For the record
      An article regarding a judge's decision against Howell in its case against the Freehold Regional High School District ("Judge Decides Students May Stay at Present High School," News Transcript, Nov. 29) incorrectly stated that students who had expected to attend Howell High School were districted to Colts Neck High School.
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Coda
Boys and girls in uniform are children of our village
Greg Bean
      I remember when Jimmy Mac was a goofy kid with a devilish twinkle in his eye. The best friend of my youngest son, he was as polite as could be. His company manners were impeccable, since his mom and dad had drilled them into him and his brother and sisters. In all the years I've known him, he's never called me anything but Mister Bean, and he calls my wife Missus.
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Are We There Yet?
He's texting just like it's his full-time job
Lori Clinch
      My darling son Vernon is at that fun age where he believes that he is invincible, unconquerable and wise beyond his years. Even when others suffer the consequences of bad judgment, Vernon thinks nothing of smiling in the face of adversity and saying, "It'll never happen to me.
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