Category: Examiner Opinion
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Vote in the April 15 Board of Ed. election
Over the past several months, our school district has been meeting to prepare a budget for the 2008-09 school year. The Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education unanimously adopted this budget and on April 15 our two municipalities will have the opportunity to vote on it. The district’s budget is designed to support academic performance,…
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Millstone PTO and PTSA thank community for continued support
On April 4, the Millstone Township PTO and PTSA held their third annual Ladies Night Out Gift Auction at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe. This sold-out event was an astounding success. We would like to take this time to thank those who gave their time and talents to help organize the event. A dedicated group…
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Giachino “Jack” Trotta
Mr. Trotta, 66, of Jackson Township, died March 24, 2008, in Roseland. He had resided in Englishtown before moving to Jackson 39 years ago. Mr. Trotta was a driver for Elite Limousine, East Hanover. Prior to that, he was employed at for over 30 years at the Washington Forge Co., Englishtown, before it closed in…
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State’s public health, financial solvency rely on parks
Considering the trends of our modern American society – people getting fatter and children losing their connection with nature- it’s dismaying that Gov. Corzine wants to close nine state parks and reduce services at three others in an attempt to solve New Jersey’s budget crisis. Swimming areas, hiking trails, fishing spots, campgrounds, interpretive nature centers,…
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Flower children
Millstone’s Alexandra Pritchard, 7, and Morgan Losacco, 9, enjoy a bouquet of tulips at the Millstone TownshipWomen’s Organization’s fundraiser in the Millstone Township Middle School on March 16. SCOTT FRIEDMAN staff
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Irene S. Blatchley
Ms. Blatchley, 73, of Freehold Township, died March 29, 2008, at the Manor Nursing Home in Freehold. She lived in Crosswicks before moving to Freehold in 1953. She worked at Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck until retiring. She was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Stelle of Shelbyville, Mo. She is survived by a son,Wayne Blatchley…
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Cutting NJDA would sow seeds of destruction
Agriculture is not causing the state’s budget deficit problem, so Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposal to eliminate the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) as a costcutting measure is both ludicrous and wrong. The $82 billion agriculture and food complex is one of New Jersey’s largest industries, ranking after pharmaceuticals and tourism in the economic benefits…
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Power vessel boaters require safety certificate
With the boating season in New Jersey fast approaching, it is important that all operators of power vessels and personal watercraft be made aware that the state of New Jersey requires an approved boat safety certificate for operating on New Jersey waters. Currently, powerboat operators born in 1959 or later are required to have this…
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Red State/Blue State
Who needs Ralph Nader when we’ve got Hillary? DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Apolitical 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. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: So help me, old pal, I’m…
