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11/05/2009

Evelyn Yaskin (l-r) and Simrath Parmar, kindergartners at Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen, design quilt patches Oct. 27 as part of the Climate Quilt Campaign, an initiative created to engage youth worldwide in protecting the environment. Story, page 3.

New Aeromarine proposal calls for solar panel farm

BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The Keyport Borough Council showed interest in amending the Aeromarine Redevelopment Plan to include a solar panel farm on a portion of the brownfield site after a preliminary hearing at an Oct. 29 special meeting.

Mitchell reflects on 24 years with Keyport Police Department

BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Keyport Police Chief Thomas Mitchell was never supposed to be a cop. The men in his family had been Newark firefighters for generations, and the same was expected of him. Instead, he took a different path in civil service.

Aberdeen receives grant for hazardous waste cleanup

BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

ABERDEEN — Township officials announced that Aberdeen has received $55,340 from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Municipal Grant Program. The funds will be used to pay for an environmental investigation at a 1.

Windmill project gets green light, will seek bids for base

BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority is seeking bids to construct the base of a 380-foot-tall windmill after receiving permission from the Department of Environmental Protection.

Veterans Day ceremony at Vietnam Vets' Memorial

11/05/2009

HOLMDEL — The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The N.J. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial is located on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel.

Strokes of genius at the Jersey Shore

11/05/2009

Satellite communications. Radio astronomy. The Big Bang theory. These world-changing breakthroughs and many others trace their origins to a quiet corner of Monmouth County where some of the most gifted scientific minds lived and worked for decades.

Grant funds thermal-imaging camera

11/05/2009

ABERDEEN — The township police department has been awarded an equipment grant from the Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). Through the grant, the department received a mini thermal monocular (MTM), a thermal-imaging camera that allows detection of heat-emitting objects that would not otherwise be visible.

Digital language lab in future for Holmdel district

BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

HOLMDEL — Plans call for township's public school students to use the latest technology to learn a foreign language digitally. The Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence announced at the Oct.

With a blessing, Highlands Bridge reopens to traffic

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Asmall group of Sea Bright and Highlands officials gathered at the Route 36 Highlands Bridge for a blessing of the structure before its reopening on Oct. 29. The Rev. Michael Manning of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Rumson and the Rev. Marty McGrail of the New Life Christian Church in Highlands both blessed the bridge.

Trick or Trot

11/05/2009

Rosevelyn Medvigy, of Keyport, donned a costume to run in the Trick or Trot 4-Mile Run in Long Branch on Oct. 25 to benefit the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

NOTESAround Town

11/05/2009

Whole Foods Market, 47 Route 35 north, Middletown, is sponsoring a food drive for Project PAUL Nov. 7-22. The number of people seeking food support from Project PAUL has increased 25 percent in the last 12 months. Project PAUL operates one of the largest food pantries in Monmouth County, and maintains a thrift shop that is stocked with donations and run by volunteers.

Middletown offers Dock & Roll shuttle

11/05/2009

Middletown Township has begun Dock & Roll, a free community shuttle program that offers residents transportation to area shopping centers, restaurants, trains, buses and ferries. The service operates from early morning to late in the evening weekdays.

Middletown Veterans Day parade Nov. 8

11/05/2009

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179, and its Ladies' and Men's Auxiliaries, based in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, and the mayor and Township Committee of Middletown, will sponsor the 52nd annual Veterans Day parade, "America's Heroes," on Nov. 8.

'Let's Talk Adoption' conference Nov. 7

11/05/2009

The 28th annual "Let's Talk Adoption" conference will take place 9:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Nov. 7 at Busch Campus Center, Rutgers University, Piscataway. The conference is sponsored by Concerned Persons for Adoption, N.J. Interagency Adoption Council and Rutgers' School of Social Work, Institute of Families.

Still time to be immunized against seasonal flu

11/05/2009

In recent days, there have been several news accounts of the delay in the availability of the H1N1 flu vaccine. In addition, many in our community have been unable to receive their seasonal flu shot, either at their physician's office or at a local site.

Resident questions validity of Fort Hancock lease

11/05/2009

The Oct. 19 National Park Service news release announced the elimination of Sandy Hook Partners from the Fort Hancock/Sandy Hook procurement, a true victory for the United States public. However, in this news release, the National Park Service still contended that of the original 36 buildings, three buildings, the chapel, post theater, and 26 Hudson St.

