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  • ARE WE THERE YET

    Mom not needed at football practice these days Lori Clinch A hhh, August. High heat, abundant humidity, and if you spend enough time outdoors with a loved one, you might even enjoy a hot temper. As is the case every August, young men all over the country commemorate the month with their most competitive activity:…

  • John Chegus Sr.

    Mr. Chegus, of Manalapan, died Aug. 5, 2013, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Chegus was employed as a welder for Merck & Co., Rahway, for more than 33 years. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Patricia; two sons and a daughter-inlaw, John…

  • Helene Martins

    Mrs. Martins, of Howell, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died July 23, 2013. She was born in Germany. Mrs. Martins was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert; a brother, Herbert; and a sister, Elizabeth. Surviving are three children, Helene, Harald and Carmen; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Anthony Pensavalle. Memorial services…

  • GREEN SCENE

    August 2013: Full steam ahead! Gotti Kelley Surviving the giant, sweaty embrace of July’s heat, cooler fall temperatures are on the horizon, creating an ideal planting season for trees and shrubs. Once planted, these will be part of your landscape for decades, so choose wisely and take the long view. It is a common mistake…

  • Ronald V. Davis

    Mr. Davis, 59, of Neptune, died July 26, 2013, at home. He was born in Neptune and had resided in Freehold before moving back to Neptune. Mr. Davis was a graduate of Freehold Township High School and attended Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, and Harris Phlebotomy School, Ocean. He was the music coordinator for Olde Freehold…

  • Q&A

    Sit smart with Sharon Peters Q: We test drove a 2013 Nissan Altima and the front seats seemed strange. Looked a little different, felt different. The sales guy said they’re “zero-gravity” seats and they were inspired by NASA. Good grief. Does everything have to have some gimmick? What are you hearing about those seats? A:…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    Planning a family vacation is an art form Lori Clinch The family vacation. Just the mere mention of the word conjures up thoughts of a sedan packed to the brim with oversized sneakers, smelly kids and Prozac. The planning of the trip is certainly no picnic for the parents. It’s a job for the diligent,…

  • Robert P. Polon

    Mr. Polon, 80, of Spotswood, died July 12, 2013, at home. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a commercial carpenter for 45 years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 1006, Milltown. He was predeceased by a daughter, Denise Esola, and by two siblings, James Polon and Gloria Mosakowski.…

  • Resident questions increase in taxes

    Well now that we have had a disastrous tax increase from Freehold Township, do you think the county and Freehold Township would get off their rear ends and repair our roads? Among the many roads are Bergerville, Stonehill, Jackson Mills at Elton-Adelphia, and Strickland at Route 9. There are many more. Maybe Freehold Township could…