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Letters
Church is grateful for support from restaurants The clergy and congregation of St. Peter’s Epis-copal Church in Freehold would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to a special group of people who have helped us with our community suppers over the years. We could not run our outreach program without the generosity of a handful…
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Tell me again, what was that kid’s name?
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch Turning 40 has had some real adverse effects on me. My face shifts when I smile, my dimples are no longer cute, and try though I may, I can’t lose a pound to save my soul. Still, I don’t mind so much what age has done to my body,…
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Howell memorial is awe inspiring
It may have taken a while to complete, but the hard work of two Howell residents who had financial support from the municipality has produced a beautiful memorial that now stands at the Howell municipal complex and is dedicated to all of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Howell’s 9/11…
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A fat, surly possum is a very crafty adversary
Coda Greg Bean I was going to write about politicians again this week, and how sick I’ve gotten of negative campaign advertising. But to tell you the truth, I’m at my wit’s end and have finally decided to ask for assistance with an unrelated problem I simply can’t solve. At this point, I’m so desperate…
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Village voices deserved to be heard in election
In the News Mark Rosman The campaign for Township Commit-tee in Manalapan has come down to the final week with two seats available and control of the governing body up for grabs Nov. 8. If I was a resident of Manalapan, the one thing I would want to know from all four candidates this year…
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Obituaries
Regina Billingsley Ms. Billingsley, 48, of Vineland, died Oct. 9 at home. She was born in Neptune Township and had lived in Freehold before moving to Vineland. She was predeceased by her parents, Willie C. and Evelyn Billingsley. Surviving are her children, Ericka Billingsley, Lauren Ashley White and Daniel Billingsley; two sisters, Flossie DeBraux of…
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A political train wreck is always fun to watch
Greg Bean There’s an innate human curiosity about spectacular, bloody wrecks. If most people are honest, they’ll tell you that one of the reasons they watch sports like ski jumping, rodeo, football and auto racing is that they might get to see a horrendous collision or crash. And don’t even mention hockey, where the potential…
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She’s busted over a pair of dirty socks
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch Children enjoy nothing more than a crisp, clean pair of white socks. Properly sized foot wear with a reinforced heel and a custom fit toe; throw in a snug fit, and a band that’s just barely visible above the ankle and the kids will feel as if their feet…