Cartoon

11/05/2009

Another race where we picked the lesser evil

Coda • GREG BEAN — 11/05/2009

In my home state of Wyoming at the dawn of the 20th century, there was a surfeit of what were politely referred to as "bachelor cowboys." It wasn't that these old boys didn't like women; in fact, they loved them, every chance they got.

Jeffrey Van Hart Waldron

11/05/2009

Mr. Waldron, 50, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, died Oct. 7, 2009. He lived in Holmdel for over 40 years prior to moving to Cream Ridge three years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1977 to 1981 Mr. Waldron was a self-employed painting contractor and a basketball official.

Agnes Ambessi

11/05/2009

Mrs. Ambessi, 77, of Middletown, died Oct. 18, 2009, at Regency Park Nursing Center, Hazlet. She resided in Middletown, and Florida, prior to relocating to Middletown. She was a dietitian at Bell Labs, Holmdel, and Kerr Glass, Keyport.

Anne T. Haytko McGuire

11/05/2009

Mrs. McGuire, 92, of Middletown, died Oct. 17, 2009, at home. She was a retired employee of Moody's, New York City. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. McGuire, in 1983; and six siblings. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Anne and Alfred Klein of Middletown, and Maryanne and Vincent Di- Costanzi of Hazlet; a sister, Mary H.

Dolores D. Schneid

11/05/2009

Mrs. Schneid, 73, of Middletown, died Oct. 19, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was employed at the Asbury Park Press, Neptune, most recently as district manager, retiring after 25 years. She is survived by two sons, Tom Schneid of Virginia Beach, Va., and Dan Schneid of Santa Ana, Calif.

Lenore Popovich

11/05/2009

Mrs. Popovich, 80, of Keyport, died Oct. 17, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was an office manager at Morris Catholic High School, Denville, for 20 years, retiring in 1988. She was predeceased by a sister, Sally Gwynne. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Daniel J. Popovich of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and John D.

Nils M. Hansen

11/05/2009

Mr. Hansen, 88, of Middletown, died Oct. 18, 2009, in Holmdel. He was a truck driver at Texaco, Newark, for 35 years, retiring in 1984. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, June Carlen, in 2008. He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard and Susan Hansen of Oakland, Calif.; Paul and Kathy Hansen of Ithaca, N.Y.

Martin Sheeran

11/05/2009

Mr. Sheeran, 61, of the Navesink section of Middletown, died Oct. 20, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born in Hastings, England, and relocated to the U.S. in 1979. He was a systems analyst for more than 30 years, most recently at Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City.

Perry Giglio

11/05/2009

Mr. Giglio, 44, of Red Bank, died Oct. 21, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was predeceased by his mother, Emmi, in 2006. Surviving are his father, Joseph S. Giglio of Holmdel; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Peggy and Daniel DiMicelli of Middletown, and Carol Giglio of Highlands; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Cassandra of Greenville, S.C.

Gary Priccaciante

11/05/2009

Retired Howell Township Police Chief Gary Priccaciante, 64, of Womelsdorf, Pa., and formerly of Howell, died Oct. 10, 2009, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He began his law enforcement career in 1968 with the Matawan Borough Police Department, transferring to the Howell Township Police Department in 1971.

Michael J. Kudrel

11/05/2009

Mr. Kudrel, 45, of Atlantic Highlands, died Oct. 21, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a driver for Academy Bus Co., Middletown, for 16 years. He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Ferguson; a brother, Albert Kudrel; and his parents, Caroline and Zigmund Kudrel. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kudrel; two nephews, Dr.

Ruth E. Walsh

11/05/2009

Mrs. Walsh, 93, of Tinton Falls, died Oct. 23, 2009. She had resided in Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Holmdel before relocating to Tinton Falls. Mrs. Walsh was employed at E.A.I., Eatontown, during the 1960s. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul E. Walsh, in 1970. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Paul E.

Charles Geiger

11/05/2009

Mr. Geiger, 63, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Oct. 30, 2009, at home. He was a senior mechanic for the Monmouth County CentralMotor Pool, Freehold, for 20 years, retiring in 2003. Mr. Geiger was predeceased by two daughters, Michelle Geiger and Cheryllynn Geiger, and a son, John Geiger. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Geiger; and a brother, John Geiger.

Patricia Noel Havard

11/05/2009

Mrs. Havard, 71, of Tinton Falls, died Oct. 27, 2009, at home. She had resided in Shrewsbury and Little Silver before relocating to Tinton Falls 20 years ago. Mrs. Havard is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, W. Scott and Jane Havard of Middletown, Kevin and Jacqueline Havard of Delray Beach, Fla.

