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No injuries reported after fire at Middletown school
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A fire that broke out at Bayshore Middle School is still under investigation by the Middletown Township Fire Department. Responders were dispatched to the school, which is located at 834 Leonardville Road in the Leonardville section of the township, at around 3:05 p.m. Feb. 13, according to…
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Little League offers scholarships to seniors
The Middletown Little League will be awarding a $1,500 Campbell Scholarship to two high school seniors — one male and one female — who have participated in the MYAA Little League/Softball program. Current high school seniors must submit applications postmarked by March 27. For more information, call Christine Kanach at 732-670-1475. Scholarship applications are available…
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Nonprofits can apply for Mayor’s Ball Grant
The Atlantic Highlands Community Events Committee is once again requesting proposals from nonprofits to submit an application for the 2015 Mayor’s Ball Grant. To apply for a donation, the organization must be designated as a nonprofit and offer a specific plan that will benefit the entire community. Each proposal will be reviewed and evaluated based…
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Partners seek to preserve Stella Maris Retreat Center
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Monmouth Conservation Foundation, along with the Monmouth County Park System and two separate third partners, have submitted bids to purchase and preserve the Stella Maris Retreat Center. FILE PHOTO The Monmouth County Park System and two nonprofit organizations are partnering with a land conservation group in a bid to…
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Take camp skills to school
Millions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because of the immense benefits of the experience. Not only does camp foster making new friends and learning 21st century life skills like independence, problem-solving, and teamwork, but it’s also fun! And camp skills can transfer into the school classroom. Confidence — All through the…
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Parents’ guide for middle school and high school homework
As your child progresses from middle school into high school and nears college, the expectations will become much greater. It can be challenging for parents to know how to continue to support their child outside of the classroom. While the level of parental homework help in elementary school is much more tangible, your involvement as…
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There’s a reason they call it ‘the great outdoors’
The world has changed.Wii has replaced “Wheeeee!”Tweeting is no longer for the birds, and Blackberries aren’t for picking on a warm summer afternoon. Kids today spend twice as much time indoors than their counterparts two decades ago. But technology can be a great ally for families who want to spend more time in nature. NatureFind,…
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Need a mentor? Go to camp!
The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went to battle in the Trojan War, he placed his friend, Mentor, in charge of his son and his kingdom.Today, Mentor has become synonymous with someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced person.…
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Camp defines and develops character
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…
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