Category: News Transcript Opinion
-

Youngsters put smiles on the faces of Covered Bridge residents
On June 13, 20 youngsters ages 10-16 sang, danced and acted movie, Broad-way and patriotic themes before an enthusiastic group of seniors at the Covered Bridge II adult community. The smiles, applause and bravos showered on the kids by the seniors only served to energize their performance, which was already at full throttle. Managing director…
-

Parents are pleased with kindergarten program at local temple
My wife and I would like to acknowledge Rene Narson, the director at Congregation Sons of Israel, Manalapan, and her wonderful staff for creating an outstanding atmosphere for the children in her kindergarten program. The program includes an intense curriculum combined with a love and nurturing element which created successful results. Our daughter entered the…
-

Environmental issues cloud talk of hospital land deal
It’s almost frightening to read “Municipal officials have taken one step closer with the state to purchase the Route 520 property that formerly housed the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital.” As a former Marlboro councilman having sat at the original discussions with representatives of New Jersey’s Treasury Department in 1999 concerning Marl-boro’s “letter of intent” indicating…
-

Governor is not working for the people of New Jersey
By all reports New Jersey is in serious financial distress. Only two states are said to be operating at deficits, and New Jersey did not suffer the ravages of Katrina. We have a $78 billion unfunded liability for employee and retiree health-care costs and a $26 billion unfunded liability for pension costs. (That’s billion with…
-

Teen readies for summer singing tour of Europe
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Correspondent BY ERIN O. STATTELCorrespondent Kristin Lindquist FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Kristin Lindquist loves to sing and her talents have recently afforded her the opportunity to be selected for The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus that will be touring Europe in July. “I’ve always loved to perform in front of…
-

School honors supporters
MARLBORO – Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County has announced the recipients of special awards who were honored at the 2006-07 Scholarship Journal Dinner Dance on June 7 at the Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. Dr. Kenneth and Ann Nahum, the 2006-07 honorees, have been part of the Solomon Schechter family for almost 15…
-

Celebrating a magical moment
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The evening of June 20 was memorable for seniors in the Freehold Regional High School District, where graduation ceremonies were held at six schools. In photo at left, Colts Neck High School graduate Chris Clemente gives a thumbs up after receiving his diploma. In photo above, Colts Neck graduate Chase…
-

Obituaries
Catherine “Kaye” Hedenus DeZao Mrs. DeZao, 79, of Old Bridge, died May 18, 2007, at home. Surviving are her husband, Joseph DeZao Jr.; a son, Joseph DeZao III of the New Egypt section of Plumsted; four daughters, Michele Mazzeo, and her husband, Christopher, of Manalapan, Lorraine Moricco of Old Bridge, Denise Hermans, and her husband,…
-

On Campus
David Schwartz, son of Ira and Barbara Schwartz of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the Rochester Institute of Technology, N.Y. A third-year student in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineer-ing, Schwartz is studying industrial and systems engineering. He is a 2004 graduate of Marlboro High School. Michael…
