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Master Gardeners available to speak
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County have speakers available to educate the public on almost any gardening topic. On hand are knowledgeable volunteers that can provide organizations information ranging from growing roses to generating compost, from Japanese beetles to Jersey woodchucks, In addition to presentations, a panel of expert Master Gardeners can be furnished to…
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Gardening in May: Is it plant or beast?
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back is used to it.” — Unknown The very idea of maintaining a garden is somewhat absurd. Gardens will grow and along with them everything else intent on invading your property. What started out as an attractive perennial several years…
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stork club •••
Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the birth of a boy on May 13 to Caitlyn Ryan Fritsche and Joseph Michael Fritsche of Eatontown Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the birth of a girl onMay 3 to Gerline Orphe and Roger Louissaint of Ocean.
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Precious Blood Church hosts golf tournament
The Church of the Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach, will host its first golf outing June 11 at Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune. Proceeds will be directed to the restoration and refurbishment of the Parish Center, which is used by many groups from several surrounding communities for basketball, dinner dances, meetings, etc. The tournament will…
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Honora “Nancy” Stern
Mrs. Stern, 82, a resident of Hazlet since 1959, died May 15, 2012. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Stern, and a daughter, Elaine Smith. Mrs. Stern is survived by her children, Richard Stern and his wife, Jenny, of Union, Ky., Darlene Maguire and her husband, Patrick, of Eatontown, Craig Stern and his wife,…
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DAR essay contest winners announced
SHREWSBURY — Students at schools in Eatontown, Red Bank and Lincroft wrote winning essays in a contest conducted by The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The national society sponsors an essay contest each year for students in grades 5-8 at local public, private and parochial schools and registered…
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Grant would fund upgrades to N. Locust, Rivington avenues
Borough applies for $250K Community Development Block Grant BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The Borough Council approved a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant application at the May 16 meeting, to fund road improvements to North Locust and Rivington avenues. The grant would help fund milling and paving, curbing and drainage work…
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Nat’l Cancer Survivors Day walk June 3
EATONTOWN — The Cancer Support Community is inviting the public to take part in celebrating cancer survivors everywhere on National Cancer Survivors Day, June 3. “You will find our celebration event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage,” said Ilene Winters, founder and executive…
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‘Paws for a Cause’ in Long Branch June 2
The Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals will host Paws for a Cause Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 at Pier Village Festival Plaza, located on One Chelsea Avenue in Long Branch. Sponsored by the City of Long Branch and Pier Village, Paws for a Cause Day features free pet-friendly activities for families…
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