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Forum on school safety was well done
Iwould like to comment on the exemplary leadership and initiative displayed by state Assemblyman Mike Panter in the organization of the information session he held for superintendents and law enforcement officials in the 12th District. This session was held in response to last year’s bomb threats at the Marlboro Middle School and other area schools…
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Henry Fanizzi
Mr. Fanizzi, 77, of Freehold, died Oct. 23, 2007, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was born in Connecticut and had lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., before moving to Freehold in 1994. Prior to retiring in 1992, Mr. Fanizzi was a stationary engineer for Lincoln Savings Bank, Brooklyn, for more than 25 years.…
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Resident fears law will curtail hunting and fishing in New Jersey
No hunting and fishing allowed! Is this the sign we will see as we enter the state of New Jersey? Will one of the greatest American traditions and pastimes be outlawed in New Jersey? I never thought it could happen here in America. After all, in England I thought the people were used to a…
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Arlene Ferrante
Mrs. Ferrante, 72, of Toms River, died Oct. 24, 2007, at home. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she had lived in Woodcliff Lake before moving to Toms River 15 years ago. She was a former communicant of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake, and St. Luke’s Church, Toms River. Mrs. Ferrante was predeceased…
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Resident wonders how town is paying for symphony
My resignation [in October] as chair of the arts council was in protest to the harm caused to volunteers when Mayor Andrew Lucas attempted to lay off the obligations of the administrator on individual volunteers. He also supported criticism that the arts council [remember Township Committeeman Richard Klauber’s “you people” comment?] was too independent. Worse,…
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Harold Vorhees Ryno
Mr. Ryno, 94, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 12, 2007, at the Applewood Estates nursing center, Freehold Township. He was born in New Brunswick and had lived in Edison until 1980 before moving to Lavallette. He had been a resident of Applewood Estates since 1999. Prior to retiring in 1976, Mr. Ryno was a stereotyper…
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Ernest J. Holtz
Mr. Holtz, 87, of Freehold Township, died Oct. 22, 2007, in the home that he had built. Born in the Wickatunk section of Marlboro, he had resided in Wickatunk before moving to Freehold Township 55 years ago. Mr. Holtz was a retired bricklayer and a former president of International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen…
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People should know if diseases are present at shelter
Ihave been a loyal volunteer at the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) for many years. I support them with donations and recommend the shelter to people often. The purpose of this letter is to raise awareness, not to criticize the facility. Recently I had a very unfortunate experience at…
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Questions remain on health issues at synthetic turf fields
Guest Column ANTHONY GENNARO Manalapan is not unlike other communities throughout the state that are planning to install synthetic turf fields at schools and recreational facilities. The reason is simple: uninterrupted use during and after inclement weather. This fact alone has made them a popular choice among youth sports groups. They are expensive to install,…
