Category: Examiner News

  • Election ’04

    Committee: two three-year terms Christopher (Chris) Berzinski (D) Age: 49 Spouse’s name: Susan Kozel, married 22 years Children: none Number of years as a resident: 8.5 years Education, degrees/ background: Rutgers University, B.A. in political science 1980; Rutgers University-Eagleton Institute of Politics, M.A. in public policy/political science, 1982 Service to any township body: none Other…

  • Election ’04

    Committee: one three-year term Bob Kinsey (R) Age: 44 Spouse: Paula Kinsey Children: three children in Millstone schools Number of years as a resident: 10 Education, degrees/ background: B.S. in accounting / licensed certified public accountant (CPA) Service to any township body: Chairman, Millstone Township Economic Development Council Citizens Action Committee formed to promote the…

  • Her dome-main

    MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Rosa Giletti, from Fine Art, is director of the art show which took place over the last two weeks at artist Jacob Landau’s former dome studio and residence in Roosevelt.

  • Roosevelt kids learn to ‘Shape It Up’

    You can judge the nutrition of a food by its color, one expert says BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — A colorful plate. That’s the easiest way for kids to remember to eat a well-balanced diet. Nutritionists from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, gave a presentation to elementary school students on…

  • Bills will target land preservation for open space

    State Assemblyman Michael J. Panter (D-Monmouth and Mercer) has announced that he is working on three bills that will allow New Jersey municipalities to preserve more open space and farmland. “As housing and commercial development continues in New Jersey, it’s imperative that we give municipalities the tools they need to take advantage of open space…

  • Vietnam War still haunts reluctant soldier’s family

    COURTESY OF JOANN GONDER-WOODLEY BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer Like many young men of his generation, Kenneth W. Gonder did not want to go to Vietnam. When he wrote home, he always included the letters GPAC — “Give Peace a Chance,” from the John Lennon song. He knew he wasn’t coming back. “It was…

  • Three’s company

    JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff New Jersey United Christian Academy, Upper Freehold, co-principals (l-r) Donna Torres and Dawn Fossnes speak with Jae Shinn, chairman of the school’s board of trustees, in front of a classroom building under construction.

  • County seeks programs that deal with diversity

    The Monmouth County Human Relations Commission is revising its resource guide for schools, “Building Cultural Bridges.” The commission is seeking information on free or low-cost programs dealing with cultural diversity that may be brought into the classroom. Information may be submitted to the MCHRC by e-mail to Larry Traub, [email protected], or by fax to (732)…

  • Committee candidates to debate next week

    Candidates have not yet decided on questioning format BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer The debate over the debate issue could finally be over. As it now stands, there will be at least one opportunity for residents to question the two candidates for Millstone Township Committee, independent incumbent John Pfefferkorn and Republican challenger Robert Kinsey. Roger…