Category: Examiner Opinion

  • Songs of the season

    Allentown High School vocalist Avery L. Pontell-Schaefer performs "Stormy Weather" during the Dec. 15 holiday concert in the school auditorium. JERRY WOLKOWITZ

  • Women’s Center thanks supporters in Monmouth County

    Thank you. How would you respond if you received this thank-you: "You have seen me through the worst of my fears and the best of my changes. Thank you. Thank you for seeing past that fear and understanding that somewhere inside was a worthwhile person that just needed some guidance, a chance to be someone…

  • Action, not rhetoric, is needed to solve water issues

    The time to stop governing our borough like a political soap box is now. I have watched as a single issue has completely clouded the real issue facing our town: water. How much longer do you think our 65-year-old antiquated water plant can last — 10 years, five years, one year — before we have…

  • Take care when donating food this holiday season

    Take care when donating food this holiday season I am writing this letter to point out a potential health hazard. When community grocery donations are made at this time of year, whether to the Boy Scouts, churches or other organizations, it is important to remember that most products have specific shelf life and, as such,…

  • Kateri offers workshops on crafts, candles

    Kateri offers workshops on crafts, candles Kateri Environmental Center, Marlboro, will offer a "Holiday Treasures" workshop for adults from 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Participants will use natural materials to fashion tiny treasures to deck the halls and keepsakes for the Christmas tree. Preregistration is required by Dec. 1. For more information or to register, call…

  • AHS student volunteers honored

    ALLENTOWN — Senior Jayne Ruddiman has been named the Allentown High School volunteer of the year in the Prudential Spirit of Community awards program. In addition, Adam Tarbox and Meghan Goddard, both seniors, received certificates of merit for their volunteer community service. Sponsored by Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the awards…

  • Town in search of school site

    Staff Writer By Kathy Baratta MILLSTONE — As a town grows so does its need for new schools. Millstone Township, which has grown significantly in the past decade, is in dire need of school space to meet the influx of new students. Millstone Board of Education President Allen Gallagher said despite the expenditure of $16…

  • Performers, guests lent spirit to Halloween evening

    On Halloween night, our household was honored by 480 ghosts, ghouls, goblins, kings, princesses, bunnies and countless other costume-clad young adults and adults alike. We wish to thank all of you for sharing with us in the "spirit" of the evening. To those souls brave enough to venture through the Electrocution, the Deli and the…

  • Good wishes and support for band were appreciated

    Good wishes and support for band were appreciated I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support and good wishes as the Allentown High School Redbird Marching Band set off for finals on Nov. 5 in Scranton, Pa. Your luck was with us as the band placed first and was awarded…