Category: Examiner News
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Help needed at camp for children with cancer
Camp Quality New Jersey is looking for volunteers to become companions for children with cancer at this year’s camp, scheduled to be held June 24-30 in Blairstown. Camp Quality N.J. is a nonprofit organization that provides camping experiences and ongoing support programs for children diagnosed with cancer, and their families. A companion’s primary responsibility is…
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First chess fest a success in Millstone Township
Almost 40 township youths took on masters at Wagner Farm Park BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Michele Goffreda, 9, advances her king while playing James Turner, 12, at the chess fest held in Wagner Farm Park in Millstone on April 27. MILLSTONE – Defeat never seemed so sweet because…
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Board taps Friedman as prez
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MILLSTONE – Mary Ann Friedman will serve as president of the Board of Education for the 2006-07 school year. Friedman previously served as vice president, and was chosen by a vote of 6-3 for president at the April 24 reorganization meeting. Board members Tom Foley, Peter…
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‘History in motion’ at Historic Walnford
Visitors to the Monmouth County Park System’s Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold Township, can experience the ups and downs, rumble and shake of the park’s 19th-century gristmill on weekends through Nov. 26. During these free demonstrations, visitors will see how corn was processed in the late 1800s. Open year-round, hours at Walnford are 8 a.m. to…
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Auditions
Monmouth County Park System will hold auditions for its summer musical production, “Big River,” at 6 p.m. April 29 and 30 at the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. The show will be staged in The Barn at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, June 15-July 2, Thursdays through Sundays. Those…
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Group picks cty. as a top restored beach
The restored beaches from Sea Bright to Manasquan Inlet in Monmouth County have earned honors as one of the 2006 Top Restored Beaches from the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. The 18 miles along Monmouth County’s shore are among six beaches from around the country being singled out for successful efforts to restore the…
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In the Service
Air Force Airman William B. Haigh, son of Janet Haigh of Allentown, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During his training, Haigh studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs; performed drill and ceremony marches; took part in rifle marksmanship; and received physical training as well…
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ATV debate resurfaces in Millstone
Those found violating noise ordinance could face fine of up to $3,000 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – Spring has sprung, and up pop the flowers and out roll the ATVs (all terrain vehicles). Even though the warmer weather has just begun, Mayor Nancy Grbelja said she’s already receiving complaints…
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Creation of first responder unit discussed in Millstone
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MILLSTONE – There’s some community support for the Millstone Fire Department to enhance its response capabilities to include emergency medical calls as a first responder unit. Some Millstone firefighters and several township residents went before the Township Committee on March 15 to ask for support of…
