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November 21, 2007

Open Door, lake board will benefit from race

FREEHOLD - The hundreds of runners who sign up to participate in the annual Born to Run 5-mile race will be running for more than fitness. Their participation will help to support the Open Door food pantry and the Lake Topanemus Commission. More...

Manalapan officials eye new road off Route 33

Solution sought to ease congestion at Millhurst Road

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

The movement of vehicles on Route 33 is on the minds of Manalapan Township Committee members. At a recent meeting the committee tabled a resolution that is expected to ask the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to allow a new road to be constructed off Route 33 west at a point that is about 1,500 feet west of the highway's existing intersection with Millhurst Road. More...

Optimists honor members of church's youth group

BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

In the spirit of rewarding those who help others and to celebrate Youth Appreciation Week, the Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold has honored 20 youth group members from the First Presbyterian Church, Freehold Borough, for their efforts in helping needy people. More...

Nominees sought for annual award

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The Freehold Township Human Relations Council is accepting candidates for its Humanitarian of the Year award. The organization will recognize a local high school student who demonstrates behaviors consistent with its mission, which is to foster and promote good will, cooperation and conciliation among all residents of Freehold Township. More...

Show pays tribute to famous films

HOWELL - On Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1 (changed from the original performance dates of Nov. 16-17), Howell High School will present a musical extravaganza "Hooray for Hollywood" in the school auditorium. Show time is 7 p.m. each evening. More...

Holiday events will begin

FREEHOLD - On Nov. 26 from 5-7 p.m. the Freehold Center Partnership will mark the beginning of the 2007 holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Monmouth County Hall of Records plaza at the corner of Court and East Main streets. More...

•	Driver's parents charged with evidence tampering

•	Engineer to address flooding

•	Honors presented during Manalapan charity ball

•	Proposed Rt. 537 access subject of much debate

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•	South Street Players mark 25 years of performances

•	Future use of housing on base to be discussed

•	Coalition head reports little progress on aid formula

•	Reworked home height law may be introduced Nov. 28

•	Institute attorneys object to house of worship code

•	Crib firm responds to claim of inappropriate response

•	'Beauty and the Beast' comes to Marlboro stage

•	Child shows spirit of giving

•	Youngster getting thrills on the road with 'Gypsy'

Bulletin Board

•	Southard Grange plans community events

Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, will host the following events: Baby Boot Camp, an exercise program for expectant and new mothers, will be held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10- 11 a.m. Strollers are used, eliminating the need for babysitters. More...

•	Volunteers needed for AARP tax counseling

•	Barkalow student will perform in 'Nutcracker'

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Letters

•	The best defense against MRSA is prevention

If you read the daily newspaper, chances are good you'll find a new story of another student diagnosed with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Several deaths have been reported and schools are closing to disinfect their facilities as more cases are diagnosed. More...

•	Good things expected from new administration

•	Mayor is taking action to aid Freehold Borough residents

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Editorials

•	Mysterious sewer charge, lack of explanation irk resident

Guest Column

New Jersey American Water Company (NJAWC) continues to bill Howell residents (in the Toscana development and elsewhere) outrageous sewer charges. Then it fails to even provide adequate explanations about the nature of these charges. Seems like they just want you to pay and be quiet. More...

•	Red State/Blue State

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Obituaries

•	Joan K. Healy

Mrs. Healy, 71, of Monroe, formerly of Old Bridge, died Nov. 7, 2007, at home. A journalist, she had been employed with Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold, in its East Brunswick office, and, more recently, with the Home News Tribune, East Brunswick. Prior to beginning a career in journalism, she was a substitute teacher with the Old Bridge public school system. More...

•	Raymond J. "Butch" Pinto Jr.

•	Ruby Marjorie Layton

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Schools

•	Sports author, stats maven discusses unique career

Elliott Kalb visits with students at Shalom Torah Academy

MARLBORO - Sports was the topic of the day when pupils at Shalom Torah Academy of Western Monmouth County, Amboy Road, recently met with and interviewed author and sports researcher Elliott Kalb. The two fifth-grade classes at Shalom Torah are creating their own school newspaper. Part of the task required students to conduct interviews. More...

•	Students provide for needy

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Sports

•	Manalapan Braves back in state soccer final

Manalapan wins semifinal, advances to state championship

Washington Township became the latest state playoff victim of Manalapan's defensive fortress and George Quintano's will. In four state tournament victories, the Braves have yet to surrender a single goal and were one win away from the school's first boys soccer state championship after beating the South Jersey Group IV champions, 2-0. More...

•	Sports Shorts

•	It's time to resume football rivalries

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