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Lawrence “Bucky” Wagner
Mr. Wagner, 89, a lifelong resident of Millstone Township, died Nov. 14, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the southern Philippines during World War II. Mr. Wagner was employed by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority from 1956 until his retirement in 1987. He was…
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A grown-up solution to the question of debates
CODA GREG BEAN As a self-admitted political junkie, I watched about a bajillion debates among candidates during the last presidential election cycle, and like lots of folks suffering my malady, I often came away feeling like I hadn’t learned much about the politicians who wanted my vote so badly. Sure, it was great theater to…
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Milford Brook pupils ready for holiday gift-buying spree
Teacher continues tradition of holding fundraisers to help brighten holidays for others BY REBECCA MORTON Correspondent MANALAPAN — In the halls of the Milford Brook School there is a lot of holiday magic going on, as pupils in Donna Fisher’s fourth grade class begin making holiday wishes come true for people in their community. For…
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Storms did not cause major woes in FRHSD
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A lthough the eight sending municipalities of the Freehold Regional High School District did not suffer the worst of Post-Tropical Storm Sandy in comparison to some nearby coastal towns, circumstances caused by the storm compelled officials to close the district for two weeks. Administrators canceled classes from Oct. 29 through…
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Robertsville school teacher honored
Robertsville Elementary School, Marlboro, third-grade teacher Ilene Brudner was recently called to the principal’s office to take a phone call. The call was from radio station Thunder 106.3 FM, which informed Brudner that she had won September’s School Spirit Award, sponsored by the radio station and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). The School Spirit…
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Ten years of columns, ‘and all is well’
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Ten years: A lot can happen with a family in that time frame. You can go from counting to 10 with your little dears to not understanding their math homework, from lugging their diaper bags to asking them to carry the heavy stuff. If you do it right, those…
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He’s better than Fabio, in a pinch
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Some women long for a Fabio-type husband who not only opens their doors, but has a way with the dishes, while others pine for the Bob Villa type who can not only hang their shutters, but sell them a high-quality wrench. Although my husband, Pat, is more of a…
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on campus
Justine Benedicks of Howell graduated from Georgian Court University, Lakewood, with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and art. Justine was named to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” in acknowledgement of her academic excellence and involvement in the Georgian Court community. She was inducted into several national honor societies, including Phi…
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Joan L. Fenske
Mrs. Fenske, 81, of Manalapan, died Oct. 30, 2012, at home. She was born in Newark and lived the majority of her life in New Jersey, including Elizabeth, and the last 20 years in Manalapan. She was a communicant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manalapan. Mrs. Fenske was predeceased by her husband, Edward, in…
