February 5, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Beholden to beauty

Painter, educator uses art to offer children hope, healing
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Jude Vereb Harzer, a painter and educator, believes one of her greatest gifts is the ability to discover beauty in places where it seems the most difficult to find. More...

Word choice offends

BOE attorney called MTEA contract negotiators 'chazers'
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — The president of the Millstone Township Education Association (MTEA) wants an apology from the Board of Education's attorney for using the Yiddish term "chazers" to describe MTEA members in light of ongoing contract negotiations. More...

Hunters a little too close for comfort

Officials warn sportsmen against crossing border
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

ROOSEVELT — Although the recommendation may have come too late for this season, the Environmental Commission urges residents to post "No Hunting" signs on their property. During the Jan. More...

Take part in Monmouth bird count, Feb. 13-16

During the weekend of Feb. More...

Orchid show in Monmouth County Feb. 5-8

Deep Cut Orchid Society's 12th annual exhibit and show is scheduled for Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Route 35, Holmdel. The exhibit will feature thousands of brightly colored and intricate flowers. Admission and parking are free. More...

Letters

Soldiers Project filling gap for veterans

Incidents of violence and suicide involving returning veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are of great concern to everyone. Local papers across the country have reported on the numerous stories of assault, suicide, rape and homicide. More...

Senator is wrong to undermine new COAH regulations

My state senator is Jennifer Beck. She is a Republican. She has recently issued a press release that uses inflammatory language to express her party's opposition to a program that gives many New Jersey residents true housing choice. More...

Millstone resident wants change he can believe in

Set me straight, please. The government officials who can't run anything without corruption or incompetence have no experience in or understanding of proper economics. More...

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Schools

School district accused of bullying employees

MTEA wanted contract proposals kept private BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — Angry school district employees packed the middle school's media center for the Jan. 26 Board of Education meeting. More...

Children come through for Allentown library

UFRSD students raise $2,978 during walk-a-thon
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

In more ways than one, children keep the Allentown Public Library's heart beating. More...

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Girls Scout merits of veterinary medicine

VSDS gives troop hands-on tour to explain animal care
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Many young girls dream of growing up to be veterinarians. On Jan. 28, seven Girl Scouts from Troop 207 in Jackson got a taste of what veterinary medicine is all about, and met some women whose childhood dreams became reality. More...

Contract talks come to a halt

Teachers at odds with BOE over salaries, benefits
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Contract negotiations between the Board of Education and the Millstone Township Education Association (MTEA) have reached an impasse. More...

Mini-golf course application denied

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

MILLSTONE — A 36-hole miniature golf course will not go up along Route 537. At the Jan. 28 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, an application for the proposed miniature golf course on the Dunkin' Donuts lot was denied in a 6-1 vote. More...

Shore band comes inland

MILLSTONE — Four Millstone TownshipMiddle School students will play in the Shore Intermediate Band. The students had to audition for and were recently accepted into the band, which has been performing since 1958. More...

Area farms recognized for breeding top horses

BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Local horsemen and farms won honors at the New Jersey Equine Breeders Awards dinner, held Jan. 25 at the Radisson Hotel, Freehold Township. Millstone's Val D'Or Farm's Twist N Clout was named the 2-year-old filly pacer of the year. More...

Freeholders will discuss youth detention center

Report on facility is available online at sheriff's Web site

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno presented an in-depth report on the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center to the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders during their executive session on Jan. 22. More...

Wild world of Wonka

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff The Millstone Community Education drama club put on a production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Millstone Performing Arts Center Jan. 29. Top left: Hunter Stahley as Augustus Gloop. More...

Bulletin Board

HAMT to hold Feb. 14 fundraiser dinner

The Horsemen's Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) will hold a Hearts for a Cause Valentine Benefit Dinner Dance 7:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Clarksburg Inn Hall, 465 Stagecoach Road, in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. More...

Course to be offered at Rick's Saddle Shop

A three-day introductory course on disaster animal response training is being offered April 24-26 at Rick's Saddle Shop, Cream Ridge. More...

RAP to host Mark Zuckerman odyssey Feb. 7

The Roosevelt Arts Project (RAP) will present "In Search of Yiddishkeit: A Local Composer's Musical Odyssey of Jewish Exploration and Self-discovery" 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at Borough Hall in Roosevelt. The suggested contribution is $5. More...

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Opinion

Nonprofits will face a year of challenge in 2009

Guest Column • James Abruzzo

The financial crisis of 2008 will have a serious negative effect on the nonprofit sector in New Jersey in 2009. More...

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Columns

George W. Bush: at least he has good taste in books

Coda • GREG BEAN

Besides hanging out at his Texas ranch since vacating the White House, George W. Bush has apparently been spending some of his free time planning his presidential library. More...

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Sports

Brookdale women are ranked fifth nationally

Jersey Blues are 15-2
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

To the Brookdale Community College women's basketball team the No. 5 ranking in the country is just a number. More...

BCC men adjusting to bigger lineup

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Brookdale Community College men's basketball coach, Paul Cisek, hasn't had a team like this one before. In his 17 years as the head coach of the Jersey Blues, Cisek has just about seen it all. More...

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