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Monmouth County Library had a banner year in 2010
On behalf of the Monmouth County Library Commission, I wish to thank Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, not only for her dedication as the liaison to the Library Commission but also for her enthusiasm and commitment to the forward momentum of the Monmouth County Library System. With Freeholder Burry’s support, many of the commission’s initiatives…
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Banning caffeinated liquor is the first step
Ramapo College in Mahwah became the first college in the United States to ban Four Loko, after 23 people were hospitalized from getting drunk on the beverage, each can equivalent to at least three beers, a can of Red Bull and a shot of espresso. Across New Jersey, there is a push to ban the…
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Allentown team cheers community support
The 2010 Allentown Pop Warner Jr. Pee Wee Cheer team would like to thank the Allentown and Upper Freehold communities for their support and donations during our recent competition season. We were very fortunate to have qualified to compete in the National Competition in Disney World, Fla., and could not have made the trip without…
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Millstone residents need to wake up
Millstone’s citizens have a long record of voting down school budgets. I can understand their discontent. Although Millstone’s per-student spending is a relatively low $13,000 (compared to the state’s $15,000), it is appallingly high when compared to other states and countries. What I am mystified by is the lack of citizen involvement in the process…
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Roosevelt school gym has no heat
ROOSEVELT — The elementary school has yet to replace the heater in the gymnasium. Roosevelt Public School, which uses the gym for physical education classes and lunch, has not been using the space for these activities when the temperature does not allow. Any instructional programming moved from the gym to the school’s lobby has to…
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Millstone resident’s classic car featured in 2011 calendar
MILLSTONE — Tom Pado’s 1940 Ford Coupe features in the 2011 Snap-on Tools’ mini snapshots calendar. Pado, who lives and operates a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanical contracting company in Millstone, enjoys restoring classic cars in his spare time. “I have a great love for the automobile and the passion for the hobby…
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Roosevelt council reorganizes
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — Newcomer Ralph Warnick and third-term council member Peggy Malkin took their oaths of office at the Borough Council’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3. The council unanimously appointed Jeff Ellentuck as council president. The council also made other appointments. Malkin will serve as the council’s representative to the senior organization. Councilman…
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Kuczinski takes on role of deputy mayor in Millstone
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Robert Kinsey took the oath of office for his third term at the Jan. 5 reorganization meeting, but he won’t be serving as deputy mayor, because he has for the past five years. While Mayor Nancy Grbelja will serve a sixth consecutive year in 2011, Michael Kuczinski will take…
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