Category: Examiner News
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Youths may enter poster contest
Spring is the season when New Jersey’s fourth-graders study the state of New Jersey as part of their social studies curriculum. Monmouth County’s constitutional officers – Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, County Clerk M. Claire French and County Sheriff Shaun Golden – are inviting Monmouth County’s fourth-graders to help showcase what they like best about the…
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Tricked into magic
Professional magician to offer free workshop on March 26 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Parents and grandparents can feel like they never have enough tricks up their sleeve to entertain the kids. Those who would like to add a little magic to their cache can take a free workshop at 2 p.m. on…
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Published author at the age of 11
Roosevelt resident wins national writing contest BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Above: Roosevelt’s Lacey Hickey, a student at Millstone Township Middle School, signs copies of “Casey and Bella Go to Hawaii,” a book she co-authored with children’s book author Jane Lovascio, at Barnes & Noble in Freehold on March 12. Below: Hickey takes a break…
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Guy Fieri to appear at Brookdale
Culinary “rock star” Guy Fieri will work his magic on stage at Brookdale Community College’s newly renovated Robert J. Collins Arena in Lincroft on April 16. Doors open at 5 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m. with Fieri cooking favorite recipes for his New Jersey fans. The event will open with visits to a…
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Park system drop-in programs set for April
From Earth Day celebrations to Fun with Frogs, the Monmouth County Park System is hopping with things to do this spring. Here is a list of upcoming park system activities planned for April: Milling at Walnford, April 2, 1-4 p.m., Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. Demonstrations will be held every weekend afternoon…
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‘Great Open Jump’ at Pump It Up to benefit Autism Speaks
Robert Donato, 8, son of Pump It Up of Freehold owner Todd Donato, enjoys some playtime on one of the inflatable amusements at the party center in Freehold Township. The local franchise is joining a nationwide effort to raise funds for Autism Speaks through the annual Great Open Jump on April 7. All area families…
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Millstone Twp. hopes to recoup some money for grader deemed unfit
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The township plans to repair Conover Road from Baird Road to Route 33 and to sell a piece of roadwork machinery that it hasn’t been able to use. The Township Committee introduced a $550,000 bond ordinance for road improvements at the March 16 meeting. The proposed ordinance would authorize…
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Millstone PTO/PTSA offering scholarships
The Millstone Township PTO/ PTSA will once again sponsor a scholarship program in 2011. The PTO/PTSA will provide $2,000 while also seeking matching funds from individuals and local businesses. The final award totals and number of recipients will be based upon this effort. The scholarships are based on personal interviews, community service and an essay…
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Millstone Pop Warner will host ‘Brick Bash’
Millstone Pop Warner is hosting a “Brick Bash” cocktail party from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. April 2 at the Clarksburg Inn, 465 Stagecoach Road, Millstone. Attendees will be asked to purchase pavers that will be used to build the Walk of Champions, a project that when completed is designed to add to the Millstone Pop…
