Category: Examiner Opinion

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Any child who attends the Millstone Township Elementary School is likely to know all about Michael Dooling, the author and illustrator of children’s books of a historic nature. Dooling visited the school on Feb. 27, and during two assemblies, he taught pupils about reading, writing and drawing. The children…

ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to ponder a few things. For starters, the flower beds could use some attention. The sun is peering into windows at an angle that highlights the smears, closets need cleaning, rugs need beating and there’s no time like the present to…

It should be obvious that a competitive sport is a rejection of the Golden Rule and the command to love your neighbor as yourself, but politicians and the major religious groups within our society have yet to catch on. Vast numbers of people still do not realize that our purpose in living is to help…

GIRL TALK Clare Marie Celano When our kids are babies, it’s easy to snuggle and coddle them. In other words, it’s easy and acceptable for us to show our love for them. When my kids were infants, I loved looking at the back of their little necks, that sweet little spot that’s so soft and…

I am so delighted that so many people came to the history of the Allentown Library lecture on March 8. A thousand thanks go to Joan Ruddiman for all her research and for making the story so engaging. A “thank you” also goes to the Borough Council in Allentown and to the Township Committee in…

RAY CHISTE A cardinal and a robin endure a late winter storm in Upper Freehold Township.

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Lauren Castellano, a third-grader at the Millstone Township Elementary School, was named Artist of the Week during February in a national contest sponsored by Artsonia and Dick Blick. The necklace Lauren is wearing has a picture of her winning artwork. MILLSTONE — During the morning announcements at the Millstone Township Elementary…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — A 60-member cast is “Counting on You” to come and see “High School Musical” performed at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, Dawson Court, at 7 p.m. March 27-28. Tickets to the Millstone Township Middle School production may be purchased at www.millstoneperformingarts.com. Online ticket prices are $8 for students and…

ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Although we don’t have a sterile house, I do like to keep things shipshape. I love it when the laundry is done, the counters are clean and the dust bunnies have been laid to rest. Granted, that’s not always possible. Clothes hampers fill up, the dirty dishes seem to…