Gymnastics as preparation for the world Millstone youth attains level 6 of competitive sport at the age of 9 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       In a little over a month, Millstone's Parker Adamo has seen the score cards that once flashed 7.7, 8.0 and 8.4 turn to reveal scores of 8.9, 9.1 and 9.3. By the end of his first gymnastics competition of the season Dec. 8 at Lehigh Valley Sports Academy in Allentown, Pa., Adamo, a 9-year-old gymn... More ... Stephen Alexander chosen to lead U.F. through 2008 Horsnall Mount, Moslowski take oath of office BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       The new year did not bring harmony to Upper Freehold's all-Republican but apparently still-divided governing body. At the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting, the Township Committee elected senior Committeeman Stephen Alexander as mayor in a 3-2 vote. Committeeman David Reed and newly sworn-in Committe... More ... The eagles have landed in Upper Freehold Locals boast of rare raptor sightings in the area BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer       Wildlife sightings happen daily in a place like Upper Freehold, a rural township in Monmouth County still largely untouched by development. Most residents have fun searching the landscape for beaver, raccoon, deer and even bear. Now, beyond looking for the occasional hawk and turkey vulture in t... More ... Guadagno sets agenda as Monmouth County sheriff BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent       Look out. There's a new county sheriff in town. Kim Guadagno is ready to serve the people of Monmouth County as its first female sheriff. "It is with a sense of duty and pride that I begin my term as your sheriff," she said during her remarks at the public swearing-in ceremony that occurred durin... More ... Boro honors Pat Moser for serving Moser expresses concern for town's spending on litigation BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       ROOSEVELT - The Borough Council bid farewell to Councilwoman PatMoser at its lastmeeting of the year,which took place Dec. 27. Moser, who has served on the governing body for six years, received a plant basket from her fellow council members as a parting gift. More ... Millstone welcomes new Twp. Committee member Michael Kuczinski to complete Dilfanian's unexpired term BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - The new face on the Township Committeeman is that ofMichael Kuczinski. The members of the governing body unanimously votedKuczinski in Jan. 2 to replace departing Committeeman Ray Dilfanian, who resigned in earlyDecember in order to pursue professional interests. Kuczinski will compl... More ... U.F.'s most quotable leaves office Bill Miscoski steps down after 15 years of community service BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE - Whether residents agree or disagree with Bill Miscoski, few would argue that he has been one of the most colorful and quotable local officials in recent history. At the Jan. 3 sine die meeting of the Township Committee, Miscoski said farewell after having served on the governing body... More ... Grbelja to serve as mayor of Millstone again in '08 Beck, Casagrande, O'Scanlon attend reorg., pledge to help township BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE- For the third year in a row, Nancy Grbelja will serve as mayor of the township and Robert Kinsey will serve as deputy mayor. The two were unanimously elected to continue their posts at the Jan. 2 Township Committee reorganization meeting, which was attended by a small audience includin... More ... Commissions, boards get new members in Millstone BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       MILLSTONE- The start of a new year means township officials get to make new appointments to fill both volunteer and paid municipal positions. Mayor Nancy Grbelja made appointments to various boards and commissions within theMillstone community at the Jan. 2 Township Committee meeting. More ... Equine Science Center honors David Meirs II       UPPER FREEHOLD - Walnridge Farmowner Dr. DavidA.Meirs II has been recognized for his involvement in the growth and development of the equine science programat RutgersUniversity inNew Brunswick. The faculty, students and staff of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers honored Meirs during the cente... More ... Photographic artists' submissions sought       The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is announcing a two-part call to artists for photographic submissions for two projects. The first is a planned publication titled "Roadside Sculptures and Topiary Delights [as created by the Utility Companies]. More ... Volunteers sought to help abused youngsters in court       Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Monmouth County seeks volunteers for abused and neglected children. There are currently 581 children in Monmouth County who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. More ...