Category: Examiner News
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Dancers earn chance to work with ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ choreographer
MILLSTONE — The Special Kays don’t have to think about it. They know they can dance. The Special Kays dance team from the New Jersey Center of Dance in Millstone will travel to Cape Cod, Mass., in July to perform in the opening number at the Turn It Up National Dance Competition and work with…
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A league of their own
After raising $663 for the Millstone-Roosevelt Little League by selling 221 tickets to the Trenton Thunder game on May 22, players were welcomed onto the field before the game for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Little League board member Chris Morris and Millstone’s Rene Peerboom were invited to take part in the Dizzy Bat…
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Veteran broadcaster gives back to the industry he loves
BY ELLEN MONTEMARANO Frank Cipolla There are few people who know what theywant to dowith their life at 10 years old and then successfully accomplish that goal. OldBridge resident Frank Cipolla is one of the lucky few. At the age of 10, he knew he wanted to be in radio, and today he has accomplished…
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‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all
BYAMY ROSEN Alicia Madison and Dan Weltman he sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be presented to…
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Roosevelt budget introduced despite concerns of short notice
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The Borough Council introduced the 2011 budget at its May 23 meeting, even though members had only received copies of it that afternoon by email and none of them had read it. However, not introducing it could have caused complications as the state-mandated deadline for budget introduction is May…
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Helping hands
Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…
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Young stars shine on ‘MSG Varsity’s Talent Show’
BY REBECCAMORTON The Senior FivesThere is a ton of talent among the teenage population in the area and some of those talented teens are competing in “MSG Varsity’s Talent Show,” which airs on the MSG Varsity cable television network. The network accepted submissions from singers, dancers and musical groups representing high schools fromacross the tri-state…
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Belmar is ready for summer of fun
BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Belmar drawbridge Everyone in Belmar is ready for the summer of 2011, and now there is only one thing left that matters. “We just need the weather” to cooperate, said Mary Brabazon, the tourism administrator of the popular Jersey Shore destination. The summer season will begin this week in the Monmouth…
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Millstone to pay homage to those who lost their lives serving the country
MILLSTONE — “Their Sacrifice — Our Freedom” is the theme for the township’s 2011 Memorial Day parade. The parade will start, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. on May 30 at the Clarksburg post office on Route 524 and end at the veterans’ memorial next to the municipal building. The public is encouraged to arrive…
