Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Jackson council should stop the blame game
Contrary to what Jackson Councilwoman Ann Updegrave states in your recent report, “Jackson Council Supports Assembly Ethics Reform,” on Nov. 22, the New Jersey Assembly has not proposed an 11-point plan called the Blueprint for a Corrupt-Free New Jersey. That proposal was made by the Assembly Republican Caucus. It was little more than a platitude…
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Lakewood Elks continue to help community’s special needs children
I am the chairperson for the Special Needs Children’s Committee for Lakewood Elks Lodge No. 1432 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The Elks main mission is to help special needs children and youth and to support our veterans. This past summer several Elks friends, my husband, Roger, and I had the privilege…
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Bands sought for Feb. 10 event at JMHS
JACKSON – A battle will soon be raging at Jackson Memorial High School. The Jackson Educational Foundation is looking for bands to showcase their musical talents in a Battle of the Bands competition which the foundation is sponsoring on Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center, Don Connor…
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Officials hoping to raise voices for school funding
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer JACKSON – Residents have to let the governor know they are not happy with the present state of school funding in New Jersey, according to Jackson officials. Mayor Mark Seda said petitions will be circulated in the community and eventually sent to Gov. Jon Corzine to…
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For the record
An article regarding a judge’s decision against Howell in its case against the Freehold Regional High School District (“Judge Decides Students May Stay at Present High School,” News Transcript, Nov. 29) incorrectly stated that students who had expected to attend Howell High School were districted to Colts Neck High School. In fact, the students had…
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Coda
Boys and girls in uniform are children of our village Greg Bean I remember when Jimmy Mac was a goofy kid with a devilish twinkle in his eye. The best friend of my youngest son, he was as polite as could be. His company manners were impeccable, since his mom and dad had drilled them…
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Are We There Yet?
He’s texting just like it’s his full-time job Lori Clinch My darling son Vernon is at that fun age where he believes that he is invincible, unconquerable and wise beyond his years. Even when others suffer the consequences of bad judgment, Vernon thinks nothing of smiling in the face of adversity and saying, “It’ll never…
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Historic school offers programs to serve town
Court Street School embarks on significant second life in Freehold BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Lillie Hendry rings the bell to signal the start of another program at the Court Street School Education Community Center. FREEHOLD – If you are really, really quiet, you can almost hear it –…
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Songs from classic cartoon are still teaching children
‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ entertains students at Ramtown School BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Surflight Theatre cast member Brian Peeke brings life to “Tom” during the “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” performance at the Ramtown School, Howell. HOWELL – All Aboard! On Nov. 16, students from the Ramtown School…
