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Helen H. Matthews
Mrs. Matthews, 93, of Freehold, died Oct. 11, 2011, at Brandywine Assisted Living, Colts Neck. She graduated from Arcadia College (formerly Beaver College) in 1939 and went on to earn a master’s degree in physical education from Columbia University, New York. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Matthewswas a special education teacher in the Freehold Township school…
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Anita Hunt LeBlanc
Mrs. LeBlanc, 79, of Marlboro, died Oct. 11, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Denis; a daughter, Denise LeBlanc Hamm; a daughter-in-law, Lois LeBlanc; two brothers, Frank and Robert; and a sister, Marie Holte. Mrs. LeBlanc is survived by a son, Craig and his wife, Paula, of Freehold; a son-in-law, Jack Hamm, and his…
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Michael J. Rumola
Mr. Rumola of Conway, S.C., formerly of Freehold, died Oct. 1, 2011, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. He earned a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and was also a graduate of the FBI NationalAcademy and the West Point Leadership and Command School. Mr. Rumola was a U.S. Army veteran of…
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business briefs
The opportunity to own a home in Holmdel is available to homebuyers who are looking for affordable housing. On Oct. 23, Holmdel Township will host an affordable housing open house from 1-4 p.m. at The Orchards condominium and townhouse complex where four affordable units are currently for sale. Interested homebuyers should come to 61 Durant…
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Phalanx will be topic of Oct. 23 historic talk
A s part of its “Historically Speaking” lecture series, the Monmouth County Historical Association will welcome Jesse LeVine to speak on the subject of the NorthAmerican Phalanx on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. The lecture will be held in the first floor exhibition gallery at the association’s headquarters, 70 Court St., Freehold. LeVine has long…
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Colts Neck planning Halloween events
Bob Gleason as Edgar Allan Poe COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee will host its first Halloween themed event at Bucks Mill Park and the historic Montrose School – “A Colts Neck Halloween Festival featuring Edgar Allan Poe.” Family activities will be held at Bucks Mill Park on Bucks Mill Road 4:30-9:30…
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‘19th Century Maritime Art: Our History in Paintings’
IN THE ARTS “Yachts Madeline and Sappho off Sandy Hook Lightship” by James Buttersworth Monmouth University is hosting the exhibition “19th Century Maritime Art: Our History in Paintings” in the Pollak Theatre Gallery, West Long Branch. The exhibit, which runs through Oct. 23, showcases artwork from several private collections of famed 19th-century marine artists James…
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Class is fun pursuit for dogs, humans
BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Recreation is not only for humans in Colts Neck. There are options for people to enjoy some time with their four-legged friends. Courses in agility and dog handling give humans and canines a chance to learn together. At a recent beginners agility class, Amanda Ballew, of Red Bank,…
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Parent helpline deals with substance issues
When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where…
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