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Heart of N.J. Chorus seeks ladies who sing
Women who like to sing are encouraged to discover their inner diva with the Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. Members stress that the chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble, it is a family who enjoy getting together each week, sharing friendships as well as great music. Guests are welcome…
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Writing competition seeks authors
The Unlimited Potential Theater Company (UPTCo), a project of VSA New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents, 18 years of age or older, for its 18th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are…
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UFRSD won’t help state pilot new teacher-evaluation system
Assistant superintendent says district developed effective system three years ago BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Upper Freehold Regional School District will not take part in the state’s teacher-evaluation pilot program. The Christie administration announced a $1.1 million grant to encourage school districts to participate in the program. The Excellent Educators for New…
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Roosevelt starts planning for its 75th anniversary
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — Next year marks the 75th anniversary of Roosevelt’s founding. Preliminary plans to mark the event were discussed at the June 27 Borough Council meeting. Mike Hamilton, former mayor and member of the town’s Fourth of July Committee, said that residents of Arthurdale, W.Va., the first planned community of President…
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Little League thanks the community behind key plays and clutch hitting
Yankees and Blue Jays come out on top after playoffs BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Millstone-Roosevelt Little League Yankees team celebrates winning the minor division championship title on June 11. The team wanted to recognize player Liam Murphy, who does not appear in the photo. MILLSTONE — As the season comes to a close,…
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Middle school honor society a top priority of interim superintendent
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Interim Superintendent of Schools John Szabo, who has served the district since Mary Anne Donahue retired, will soon be leaving. The Millstone Township School District has hired Scott Feder as the new superintendent. Szabo said that one of the last things he will do during his tenure as interim…
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Exposing children to the art of dance
Girl Scout organizes free lessons to meet community need and earn Silver Award BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Danielle Banyacski teaches first- and second-graders a dance routine during “So You Think You Want To Dance?” at the Millstone Township Primary School on June 24. Danielle organized a week of free dance classes for children in…
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Roosevelt will not raise taxes for new budget
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent There is no change in the tax rate for Roosevelt Borough’s 2011 budget. At the June 27 council meeting, the $915,481 budget passed with a 4-0 vote. Councilman Dan Hoffman abstained, and Councilwoman Peggy Malkin was absent. The total amount to be raised by municipal taxation is $629,149, down slightly from…
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Community flaunts flamingo ‘fashion’ation
Flock frocked as fundraiser for Allentown Public Library BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Community members redecorated plastic flamingos for “Flamingo Fashion-ation,” a contest to help the Allentown Public Library Association raise money for the maintenance of the library building. JEFF GRANIT staff The longer that birds of a feather stick together, the harder it is…
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