Farm helps spread holiday cheer to military families Keris Tree Farm hosts Trees for Troops Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       For many military families stationed across America and overseas, the holiday season will not be too merry and bright. Some of these families will be split up, with husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, and sons and daughters called off to duty and having to leave significant others and childr... More ... Rooseveltians hold tight to First Amendment rights Ellentuck, Malkin file to have synagogue, yeshiva suit dismissed BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       Roosevelt Borough Council members Jeff Ellentuck and Peggy Malkin have filed a brief in support of a motion to dismiss the civil action lawsuit filed against them by Congregation Anshei Roosevelt and Congregation Yeshiva Me'on Hatorah. More ... Teens' driving habits placed under scrutiny Special commission hears suggestions from parents, students BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer       What can be done to decrease the startling recent spike in motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers was the topic of a public hearing conducted by the Governor's Teen Driver Study Commission on Nov. 19 at Colts Neck High School. More ... In the red: AHS hosts successful blood drive Some parents concerned about not having to give permission to donate BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - The Allentown High School (AHS) Student Council continues to host successful blood drives, but this year some parents questioned the tactics used in conducting the drive. The drive at the high school Nov. 13 collected 64 units of blood. More ... Pre-referendum promises revisited at board meeting Although permits are not expedited, land purchase may be BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - An Upper Freehold resident questioned why the Board of Education didn't have a middle school construction update on its Nov. 19 agenda. Resident Bryan Scheff said he thought the Upper Freehold Regional School District should provide an update on the middle school permitting and const... More ... Allentown FFA returns home with top honors AHS students competed against best in U.S.       ALLENTOWN - Students in the Allentown FFA recently returned home with honors from the National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis. More ... UFRSD comes close to meeting 2007 goals BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN- The results of the state's Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR) for the Upper Freehold Regional School District are mixed. The report reviews several components of the school district, including how well the schools achieved the performance objectives they set for themselves the pre... More ... For the Record       An article in the Nov. 21 issue of the Examiner titled "Cheerleaders ready to 'rah' in Disney" misidentified Lori Cuffari as a Millstone Eagles cheer coordinator. Cuffari is actually an assistant coach for the Millstone Eagles Pee Wee team. The cheer coordinator is Kathie Chandonnet, who also serv... More ... Monmouth County found the perfect tree in U.F. Farm donates evergreen to serve as county's Christmas tree       UPPER FREEHOLD - The evergreen serving as Monmouth County's Christmas tree this year made its way to Main Street in Freehold from a township farm. More ... Staff, facility development continues at UFRSD BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ALLENTOWN - "I have yet to see a school where the learning curves of the adults were steep upward and those of the students were not. Teachers and students go hand in hand as learners … or they don't go at all." This quote from noted educator Roland Barth, founder of the Principals' Cente... More ... Book writing is new goal of hockey player Former New Jersey Devil Chico Resch meets fans, signs autographs BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer       NORTH BRUNSWICK - Devils fans got to meet the team's original goaltender and current color commentator at his book signing on Nov. 15. "He is so friendly," Cranford resident Nancy Dango said. "He always comes down to the stands and says hi to fans. More ... Board's Oyster Creek decision expected soon BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Athree-judge panel is expected to release a decision on the safety of the drywell liner surrounding the Oyster Creek nuclear plant reactor no later than Dec. 20, said a spokesman for the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). More ... Freeholders name Czech new admin.       FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has hired Robert Czech, the former administrator in Middletown, to serve as Monmouth County's administrator. Czech succeeds Louis Paparozzi, who retired on Aug. 1. "I am very pleased to be working on behalf of Monmouth County residents," Czech ... More ... June Lockhart and choir to celebrate grand opening       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Actress June Lockhart and the American Boychoir will help celebrate Applewood Estates new $38 million expansion, renovation and service enhancement project on Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend the preview inaugural tour celebration of the not-for-profit Lif... More ... Scout service      Millstone Girl Scout Troop 1559 recently participated in a roadside cleanup project to help keep Millstone Township roadways litter-free. More ... Asbury Park boardwalk cats need new homes       Cats living under the Asbury Park boardwalk won't be left out in the cold this winter. The staff of Madison Marquette, the Asbury Park oceanfront redevelopment firm, has initiated a campaign to rescue and rehabilitate all of the Asbury Park boardwalk cats and put them up for adoption, according t... More ... Funds available for tank removal or replacement       Those who own an underground storage tank that needs removal or replacement may be eligible for financial assistance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP operates a grant-and-loan program that is available to both commercial and residential applicants who own ... More ...