Category: Examiner News
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Grassroots lobby hopes to save N.J. horse industry
Casino supplement to racetracks will end this year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12) paid a visit to discuss the latest developments regarding gaming and horse racing in New Jersey. Beck attended the Feb. 3 Township Committee meeting. She said that this is the last year of an agreement…
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See the lion dance
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform “Dragon’s Tale” at the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) at 3 p.m. on Feb. 28. MILLSTONE — Just in time for the Chinese New Year, the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will present “Dragon’s Tale.” “Dragon’s Tale” consists of a series of dances inspired by Chinese festivals…
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Get more out of Monmouth County libraries
Online survey asks residents for input on future programming The Monmouth County Library System is beginning 2010 with a new initiative — a survey that will ask county residents for their input on future programming. The 12-question survey is currently available on the library’s website, www.monmouthcountylib. org, and will be online through the month of…
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Hunger in America: More families in need
Study: More than half of food bank clients are working poor BYKIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties released findings of a nationwide study during a press conference Feb. 4 that exposes the harsh reality faced by people who are hungry and in need in Monmouth and Ocean counties. According to…
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Carnival delights
Clockwise from top: Elise Camoosa, 8, of Millstone, gets ready to throw a bag of beans in the “Fat Cats” game at the PTO Carnival at the Millstone Township Primary School on Feb. 4. Kids run through the obstacle course. Sisters Olivia (l-r), Emma and Jillian Kleinberg, of Millstone, hope they can pop their balloons…
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Kids marathon registration open
Registration is now open for the Princeton HealthCare Kids Marathon — a 26.2-mile run completed over 10 weeks, culminating in a final, festive sprint on the Princeton University campus. The marathon, presented by the Auxiliary of University Medical Center of Princeton, encourages children to tackle 2.5 miles each week starting March 20 — the first…
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Museum will display rabbi’s memorabilia
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will premier an exhibit featuring a collection of unique and historically significant items of Ocean County resident Sally J. Priesand, the first female rabbi to be ordained in America. Among the memorabilia on display will be letters and photographs, newspaper clippings, paintings, mementos, gifts and other special possessions…
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Register for Meadowlands qualifier
Meadowlands Racetrack will host a qualifying tournament for the 2010 National Harness Handicapping Championship (NHHC) on Feb. 20. The NHHC is the only tournament for harness players to feature a $50,000 prize pool. Players may earn their way into the NHHC through participation in a qualifying tournament at a partner outlet or by direct buy-in.…
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Mothers form a network of support
Chapter of international club forms for Upper Freehold and Allentown mothers BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Local stay-at-home moms are leaving their houses, making new friends and finding playmates for their children. Top: Mothers and their children play together during a meeting of the Upper Freehold/Allentown MOMS Club in Allentown on Feb. 3. Bottom left:…
