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Class size in K-2 is topic for discussion
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer In an effort to enhance education by establishing smaller class sizes, members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education’s Education/Educational Technology Committee recently discussed the possibility of adding classes and staff members. In particular, the committee members focused on class size in kindergarten through second grade. Howell Assistant…
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Falcons’ Isola wants the chance to play college sports
Will choose between football, basketball BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Nick Isola lines up before a play during a Monroe football game last year. ROY DEBOER Nick Isola doesn’t really care what sport, football or basketball, he plays in college, just as long as he gets the chance. Isola, who is about to enter his senior…
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Knights off to strong start in summer season
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge High School Junior American Legion baseball team is off to a 4-1 start in its summer season . Coach Jim Freel’s team includes 16 players from the Knights’ 2012 freshman team, which posted a 17-2 mark in the spring, as well as a pair of eighth-graders. Thus far, Old…
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Belmar Open brought out best in volleyball players and fans
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Dan Sempkowski dives for the ball during the match at the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series’ Belmar Open, held along the beaches in Belmar on June 22. The volleyball series is a seven-stop series across the United States that showcases elite pro beach volleyball talents who will play in…
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Sayreville man gives back in tribute to late mother
Donor encourages others to join bone marrow registry BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Nathan Maiorana and girlfriend Alyssa Badaracco SAYREVILLE — Nathan Maiorana’s ninth surgery was only moderately painful. It kept him out of work for a short period of time, and no complications arose. It was, however, unique in that the surgery was entirely voluntary.…
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Dorothea Marie Makowka
Mrs. Makowka, 92, of Enterprise, Ala., formerly of the Cliffwood Beach section of Old Bridge, died June 15, 2012, in Enterprise. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Makowka; a sister, Helen Cariello; and a grandson, Ronnie Cassell. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Nancy Cassell of East Falmouth, Mass.; a sister-in-law, Sophie…
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Stephen L. Meszaros
Mr. Meszaros, 90, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge, died June 22, 2012, in Marian Manor, Stafford, Va. He was predeceased in 1999 by his wife, Mary Fundock Meszaros, and in 1956 by a son, Stephen Meszaros. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Richard Evonitz of Fredericksburg, Va., and Susan andWalter Knodel of…
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Jennie Angela Mustacchio
Mrs. Mustacchio, 66, of Old Bridge, died June 17, 2012, in Madison Center, Old Bridge. She was predeceased by her parents, Pasquale and Mildred Renna, and by a brother, Joseph Renna. Surviving are her husband, Anthony Mustacchio; two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Stephanie Mustacchio and Richard and Robyn Mustacchio; a sister, Patricia DeMao; and…
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Constance E. Barrow
Mrs. Barrow, 83, of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, died June 20, 2012, at home. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse for the Old Bridge Board of Education; National Lead Industries, Sayreville; and Sayreville Medical Group. Surviving are her husband, Raymond R. Barrow; six children and their spouses,…
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