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Unachukwu, Andrews win state Group titles
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Ada Unachukwu would not have looked at her high school track and field career any differently had she not won a state championship, but she will not have to think about that void now that she has won a New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association state Group IV championship. On…
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Editor has myopic view of New Jersey’s school system
In a recent column (“Never Mind the Details, Let’s Have a Tax Revolt!), managing editor Mark Rosman has concerns about being a heretic. I assure Mr. Rosman he is not, his views are just myopic. To state that the Abbott school districts are “now the wealthy districts” shows a total lack of understanding of the…
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On their way to the win
Left: Freehold Township High School second baseman Hector Henriquez makes a throw to first base during the Patriots’ 7-3 victory over Christian Brothers Academy in the championship game of the 2009 Monmouth County Tournament. The game was played at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on May 30. Above: CBA starting pitcher Pat Egan tosses to a…
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Family thanks community for outpouring of caring
The Brown family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, phone calls and monetary gifts during the passing of our beloved son and brother, Jawann. The show of love and support from the Matawan and Aberdeen community was something we as a family will never forget. We deeply appreciate everything that was done…
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‘Spend-o-crats’ should learn from small towns
Iread with some amusement a letter in the May 7 Independent, written by Mr. Jim Tobias, that oozed with anthems of praise for our great bearded benefactor and “financial wizard” Gov. Corzine for the wonderful benefits he showers upon us and how we should be grateful for the privilege of paying what may be the…
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Holmdel BOE approves $840K in budget cuts
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The Board of Education took the Township Committee’s advice and approved reductions to its failed budget at last week’s meeting. The Holmdel Township Committee unanimously approved $840,000 worth of spending cuts to the Holmdel Township Public School District’s defeated budget. According to a resolution passed at the…
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Town opposes governor’s diversion of EMT funds
PLUMSTED — The Township Committee is opposing Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposed diversion of $4 million from the state’s dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training fund to the general treasury to balance the state budget, leaving a balance of $400,000 in the fund. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the EMT training fund is currently running at…
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Pinelands will be focus of three presentations
Beginning in June, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission will host a series of free educational presentations on a variety of Pinelands topics at its headquarters in Pemberton Township. The third annual Pinelands Speaker Series features three presentations: one that will provide a hands-on demonstration of how to survive in the Pinelands, including finding food and…
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Prom gives patients break from hospital routine
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Gabrielle Osowiecki and her mom, Christiane, attend a special prom that was held for youngsters who are patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. JACKSON — Spending a lengthy period of time in a hospital is not what any teenager enjoys doing, but that is the way it has been…
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