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James R. Gordon
Mr. Gordon, 57, of Keyport, died Dec. 4, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He resided in the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge, prior to relocating to Keyport. Mr. Gordon was a social worker with the State of New Jersey, Division of Youth and Family Services, Red Bank, for 28 years, retiring in 2007,…
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Marion Strunk Garrigan
Mrs. Garrigan, 77, of Brick Township and formerly Holmdel, died Dec. 10, 2009. Before her retirement, she was an actress and model in Las Vegas and New York, and appeared on TV in “The Steve Allen Show,” “The Perry Como Show” and “The Martha Rae Show.” She was also voted Mrs. New Jersey and was…
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Sports Shorts
The Old Bridge Lightning, a 9U travel baseball team with players from Old Bridge, East Brunswick and Spotswood, went 11-0 this season and won the 2009 fall USABL Central East Division title. The team was 9-0 in the regular season, beating the Jackson Cobras 9-8 in the semifinal game, and South Wall Wizards 2-1 in…
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Detection methods in pancreatic cancer vital
With the recent passing of prominent American figures such as actor Patrick Swayze and NCAA President Myles Brand, pancreatic cancer has been in the national spotlight, yet many people don’t realize the severity of the disease and the urgent need for early detection methods and effective treatment options. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause…
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Sayreville boys strike again at bowling lanes
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The Sayreville War Memorial High School boys bowling team is off to a 3-0 start as it seeks to become the first team to win three NJSIAA Tournament of Champions bowling titles in a row. Despite graduating six seniors, coach Mike Weinert’s Bombers have scored victories against Perth Amboy, Colonia…
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Funding needed for women’s health centers
I’m writing about community health centers such as Planned Parenthood (PPH), which serve as trusted entry points for women’s essential health care. At PPH women receive contraceptive care, Pap tests, pelvic exams, counseling, and testing and treatment for HIV and STIs. But in the current health care reformdiscussions, there are deliberate attempts by some groups…
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Experienced Lady Knights shoot for improvement
Old Bridge opens season Friday against Woodbridge BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The Old Bridge High School girls basketball team returns four starters as it looks to improve upon the 12-14 mark it registered a year ago. Coach Ken Fischer is also aiming for his team to qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV…
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Group urges passage of Right to Repair Act
The Tire Industry Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. Please visit www.righttorepair. org to send a letter to…
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Fighting for control
Above: Cardinal McCarrick High School’s Jennifer Shereyka (center) and Sydney Ransom (r) battle for a loose ball with Woodbridge High School’s Taylor (l) and Jordan Stanley during a Dec. 10 scrimmage in Woodbridge. Left: Cardinal McCarrick High School’s Sydney Ransom drives to the basket. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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