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October 8, 2009
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Riding High Farm celebrates 30 years
Beef and Beer' fundraiser hosted in therapeutic riding center's honor Oct. 16
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
It's been 30 years since a Brooklyn couple and their family moved to Upper Freehold and started a horseback-riding center for people with disabilities. Since that time, thousands of students have learned to ride and received therapy in the Handicapped High Riders Club at Riding High Farm on Route... More...
Most NJASK test scores improving
Millstone will have to refocus elementary curriculum
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Millstone Township School District's director of curriculum and instruction said the district has bragging rights to last school year's state test results. During a presentation at the Sept. More...

Female jockey making great strides
Millstone resident one of four women racing at Monmouth Park
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Riding racehorses is an exciting and dangerous game, with few female players. One local woman with the fortitude is Deirdre Panas, 41, who has been a jockey since the age of 23. Originally from Massachusetts, Panas grew up riding and showing horses and belonged to 4-H. More...


Protector of America's wilds
Conservation photographer from Millstone creates book of National Park images
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Millstone's landscape inspired native Ian Shive to venture into the American backcountry and start shooting to defend the wilderness. At 31 years old, Shive is one of the youngest nature photographers in the industry. More...


An Eagle for wood ducks
Scout builds nesting houses in the Assunpink
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN — Matt Reilly became an "Eagle" for helping the wood ducks. The 16-year-old borough resident and member of Boy Scout Troop 180 received his Eagle Scout Award in a court of honor ceremony Sept. 29 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church in Allentown. More...


Broadway stars finding their way to Millstone
MPAC musical revue fundraiser Oct. 17
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Aphantom has been seen in the Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, Stephen Buntrock, has been haunting the MPAC in preparation for "One Night on Broadway 2," a musical review beginning at 8 p.m. Oct. 17. More...


 Bulletin Board
•BBBSMC 'Matching Smiles Gala,' Oct. 16
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBSMC), Eatontown, will hold its 11th annual "Matching Smiles Gala," 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Spring Lake Golf Club, Spring Lake Heights. This year's theme is disco, and the event will feature a cocktail reception, open bar, live and silent auctions, dinner,... More...
•Homes for dogs, cats and kittens needed
•Hidden Children of the Holocaust' event
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 Letters
•Cast an informed vote for conservation
On Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will be asked to support funding for open space, farmland and historic sites. While we've never shied away from passing statewide preservation measures, it's always good to brush up on the issue to make an informed decision. Here are some reasons to vote yes on Ballot ... More...
•Some choices determine the direction of lives
•State programs help aspiring women entrepreneurs
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 Greg Bean's Column
•It's official: Distracted drivers are a menace
I was driving down the Turnpike yesterday when a car with U.S. government plates passed me, and the driver was madly interfacingwithwhat looked like some sort of electronic device. Well, I thought, President Obama might have signed an executive order prohibiting people driving government cars fro... More...
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 Schools
•New Jersey mandates organ donation lessons in schools
MILLSTONE — Beginning this school year, every public high school in the state has to teach students about organ and tissue donation in health and physical education classes. At the Sept. More...
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 Sports
•Sports Shorts
The Upper Freehold/Allentown mens over-40 soccer team opened its fall season with a win in an away match against Howell. With several changes to the squad, player-manager Alan Nicholls went into the game not quite sure how those changes would affect the performance of his senior team, but that... More...
•Allentown conquers Marist
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