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Fifth-grader’s ‘Casey and Bella’ story to hit bookstores in the fall
Lacey Hickey’s childhood dream of becoming a published author is coming true at the age of 11. Lacey, a resident of Roosevelt in western Monmouth County, harnessed her writing talent into winning the grand prize in the Casey and Bella Writing Contest. Jane Lovascio, author of the Casey and Bella children’s book series, said the…
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New Master Gardeners sought
The Monmouth County Master Gardener program is accepting applications for 2011. The deadline to apply is Jan. 3, 2011. Master Gardeners are experts in all things related to home gardening in Monmouth County. After completing classroom and hands-on training, Master Gardener trainees share their knowledge by conducting garden lectures, demonstrations, school and community gardening projects,…
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Manalapan returns checklist to state
Officials expect to receive 100 percent of aid based on town’s responses to DCA BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Municipal officials expect Manalapan to receive 100 percent of the state aid it was promised this year after scoring high enough on Gov. Chris Christie’s new Government Best Practices Checklist. Municipalities throughout New Jersey…
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Eastman saluted by Monmouth Scouts
Bob Stolte, Battleground District executive of Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America, (l-r) presents the 2010 Western Monmouth Good Scout Award to Edward C. Eastman Jr., after Eastman donned a ceremonial Scout neckerchief presented by First Class Scout Joseph Vitale of Boy Scout Troop 290 Colts Neck and Webelos Scout Tyler Ciemniecki of Pack 434…
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Reduction from town has band scrambling
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Keeping the sound of the Colts Neck Community Band alive after it lost funding from the township is a priority among the band’s conductors. Richard Grossman, one of the group’s conductors, confirmed that as of January, the community band will lose all of its funding from the…
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GCU explores works of Chagall
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, offers a glimpse into the life and work of Russian artist Marc Chagall with “Marc Chagall: Modernist Master,” a multimedia presentation, on Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Part of Georgian Court’s Adventures in the Arts: Dinner and an Artist series, a complete Russian dinner will be served. Enjoy dessert and coffee…
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Pianist to perform at St. Peter’s Church
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, corner of Throckmorton and West Main streets, Freehold Borough, will host a concert featuring pianist Michael Sheppard on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The church’s Downtown Concert Series launched in May with an “An Evening of Music” which featured the music of George…
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Variety of orchids available at auction
The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. Orchids of all colors, shapes and sizes will be sold at an auction…
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More work to be done on bike, pedestrian safety
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD – People who enjoy biking or walking to work, or who ride a bike just for recreation, will take comfort in the fact that Freehold Borough officials are working on a program to keep them safer. Engineers from the state Department of Transportation presented information about the issue…
