• Doctor finds calling on medical missions

    Medical missionary volunteers at Parker Clinic BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent At an early age, Wayne Farmer knew that he wanted to be a medical doctor and work in the world’s underdeveloped countries that need medical care. College, medical school, marriage, family and children put this ambition on the back burner. Dr. Wayne Farmer In 2007,…

  • Frank M. Hayes

    Mr. Hayes, 84, of Middletown, died Aug. 20, 2009, at Chapin Hill at Red Bank. He resided in Fair Haven prior to relocating to Middletown more than 56 years ago. He was a produce clerk at Acme Market for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He was predeceased by his wife; Adelaide McCue Hayes, two twin…

  • Holt: Protesters misinformed on health care bill

    Despite outcry, 12th District legislator supports bill BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer TOM SHORTELL One of the hundreds who waited in line to attend a town hall meeting held by Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) holds a sign calling for civil discourse on health care reform. MIDDLETOWN – Rep. Rush Holt probably knew he was…

  • Steve P. Elyar

    Mr. Elyar, 86, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Aug. 18, 2009, at home. A builder for more than 50 years, he was the founder and president of Oakridge Builders. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Elyar. Mr. Elyar is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Elizabeth Elyar; two sons and…

  • District adds new programs for students and parents

    Focus on social, emotional development as well as academics BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — Red Bank Superintendent of Schools Laura C. Morana is excited about new programs for students and parents that will be implemented in the Red Bank Public School District this school year. Morana reviewed plans for the 2009-10 school…

  • William B. Hanrahan

    Mr. Hanrahan, 70, of New York City and Middletown, and formerly of Oceanport, died Aug. 17, 2009, following a battle with cancer. He was chief executive officer at Community Counseling Service, New York City, where he was employed since 1957. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen M. Hanrahan, in 1999; a daughter, Colleen…

  • In the Service

    Army National Guard Sgt. Damon D. Bowles has returned to Sea Girt, N.J., after being deployed to an overseas forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Bowles, a water purification and distribution supply specialist with five years’ military service, is assigned to the 154th Quartermaster Company. A 1996 graduate of Monmouth Regional High…

  • The Rev. Jesse L. Rose

    Reverend Rose, 76, of West Melbourne, Fla., and formerly of Red Bank, died Aug. 14, 2009, at home. He was a former member, deacon, licensed minister, ordained minister and assistant pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Tinton Falls. Reverend Rose was predeceased by a brother, William H. Rose Jr.; a sister, Dorothy M. McMillan; and a…

  • F.H. council to bond for riverfront park

    BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — On the third try, the Borough Council succeeded in passing a controversial bond ordinance that provides $1.2 million for a riverfront park on DeNormandie Avenue. The park will be used for passive recreation, with no buildings, a ban on sports and entertainment, and no parking except for limited…

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