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  • March: Can you dig it?

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even itsoldest scholars to the bottom of the class forsome egregious blunder.” — Alfred Austin A garden myth: Lawns are beautiful, vegetable gardens are ugly. Not true. Vegetable gardens in a front yard (a hot trend) can create an inviting focal…

  • We’re in it together

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN A brouhaha appears to be brewing among groups that represent the state’s Latino community. About two weeks ago, the Latino Leadership Alliance Political Action Committee, the political arm of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ), endorsed Gov. Chris Christie’s bid for a second fouryear term. Martin Perez, president…

  • Photo

    Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown provided a serene scene following a snowfall on March 8. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Mom comes to the rescue on campus

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH There is a strange phenomenon that occurs in the relationship we have with our kids after they go off to college. Without the everyday contact, a parent starts to see their young adults as special on a whole different level. When she thinks about them, she envisions a halo…

  • for the record 

    In a March 6 News Transcript article about the passing of Regina Finn of Manalapan, the cause of death of Finn’s son, Vincent, was incorrect. Vincent Finn died in August 2009, but not in a motor vehicle accident as was stated in the article.

  • Michael Napurano

    Mr. Napurano, 55, of Howell, died Feb. 20, 2013. He was employed as an assembler for General Motors, Linden, for 30 years and was a member of U.A.W. Local 595. Mr. Napurano was predeceased by his mother, Carol Becherer; his father, Salvatore Napurano; and two brothers, Salvatore and Vincent. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Napurano;…

  • Comment reflects beauty of our democracy

    I n response to a recent letter to the editor that carried the headline, “Freeholder Should Apologize for Her Insensitive Remark,” I would suggest that the person expressing such deep resentment of Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry’s statement review the meaning of the term “hyperbole” (the use of exaggeration to evoke strong feelings). Well, Ms.…

  • John Richard Demspey

    Mr. Demspey, 77, of Jackson, formerly of Trenton, died Feb. 22, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a groundskeeper for Mercer County Airport, Ewing, for 14 years. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Joyce; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Mike Vitella of Freehold, and Linda…

  • Senior citizens appreciate community support

    Looking back on the past year, I feel incredibly humbled to have once again witnessed the generous outpouring of support for Howell’s senior citizens. Despite economic difficulties, I am amazed by the many individuals and organizations that have opened their hearts to the older residents of our township. Thanks to the Howell Women’s Club, Kirk…