Category: Examiner Opinion
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Greg Bean
Coda New state budget has a few small omissions My grandfather, who once worked as the administrator of a state government institution, told me about a technique used at budget time called “shooting the cocker spaniel.” “Here’s how it works,” he said. “No voter wants to hear about tax increases, and no politician who wants…
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Resident notes how fire district budget went down in flames
Once again Millstone voters turned down the fire district budget. The budget meant a property tax increase of $51. This should be compared with the $41 increase in county property taxes forced down the throats of Monmouth County residents by the bloated county budget put together by the freeholders, on which we had no opportunity…
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AHS coach offers thanks for special night
The Allentown High School (AHS) Lady Redbirds Basketball Team would like to thank those who helped raise more than $9,500 when we honored Becca Wishbow at our Jan. 23 home game vs. Lawrence. We appreciate the support of the AHS staff including Athletic Director Brian Irwin and Vice Principal Connie Embley. We also appreciate the…
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Volunteering is taxing, but the paybacks are incredible
I’d like to thank Captain Bob Trifiro, author of the recent letter entitled “Captain reflects on death of a volunteer,” that appeared in the Jan. 25 issue of The Examiner, for relating the question of whether anyone cares about the community and giving, and for creating some awareness of the need for volunteers throughout the…
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Words couldn’t spellbind some students at RPS
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Sixth-grader Amber Nolan, 11, leans into the microphone to spell a word during the spelling bee at Roosevelt Public School on Feb. 9. While eating tofu in the inferno, they recited haiku.Although Roosevelt Public School students didn’t necessarily need to know the definitions…
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Millstone students at heart of Cupid’s Ball
Students in Millstone Township Middle School’s Art Club display the centerpieces they created for the annual “Cupid’s Ball.” MILLSTONE – This year’s Cupid’s Ball garnered about $45,000 to help enhance the education of township students. Every year, the volunteer trustees of the Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) rally and roll up their sleeves…
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Women’s group grateful for Casino Night success
The Millstone Township Women’s Organization (MTWO) would like to extend a sincere thank you to the more than 100 family, friends and community members who attended our high-rollin’, fun- filled “Casino Night” evening fundraiser. With everyone’s support, MTWO was able to raise more than $6,000 to benefit the Millstone community. A special heartfelt thank you…
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Obituaries
Nancy Anastazia Mamrosh Peake Mrs. Peake, 71, of the Whiting section of Manchester, formerly of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Feb. 14, 2007, in Kensington Manor, Toms River section of Dover. Surviving are her husband, Harry Peake; two sons, Harry, and his wife, Colleen, of Greentown, Pa., and Thomas, and his wife, Sharon, of…
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Politics are hurting kids in the UFRSD
Why the rush to referendum in the Upper Freehold Regional School District? Hasn’t the board learned anything from its past mistakes? We disagree with John Nanni, a resident of the Four Seasons active adult community, and board President Joseph Stampe, who have both stated the board knows more about the proposed Breza Road site than…
