News Transcript

William J. Faistl

11/26/2008

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11/19/2008

JEFF GRANIT staff Freehold Borough High School's Nikki Paulucci is congratulated by her teammates after scoring the first goal of the match against Hopewell Valley in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III state sectional championship game on Nov. 14 in Freehold. The Colonials beat Hopewell Valley in overtime, 3-2, to capture their third consecutive state sectional crown.

Enrollment projected to keep falling

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

Based on projections provided by the Marlboro K-8 School District's demographer, enrollment will decrease for the 2009-10 school year, Assistant Superintendent Marc Gaswirth reported to Marlboro Board of Education members at a Nov. 11 workshop meeting.

Day care decision put off by two sides

BY ZACH LEVINE Correspondent — 11/19/2008

Representatives of an applicant and the Freehold Township Planning Board have agreed to see if an alternate access to a proposed day care center and office building can be accommodated on a neighboring property.

St. Rose pupils say 'thanks' to veterans

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

Aprogram at St. Rose of Lima School giving thanks and honoring veterans brought rounds of cheerful applause, goose bumps to the skin and to some people, emotional tears that could not be held back. The veterans who attended the program were the fathers, grandfathers and other relatives of students at St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold.

Council establishes fees for 2009 swim club use

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

MARLBORO — Fees for the Marlboro Swim Club will be changing for the 2009 season after the Township Council voted 4-0 on Nov. 13 to approve an amendment to a municipal ordinance. Councilwoman Randi Marder was absent from the meeting.

Voters return Golub, Salkin to committee

BY ELANA ARON Correspondent — 11/19/2008

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After a somewhat heated and emotionally charged race to keep their seats on the Township Committee, Republicans Eugene Golub and David Salkin will retain their seats for another three-year term. The two men were challenged by Democrats Doris Lin and Jennie Jeannette Mistretta, who ran for the first time in Freehold Township.

Officials ponder move to cut cop

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

ENGLISHTOWN — No decision has been made yet as to whether a police officer from the Englishtown Police Department is going to be let go in the face of difficult economic times.

Freehold program back to help feed the needy

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

FREEHOLD — A sanctuary program offering food and hot beverages will once again be offered during the winter months for anyone who finds himself or herself in need. This marks the fifth consecutive year that local clergy members have opened their hearts and the doors of their houses of worship to provide breakfast and lunch.

Committee delays vote pending DEP letter

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

MANALAPAN — A vote on an ordinance that would permit the issuance of bonds in order to fund the purchase of a 25- acre open space parcel has again been put on hold by the Township Committee. The committee members are waiting to vote on an ordinance that proposes to issue bonds in the amount of $1.4 million so that officials may purchase the Tillis tract on Route 522.

Mortgage broker sentenced to year's home confinement

11/19/2008

AFreehold mortgage broker was sentenced to 12 months of home confinement as part of a five-year term of probation on Nov. 13 for his guilty plea to a charge of bank fraud for submitting fraudulent documents in support of a $367,500 residential mortgage loan application, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced.

Residents vote to keep open space tax at 2¢

11/19/2008

MANALAPAN — By a margin of 2,000 votes, Manalapan residents on Nov. 4 voted to keep the local open space tax assessment at 2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

Woman faces prison term

11/19/2008

AFreehold woman recently pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree official misconduct, one count of third-degree theft, and one count of thirddegree attempted theft. The guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Lisa Morton, 41, Oct. 20 before state Superior Court Judge James Den Uyl, sitting in Toms River.

Area residents boost math team

11/19/2008

TINTON FALLS — Ranney Middle School's math team took home the top prize at the 37th annual Eighth Grade Brother Christian Jones' Mathematics Contest at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft on Oct. 18. The Ranney Middle School Math Team placed first among the 20 teams and 160 students competing in the private school division.

Three vote to censure fellow public officials

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

MANALAPAN � Township Committee members Anthony Gennaro and Susan Cohen were publicly censured by their fellow municipal officials during a meeting on Nov. 12.

Ex-mayor lobs attack at two town officials

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

MANALAPAN � Former Township Committee member and former mayor George Spodak offered a resolution to the Township Committee on Nov. 12 which requests the resignation of committee members Anthony Gennaro and Susan Cohen. The committee did not take any action on Spodak's request.

