February 5, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Activist chronicles fight for equal pay

Obama signs Lilly Ledbetter bill into law
BY Lori Anne Oliwa Correspondent

She is the face of equality, her story personifying the struggle of generations of women in their war on gender-based pay discrimination. More...

Tuskegee Airman a guest at historic inauguration

Elmer 'Ace' Godwin witnesses President Obama take oath
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY — Despite frail health, Tuskegee Airman Elmer "Ace" Godwin traveled down to Washington, D.C., last month to witness something he never thought would happen. More...

Residents can try out borough Web site

Menna wants more input before contract is awarded
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — Before the borough decides on a Web software provider, residents will be able to test out a model version. More...

Children's programs set at Red Bank Library

Avice Noblett Children's Room of the Red Bank Public Library Eisner Memorial Library, 84 W. Front St., will offer programs for young children during February. Miss Sherri of Honey Child Music is back at the library 3:30-4:30 p.m. More...

Student watches as history is made

RBC student travels to D.C. for Obama inauguration
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — Kayla Carucci traveled from Middletown to Washington, D.C., where she met and made friends with people from across the country and watched Barack Obama be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. More...

Deep Cut Orchid Society will host show Feb. 5-8

Deep Cut Orchid Society's 12th annual exhibit and show is scheduled for Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. The exhibit will feature thousands of brightly colored and intricate flowers. Admission and parking are free. More...

Frank Talk Bistro slates black history programs

RED BANK — Frank Talk Art Bistro and Books, 163 Shrewsbury Ave., has announced upcoming offerings, including events marking Black History Month in February. On Jan. More...

Holy Cross kitchen tour

RUMSON — The Holy Cross School PTA announced its winter fundraiser, the Hearth and Home Kitchen Tour, will take place on Friday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature nine different homes in Rumson and Locust. More...

NOTES

To celebrate Valentine's Day, the Tinton Falls Library, 664 Tinton Ave., will hold a food drive during February to benefit Lunch Break soup kitchen in Red Bank. More...

Columns

George W. Bush: at least he has good taste in books

Coda • GREG BEAN

Besides hanging out at his Texas ranch since vacating the White House, George W. Bush has apparently been spending some of his free time planning his presidential library. More...

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Opinion

Nonprofits will face a year of challenge in 2009

Guest Column • James Abruzzo

The financial crisis of 2008 will have a serious negative effect on the nonprofit sector in New Jersey in 2009. More...

Moving date of election will be political cocktail

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

Terry Spilken has served on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education for many years. More...

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Sports

Long Branch prevails in SCT wrestling finals

ERIC SUCAR staff Long Branch's William George (r) battles against Southern Regional's Glenn Carson during their 215-pound match during the Shore Conference Wrestling Tournament finals held at Southern Regional High School on Jan. 31. More...

MU women in middle of conference pack

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

This is a big week for the Monmouth University women's basketball team. Following Saturday afternoon's 61-55 loss to Robert Morris, head coach Stephanie Gaitley's Hawks find themselves at 10-10 on the year, and 5-5 in Northeast Conference play. More...

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Eco summit: Survival tips during the downturn

Rents, parking in Red Bank among issues raised
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

The need for more parking as well as a cooperative relationship between tenants and landlords were among the topics discussed at the Red Bank Economic Summit Jan. 27. More...

Advocates: 'We want to protect our ocean'

Pallone says LNG proposal is wrong energy policy
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

Ocean advocates used a public hearing on a proposal to build an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility to rally opposition to a project they have dubbed "Insanity Island. More...

Feb. events at Red Bank Library

RED BANK — Acoustic Saturdays, presented by the Adult Department of the Red Bank Public Library, continues on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. More...

ABC backs boro on Best Liquors' license

Neighbors complained store attracted problems
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Borough Council's revocation of Best Liquors' license has been affirmed by the director of the state's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), according to a press release from the borough. More...

Waterfront lot in search of a name

Activist says River Cove is historical name
BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

RED BANK — Local children will likely be involved in the naming process for a piece of waterfront land on Maple Avenue which was recently added to the state Department of Environmental (DEP) Protection's Green Acres Open Space Inventory. More...

Specialty hospital names new director

Pat Mezzina, of Red Bank, joins facility located in Monmouth Medical Center

LONG BRANCH — Specialty Hospital at Monmouth has named a new clinical director with an accomplished record in bedside nursing and nursing management to oversee the facility located within Monmouth Medical Center. More...

Law would give victims of stalker more options

Bill needs one more vote in state Assembly before Gov. can sign legislation
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

With a unanimous vote the state Senate passed a bill that would make it easier for police to assist the victim of a stalker. The action came during the Senate's final voting session of 2008. "I am pleased to join with my colleague Sen. More...

Help end violence against women in Darfur

MIDDLETOWN — The Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Education Center at Brookdale Community College invites the community to join on the evening of Feb. 11 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. to press for an end to violence against Darfur women. More...

Learning about differences

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from above: Third-graders Colin Marshall (l-r), Isabella Arege, Dominic Mozino and Charlotte Cochrane experience vision impairment at one of the stations set up for Different Learning Abilities Day on Jan. More...

Students participate in YMCA Model U.N.

Community YMCA delegation honored at conference

RED BANK — The Community YMCA's Model United Nations delegation, consisting of students from local schools, were recognized at the annual YMCA Model United Nations Conference held Jan. 9-11 in Hershey, Pa. More...

Bulletin Board

Free activities at local parks in Feb.

Monmouth County Park System will hold free activities during February, beginning with Wood Days from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Attendees will help Longstreet staff cut wood for the winter. More...

Free activities at local parks in February

Monmouth County Park System will hold free activities during February, beginning with Wood Days from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Attendees will help Longstreet staff cut wood for the winter. More...

Competitors sought for SJV cheering event

St. John Vianney Regional High School (SJV) will hold its 10th annual cheerleading competition Feb. 22 at the school gymnasium, 540A Line Road, Holmdel. More...

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Obituaries

Frank C. Arnone

Mr. Arnone, 92, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 31, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He owned and operated Arnone's Texaco Service Center, Shrewsbury, from 1947-82. More...

Helen E. Blandon

Mrs. Blandon, 90, of West Long Branch, died Jan. 31, 2009. She was a retired secretary at Westinghouse Electric, Newark, where she was employed 10 years She was predeceased by her husband, Roberto Blandon; and a brother, William Atkins. More...

Dianne Metzger Ledwith

Mrs. Ledwith, 55, of Shrewsbury, died Jan. 18, 2009, at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y., following a battle with cancer. She received a master's degree in social work from Fordham University, New York City. More...

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Letters

Referendum needed to dissolve COAH

In reference to your letter to the editor, The Hub, Jan. 29, "Public should be able to make decision on housing choice" by Linda Zucaro, I agree with that statement wholeheartedly. More...

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