the most junior worker to the most senior worker, and their can-do foreman, Mr. John Johnson. The job on Broadway is outstanding — paved and saved! A special thanks to Middletown’s own engineer, Mr. Ted Maloney. Your work force has a can-do spirit;…
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