Youth sacrifices hair to help other children

11/19/2008

HOWELL — William Horvath, 12, of Howell, recently donated 10 inches of his hair to Locks for Love, a public nonprofit organization that uses donated hair to create hair prosthetics for children who suffer hair loss due to chemotherapy treatments or alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes the hair follicles to shut down.

Villa will join symphony for Dec. 7 performance

11/19/2008

MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Symphony will begin its 2008-09 concert season on Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Manalapan High School, Church Lane. Internationally renowned tenor Eduardo Villa will join the orchestra to perform operatic favorites and seasonal selections.

Helpline now available to youths all over state

11/19/2008

Representatives of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. were joined recently by New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) Commissioner Kimberly Ricketts to announce the successful statewide rollout of the 2nd Floor Youth Helpline.

Ceremony on Intrepid inspires ROTC cadets

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

To celebrate and honor all of the men and women who have served to protect the nation's freedom, New York City held its annual Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11. This year, members of the Freehold Regional High School District's Navy Junior ROTC program took part in the parade along Fifth Avenue.

Students taking initial steps to learn Chinese

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

Someday Marlboro High School sophomore Eden Lunde, 15, hopes to communicate with her friends in Mandarin Chinese. Eden, who only speaks English right now, has enrolled in the Freehold Regional High School District's first year of Mandarin Chinese classes.

Interfaith Thanksgiving service returns Nov. 26

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

MARLBORO — Members of several of Marlboro's houses of worship will come together in a show of unity for a special interfaith Thanksgiving service to be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Route 79.

School incidents reported

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

HOWELL — Superintendent of Schools Enid Golden presented the Howell K-8 School District's Violence and Vandalism Report for the 2007-08 school year during a recent meeting of the Board of Education. The state requires school administrators to present the report to the public each year.

State youth orchestra to play at St. Mary's

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent — 11/19/2008

An afternoon of delightful classical music is the promise of the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra (NJSYO) as its members present a benefit concert at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, at 4 p.m. Dec. 7.

N.J. horse industry dealt another blow

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

On Election Day, Nov. 4, Maryland voters approved video lottery terminals (VLTs) for racetracks, adding another nearby state to the roster of those around New Jersey with slot machines at their tracks. Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York already offer VLTs at their racetracks.

County, local partners to address homelessness

11/19/2008

FREEHOLD - Monmouth County officials and their community partners have begun developing a plan aimed at ending chronic homelessness in 10 years. "I am delighted this forum is taking place," Monmouth County Freeholder John D'Amico Jr. said.

'Gift of Harmony' show at school Dec. 7

11/19/2008

"The Gift of Harmony," a performance of barbershop music with a holiday theme, will be held 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Ocean Township High School, West Park Avenue, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. The show will feature Rebel Yell, an a cappella chorus from Howell Regional High School.

Holiday cards sought for service members

11/19/2008

The American Red Cross is holding its second Holiday Mail for Heroes now through Dec. 10. The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes will collect 1 million holiday cards for American service members, veterans and families in the United States and worldwide. The public is invited to send holiday cards with a message of thanks and cheer to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O.

'Dracula' will be presented at MHS

11/19/2008

The classic horror story, "Dracula," will come alive on the Manalapan High School (MHS) stage on Church Lane this November. The play "Dracula" is based on Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel. The story begins with Jonathon Harker (Greg Gorenc) who has gone to England on business with Count Dracula (Scott Ventry).

Freehold woman ends Peace Corps duty

11/19/2008

Michelle Miller, 28, of Freehold Township, has completed her service in the Peace Corps and has returned home to the United States. For over two years, Miller has been serving in Cahul, Moldova as a community development Peace Corps volunteer. Miller's work involved teaching HIV/AIDS prevention and care classes, and directing an educational camp for women called TARE.

Antique train display at Knob Hill Nov. 23

11/19/2008

An Antique Toy Train Display to benefit Freehold Open Door, sponsored by the Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Knob Hill Golf Course clubhouse, Route 33 west, Manalapan. The display will feature more than 1,000 antique toy trains from the 1890's to the 1950's and operating layouts.

Free training offered for food service help

11/19/2008

The New Jersey Restaurant Association (NJRA) is offering free state-mandated training classes for the hospitality industry for current and new restaurant members until April 2009. The ServSafe training fulfills state requirements of mandatory food safety training for each establishment.

