Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Band camp will prep Redbirds for new year

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent ALLENTOWN — There are two words that essentially herald the start of the marching band season at Allentown High School each year. “Band Camp!” said Ross Hecht, who is quite well-versed in the subject as the band director at the high school. Band camp will take place at Allentown High School…

  • Pupils will put wraps on 2015 theater camp

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Youngsters who have been immersed in the study of theater will conclude their summer with two performances of “The Pirates of Penzance” today, Aug. 13, at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court. The show will be presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. The…

  • Now is the time for banks to return the favor

    The monumental crash of Wall Street and the financial institutions in 2008 led to our elected officials giving a bailout of untold sums of money from the pockets of the American people to keep the current economic system afloat. Now that the American people are facing a future of dire economic straits, it is payback…

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    MARK ROSMAN/STAFF Visitors who bring bread to Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown will make fast friends with friendly fowl. The afternoon of Aug. 2 was a fine summer day to feed ducks and geese.

  • ON CAMPUS

    Avery Diamond, son of Dr. Robert Diamond and Mary Beaumont-Diamond of Upper Freehold Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. Avery is a sophomore majoring in aeronautical engineering.

  • Tim Gunn delights in the fast-paced world of “Project Runway”

    By Kellie Freeze, channelguidemag.com This season, Project Runway (returning Thursday, Aug. 6, on Lifetime) is once again stretching the minds of talented designers with challenges that push the boundaries of fashion. Cohost and mentor Tim Gunn maintains that the show could “use the same challenges every season because we have different designers with different points…

  • A fun family vacation to Walley World

    In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com The summer vacation is an annual ritual. It’s that week when families can get away and enjoy each other’s company while relaxing and forgetting the stresses of life. Yet as the Griswold family has proved time and time again, their vacations are far from perfect. Now, all grown…

  • Make school day mornings easier

    School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…

  • 7 tips to find the best college fit from Huntington Learning Center

    Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…