Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Keeping West Long Branch beautiful
There is no question that community service is alive and well in West Long Branch. I would like to thank all the residents who helped with the flower planting program here in town on May 19. On that day, over 25 residents from all over town helped keep West Long Branch looking beautiful by coming…
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ADA regulations remain the same
Thanks for the article by Christine Varno in last week’s Atlanticville, “Borough seeks grant for accessibility projects.” Councilwoman Barbara Ruane is wrong, though, when she says, “When the ramp was first constructed, it was ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] compliant, but there are different regulations now.” The ramp regulations have not really changed since the…
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Art inspired by nature
“Annie’s Bunnies” ‘Natural to Love Nature,” a collection of watercolors, photography, pen and ink and pencil drawings by Ginni Koehler, is at the Eatontown Library. According to Koehler, the exhibit is inspired by the natural environment in Shrewsbury Borough where she resides, as well as Sandy Hook, the Jersey Shore and the Monmouth County parks.…
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In the Arts
Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) Executive Director Mary Eileen Fouratt and council President Peter J. Lyden III proudly display The Thomas H. Kean Partnership in Philanthropy Award for 2007. MCAC received the award at the Partnership in Philanthropy’s annual dinner held recently at NJPAC, Newark. The Kean Award, presented each year to a former client,…
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A summer of transitions
“Down the Beach” by Robert Pillsbury ‘Transitions on Canvas & Paper” is currently at Frederick Galleries in Allenhurst. The show of photography by Gina Bellando, oils and watercolor by Eleanor G Miller and graphite, encaustics and watercolor by Robert W. Pillsbury will run through June 30. Bellando, Elizabeth, is inspired by the philosophy and works…
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‘Please Touch’ sculpture exhibit invites contact
“Three Wildflowers” by Janis Purcell The Sculptors Association of New Jersey is presenting an exhibition of sculpture meant to be touched at The Monmouth Museum. For all the museum-goers who are discouraged by the prevailing “Do Not Touch” signs, here’s a chance to experience art with their fingertips. The exhibit opens June 22 and runs…
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Rock icons in a Visual Concert Tour
‘The Art of 1967’ in Red Bank June 29-July 1 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The Rolling Stones by Sebastian Kruger In 1967, good friends Janis Joplin and Grace Slick were riding high in the music world, as was Jimi Hendrix and his amazing electric guitar sounds. The year defines the…
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Obituaries
William “Bill” Fromer Mr. Fromer, 84, of Long Branch, died June 11, 2007, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., when he was 2 years old, and resided in Long Branch and Deal prior to relocating to Long Branch 20 years ago. He was a mutual…
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Special Web presentation on eminent domain a first
Greg Bean Coda My only real complaint is that on video, I look exactly like a bobble-head doll. If you take a look, I’m sure you’ll agree with my assessment, and also agree that as a newscaster, I’m not quite ready for prime time. For the past few weeks, we’ve been working at the newspapers…
