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Dominick S. Giammona
Mr. Giammona, 84, of Manalapan, died May 16, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in New York City, he had resided in Manalapan for the past 45 years. Prior to retiring, Mr. Giammona was employed by shoe designer Luxury Braid, Elizabeth, for many years. He was predeceased by his wife, Marilyn, in 1994;…
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Three schools recognized by Newsweek
Freehold High School, Freehold Township High School and Marlboro High School have made Newsweek magazine’s 2012 America’s Top 1,000 high schools list, according to a press release from the Freehold Regional High School District. Marlboro ranked 454, Freehold ranked 675, and Freehold Township ranked 970. More than 2,300 schools were a part of Newsweek’s initial…
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Michael Barton
Michael Barton, 8, of Howell, died May 17, 2012, at home. He was born in Lakewood and was a lifelong Howell resident. Michael attended the Newbury School in Howell. Surviving are his parents, Chris and June Barton; two sisters, Alexandra and Joanna Barton; and his grandparents, Helena Zaglaniczny and Teresa and Eugen Barton, all of…
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Photo
Red-winged blackbirds aggressively defend their territory from other animals. They will even attack humans who get too close to their nests during breeding season. There. You have been warned. This photo was taken at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Oceanville. IMAGE BY BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com
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Alfonso Barba Jr.
Mr. Barba. 81, of Freehold, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., diedMay 21, 2012, at home. He retired after holding positions at various service companies. Prior to that, he owned a limousine service in Brooklyn. Mr. Barba was predeceased by two brothers, Rudolf and Ernest; and five sisters, Marie, Teresa, Anna, Elvira and Connie. Surviving are his…
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We know too little about our wars and our warriors
CODA GREG BEAN As I write this a few days before Memorial Day 2012, it strikes me that we have to start doing a better job of keeping up with our men and women in uniform, and knowing what dangers they’re facing every day in our name. Let’s start with a quiz: How many United…
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Bill supports winning strategy for higher ed, students and economic development
GUEST COLUMN MICHAEL W. KLEIN Partnerships between public institutions of higher education and private developers expand campus capacity, generate jobs, create high-quality facilities and save time and money. Thanks to a new extension signed into law with bipartisan leadership and support, the state colleges and universities have more time to pursue these valuable partnerships. OnMay…
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Agricultural county fairs worth the trip
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Modern technology is slowly supplanting simple outdoor fun, such as old-fashioned country fairs, with their carnival midways, cotton candy and corndog food booths, livestock, pie contests and pig races. Luckily, throughout New Jersey, you can enjoy this experience that will essentially transport you back in time. Loads of local festivals take…
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Pupils advance to nationals
MARLBORO— Twenty-three students from the Marlboro Middle School competed in the New Jersey History Day state competition on May 5 at William Paterson University, Wayne. The students were under the guidance of the school’s National History Day Club adviser Barbara Gallo. The students had previously competed in a regional event at Rider University, Lawrenceville, where…
