2007: The year in photos

CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Tina Alibrando, Spring Lake, waits for the start of "The Ride for Missing Children" race on Sept. 16 along the Long Branch oceanfront. A sunrise along the Jersey shore on Aug. 30. Anthony Orechio, 7, waves an American flag as a classic car cruises by during the Ocean Township Memorial Day parade in Oakhurst on May 28. Flames burn in the attic of a Fifth Avenue home in Long Branch on Oct. 18. Long Branch running back Travis Patterson sprints past a Monroe defender during the third quarter of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III semifinal playoff game at Matawan High School on Nov. 17. The Zipper ride takes visitors at the 31st annual Italian American Festival for a spin at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township Aug. 8. CHRIS KELLY staff ERIC SUCAR staff CHRIS KELLY staff ERIC SUCAR staff JEFF GRANIT staff