Schechter school to host health fair

11/19/2008

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, is inviting local health care professionals, area children's fitness centers, and public service organizations to participate in a community children's health fair. The event will take place at the school Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required.

New year and new beginning at Kateri

11/19/2008

Kateri Environmental Center, Marlboro, will host its annual New Year's Eve event 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Ring in the new year with a streamside ritual that has become a Kateri tradition. Attendees will float their troubles and cares down the Tan Vat Brook as they prepare for the coming year. Dress for the outdoors.

T-shirt sale at Colts Neck H.S. aids charity

11/19/2008

Colts Neck High School physical education teachers Christine Conover, Loni Goncalves, Michelle Vitale, and Kim Walter presented Monica Smith of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a check for $1600.

Freehold AAUW seeks used book donations

11/19/2008

Donations of used books are being accepted for the annual Freehold American Association of University Women used book sale. Adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books are welcome; textbooks are not accepted. Profits from the sale are used by the Freehold AAUW for national and local scholarships and local community projects. Call 732-431-2297.

Datebook

11/19/2008

• The Italian-American Association of Monmouth County will host a general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Park Avenue Seafood Bistro, Park Avenue, Freehold. Cost of $30 includes dinner. Anyone 21 years old or more may attend. Details: 732-984-8482.

Open public streets to commuter parking

11/19/2008

The subhead on a front page Nov. 12 News Transcript article reads: "Local Officials Are Trying to Create More Spaces for Manalapan Commuters." If the writer had actually ventured into Manalapan, she would have readily seen that these officials are the cause of much of the problem, not the solution.

Need for food donations shows an increase this holiday season

11/19/2008

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are planning what we are going to eat for Thanksgiving Day dinner. However, there are also many Monmouth County residents who are not planning a big dinner on Thanksgiving Day. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day.

MADD calls attention to driving drunk during holidays

11/19/2008

As we approach the upcoming holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving locations nationwide is once again launching our holiday crackdown campaign. This campaign runs from the day before Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.

A story to remember

In the News • MARK ROSMAN — 11/19/2008

One of the most difficult tasks this job presents is writing articles about children who are battling serious diseases, or about young people who lose their life in a tragedy. The articles that describe the challenges these individuals and their families are facing tug at the heartstrings.

Mom's chili goes to the nutrition lab

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH — 11/19/2008

Although I decided about 10 minutes into parenthood that I'd never be a contender for mother of the year, I've given it my best shot. I've done a good job of snapping and pointing at the right times. I have settled arguments with the wisdom of Solomon and mastered phrases as brilliant as "Because said so" and "I don't care who did it first.

Veterans Day had special significance this year

Coda • GREG BEAN — 11/19/2008

On Nov. 11, my wife and I attended the annual Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. I've attended many of these observances over the years as a reporter and observer, but this year was different.

A target-rich environment for columnists these days

Red State/ Blue State • DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN — 11/19/2008

Dear Greg: I'm still chuckling amiably about the way you ended a post-election e-mail to me, which I think we should share with our readers. (I'm determined to remain amiable these days, takingwhat comes my way with Falstaffian good humor.

Christopher Cusworth

11/19/2008

John Jasper Horton

11/19/2008

Mr. Horton, 93, who lived most of his life in Freehold, died Nov. 1, 2008, at The Manor, Freehold. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945, and was the manager of Kehs' Liquor Store for over 40 years. His wife, Carol (Mount) Horton, died in 2007; and a sister, Monica Thomas Nazario, in 1990. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Rita McGarrity of Bellingham, Wash.

David McAulay

11/19/2008

Mr. McAulay, 78, of Highlands, and formerly Rumson, died Oct. 31, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine from 1951-88, and member of the Master Mates & Pilots Union. Following retirement, he was employed at Interport Pilots, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Amelia, in 2004; and a brother, Bruce.

Mildred C. Spinosa

11/19/2008

Mrs. Spinosa, 89, of Manalapan, died Oct. 28, 2008, at The Chelsea at Manalapan. Born in New York City, she lived in Jackson for five years before moving to Delray Beach and Orlando, Fla., 30 years ago. Mrs. Spinosa was an insurance broker for the Clermont Insurance Co. in Brooklyn for 15 years before retiring in 1978.

