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I’m still country, but country just isn’t cool
CODA GREG BEAN I t’s good to be back after a week off for my youngest son’s wedding in upstate New York. If you’re interested, it was a rousing success, and as my best friend from young adulthood noted on several occasions, a LARGE time was had by all. Seems I’ve gotten an almost perfect…
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Compassionate Friends will meet on Sept. 12
The local chapter of Compassionate Friends will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 12. The group typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Capital Health building at 1445 Whitehorse- Mercerville Road in Hamilton Township. Compassionate Friends assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of…
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Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore seek volunteers
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is looking for volunteers to help its more than 15,000 Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties achieve their dreams. Volunteers are the backbone of the Girl Scout movement and key to the delivery of the Girl Scout program. As mentors to girls, they inspire, motivate and are…
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Monmouth County to host Sept. 11 memorial service
On Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. the Monmouth County Park System will host a memorial ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Atlantic Highlands, the site of Monmouth County’s 9/11 memorial. The ceremony will be held rain or shine and all are welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be Capt. David J. Harrison, commanding officer…
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Public advised to report any signs of deer with virus
Disease can be transmitted to livestock but not to people The state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is advising people in westcentral New Jersey to be alert for whitetailed deer that wildlife biologists believe are experiencing symptoms of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The disease, a localized virus that spreads among deer…
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An invitation for female artists in Roosevelt to display their work
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — Women who have established themselves in the art world and women whose creativity has never been seen outside of their homes have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in an upcoming show. Resident Frances Duckett, a visual artist, has extended an invitation to all female artists in Roosevelt…
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New superintendent wants to automate substitute calls
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — By January, the system for calling in substitute teachers should be automated, if all goes according to schedule. Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder discussed this plan at the Aug. 22 Board of Education meeting, the first meeting at which he presided since officially becoming superintendent onAug. 1. According to…
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Chef from Millstone brings the farm to the table at Salt Creek
Richard Zukowski appointed executive chef at popular N.J. eatery BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Richard Zukowski (above), of Millstone, is the new executive chef at the Salt Creek Grille in Princeton. He embraces a farm-to-table approach in the kitchen, using local ingredients to achieve a fresh and flavorful yet simple style of cooking. Living in…
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Millstone district hopeful kids will get to first day of school without a hitch
Business administrator believes progress has been made with transportation planning BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent A s the first day of school draws near, bus drivers have been practicing runs. During theAug. 22 Millstone Township Board of Education meeting, Business Administrator Bernard Biesaida said his office has requested confirmation in writing from bus contractors that drivers…
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