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The dormant month of January is a great time to emerge from hibernation and come to a talk on proper tree care by Bruce Crawford, tree expert and director of Rutgers Gardens. The talk, Jan. 23 at Bingham in Rumson, will be hosted jointly by the Rumson Garden Club and the Rumson Shade Tree Commission.…
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Be a Santa to a local, needy senior citizen
Be a Santa to a Senior, the campaign that has delivered 1.5 million gifts to needy seniors throughout North America during the past seven years, again is helping older adults cope in tough economic times. The area office of the Home Instead Senior Care network, a provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for…
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Christmas delights, Hanukkah lights
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Christmas was a lonely holiday when I was growing up, but that’s because my family celebrated Hanukkah. When I got married and became one-half of an interfaith couple, it was like winning the Christmas lottery. So we celebrate both holidays, and our children can enjoy the best of both worlds. Christmas…
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Ocean Grove house & inn tour Dec. 10, 11
Historic Ocean Grove’s Chamber of Commerce will host its 19th annual Holiday House and Inn Tour on Dec. 10 and 11. A warm welcome awaits you in the eight Victorian homes and cottages, 11 inns, a senior residence and a tent. Your all-inclusive ticket also includes a horse and carriage ride, a guided tour of…
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Adoption Day: Making it official
Monmouth County Courthouse event a joyous occasion for 21 children and their parents BY JACK MURTHA Correspondent The Munoz family celebrated the adoption of their two daughters at the Monmouth County Courthouse last month. The uncommon sounds of laughter and youthful screams filled the Monmouth County Courthouse’s jury assembly room on the afternoon of Thursday,…
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Mastro Montessori Academy expansion under way
After 43 years, school builds new location with more classroom space BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer A rendering of the new Mastro Montessori Academy building to be located on White Road in Shrewsbury. It will feature two elementary school classrooms, two primary school classrooms and a music room. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MASTRO MONTESSORI ACADEMY,…
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Audubon to fly the coop at Sandy Hook location
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — The economic downturn and competition from electronic media have led to a decision by the New Jersey Audubon Society to close its Sandy Hook Bird Observatory at the end of December. In a press released issued last week, the group said it would continue to hold field trips at…
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A misguided effort to protect the farm team
CODA GREG BEAN I f you see stories on the news about long lines at the gas pumps around Washington, D.C., this holiday season, it won’t be because they’re short on gas, or that prices have dropped to record lows. It will be because certain folks at the U.S. Department of Labor have stopped by…
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Recent tragedy puts focus on domestic violence
Every day brings another tragic story to the headlines. The recent murder of a young Middletown woman, KimberlyAllen, allegedly at the hands of her husband has left the community shaking their heads in disbelief. A friend of the victim was quoted saying, “She seemed to have a perfect family and a perfect life.” None of…
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