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  • Red State/Blue State

    A case of entrapment: so close and yet so far DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Our readers…

  • Kelly Gleason

    Ms. Gleason, 41, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Nov. 22, 2007, at Fountain View Care Center, Lakewood. Born in Denville, she was raised in Howell and had resided in Parsippany and Manhattan, N.Y., before moving to Brooklyn in 2003. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in Manhattan, Ms. Gleason was a freelance special-effects…

  • Coda

    Here’s a gift idea that is wheely, wheely practical GREG BEAN Idon’t know about you, but I’ve reached the point in my life where I’ve got pretty much everything I need, and with a few exceptions, so does my wife. This is a pleasant circumstance for the two of us empty-nesters. We’re content, we live…

  • R. Sperry

    Mr. Sperry, 80, of Point Pleasant, died Nov. 30, 2007, at Monmouth Care Center, Long Branch. He was born in Freehold and had lived in Brielle before moving to Point Pleasant. Prior to retiring in 1989, Mr. Sperry was an electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 400, Wall Township. He was…

  • Are We There Yet?

    Mom is growing older, but not any wiser LORI CLINCH When my eldest child was very small, he thought I was the smartest woman in the world. That cute little guy always assumed that his mother knew more than his teachers, could tally quicker than the Count on “Sesame Street,” and never once did he…

  • William A. Kanzler

    Mr. Kanzler, 74, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 30, 2007, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in New York City, he had resided in Freehold Township since 1962 and was a Santa Claus in the Freehold area for many years. Mr. Kanzler was the owner of Four Seasons Sports Center, Freehold Township, for 30…

  • ADAPT students involve town in annual initiative

    Driving drunk during holiday season remains focus for MHS club BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – The annual candlelight vigil and rally against drunken driving held at Marlboro High School expanded this season to include the entire community. The vigil, held on Dec. 3, filled the high school’s newly renovated auditorium. Students who participate…

  • George Saran Unkunow

    Mr. Unkunow, 71, of Jackson, died Nov. 27, 2007, at Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Lakewood. He was known to everyone as “Uncle George.” Born in Bulgaria, he had lived in the Kensington area of Philadelphia as well as in Chicago before moving to Jackson 15 years ago. Mr. Unkunow was a carpenter in…

  • Board honors standouts in academics and sports

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – Accomplishments abound at both Marlboro middle schools as the Board of Education announced achievements made by students at each school in sports and academics. Students who participate in these events received applause and recognition from their peers, parents and administrators on Nov. 20. The Hawks of Marlboro Middle…