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Photo contest seeks entries by Oct. 14
The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring its annual photo contest. Photographers are asked to capture subjects in Middlesex and Monmouth counties in the following themed categories: agriculture, conservation practices, natural resources and wildlife. The contest is open in two divisions: adult (ages 18 and over) and teen (ages 13-17). Aprize of $75 will be…
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‘Refresh!’
The theme of the September show at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County is “Refresh.” This month’s show includes premier work from members of the alliance. The window artist isAsha Johnson. A native of Mobile, Ala., and current north Jersey resident, she teaches pottery at the Monmouth County Creative Arts Center and is an adjunct…
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Auditions to be held for ‘Nutcracker’
“Nutcracker” auditions will be held at the Galleria, 2 Bridge Ave. in Red Bank, at noon Sept. 18, and 5 p.m. Sept. 15 and 22. Parts are open for boys and girls ages 3-12, teen and young adult pointé dancers, dancers of all types, gymnasts, and male actors of all ages. The cast is large,…
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Ignite! program targets jobseekers starting out
One of the groups hardest hit by the economic downturn are inexperienced workers just starting out in their careers, according to a press release from Monmouth County. To help them, the county’s Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has established a networking program called Ignite! Ignite! will offer free bi-monthly workshops, events and networking sessions for young…
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Vincent J. “Jim” Stavola
Mr. Stavola, 88, of Howell, died Sept. 6, 2011, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born in Sassano, Italy. Mr. Stavola was employed as a management analyst for the Department of the Army, CECOM division, Fort Monmouth. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II in the intelligence…
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RAT Rock Open will benefit LADACIN
The 10th Annual RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic, benefiting LADACIN Network, will be held 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. The entry fee is $225 for each player and includes green fees, carts, driving range, the use of locker room facilities and a golfer’s gift bag. Also included…
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Racquel M. McNeil
Mrs. McNeil, 74, of Manalapan, died Sept. 5, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and was a head nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She later coowned Bayshore Air Freight with her husband. She was predeceased by…
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Theodore Duncan
Mr. Duncan, 85, of Matawan, died Sept. 6, 2011, at home. He resided in Keyport for 59 years prior to moving to Matawan. Mr. Duncan worked delivering oil for Belleza Oil, Keansburg, and then Royal Oil Company, Cliffwood. After his retirement, he worked as a custodian for 18 years with Matawan-Aberdeen School District. Mr. Duncan…
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John Robert Oliva
Mr. Oliva, 25, of Monmouth Beach, died Sept. 2, 2011. He grew up in Monmouth Beach and graduated from Shore Regional High School. Mr. Oliva then went on to attend SUNY Maritime Academy. His love of boats and the water earned him the nickname “Gil,” for Gilligan. Mr. Oliva followed his passion for the water…
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