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      March 19, 2009  RSS feed

      First aid basics for families
      Scouts, FAS, State Police offer free March 27 workshop
      Community children have an opportunity to learn basic first aid that could help them save a life in an emergency situation. Millstone Township Girl Scout Troop 307 has partnered with the Millstone Township First Aid Squad and the New Jersey State Police to host a free workshop for children in grades three-eight to learn first aid basics. More...
      Freeholder plan to cut open space tax nixed
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      Mopen space tax voters supported with a recent referendum. Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Barbara McMorrow started the March 12 meeting assuring the audience that filled the courtroom and spilled out into the hall that there would be no change in the county open space tax. The meeting took place at the Hall of Records in Freehold. More...

      Magic carpet ride

      Above: Westin Lohne, as Aladdin, encounters Jackie Ferre, as the Genie, during Millstone Township Middle School's production of "Aladdin" in the Millstone Performing Arts Center on March 14. Right: Mike Shelton portrays the sultan during "Aladdin." More...


      Artfully framing the windows to the world
      Local drapery designer wins national M'Fay contest
      BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

      UPPER FREEHOLD — Nancy Langione never knew life could be "sew" good. The Upper Freehold housewife happily dedicated most of her married life to raising four children, but suddenly felt the urge to create and to connect with more community members after years of being a stay-athome mom. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Millstone Eagles cheer hosts spaghetti dinner
      The Millstone Eagles Pop Warner cheer team will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m. March 25 at the Millstone Elks Lodge, Burnt Tavern Road, in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. The all-you-can eat dinner will consist of pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and dessert. Takeout will also be available. More...
      • Kiddie Academy hosts open house March 25
      • Pancake breakfast to be held at firehouse
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       Letters
      • Libraries strive to make difficult times easier
      During the past year, over 100,000 New Jersey residents lost their jobs, adding their names to a list that was already well over 200,000. Many families in our state are facing economic challenges, some for the first time. Businesses, both large and small, are closing their doors as their revenue stream is squeezed by a lack of available credit and reduced consumer spending. More...
      • It's time for the Legislature to have a 'pay-as-you-go' system
      • Stimulus could mean green for New Jersey
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Reader says bring back the Ford Ranchero — say what?
      Once again, my readers have come through. When I ask them to respond to a column, they respond. Man, do they respond. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Ronald K. Turcotte Sr.
      Mr. Turcotte, 76, of Howell, died March 12, 2009. He was born in Ontario, Canada, and worked as a horse driver, trainer and owner for most of his life. Mr. Turcotte served on the board of directors for the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lise Turcotte; four sons, Robert, Daniel, Dean and Ron Turcotte Jr. More...
      • Lisa Marie Handel
      • Elmer J. Bozza
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       Schools
      • article has image Millstone has contested school board election
      Five candidates run for four open seats
      In stark contrast to recent years, there are more candidates than seats available in Millstone's annual school board election. There are four candidates running for the three, three-year term seats available on the Board of Education. Current President Thomas Foley is running for re-election against newcomers Patrick Whalen, Amy S. Jacobson and John Pearson. More...
      • Three U.F. residents vie for two BOE seats
      • Millstone must pay tuition
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       Sports
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      Pat and Rich Nurko (l-r) and Jersey Intensity Director Kathleen Stefanelli accompany Kasie Nurko at Allentown High School for the signing of a letter of intent to play field hockey at Towson University in Towson, Md. More...
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