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EthelWeston Chalmers
Mrs. Chalmers, 89, of Manalapan, died June 14, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring in 1997, she was the tax collector for Manalapan. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester, in 1967. Surviving are two sons, Lester II of Florida and William of Farmingdale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Michael…
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Sheila Barbesh
Mrs. Barbesh, 74, of Manalapan, formerly of Freehold, died May 29, 2011, at home. Her family owned and operated the Freehold Pharmacy for 70 years. She received a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising from Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., in 1958. Mrs. Barbesh was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Barbesh; a brother, Dr. William Sosnow; and…
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business briefs
Costco will open a membership warehouse in Marlboro on July 6 at 8 a.m. The 144,000-square-foot warehouse is at 12 Route 9 north, at the northeast corner of Route 9 and Texas Road. The opening celebration will include a men’s custom suiting event from Graham & Gunn, July 6-10. Members may purchase made-to-measure suits, tuxedos,…
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N.J. Horse Council helps bolster equine enthusiasts’ missions
BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Horses in the care of Millstone Township’s Helping Hearts Equine Rescue await adoption. MILLSTONE — A local equine rescue organization has received a $1,000 grant from the New Jersey Horse Council (NJHC). The grant was awarded to Helping Hearts Equine Rescue (HHER) on June 8 during the NJHC annual open meeting…
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Cars sought for classic & specialty showcase
The Manalapan Arts Council is now accepting registrations for a Classic and Specialty Car Show slated for July 20 (rain date Aug. 24). All registered car owners will receive a plaque and will be automatically entered to win one of three special trophies awarded for best in show and more. Advance registration checks for $10…
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‘Amy Puccio: Wood Sculpture’
“Exclamation IV,” mixed media, acrylic The Monmouth Museum’s New Jersey Emerging Artists Series is presenting an exhibit of wood sculpture by Amy Puccio. “Amy Puccio: Wood Sculpture” will run through July 3 at the museum. The exhibition features wood sculptures created as wall reliefs by Puccio. These ecofriendly, puzzle-like, tactile works incorporate leftover scraps of…
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Library’s Food for Fines effort fills shelves of local pantries
Generous patrons and a hardworking library staff made the Monmouth County Library’s Food for Fines drive a success as more than six tons of food items were collected for local food banks and food pantries. Food for Fines was held during National Library Week, April 11-16. The drive offered a trade-off: Bring in a nonperishable…
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Some things are better left unread
IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN No one, to my knowledge, has ever compared, or is likely to compare, Howell Township to Camelot, and I think about a line from the classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” when news comes out of that busy western Monmouth County municipality. With just a minor modification I…
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BlueClaws to honor slain officer
LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood BlueClaws will honor the memory of fallen Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz and host a fundraiser in his name on July 23 at that night’s 7:05 p.m. baseball game at FirstEnergy Park. At the July 23 game, $3 from every ticket sold will go directly to Holding Onto Hope, a foundation…
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