Doris King Borden

11/19/2008

Mrs. Borden, 84, of Marlboro, died Oct. 31, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Mrs. Borden was born in South Amboy and had resided in Marlboro for the past 60 years. Mrs. Borden was a library assistant for the Monmouth County Library, Manalapan Township before her retirement. Her husband, John W. Borden, died in 2006.

Ethel Yablonsky

11/19/2008

Mrs. Yablonsky, 83, of Covered Bridge, Manalapan, died Nov. 1, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in New York City and had resided in Highland Park before moving to Manalapan eight years ago.

Louise T. Frazzitta

11/19/2008

Mrs. Frazzitta, 95, of Monroe, died Nov. 1, 2008, at The Residence at Monroe Township. Born in Brooklyn, she lived there until moving to Monroe 10 years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, in 1984; her brothers, Nick, George and William Mullin; and her sisters, Theresa Mullin, Ann Morandi and Lucille Mayo.

Mary DeLucia

11/19/2008

Mrs. DeLucia, 90, a lifelong resident of Freehold Township, died Nov. 3, 2008, at CentraStateMedical Center, Freehold Township. She was a seamstress for Main Cloak Co. in Freehold prior to her retirement. Her husband of 68 years, Alfred, died in 2002. Surviving are a son, Joseph A. of Freehold; a daughter, Phyllis of Freehold; and many nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Mary Higgins Kowalski

11/19/2008

Mrs. Kowalski, 85, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 4, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was born in Colts Neck and had resided in Freehold before moving to Freehold Township. Mrs. Kowalski was employed at the New Jersey Department of Labor Employment Services, Freehold, before her retirement. Her husband, Edward Kowalski, died in 1974.

Philip L. DeFrancisco Jr.

11/19/2008

Mr. DeFrancisco, 64, of Freehold, died Nov. 9, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He worked as a journeyman for 35 years, retiring from The New York Times in 2000.

Colonials survive OT again, win CJ title

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

How do you define greatness? Is it measured by talent, heart, desire, and the will to win? You can debate which one of these the Freehold Borough girls soccer team has the most of, but you can't debate that they certainly have all of the above and more.

Andrews pushed by Leininger

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

Sunday's Group IV state championship cross country race was unfolding like all the previous ones for Manalapan's Robby Andrews. He was settled in the lead pack biding his time before he would strike late in the race. Everyone was running for second.

Colonials prevail in state playoffs

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

The Freehold Borough High School football team learned its lesson. After winning the Shore Conference Federal Division last year, the Colonials were a satisfied team and lost in the first round of the state playoffs.

PeeWee Gold to play for Region title

11/19/2008

It's on to the Pop Warner Division III Eastern Regional championship game for the Freehold PeeWee Gold Giants. The Gold team will be playing the Carolina Cougars from Maryland on Sunday at noon on Toms River North High School's field.

Record season for FT field hockey

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

After the team's groundbreaking season, Beth English reminded her Freehold Township field hockey team there was more to play for. "I told them to 'finish what you started,' " she said. The Patriots were putting together the best season in school history, and she didn't want it to end in the first round of the state playoffs.

Blues continue to rule down the shore

Fish On • RON NUZZOLO — 11/19/2008

Hungry schools of blues from 5 to 15 pounds are dominating the shoreline. Despite some wet weather, find the birds and jig away. Anglers from Point Pleasant all the way to Long Beach Island are chasing the birds and pounding away at hungry blues and the occasional striped bass. Blues blitzed the beaches for as far as the eye can see early in the week.

Sports Shorts

11/19/2008

Genna Opatut, a freshman at Emerson College in Boston, was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference's Rookie of the Week on consecutive weeks. The Freehold Borough High School grad scored the game-winning goal in Emerson's GNAC 1- 0 win over UMass, Boston, and had four goals for the week, the first time she was the Rookie of the Week.

Soccer teams have mixed results

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/19/2008

While Freehold Borough girls were winning their third consecutive NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III title, the state playoffs were a mixed bag for the other qualifying teams from the Freehold Regional District. Manalapan and Colts Neck each won playoff games before falling in the Central Jersey Group IV quarterfinals.