Mayor's numbers don't add up
      Mayor Acropolis made comments about the shared service agreement with Toms River at the July 7 council meeting that is not correct and contradicts his 2009 municipal budget. Mayor Acropolis gives an example of a Brick building inspector(s) working two days a week and insinuates that the inspector(s) was paid for five days.
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August is Children's Vision and Learning Month
      I'm writing to commend Gov. Jon Corzine for recently declaring August Children's Vision and LearningMonth in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning.
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Camp Tecumseh a welcome respite for urban youth
      This year, more than ever, The Salvation Army's Camp Tecumseh is fulfilling a need for both parents and children during these turbulent economic times. By summer's end, more than 1,200 children will attend Tecumseh for weeklong sessions. For children, this is probably the only summer fun they'll have — certainly, their only chance for a real vacation.
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Organic food seems to promote better health
      'Twilight Meeting" may sound like the title of a hip, new vampire story, but it's really the opposite. Rather than a gathering of undead creatures abhorrent to nature, Twilight Meeting is a chance to learn more about how to grow plants in harmony with nature.
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Citizens responsible for watching how government works
      As multiple elected and appointed officials appeared on television, stepping out of a bus in handcuffs, I was ashamed and outraged. At the same time, I also was reminded how important it is for the public to participate in government.
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