Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Wednesday Thoughts

I’m still sweating and breathing heavy after watching the latest and next-to-last episode of the TV show “24” which stars Kiefer Sutherland as special agent Jack Bauer. While it’s my favorite show, the last year or so has not been nearly as good as it once was and it’s no surprise that this is the final season. However Jack and the gang are going out with a bang as the last few episodes have been gripping and Monday’s was breathtaking. This Monday’s two-hour series finale is one I will have to watch live because I need to know the ending.

While I mentioned this last week I want to again plug Saturday night’s wrestling fundraiser at Toms River High School East for Danny Peoples, a former Raider wrestler suffering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The 25-year old Peoples does not have insurance and the money raised will help in the cost of his treatments. The wrestling starts at 6pm with tickets costing $10 and there will be a host of matches featuring current and former greats of the mat. Two-time national qualifier Devin Mesanko will go against his former East teammate and state champion Vinnie Salek…Heavyweight Kyle Bilquist, a two-time college All-American from Toms River South will wrestle state runner-up Harry Turner from Howell….Rutgers freshman Vinnie DelleFave, a two-time state champion at East will go up against former state champ Terrance Clendenin. There will be many other top-notch matches plus a special appearance by UFC World Champion Frank Edgar.

I know that many towns have cut defeated school budgets and while some of the cuts were not significant the one in Lakewood makes you wonder how anyone can expect a quality education in the future. I realize it’s a town that has issues and interests that are somewhat unique but public education is suffering dearly there and you have to feel for those that care, including administrators, teachers and most importantly students who want and need to learn.

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