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She’s busted over a pair of dirty socks
Are We There Yet? Lori Clinch Children enjoy nothing more than a crisp, clean pair of white socks. Properly sized foot wear with a reinforced heel and a custom fit toe; throw in a snug fit, and a band that’s just barely visible above the ankle and the kids will feel as if their feet…
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Schools support hurricane victims
Brenna, Stephanie and Keely Treubert (l-r) enjoy making crafts during a Laura Donovan School fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In support of those people who were devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the Laura Donovan School held a family fun night event on Oct. 7 to raise funds for the Bush-Clinton Katrina…
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Students enjoy walk-a-thon
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 17 the C. Richard Applegate School held its annual walk-a-thon to raise money in a fun, fit and safe way. This year the PTO managed to gather donations to support not only the school, but the Katrina relief fund as well. After getting sponsors to donate an amount per lap,…
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Esola leaves school board
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Although Debra Esola has enjoyed her term of service on the Board of Education, a recent promotion at work has required that she step down from the position she has held since 2004. Esola submitted her resignation to the board on Oct.…
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Ramtown art teacher honored
HOWELL — Ramtown Elemen-tary School art teacher Nicoletta Siccone has been recognized as Art Educator of the Year by the Monmouth County Arts Council. The Monmouth County Arts Council is a private, nonprofit organization that is the official arts agency for Monmouth County. Siccone is a graduate of Montclair State University and began her teaching…
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Financial report gets top marks
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The financial report for the Freehold Regional High School District for the period ending June 30 has been given a thumbs up. “There are no issues at all,” said auditor Walter J. Brasch, certified public accountant and public school accountant, Wiss and Company, Livingston. “I think…
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Letters
Residents need immediate help with fees After so much time has elapsed and been wasted, it may be that something will finally be done to help ameliorate the problem posed by the unconscionable increases in Knob Hill maintenance fees charged to affordable housing residents in that development. Last Feb. 9, I wrote to Mayor Bill…
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Supervisor notes progress in foreign language effort
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — As the seventh year of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District’s World Language Program begins, reports of success are being heard. “Enrolled in our eighth-grade program this year are the students who started the program seven years ago,” said Bruce Mitzak, supervisor of world language…
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Letters
Corzine and Forrester have undistinguished records This year’s election campaign for the governorship of New Jersey is disheartening for most voters and for me. Preparing to enter the voting booth next month will be an arduous task. Where are the “statesmen of yore” who once came forth asking for votes simply offering their promise of…
