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November 19, 2009 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

You can’t be too careful with these kids

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‘Sun Is Shining’ for rising star from Millstone

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Lions, tigers, bears and more for Millstone third-graders

Eighth-graders remember the heroes of the Vietnam War

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Classroom for autistic students considered

Educating students in-district would save money

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

There are potential pros and cons of the Millstone Township School District using federal stimulus money to implement a self-contained classroom for autistic students in grades K-2. More...

Changing perspectives over time

Students learn how attitudes toward veterans have changed

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

When Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon (D-12th District) was a boy, schools closed for Veterans Day but did not teach students the significance of the holiday. Times and attitudes have changed. More...

U.F. extends water service area to fields

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Water service will be extended to include the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex. At the Nov. More...

Job fair offered hope to people seeking work

About 1,000 job seekers attended a recent job fair at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, in which 65 employers including resource organizations participated. More...

County to receive federal funding for truck wash

Monmouth County will be receiving $500,000 in federal funds to help defray the cost of building a truck wash facility that is needed to comply with new state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) storm water regulations. More...

Teen collecting coats for Monmouth families

BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

HOWELL — Tyler Hunt may only be 17, but he is already well-acquainted with the art of giving. More...

Moscow Boys Choir to perform in Freehold

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Experience a taste of Russia on Dec. 3 when the Moscow Boys Choir performs at the Freehold Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St. More...

Letters

Alliance wants everyone to be counted in 2010

There is a debate under way in some segments of the Latino community about whether to participate or boycott the 2010 Census. More...

Drivers, beware, during deer-mating season

Motorists, beware: Amorous animals will soon be bolting to and fro in and out of traffic, looking for love. In fact, deer-mating season will peak soon — throughout November and into December. More...

Residents should understand need for health care reform

It is normal human behavior not to act until a full-blown crisis is upon us. That is why many people in the United States would prefer not to tackle comprehensive health care reform at the present time. More...

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Columns

To cook a turkey — first find the darned giblets

Coda • GREG BEAN

In our family, there are lots of stories we like to tell around the Thanksgiving table. Most of them are funny — to us — and most of them involve disasters, some going back generations. More...

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Obituaries

Maureen T. Winchester

Mrs. Winchester, 75, of Manalapan, died Nov. 8, 2009, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. She was a teacher's aide for the Manalapan-Englishtown Schools before her retirement. Her husband of 45 years, Harry J. Winchester, died in 2003. More...

James A. Eccleston

Mr. Eccleston, 68, of Manalapan and formerly of Howell, died Nov. 5, 2009, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. A veteran of the U.S. More...

Richard F. Rozansky

Mr. Rozansky, 67, of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, died Nov. 6, 2009. He was born in Jersey City and moved to Cream Ridge in 1963. Mr. Rozansky was self-employed for more than 45 years. More...

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Sports

Millstone youth makes a splash

Peddie School offers community aquatics program

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Matt Gold tried sports at school, but didn't have much fun playing them. The 9-year-old who attends Millstone Township Elementary School never gave up on finding an athletic activity to suit him. More...

Sports Shorts

360 Lacrosse will host tryouts for 2010 summer travel teams Nov. 21 at the Tab Ramos Center, 17 Blair Road, Aberdeen. More...

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Cartoon

Children of all ages visit with Casey, the 6-year-old Jack Russell terrier featured in the Casey and Bella children's book series, at the Barnes & Noble in Freehold on Nov. 12. For the story, see page 18. More...

Yeshiva granted stay to avoid irreparable harm

Judge: Plaintiffs won

By Jennifer Kohlhepp

The yeshiva in Roosevelt will have to reduce its student population to 12 come June, or possibly sooner. More...

Yeshiva granted stay to avoid irreparable harm

Judge: Plaintiffs won't ultimately prevail on appeal

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The yeshiva in Roosevelt will have to reduce its student population to 12 come June, or possibly sooner. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson, sitting in Freehold Nov. More...

Samaritan Center seeks holiday boxes

The Samaritan Center, a food pantry headquartered in the Tennent section of Manalapan that has served local residents of all faiths and denominations for 25 years, is seeking donations of Thanksgiving boxes. More...

U.S. Census Bureau opens in Freehold Twp.

BY ALAN DRUCKER Correspondent

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — With Census Day, April 1, 2010, less than five months away, preparation is under way to ensure that every person residing in the United States is counted. On Nov. More...

Art exhibit in Roosevelt

Rooseveltians invite locals to gather in the Assifa Space in appreciation of fine art and craft. The Roosevelt Arts Project (RAP) presents an exhibition and sale of works by Sheila Linz, Naomi Brahinsky and Amanda Slamm from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. More...

Two adventurous pooches on the loose

Young writers encouraged to pen where the pups go next

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Casey and Bella have gone to New York, Hollywood and Boston, and most recently, "green." Where they go next is up to a child's imagination. More...

N.J. State Police major receives Athena Award

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore board member New Jersey State Police Maj. Wendy J. Galloway received the Athena Award on Nov. 6 from the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce. More...

Bulletin Board

Music event to benefit local food pantry

"Need to Feed: Will Sing for Food," an evening of music and refreshments to benefit the Good Samaritan Food Pantry, will be held 6:30 p.m. Nov. More...

Ladies Aux. taking pumpkin pie orders

The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is taking advance orders for its pumpkin pie sale. Pies must be preordered by Nov. 23 and can be picked up between 3-6 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Pies are $10. More...

Spaces are available for craft/vendor show

The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a craft/vendor show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at 82 Route 526, Allentown. Spaces are still available. Call Gerri at 609-208- 0127. More...

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Opinion

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Navy must kill plan for civilian housing

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

Ithink I am known as a person who tries to see all sides of a story. After almost three decades as a professional journalist, I can state with certainty that there are at least two sides to every story, and usually more than that. More...

Lost in cyberspace

Around Town • AMY ROSEN

Sometimes I feel as if I am hanging by the tips of my fingers trying to keep up with technology in the 21st century. I would like to think I am pretty savvy, but who can keep up with all of the new developments? More...

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MILLSTONE — "A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School," a film by Dave Davidson, had its premiere in July at the Newark Museum as part of the New Jersey Black Film Festival. More...

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