Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Beware: Ironing could lead to tub scrubbing

    Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch I’m not much of an ironer — everyone knows that. I firmly believe in fabric sheets, polyester, and when the wrinkles get tough, a quick Botox injection. I blame my hatred of ironing on my youth. Back in my day, everything had to be pressed, including the underwear out…

  • Obituaries

    Michael James Joseph Penchenski Jr. Mr. Penchenski, 68, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 11 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in the Westerleigh section of Staten Island, N.Y., he had lived in the Annadale section of Staten Island, N.Y., before moving to Freehold Township in 1972. Mr. Penchenski was a New York City…

  • School district releases annual violence report

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE — Assistant Superinten-dent Mary Ann Donahue presented the annual district report on violence and vandalism at the Oct. 10 Board of Education meeting. The report covered incidents that took place during the 2004-05 school year up to and including June 30. According to Donahue, the…

  • Monmouth County, where treasure is in the ground

    Coda Greg Bean You just can’t make this stuff up. Last week, when U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced the formal indictment of Monmouth County developer and strip club operator Anthony Spalliero on 14 counts of bribery and mail fraud, the actual text of the indictment read like the script for one of the “Godfather”…

  • Report shows vandalism, violence in district schools

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ALLENTOWN — A recent report shows that 27 incidents of violence/vandalism took place in the Upper Freehold Regional School District during the past school year. Upper Freehold Regional Interim Superintendent Robert Smith presented the 2004-05 violence and vandalism report to the Board of Education at its…

  • Resident to take yeshiva up with board

    Roosevelt BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — The borough’s zoning officer recently inspected the yeshiva at the synagogue on Homestead Lane and did not find any violations. However, one of the residents who complained about possible violations at the yeshiva will take the matter before the borough’s Planning Board. Last…

  • Despite politics, people should stay involved

    If hyper-politicking in the local newspapers and at the dais this campaign season has made some residents turn a deaf ear to Millstone matters, there’s a means to stay involved in the community other than writing letters to the editor and attending township meetings. Those who may temporarily or even permanently prefer to keep away…

  • Obituaries

    Jane B. Sihler Mrs. Sihler, 80, of Freehold, died Oct. 9 at her home. Born in South Amboy, she had lived there for many years before moving to Freehold 59 years ago. Before her retirement, Mrs. Sihler was a special education teacher at High Point School, Marlboro, for many years. Prior to her teaching career,…