Category: Examiner News
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Unlocking potential with the power of storytelling
Nonprofit gives ancient art a modern purpose BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Roosevelt’s Jaymie Reeber Kosa was recently named executive director of Storytelling Arts Inc., a nonprofit advocating the use of storytelling in classrooms. ROOSEVELT – The art of storytelling has its roots in the very beginnings of civilization and has…
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New children’s hospital seeks volunteer support
Children’s Specialized Hospital, an affiliate of the Robert Wood Johnson Health System, is currently seeking volunteers for its new facility in New Brunswick. PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital is due to open in early 2008. Volunteers are needed to assist with patient transportation, day-to-day office functions, therapy assistance, special events and patient interaction, according to a…
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‘SuperLawyer’ makes time to give back to community
Attorney involved in Make-A-Wish Foundation and bereavement camp Gary L. Mason MILLSTONE – Resident Gary L. Mason has been named a New Jersey “SuperLawyer” for a second consecutive year. To be considered for the 2007 New Jersey SuperLawyers list, the research department of Law & Politics, which is an online version of a journal of…
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Upper Freehold officials take a pay cut
Miscoski, Faber vote against reducing their compensation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer In a 3-2 vote, the Upper Freehold Township Committee approved a resolution that gives municipal employees a 4 percent raise but cuts elected officials’ salaries by 20 percent. Deputy Mayor William Miscoski and Committeeman Bob Faber cast the dissenting…
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A.G. has come a long way in a short time
East Brunswick native shares her goals for law enforcement effort BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer Anne Milgram Growing up in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, in a family steeped in public service, Anne Milgram knew early on that she would follow a similar path. “I definitely grew up in a family that…
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Monmouth County Fair returns for its 33rd year
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Monmouth County Fair has returned to the East Freehold Park showgrounds on Kozloski Road between Business Route 33 and Route 537. The county fair remains a tradition, with this year marking its 33rd year of providing family fun. With the Monmouth County 4-H Association remaining a key part of the fair,…
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Local farmers urge motorists to slow down
With growing season in full swing, expect more equipment on roadways BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE – It’s that time of the year when slow-moving farm vehicles are prevalent on local roads and farmers are looking for a “brake.” Having to drive farm equipment on streets is one of the…
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The quest of a Millstone youth with a natural talent
12-year-old attends Johns Hopkins talented youth program after SAT PHOTOS BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Millstone’s Barry Hogan watches over his dog, Ember, as she cools off in the pond behind his home on July 18. BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE – At the age of 12, Barry Hogan has already dissected a fetal pig, taken…
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A fundraiser in fine feather
Flamingos migrate through area for Allentown library BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Pink feathered friends of the Allentown Library Association nest in front of the Martin family home in Allentown to help raise funds for the library. Birds of a pink, plastic feather are flocking together in front yards…
