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February 14, 2007
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Hoping for reel improvement at co-op
Discussions under way on how to revitalize Belford fishing hub
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer
Following years of talking about and thinking of ways to improve the Belford Seafood Cooperative, the ball may have finally begun to roll. More...

Children of the Jersey Shore Chinese School dressed as piglets made a presentation of the "Picking Turnip Song" during the celebrations of the Chinese New Year at Holmdel High School on Saturday. See related story, pages 28 and 29. More...

Class helps immigrants bridge cultural divides
'Urgent' need cited for volunteers to help with English program
BY TAMMY MCKILLIP Correspondent

KEYPORT - While ordinances in many townships are being drafted to crack down on an ever-increasing undocumented immigrant population, officials and local volunteers in Keyport are looking for ways to better the lives of their town's immigrant community. More...


Merla's name will stay on plaque at boro hall

KEYPORT - Councilman George Walling's suggestion to remove former Mayor Merla's name from the plaque outside borough hall was ultimately rejected last week. On Feb. 6, Walling confirmed that it would cost approximately $2,000 to remove and replace the 2004 plaque that bears the name of... More...


Holy spirits: Merlas convert church to pub
Seek council's blessing to serve alcohol at business, to be called Trinity
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

KEYPORT - From God's house to steakhouse, a former church has been transformed into an eclectic downtown eatery. Trinity, 84 Broad St., is scheduled to open for business in the next four to six weeks, according to owner Charles Merla, brother of former Mayor John Merla. On Feb. More...


Aberdeen turns 150
Yearlong celebration being planned for the twp.'s sesquicentennial
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

ABERDEEN - This year is Aberdeen's 150th birthday and the township plans on celebrating all year long. This month, children are invited to participate in an essay contest, the details of which will be announced on Feb. 20. On Sunday, April 29, the real partying begins with a birthd... More...


 Bulletin Board
•Community Bulletin Board
Aberdeen Republicans begin candidate search
The Aberdeen Republican Organization is now accepting applications from registered Republicans who are interested in running for mayor or Township Council. Potential candidates should submit their consideration for candidacy to the Aberdeen Republican Committee by March 8. This year, ... More...
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 Letters
•Enough about John Merla
Please, please! No more Merla! Let's get back on track and focus on bringing our quaint little waterfront town to the original plan on making Keyport the best "little waterfront town" on the bay. Amen. Jane Zuback Keyport More...
•Church thanks 'Feed the Hungry' supporters
•New Jersey taxpayers got the charlatans they voted for
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 Editorials
•Debate should be about health, not morality
In considering whether to make a vaccine that immunizes girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) mandatory, lawmakers should decide solely on its merits for protecting the public health. Instead, the issue seems to have been partially obscured by some flimsy arguments about parents' rights. More...
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•Your Turn
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Concetta Elizabeth Merlin Magistro Mrs. Magistro, 88, of Victoria House, Matawan, died Feb. 10, 2007, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Richard Magistro in 1995. She is survived by a da... More...
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 Schools
•Making an IMPACT on autistic students' lives
Middletown class teaches how to handle household chores, everyday tasks
MIDDLETOWN - When Stephanie Kalinoski gave birth eight years ago, she was like any other parent who just wanted the best for her child. So when her son was later diagnosed as being autistic, she was in a state of uncertainty. More...
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 Sports
•Plenty of depth in this year's SCT fields
Handful of local teams with legitimate shots at glory
You hear the phrase "must-win games" all too often over the course of a season. Coaches like to use the label as a motivational tool, hoping the added significance will help instill a sense of desperation in their teams, who may have displayed some effort issues at times during the ... More...
•Huskies turn heads with breakout season
•Lancer sprinters shine at indoor championships
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