Category: HUB Opinion
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‘Shore Scenes’
“Beach Grasses” by Derek Buckner Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank is kicking off the summer season with a new exhibition, “Shore Scenes.” The show features recent paintings and works on paper by Derek Buckner, Elwood Howell and Hannah Achtenberg. Buckner maintains a studio in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he paints the urban landscape and it…
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Exploring human nature
Jacob Landau’s work at Monmouth University through June 22 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Jacob Landau in his studio While not exactly a household name, Jacob Landau was a force for reason in the world. A resident of the community of Roosevelt artists, he is internationally known for his drawings, lithographs,…
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Obituaries
Ralph John Ardolino Mr. Ardolino, 65, of Palm Beach, Fla., died May 31, 2007, in Allentown, Pa. Born in Long Branch, he resided in Allentown, Pa., prior to relocating to Palm Beach. He was co-owner of Simply Simmered Foods, LLC food manufacturer and distributor to retail supermarket chains. Prior to that, he founded RJA Foods…
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We can’t trust politicians with deeds to our homes
Greg Bean Coda Sometimes, you read something where somebody is quoted saying something so idiotic you just have to throw up your hands and ask, “What the h-e-double hockey sticks are they thinking?” That was the reaction I had to a piece in The Star-Ledger last week after New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald Chen released…
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On Campus
Garrett Gilbert, Tinton Falls, received a bachelor of arts degree in political science at the spring commencement exercises at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. Gilbert also received the university’s highest honor, the Florham Student Pinnacle Award, which is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated academic excellence, public service and commitment to the university. Gilbert was…
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Scholarship puts college in reach of ESL students
Andrew Kroon Memorial Scholarship sends students to Brookdale BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent BY LAYLI WHYTECorrespondent These RBR students will attend Brookdale Community College, thanks to a scholarship program for students who speak English as a second language. In its third year, Red Bank Regional High School’s participation with the Andrew Kroon Memorial Scholarship is sending…
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Planting seeds to alleviate hunger
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties recognized National Hunger Awareness Day June 5 by raising awareness of hunger issues existing in our communities. Recently, the FoodBank received funds from Gov. Jon Corzine’s State Food Purchase Program, which provides New Jersey foodbanks with funds to purchase food from state vendors, as well as providing funds…
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Study shows visits to national parks at an all-time low
With the release of the “next generation” of video-game consoles, much has been made about who the losers will be: will the high price of Sony’s new PlayStation cost it market share? Did Microsoft release its new Xbox too soon? Will Nintendo’s gamble on the innovative Wii pay off by expanding the market for video…
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‘Snake Hill,’ a true N.J. story
A still from the documentary ‘Snake Hill’ On June 13, the Freedom Film Series, produced by the Freedom Film Society (FFS), will present “Snake Hill,” a New Jersey story told by local filmmakers Sandra Longo, director and executive producer, Holmdel; Debra Higgins, producer, an Allenhurst native; and Anna-Maria Vag, producer, Laurence Harbor. The series runs…
