Author: Greater Media
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MATT DENTON Members of the Jackson Junior Air Force ROTC demonstrate the proper way to fold an American flag during a Flag Day ceremony held June 14 at the Jackson Justice Complex.
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News anchors posit foolish premise
I recently listened to Fox News Channel anchors Bill O’Reilly and Chris Wallace. They were vehemently bashing “income equality” and “taking from the rich to give to the poor.” Their foolish premise was that “education, self-motivation and self-determination were the keys to prosperity.” Let me pass along just two points to these fools. First, by…
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The Rumson-Fair Haven High School Class of 1975 will hold its 40th reunion at 6:30 p.m. July 25 at Charley’s Ocean Grill, 29 Avenel Blvd., Long Branch. Complete details can be found on Facebook or by sending an email to [email protected]. The Asbury Park High School Class of 1965 will host a 50th high school…
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Memorial ceremony honors area veterans
The names of 166 Vietnam War veterans, including eight from New Jersey, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF)’s In Memory Honor Roll for 2015 on June 20 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Local inductees will include Henry Hoffman Jr. of Rumson, who served in the Marine Corps from 1958…
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Chamber of commerce event slated for June 25
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) will hold a Business After Hours Networking Party 5:30-8 p.m. June 25 at Windansea restaurant at 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands. Participants can enjoy networking opportunities, specialty dishes, a cash bar and door prizes. Advanced registration is $40 for EMACC members and $50 for nonmembers. To register, visit…
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‘Spirituals of Soul’ to open at historical association
A new exhibit will open at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum, 70 Court St., Freehold, on June 18. “Spirituals to Soul: African-American Musical Heritage in Monmouth” explores the development of African-American music in Monmouth County from 1880 to 1980. Through photos and memorabilia, the exhibit traces the development of spirituals, jazz, gospel, rhythm and…
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Local sci-fi association still Trekkin’
The USS Avenger science-fiction fan association is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in June 1985, the local chapter of Starfleet, The International Star Trek Fan Association Inc., has provided fans interested in science fiction — particularly the long-running “Star Trek” franchise — fantasy, science and space exploration with a social organization through which…
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Oceanic Bridge reopens after restoration
The Oceanic Bridge (S-31) over the Navesink River between Rumson and Middletown reopened on June 13 after being closed for repairs since May. Harms Construction Co. Inc., of Howell, performed repair and restoration work on all four of the bridge’s main bearings that are used to support the bascule and flanking spans on the bridge…
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Buying a generator
What you should know about … Storms and power failures go hand-in-hand in many neighborhoods at any time of year. Antiquated power grids and substations — many designed more than 50 years ago — can’t keep up with increased consumer electricity consumption, especially during the hot summer months. Mature trees tower precariously over power lines,…
