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November 20, 2008
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JEFF GRANIT staff Matawan Regional High School Key Club members Deirdre Glynn (r), Tarek Mosey (l-r) and Ken Liau help load groceries collected during the club's food drive for donation to food pantries at local churches on Nov. 14. Story, page 3. More...
Middletown BOE preps for full-day pre-K
District will house classes at schools and Hazlet YMCA
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Middletown School District unveiled plans for full-day preschool for eligible students in the 2009-10 year and plans to expand to full-day kindergarten in the future. Tracey Maccia, assistant superintendent of pupil services and educational research, gave an hour-long presentation to a group ... More...


CBA recalls a 'gregarious and thoughtful man'
Brother Andrew O'Gara, 80, led academy for 30 years
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The man whom many credit with making Christian Brothers Academy what it is today, Brother Andrew O'Gara, died on Nov. 8. Brother O'Gara, FSC, 80, passed away at the community residence at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft. More...


Students rally to make food drive a success
Key Club collection will fill empty pantry shelves
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Local food pantries are reporting empty shelves as donations dwindle during the current economic climate, but the annual food drive at Matawan Regional High School was the best it's ever been, organizers said. "I have been doing this food drive for 10 years," said Key Club adviser Linda Weissman.... More...


Gallo resigns from Aberdeen council
Letter cites differences with council, personal reasons
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

ABDERDEEN — After the unanticipated resignation of a councilwoman, the Aberdeen Township Council will have the task of filling the vacant seat on the dais. Councilwoman Janice Gallo, a Democrat, submitted a letter of resignation Nov. 8, the former councilwoman said last week. More...


 Bulletin Board
•High school's 30-year reunion Nov. 29
The 30-year high school reunion of St. Mary's South Amboy class of 1978 will be held 1-6 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Blue Rock Cafe, 522 Amboy Ave. Keyport. Price is $45 per person. The event will include an open bar, buffet and entertainment. More...
•Paper-shredding event in Holmdel Nov. 22
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 Letters
•Red Cross says thanks for volunteer contributions
As the CEO for the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, I have the opportunity to witness the strength of the human spirit each day. As we prepare to celebrate the Thanksgiving season, the American Red Cross would like to say thank you to everyone whose contribution of time, money or blood has... More...
•Critic should pick up 'The Art of Language'
•Veterans convey heartfelt message to Holmdel, Middletown
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 Greg Bean's Column
•Veterans Day had special significance this year
On Nov. 11, my wife and I attended the annual Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. I've attended many of these observances over the years as a reporter and observer, but this year was different. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•A target-rich environment for columnists these days
Dear Greg: I'm still chuckling amiably about the way you ended a post-election e-mail to me, which I think we should share with our readers. (I'm determined to remain amiable these days, takingwhat comes my way with Falstaffian good humor. More...
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 Obituaries
•Geraldine L. Saberon
Mrs. Saberon, 73, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Nov. 3, 2008, at home. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bernard; five sons, Bernard of Manchester, N.H., Gerald and George, both of Brick, Max of Morris, N.Y., and Mark of Port Monmouth; two daughters, Saring O'Neill of ... More...
•Helen L. Jankowski
•Richard Reisig III
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 Sports
•Holmdel field hockey falls in group final
After setting a new team record for wins, the Holmdel High School field hockey team fell on Sunday to Wall, 1-0, in the finals of the NJSIAA Group III tournament. Nevertheless, the Hornets had a brilliant season — and with eight starters back for next year, more team records may be on the h... More...
•Mid South prepares for Friday night showdown
•The agony of defeat
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