Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Marjorie Klemas
Mrs. Klemas, 91, ofMarlboro, diedApril 18, 2008, in Monroe. She was predeceased by her husband, Seymour, and a son-in-law, Martin Beja. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Robin Klemas; a daughter, Linda Beja; a brother, Jerome Eisenbruck; a sister, Gertrude Eisenbruck; and four grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Beth Israel Cemetery inWoodbridge,…
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Dealers were a testament to conspicuous consumption
Coda GREG BEAN Back in the days when I was a court reporter, I covered the trial of a Colombian drug importer who had made a fortune bringing South American cocaine to this country and selling it to more-than-willing clients. The feds busted him, not after a long undercover investigation, but after an angry ex-employee…
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Mary Katz
Mrs. Katz, 87, of Jackson, died May 23, 2008, at The Manor in Freehold Township. She was born in Saratoga, N.Y., and had lived in Howell since 1975 before settling in the Mews, Jackson, in 2002. Her husband, Leo Katz, died in 1999. Mrs. Katz is survived by a daughter and son- in-law, Frieda and…
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Elizabeth E. VanDerveer
Mrs. VanDerveer, 86, a lifelong resident of Farmingdale, died May 30, 2008, at home. She was a dressmaker for Maidenform, Farmingdale, and during World War II made bomber jackets. Mrs. VanDerveer is survived by her husband, William B. VanDerveer; a daughter, Carol Ann Russell of Belford, Va.; and two grandchildren. A graveside service was held…
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Regina J. Ziemetra Lewis
Mrs. Lewis, 66, ofManalapan, diedMay 25, 2008, at home. She worked for 25 years at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Old Bridge, in many different capacities, and was a member of the Englishtown Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, French A. Lewis Jr.; three sons, French A. Lewis III and…
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Moms never understand that cars are babe magnets
Are We There Yet? LORI CLINCH Ever since our eldest son, Vernon, embarked upon his 16th year of life, he’s been all about the cars. It started with his long and dedicated dream of obtaining a Jeep Wagoneer. With its faux wooden panels running down the sides, a Tomken receiver bumper with quick disconnects, and…
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Proposal to end school budget vote off mark
Iwould like to thank Kelly V. Barry for the well-worded common-sense response to complaints by members of the Freehold Township Board of Education (News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, May, 28). I do not live in Freehold Township but am writing to focus attention on a proposal currently before the state Assembly. Complaints by these…
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Howard S. “Pete” McCormick
Mr. McCormick, 79, of the Adelphia section of Howell, died May 25, 2008, at CareOne in Jackson. He grew up in Red Bank and lived in Tinton Falls andWayside, Ocean Township, before moving to Howell. Mr. McCormick served in the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marines. He and his partner, Ed Van Brunt, started McVan…
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Executive editor’s column keeps us laughing
Iwould like to thank Greater Media Newspapers Executive Editor Greg Bean for making my day with his very humorous take in the second part of his column “My Advice: Throw the Eminent Domain Case Out.” In it he talks about the absurdity of the argument to take the “sex” out of Middlesex County. In an…
