Category: Independent News
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‘Sentimental Journey’
Above: Vocalist Cheryl Parker, of Ocean Grove, recreates the sounds of the 1940s during a Salute to the USO Swing Era Dinner and Dance Nov. 21. Left top: Rose Marie and John Caffrey, Holmdel, “cut a rug” during the event, held at Gibbs Hall at Fort Monmouth. Brookdale Big Band musicians Joe Lawlor, Middletown, and…
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Powder Puff tough
Clockwise from top left: Claire Fox looks for an opening to pass the ball during the second annual St. Benedict School Powder Puff football game on Nov. 20. Teachers Marisa Delgado (l-r) and Pam DeSilvestri vie for the ball during the Girls Outdoor Club game held at the school in Holmdel. Spanish teacher Pam DeSilvestri…
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Students step up to make a difference
Winners of the 2008 Holiday Hunger Challenge to be announced Dec. 1 BY CHRISTINE VARNO and JAMIE ROMM Staff Writers ERIC SUCAR staff Students from the Seashore School in Long Branch drop off bags filled with donated food at the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune on Nov. 20. Aspecial holiday challenge food…
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Vet waits 50 yrs. for Bronze Star
CHRIS KELLY staff Col. Michael Christian pins the Bronze Star on Joseph Sekerzicky at a special ceremony held to present the medal to the WWII veteran Nov. 13. MIDDLETOWN — Five decades after he earned the commendation, a local World War II veteran has added a Bronze Star to his Army uniform. Luftman Towers resident…
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Administrator, Matawan split
Mayor: Post may revert to part time to save funds BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN — Borough Administrator Fred Carr has tendered his resignation, the mayor announced at the Nov. 18 Borough Council meeting. “It is with regret that I inform the council and the residents of Matawan that Borough Administrator Fred Carr…
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Attorney speaks on special-needs law
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Parents of children with developmental disabilities heard some expert advice on legal issues related to the education of their children at a Nov. 10 meeting. Hillary Freeman, of Hinkle, Fingles and Prior, Lawrenceville, was the guest speaker at a Nov. 10 workshop at the Cambridge Park Elementary…
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Ring in a new century for Red Bank
“Count Basie Renovation Montage” by Robert & Elisabeth McKay McKay Imaging Studio and Gallery will open the studio’s latest group exhibition, a visual celebration marking Red Bank’s 100th anniversary titled “The Red Bank Centennial Exhibit,” on Friday. The curated exhibit of photographs and paintings represents the best work from more than 20 area artists and…
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IN THE ARTS
Asher Neiman Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit of new works by contemporary Hudson Valley master painters Christie Scheele and Jenny Nelson. “Autumn Elegance” will run through Dec. 5 at the gallery, located at 16 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. For information, call 732-530-4003 or visit asherneimangallery. com. The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre,…
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Students, faculty shoot hoops for Manna House
Annual charity basketball game to be held Dec. 9 BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Faculty and students will both have the chance to shoot from the foul line during the Dec. 9 third annual Student/Faculty Charity Basketball Game at Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School. “We already have a large number of students who have…
