Category: Atlanticville News
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Hundreds head to Sandy Hook for women’s lifeguard tourney
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Competitors face off in the 1,000-yard Surfboat Challenge during the 29th annual All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at Sandy Hook on July 31. Sponsored by the National Park Service, the tournament featured more than 260 lifeguards from throughout the region competing in 10 different events. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF I t was…
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Sportsmanship is an important lesson for young athletes
Children who play sports often walk away with important lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Sportsmanship can be defined as playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the rulings of referees, and treating opponents with respect. During the heat of competition, it can be challenging to be a good sport, particularly when the goal…
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Establish a positive homework environment for your student
Though it might not be something students look forward to, homework is an essential element of the learning process. Homework allows kids to apply the lessons they learned in the classroom while giving educators a chance to determine if students are grasping the concepts discussed in class or if certain lessons need to be revisited.…
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Army Corps scans Fort Hancock for munitions
Study looks for unexploded ordnance on Sandy Hook BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study to determine if a significant number of unexploded munitions remains around Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook. Gregory Goepfert, USACE project manager, explained the upcoming study at a…
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New Americans board issues recommendations
The New Jersey Commission on New Americans (CONA) has issued its first “Report to the People” setting forth seven recommendations for positive change to assist the immigrant community to better integrate into the fabric of the state. The report was sent to Gov. Chris Christie and every member of the state Legislature and New Jersey…
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Economic Development office to remain at site
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For a brief period it seemed that the city may move the Office of Community and Economic Development west on Broadway. In September, the city requested proposals for office space to house the department, whose lease is expiring at the end of the year . City Business Administrator…
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Clearwater sponsors Whale Pond Watershed cleanup
A group of volunteers braved the cold to take part in an environmental cleanup. FAITH TEITELBAUM EATONTOWN — N.J. Friends of Clearwater sponsored a cleanup of a portion of the Whale Pond Brook Watershed, which serves as the border between Eatontown and Ocean Township, on Saturday, Dec. 11. Agroup of volunteers braved the cold to…
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Eatontown student Kara Pizzolo and student cast members rehearse a scene on Jan. 7 at Memorial School for an upcoming production of the musical “Beauty and the Beast” scheduled to be performed Jan. 20-22 at the Monmouth Regional Performing Arts Center in Tinton Falls. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Keith McHeffey Run set for March 12
SEABRIGHT— The KDMFoundation will sponsor the 10th annual Keith McHeffey 3-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 12. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the run will start at 11 a.m. Sponsors recommend preregistering at http://www.raceforum.com/kdm/. The Mad Hatter, located just steps from the finish line at 10 Ocean Ave. in Sea Bright, will host…
