• Joan R. Guile Saporito

    Mrs. Saporito, 78, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Oct. 7, 2010, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. Surviving are her husband, Charles Saporito; three children and their spouses, Nancy and Steve Boldt of Jackson, Charles Jr. and Anne of Freehold and Joseph and Barbara Saporito of Colorado; a brother, John Guile,…

  • Ann Doriety

    Mrs. Doriety, 74, a resident of Hazlet since 2004, died Oct. 4, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was predeceased by a son, Kevin Doriety. Mrs. Doriety is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert J. Doriety; four sons, Robert Doriety and his wife, Bonnie, of Newton, James Doriety and his wife, Jackie,…

  • Projected budget deficit will take a lot of work to close

    Iwish to comment on the Oct. 20 News Transcript article “Marlboro May Seek Out-of-Town Students.” Marlboro K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools David Abbott is suggesting (accepting out-of-town students into Marlboro schools) as a way to offset the $2.2 million shortfall for the 2011-12 school year.His estimated savings would be between $120,000 and $240,000. Wow,…

  • Many people made Freehold Halloween events a success

    With an extraordinary turnout for all of our events, and in light of the compliments by many, many happy haunters, the 2010 Freehold Spooktacular season appears to have been the most successful in our 16-year history. As such, the all-volunteer Freehold Spooktacular Committee would like to say thanks to everyone who helped make it possible…

  • More research needs to be done on pancreatic cancer

    Recently, several major TV networks teamed together for Stand Up to Cancer, which accelerates groundbreaking research through donations and collaboration among scientists who specialize in particular areas. One area where some progress is being made is pancreatic cancer research, but more still needs to be done. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death…

  • Gov. Christie should get to know teachers

    As a public school teacher, I have been meaning to write this letter regarding the total disregard and lack of respect our current governor has for those of us in the teaching profession here in the fine state of New Jersey, but it took a tragedy in our school to actually spur me into action.…

  • The Magic 8-Ball says, ‘Reply hazy; try again’

    CODA GREG BEAN Although this column will appear after the Nov. 2 mid-term election, it was written beforehand, which makes it one of the most difficult of the year. I got so frustrated reading conflicting polls from races I’m interested in around the state and nation that I finally said the heck with it, and…

  • ‘Contemporary Encounter With the Icon’s Invitation’

    For most people, the sight of an oil-soaked pelican struggling to flap its wings is enough to evoke anger or deep sadness, but for Mary-Paula Cancienne, R.S.M., Ph.D., the image is more than that. It also provides an opportunity for people to think deeply about their relationship to the natural world. “Tears and Hope” The…

  • Fairy godmothers get some gifts of their own

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The diligent efforts of a small group of dedicated women who have pledged to do anything within their means to put a smile on the faces of critically ill and chronically ill children have been recognized and rewarded on several levels. Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore is a new…

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