Candidate’s comments were misinformed, self-interested

Written by Opinion Tuesday, 29 May 2012 15:19

To the editor:

I am compelled to respond to the recent comments of Hobie Young regarding the township. While I welcome the debate, his views are shortsighted and misinformed.

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Director of curriculum: Standards are out of district’s control, but instruction is not

Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, 29 May 2012 10:39

By ANN RICHARDSON
Staff Writer
PETERSBURG - Responding to comments made during the public portion of a May 22 school board meeting that the school district was utilizing a cut and paste approach to designing curriculum, Melissa McCooley, director of curriculum and instruction for the Upper Township school district, said the district is just complying with state and federal laws.

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Country Shore Women’s Club installs new officers

Written by Deborah Patterson Tuesday, 29 May 2012 10:29

CORBIN CITY – The Country Shore Women's Club held its annual installation dinner on Tuesday, May 22 at L's Restaurant in Corbin City.

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‘Bark for Life’ at Amanda’s Field Saturday

Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, 29 May 2012 10:14

Fundraiser honors canine caregivers who help those fighting cancer

By ANN RICHARDSON
Staff Writer
PETERSBURG - Bark for Life is coming to Amanda’s Field on Saturday, and Bailey Raiser couldn’t be happier.

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Freeholders honor Mechele Forsman as Teacher of the Year

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, 29 May 2012 09:00

Cape May County freeholders recently honored Upper Township teacher Mechele Forsman for being named Teacher of the Year. Forsman, center, is shown here with Freeholder Leonard Desiderio, Vice-Director M. Susan Sheppard, Director Gerald Thornton, and freeholders Kristine Gabor and Will Morey.

Primary school holds Crazy Hat Parade for diabetes awareness

Written by Deborah Patterson Monday, 28 May 2012 10:26

Students from Mrs. Miller’s first grade class pose for a picture in their Crazy Hats during the Diabetes Awareness Parade.

By DEBORAH PATTERSON
Correspondent
MARMORA – When Upper Township Primary School nurse Dolores Hallsworth discovered there was a student in the pre-school program who was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes, she wanted to do something to help.

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Township committee to honor girl scouts at Tuesday meeting

Written by Columb Higgins Monday, 28 May 2012 10:24

By COLUMB HIGGINS
Staff Writer
PETERSBURG – Township committee Tuesday will honor four local girl scouts for attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award.

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Car crashes into Tuckahoe home causing front porch to collapse

Written by Staff Reports Saturday, 26 May 2012 09:15

TUCKAHOE - A vehicle driving northbound on Rt. 50 veered across the road and crashed into a Tuckahoe residence, causing the front porch to collapse, according to State Police.

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