November 29, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Teens' driving habits placed under scrutiny

Special commission hears suggestions from parents, students
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

What can be done to decrease the startling recent spike in motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers was the topic of a public hearing conducted by the Governor's Teen Driver Study Commission on Nov. 19 at Colts Neck High School. More...

Pre-referendum promises revisited at board meeting

Although permits are not expedited, land purchase may be
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - An Upper Freehold resident questioned why the Board of Education didn't have a middle school construction update on its Nov. 19 agenda. More...

For the Record

An article in the Nov. 21 issue of the Examiner titled "Cheerleaders ready to 'rah' in Disney" misidentified Lori Cuffari as a Millstone Eagles cheer coordinator. Cuffari is actually an assistant coach for the Millstone Eagles Pee Wee team. More...

Staff, facility development continues at UFRSD

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - "I have yet to see a school where the learning curves of the adults were steep upward and those of the students were not. More...

Book writing is new goal of hockey player

Former New Jersey Devil Chico Resch meets fans, signs autographs
BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer

NORTH BRUNSWICK - Devils fans got to meet the team's original goaltender and current color commentator at his book signing on Nov. 15. "He is so friendly," Cranford resident Nancy Dango said. More...

June Lockhart and choir to celebrate grand opening

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Actress June Lockhart and the American Boychoir will help celebrate Applewood Estates new $38 million expansion, renovation and service enhancement project on Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. More...

Asbury Park boardwalk cats need new homes

Cats living under the Asbury Park boardwalk won't be left out in the cold this winter. More...

Letters

Community response to military plaque has been tremendous

Since we started soliciting names for the Plaque of Remembrance two months ago, the response has been tremendous. More...

Preserving N.J.'s landscape: A daunting challenge

New Jersey voters have never been reluctant to spend public funds for the protection and preservation of open space. More...

Volunteers and donors help Red Cross serve community

As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year. More...

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Obituaries

Edith Pilcher

Mrs. Pilcher, 91, of Millstone Township, died Nov. 22, 2007, at home. Born in Plainfield, she had resided in Freehold Township before moving to Millstone 51 years ago. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Pilcher was a registered nurse in the Trenton area. More...

Dr. Michael W. Stark

Dr. Stark, 52, of the Perrineville section of Millstone, died Oct. 28, 2007, at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in Lake Success, N.Y., Long Island, N.Y., and Old Bridge before moving to Millstone in 1997. Dr. More...

Carol Marie Collins

Mrs. Collins, 78, of Manalapan, died Nov. 15, 2007, at home. Born in New York City, she had resided in the Bronx, N.Y., before moving to Manalapan 42 years ago. Prior to retiring four years ago, Mrs. More...

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Sports

Fish On

Few bass are keepers for local fishermen
RON NUZZOLO

Fishing remained solid throughout the past week, with schools of bass and big blues chasing bait from Sandy Hook to Barnegat Light. The story was the same this week: find the birds, and fish hard. More...

Monmouth Roundup

The Monmouth University women's basketball team defeated Fordham 65-59 on Saturday evening in the third-place game at the University of Miami Thanksgiving Tournament at the Bank United Center. Veronica Randolph (Deerfield Beach, Fla. More...

Sports Shorts

UFA 40 was in action this weekend against East Brunswick. The game was played on a brand-new, all-weather turf field, which allowed for a high-speed game. More...

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Farm helps spread holiday cheer to military families

Keris Tree Farm hosts Trees for Troops Nov. 30 to Dec. 2
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

For many military families stationed across America and overseas, the holiday season will not be too merry and bright. More...

Rooseveltians hold tight to First Amendment rights

Ellentuck, Malkin file to have synagogue, yeshiva suit dismissed
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Roosevelt Borough Council members Jeff Ellentuck and Peggy Malkin have filed a brief in support of a motion to dismiss the civil action lawsuit filed against them by Congregation Anshei Roosevelt and Congregation Yeshiva Me'on Hatorah. More...

In the red: AHS hosts successful blood drive

Some parents concerned about not having to give permission to donate
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - The Allentown High School (AHS) Student Council continues to host successful blood drives, but this year some parents questioned the tactics used in conducting the drive. The drive at the high school Nov. More...

Allentown FFA returns home with top honors

AHS students competed against best in U.S.

ALLENTOWN - Students in the Allentown FFA recently returned home with honors from the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis. More...

UFRSD comes close to meeting 2007 goals

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN- The results of the state's Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR) for the Upper Freehold Regional School District are mixed. More...

Monmouth County found the perfect tree in U.F.

Farm donates evergreen to serve as county's Christmas tree

UPPER FREEHOLD - The evergreen serving as Monmouth County's Christmas tree this year made its way to Main Street in Freehold from a township farm. More...

Board's Oyster Creek decision expected soon

BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Athree-judge panel is expected to release a decision on the safety of the drywell liner surrounding the Oyster Creek nuclear plant reactor no later than Dec. 20, said a spokesman for the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). More...

Freeholders name Czech new admin.

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has hired Robert Czech, the former administrator in Middletown, to serve as Monmouth County's administrator. Czech succeeds Louis Paparozzi, who retired on Aug. 1. More...

Scout service

Millstone Girl Scout Troop 1559 recently participated in a roadside cleanup project to help keep Millstone Township roadways litter-free. More...

Funds available for tank removal or replacement

Those who own an underground storage tank that needs removal or replacement may be eligible for financial assistance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). More...

Bulletin Board

Allentown post office accepting letters to Santa

Children can drop off their letters to Santa Claus at a special mailbox at the Allentown post office beginning Nov. 23. All letters mailed by Dec. 19 will receive replies. The Women's Association of Allentown is sponsoring this holiday service. More...

Drug Alliance invites community to concert

The Princeton Garden Statesman, a barbershop chorus comprised of 40 male voices singing in four part close harmony, will perform 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High St., Allentown. More...

Carolers and the Clauses visit Allentown Dec. 2

The annual Christmas caroling event sponsored by the Women's Association of Allentown will begin this year at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Allentown Borough Hall. The public is invited, and song books will be provided. More...

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Opinion

Coda

It now seems like Oscar was a very bad role model
GREG BEAN

When my boys were little, Friday nights were "campout" nights. The routine on campout night absolutely never varied. First, we'd stop at McDonald's for a big sack of burgers and fries. More...

Red State/Blue State

Questioning the rule of the unfunny Republican
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Schools

Sixth-graders bring ancient civilization back to life

Egypt sprung up in middle of annex Nov. 20
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN - Complete with pyramids, the Nile River, and some reincarnated gods and goddesses, ancient Egypt arose in the annex of the Upper Freehold Regional Elementary/Middle School last week. More...

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