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Gurbisz Foundation raises funds for at-risk youth
Horseshoe tourney to be held at Wolcott Park on Sept. 18 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The fourth annual Capt. James M. Gurbisz Foundation Horseshoe Tournament will raise funds to assist atrisk youths while honoring the town’s fallen hero. Capt. James M. Gurbisz Toby Stark, one of the event’s organizers and a friend…
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$3M Army grant funds defense technology center
Funding will be used to keep federal contracts in state after fort closing BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a $3 million grant to the New Jersey Technology Solutions Center (NJTSC) to help keep high-technology jobs in Monmouth County in the wake of Fort Monmouth’s closing. Reps. Rush Holt…
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Lifeguards near finish line of beach season
Despite Earl, summer 2010 brings calmer seas and fewer rescues BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Tommy Lyons, of Rumson, catches a wave last week in the rough surf caused by a tropical storm. ERIC SUCAR staff LONG BRANCH — At this time last year lifeguard supervisor Michael “Spike” Fowler at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park talked…
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Marine’s film provides ‘Severe Clear’ view of Iraq War
Screening honors Sept. 11 victim Beth Quigley BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer With a rifle over his shoulder and a video camera around his neck, former Marine Corps 1st Lt. Michael Scotti went to Iraq. Soldiers patrol during the Iraq War in a frame from the film “Severe Clear.” Several years later, with the help…
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L.B. beaches produce record revenues
Ideal summer weather also increases beach expenses BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer For the second straight summer, Long Branch beaches generated record figures in revenues, with estimates close to $1.3 million. Rough surf caused by a tropical storm sprays bathers on a sweltering Sept. 1 afternoon. Story and photo page 6 and at gmnews.com. ERIC…
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September: Time for reality check
GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “If you would be happy your whole life long, become a gardener.” Chinese proverb Last night, in the wee hours of the morning, our nocturnal wanderer, i.e., skunk, left an odorous calling card, waking everybody. The day promised to be another hot and dry one, prompting thoughts on how to coax…
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NOTES
The Abel Foundation Golf Outing to benefit CASA for Children will be held Sept. 16 at Forsgate Country Club, The Banks Course, in Monroe. The event is $325. Sponsorships are available. The brochure and more information are available at www.casaofmonmouth.org under “News & Events,” or call the office at 732- 460-9100. ***** Sewn from a…
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Children’s festival slated for Sept. 11
The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County and its Children’s Committee will host the third annual “Bugs, Birds and Beyond” children’s festival 1-4 p.m. Sept. 11 in the parking lot behind the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Activities will include garden tours, games, crafts, vendors, a scavenger hunt, a giant soil tunnel…
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