Category: Atlanticville Calendar
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Celtic fun
Dan Dillon, Long Island, N.Y., prepares to release a 16-pound hammer for a throwing distance of 116 feet 21/2 inches during the Highland Games at the Monmouth Celtic Festival, held at the Monmouth Park Racetrack Field in Oceanport May 4. Dillon’s throw set a new field record at the local event. Above, Fair Haven’s Leslie…
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Sponsors sought for summer camp program
The youth committee of the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce, Oakhurst section of Ocean, is seeking donations to help send underprivileged children in grades 1-8 to camp this summer. The sponsorship cost is $165 per child. Last summer, the chamber’s "Send a Kid to Camp" program sent nine children to day camp, and 11…
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Federal grant awarded for beach water testing
The U.S. EPA has awarded the state of New Jersey $285,719 for fiscal year (FY) 2002 to test beach waters along the Jersey shore to protect the public’s health. The funding comes as a result of passage two years ago of the Beaches Environmental Assessment Closure and Health (BEACH) Act, originally authored by Representative Frank…
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Word on the Street
Vatican law should not be above the laws of our Constitution. I say no second chances for the pedophiles — priest or civilian. — Janice Corradino Oceanport How should the Catholic Church deal with the current scandals involving priests? I think the Catholic Church should give those who are guilty capital punishment. — Stefani Morris…
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Keeping time with the rhythm of the city Oceans of Rhythm festival returns to deliver message of peace for ninth year
Staff Writer By gloria stravelli Keeping time with the rhythm of the city Oceans of Rhythm festival returns to deliver message of peace for ninth year Basha Alperin drums with other members of Tambou Yambu Arkestra. The young time travelers see discord everywhere. At school, students are engaged in petty arguments; at the park, adults…
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Corzine sees protecting Sandy Hook as priority
Staff Writer By Sherry conohan LONG BRANCH — Given his druthers, Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J., would like to see Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook remain as it is without the planned development that will bring in businesses, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants and pubs. "I would rather leave it alone — leave it in its current state," he…
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County planners seeking answers on fort project Board concerned with habitat destruction, traffic related to proposal
County planners seeking answers on fort project Board concerned with habitat destruction, traffic related to proposal The Monmouth County Planning Board has called for a traffic impact analysis and other environmental impact studies before the National Park Service goes ahead with plans for the proposed redevelopment of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. "Our opinion is…
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Council candidates also focus on redevelopment
Staff Writer By carolyn o LONG BRANCH — As in the mayoral race, redevelopment was the dominant topic for those seeking seats on the City Council. Monday, council candidates faced off in a debate, giving more than 250 people a chance to hear the candidates speak for themselves and ask questions. Attending the forum were…
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~ Notes Around Town ~
Chris Kelly The Green Wave Football Association’s Bob Ippolito presents Long Branch High School senior Michael Schwartz with a memento for his participation as a member of the Green Wave football team Friday as football coach Dan George looks on. Don Epstein, the developer of four houses in Ocean Township, has requested a review of…