James J. Santella Sr.

11/05/2009

Mr. Santella, 88, a resident of Freehold Township for 18 years, died Sept. 2, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was employed by the Singer Co. for 44 years and was the international director of sales for industrial products. Mr. Santella was a communicant and usher of St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Freehold Township.

Roberta A. Lippincott

11/05/2009

Mrs. Lippincott, 73, of Keyport, died Oct. 23, 2009, at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Rosado, and a brother, Vernon Ruth.

Robert L. Caggiano

11/05/2009

Mr. Caggiano, 68, of Middletown, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was an electrical wholesale salesman at Rahway Electric, Rahway, the past five years, retiring in 2008. Prior to that, he was employed 15 years at Warshauer Electric, Tinton Falls, and was a vice president at Turtle & Hughes Electric, Linden, for 30 years. Mr.

Eileen R. Chambers

11/05/2009

Mrs. Chambers, 84, of Red Bank, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Hazlet. She was employed at Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank, retiring after 30 years. Mrs. Chambers was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Thomas P. Chambers. She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law; Patrick T. and Mary Chambers of Middletown, and John K. Chambers and Thomas M.

Hazel Forster Monahan

11/05/2009

Mrs. Monahan, 78, of Keyport, died Oct. 22, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was employed at Kinkel's Clothing Store, Tinton Falls, for 10 years. Prior to that, Mrs. Monahan was a real estate agent at Berg Enterprises, Hazlet, for 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James T. Monahan, in 2000.

Josephine F. Zielinski

11/05/2009

Mrs. Zielinski, 86, of Middletown, died Oct. 24, 2009, in Shrewsbury. She was employed and a member of the Pioneers Club at Western Electric, Kearny, retiring after 25 years. Mrs. Zielinski was predeceased by her husband, Stephen, in 1984; a brother, John; and four sisters, Lillian, Mary, Anne and Martha.

School joins global climate campaign

BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Students and faculty at Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen are busy coloring, drawing and painting pictures on pieces of colorful recycled fabric. Some of the fabric pieces were once old T-shirts, sleeping bags or cloth from a rocking chair.

The Great Race

11/05/2009

Clockwise from left: Runners take off from the start line for the 20th annual Great Race held at Middletown High School North on Oct. 24. Brian Hill sprints toward the finish line during the race, which includes both 5K and 2K races. Runners assemble near the start line prior to the race, a Middletown tradition that benefits township schools.

MU soccer teams ready for runs at NEC title

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The Monmouth men's soccer team is unquestionably the team to beat in this season's NEC tournament. The Hawks cemented their status as the top seed with a 2-0 win over Quinnipiac on the Great Lawn on Sunday,

Milestones just what the doctor ordered for Hawks

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Just a week after a humbling loss to a top team in the Northeast Conference, the Monmouth University football team needed a pick-me-up. That is exactly what the Hawks got, too, as they were able to celebrate a hard-earned 10-6 win over Bryant University, as well as a pair of milestones for the program.

Colts rule SC x-country behind Mazzaccaro

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The venue changed, but, not the result. Christian Brothers Academy's Mike Mazzaccaro won his second championship race in 12 days on Saturday, capturing the Shore Conference Championship, which was held at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck.

Sports Shorts

11/05/2009

All former Lion wrestlers, coaches, family and friends are invited to the first Black & Orange Wrestling dinner to be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Middletown High School North cafeteria. All current and former wrestlers and coaches will be part of the program. Tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the door. Children under age 5 will be admitted free.

Caseys show tenacity is defense of their SCT crown

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

Sometimes, being a champion is not all about how you good you can be. Sometimes, it's more about whether you can be good enough when you're not at your best.

Middletown Patriots cap three tourneys

11/05/2009

The U13 Middletown Patriots soccer team captured the championship at the Hazlet Columbus Day Classic Tournament. After preliminary wins against Middletown United FC, US Parma Vittoria and a tie with the Battle of Monmouth Wanderers, the Patriots won against the Battle of Monmouth team in the championship game.

Hornets look to extend championship streak

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer — 11/05/2009

The Holmdel High School field hockey team will be looking for its third state championship in as many years as it begins play this week in the NJSIAA North 2 Group II Tournament. Coach Karen Baldwin's team, which earned a first-round bye, was slated to meet Raritan in a second round game on Tuesday.