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’Tis the season … for toggle bolts
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Something strange happens to me this time of year. I start to feel crisp and brisk and almost as if there’s orange in my aura. While my family of men scarcely thinks of anything besides first downs and encroachments, I begin musing over berries, pine cones and raffia. I…
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business briefs
The Goddard School, Morganville, will host “Lessons in Lunch Boxing,” a free nutrition seminar, from 10-11 a.m. Sept. 29. All are welcome. R.S.V.P. by calling Carol Vargo at 732-617-8181. The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will introduce the GMCC Xchange, a free monthly after-businesshours educational forum, on Sept. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 57 Schanck…
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Troop 155 announces newest Eagle Scouts
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Boy Scout Troop 155, chartered by the West Freehold School PTO, Freehold Township, has announced its recent Eagle Scout recipients — Matthew Ferrara, Christopher Friedman, Joseph Guth and Kevin Vroman. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Eagle Scout award, the highest rank a member of the Boy Scouts of America…
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Jewish center appoints cantor
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Jewish Center (FJC) has announced the appointment of Cantor Aron M. Heller. Heller will participate in Sabbath and holiday services, and will work with teens on their bar/bat mitzvah studies. Heller is a native of Johannesburg, South Africa. He joins Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler, who was born and raised in Tel…
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Norwegian Gem will score with New Jersey families
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN This summer’s family vacation may be over, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year. Crystal clear aquamarine waters, rope hammocks swaying from coconut palms, and Bahamian conch fritters and key lime pie are just a relaxing sail ride away from Manhattan — a convenient departure point if…
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Bruce Springsteen symposium to be held at Monmouth U.
A symposium on academic research and thought based on the life and work of Bruce Springsteen will be held from Sept. 14-16 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. “Glory Days: A Bruce Springsteen Symposium” is being organized by Dr. Mark Bernhard, associate provost at the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Ind. The symposium, first…
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Teens embrace learning on journey to Nanto City
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Local teenagers recently took a trip around the world to get a taste of everyday life with a typical Japanese family as part of the Marlboro-Nanto City Youth Exchange Program. Accompanied by two chaperones, 12 Marlboro youngsters spent Aug. 1-16 in Japan, chaperone Haidi Biala said. The youths…
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Young Marlboro men want to make the world nicer
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Two local youths came before the Marlboro Township Council at its Aug. 9 meeting to promote movements that are designed to create a happier and more just society. Kintan Sampat described “Smiling On,” which is an effort undertaken by the Marlboro High School senior to bring joy to…
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Comic-con is coming to Manalapan
Meet superheroes and comic book authors and artists! Be part of a podcast with Mike and Ming from Jay and Silent Bob’s! Come dressed in your anime/comic best to win a prize, join a Jedi school, and take in an old-fashioned Batman radio play. All that and more will be part of the Monmouth County…
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