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During the predawn hours of May 2, Congregation Kol Am’s version of the “Magnificent Seven” saddled up for its fourth annual 42-mile New York City Five Boro Ride. The Kol Am cyclists rode in exchange for pledge donations from family and to support the Murray Sherman Memorial Education Fund, established in 2007 to honor the…
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Event will recall old-time Brooklyn
MARLBORO — If you remember days spent at Coney Island, playing stickball in the streets, or if you know all the best places to eat in Brooklyn, then the Memories of Brooklyn “Days Gone By” event is looking for you. As part of the Marlboro Recreation Department’s senior programming initiative, Memories of Brooklyn “Days Gone…
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GMN photographers honored in NJPA contest
Greater Media Newspapers’ Photo Department took home seven awards in the New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2009. The newspaper group, based in Freehold, publishes 10 weeklies, serving Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. “Ride Down” by Eric Sucar, 2nd place, Feature Head photographer Jeff Granit took first place in the Feature Picture Story…
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Catena School partners with Sylvia’s Children
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Joseph J. Catena Elementary School, Burlington Road, has announced a partnership with Syliva’s Children, a 501(c)3 that supports children in Uganda. Catena School will be a sister school to the Mbiriizi Primary School in Mbiriizi, Uganda, Africa. Through this relationship Catena pupils will be able to get to know their African…
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Suicide prevention bill a tribute to local veteran
Holt says government failed Army sergeant from East Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer After two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Sgt. Coleman Bean Bean was a member of…
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Willy Wonka comes to MEMS stage
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Englishtown Middle School Drama Club will present “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on May 12-14 at the school, 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan. Based on the book by Roald Dahl, with music and lyrics by Leslie Briscusse and Anthony Newley, this newly released musical will be performed at 7 p.m. each…
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Staff members to be honored
MARLBORO — The Marlboro Township K-8 School District announced that for the 2009-10 school year, eight members of the teaching staff will be recognized through the Teacher Recognition/Educational Services Professional Program sponsored by Monmouth County superintendents. Honorees are: Yasmin Ali, speech therapist at Marlboro Early Learning Center; Judith Freilich, media specialist at Asher Holmes Elementary…
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Bulgarian virtuoso to perform
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Arts Council and Freehold Music Center will present a free concert on May 16 at 3 p.m. in the Manalapan municipal building, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan. The concert will feature Kalin Ivanov, cellist, and pianist Elena Antimova. Ivanov is a prominent soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and recording artist.…
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Businesses gearing up for ‘Shop Marlboro’
MARLBORO — Get your shopping bags ready and prepare for a weeklong shopping extravaganza when Marlboro’s “Shop Marlboro” campaign kicks off on May 22. The campaign will offer deals and discounts to shoppers at participating Marlboro businesses from May 22-31. Shoppers must remember to save their receipts to take part in the “shop ’til you…
