• Colonials’ gymnastics team is looking to stay on top

    By TIM MORRIS Freehold High School’s Jenna Crisalli finished fifth in the all-around competition at the NJSIAA State Individual Gymnastics Championship last fall. The senior hopes to lead the Colonials to another championship season in 2013. DORINE SHAPIRO Freehold High School’s gymnastics team has lost some amazing talent to graduation over the previous two years.…

  • Colonials head talented group of district girls soccer teams

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold High School’s Emma Smith tries to get to the ball ahead of Manalapan High School defender Catherine Traina during a preseason match in Freehold. Both the Colonials and Braves are expected to be among the Shore Conference’s best this fall. ADAM GELL The 2013 girls soccer season in the…

  • A primeval garden at Brookdale

    By MARIE MABER Correspondent A s the head of Brookdale Community College’s 7-year-old Digital Animation and 3D Design Program, Claire Smuga must generate images and animations that connect with both her audience and students. “It’s a way to practice what I teach,” she said. “I use my own work in class as demonstration pieces.” A…

  • Live in medieval times at the Renaissance Faire

    The Lakewood Lions Club’s 32nd annual Charity Renaissance Faire will take place this weekend at Pine Park, 500 Country Club Drive, Lakewood. The Sept. 21-22 fair will feature knights in shining armor, period-appropriate entertainment and nearly 100 vendors. People of all ages are welcome to attend. The fair opens to the public at 10 a.m.,…

  • Szabo–Mellor

    Karen and Ryan Mellor Karen Lynn Szabo, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Szabo, of Manalapan, was married Aug. 16, 2013, to Ryan Timothy Mellor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellor of Upper Dublin, Pa. Monsignor Stephen P. McHenry of Ambler, Pa., performed the ceremony at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Freehold Township, where…

  • Dorothy L. Gregowitz

    Ms. Gregowitz, 85, of Freehold, formerly of Hopelawn and Metuchen, died Sept. 3, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She worked as an assistant casting director for her brother, John, for 40 years. She was predeceased by four brothers, Julius Gregowitz, James Gregowitz, John Gregowitz and Anton Gregowitz; and a sister, Josephine Gregowitz Swartz.…

  • Valentine A. “Val” Prata

    Mr. Prata, 98, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 10, 2013. He was born in Santa Comba Dao, Portugal, and moved to the United States in 1942. Mr. Prata was employed in building maintenance for Trust Company, Jersey City. He was predeceased by his wife, Adelaide Prata; his brothers and sisters; and a son-in-law, James O’Halloran.…

  • Carmella Merrill Stevenson

    Mrs. Stevenson, 84, of Freehold, formerly of Westfield, died Sept. 1, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a bookkeeper and sales associate at Auster’s Appliance Store, Westfield, for 36 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas P. Stevenson; and a grandson. Surviving are a daughter…

  • Christine “Teene” Somay

    Mrs. Somay, 93, of Howell, died Aug. 26, 2013, at home. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Somay was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1993. She is survived by family and friends. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to…

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