Category: HUB Opinion
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Treatment of circus animal inhumane
Yes, it’s that time of year when the circus rolls into town. This time, however, they’ve changed their name (to escape the bad press of their past) from Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. to simply Cole Bros. Circus. Why should you care? I asked myself the same question for many years until I inadvertently saw something…
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Letter rightly questions fort development plan
Ididn’t understand what Jim Fitzmaurice of Rumson was complaining about in his somewhat intemperate criticism of Dr. Jennifer Francis. She questioned the financial underpinnings (or at present, the lack thereof) of a rehab plan to lease 36 Fort Hancock buildings for 60 years to an inexperienced real estate speculator who has admitted he has never…
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Fort Hancock numbers still don’t add up
Iam writing in response to comments by Jim Fitzmaurice on my letter that appeared in the Aug. 9 issue regarding the financing of the Sandy Hook Partners’ (SHP) proposed development of Fort Hancock. I stand by my numbers, and they still don’t add up. Assumptions had to be made about the proposed plan because SHP…
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“Harp” by Medy Quiroz
A solo exhibit of works by Red Bank artist Medy Quiroz will open this weekend at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave. An opening reception for “Triple Play” will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m. A lyrical abstract expressionist painter, Quiroz will also be showing fine art photographs and line art. Hours…
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IN THE ARTS
Monmouth Players will hold auditions for a December production of “A Night ofClassic Comedy” Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. at the Navesink Library Theater at the corner of Sears and Monmouth avenues in the Navesink section of Middletown. The evening of classic comedy routines and skits from both the…
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Eva May Ryder Mrs. Ryder, 92, of Red Bank, died Sept. 2, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided in Rumson prior to relocating to Red Bank 69 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a 79-year member of First Baptist Church of Red Bank, and served as…
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The best-kept secret
BY MARIE MABER Correspondent What do you think of when someone uses the term interior design? This Project Presentation Board was created by Prachayapron Klongsakon, a recent graduate of the Interior Design Program of Brookdale Community College. “Many people think only of residential interiors,” said Patty Blaser, professor of interior design at Brookdale Community College,…
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‘Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper’
Exhibit of abstracts by Claire Boren at JCC gallery BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent An exhibit of lyrical abstract/figurative paintings opened at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park Friday. “Free Reign” “Rhythmical Lines, Works on Paper” showcases the work of Rumson artist Claire Boren, an imaginative and deeply feeling artist who has exhibited…
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A summer of planning new school initiatives
Enhanced language arts, science, music programs for students BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer RED BANK – – While students relished their last days of summer freedom and parents were busily getting them ready for school, Red Bank Public Schools Superintendent Laura Morana opened her first “Conversations with the Superintendent” of the school year Aug. 30.…
