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Barbara Reinhardt talks about the history behind her business, Barbara’s Unique Antique Boutique, and its location on Railroad Avenue in Jamesburg. For story, see page 18. For more photos, see page 18 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Middletown teams are vying for bowling titles
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Middletown’s two high schools are vying for the Shore Conference’s B North Divisional titles in both boys and girls bowling. The Middletown South boys are currently in first place with a 31-5 record, while rival Middletown North is in third at 22-8. Christian Brothers Academy is in second place (27-6). Between…
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CBA captures two more indoor track championships
Raritan boys win A Central The Monmouth County Indoor Track and Field Championships were held on Jan. 21 at the Bennett Indoor Complex. Above: A group of runners sprint toward the finish line of the 400-meter dash. Below: Matawan’s Joy Price competed in the high jump. Price finished ninth in her event. PHOTOS BY ERIC…
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NFL Films’ ‘Hard Knocks’ takes a look at area semipro team
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: New Jersey Lions head coach Paul Castillo, who played football for Middletown North High School, talks to his players during a practice at its home field at St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, on Jan. 21. The Lions, a semipro football team out of Old Bridge, are seeking to be…
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Celebrate Arbor Day with a free tree
TheNewJerseyTree Foundation is offering free 2-year-old trees (1 to 2 feet tall) to celebrate ArborDay 2011 in New Jersey. Schools, local governments, tree groups, nonprofit organizations, Scout groups and any volunteer organization may apply for the free trees. In 13 years, the N.J. Tree Foundation’s “Celebrate Arbor Day!” program has planted more than 121,000 trees…
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The American Association of University Women is having a half-price book sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 29 at Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown. Sale proceeds provide scholarships for local women. Details: 732-933-4855. ***** Claddagh na nGael (“Irish Shore”), an organization that promotes Irish music and culture, is hosting “An Evening of Irish Music”…
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Applications for arts program still available
Audition applications are still being accepted for students in grades 6-12 to apply for the Monmouth County Arts High School and Arts Middle School programs. The program for gifted and talented children offers accelerated courses in the literary, performing and visual arts taught by a renowned faculty of working artists, who are also experienced teachers.…
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‘Real to Surreal’
“Double Play” by Trudy Maran The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury is hosting “Real to Surreal,” an exhibit of work by member artists working in a variety of mediums and subject matter. The featured painters, sculptors and photographers have interpreted the theme in artwork that is an interesting balance of realistic and surrealistic subject…
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Lillian Robbins
Mrs. Robbins (née Pennington), 101, died Jan. 20, 2011, at Bayshore Healthcare Center, Holmdel. She had worked for the Prudential Insurance Co., International Ticket, and as an operator for Bell Telephone. Mrs. Robbins was predeceased by her husband, George Robbins, in 1972; three sisters; and a brother. Surviving are four nieces, Elizabeth Gartley of Aberdeen,…
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