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Hatikvah charter school announces building plans
EAST BRUNSWICK — The Hatikvah International Academy Charter School will join the Campus for Jewish Life, formerly known as the YM-YWHA of Raritan Valley, to build a permanent home for the two programs on Dutch Road. The joint venture was unveiled at a recent open house for Hatikvah, which is scheduled to open in September.…
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sport shorts
A 5K race and a 1-Mile Fun Run will be held in Spotswood May 8. The onemile event is set for 8:30 a.m. The 5K will start at 9 a.m. Advance registration (prior to April 18) is $15 for youngsters ages 12 and under and $20 for individuals ages 13 and up. For registration forms…
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Lacrosse squad looks to build on first-year success
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent It is a tribute to the Monroe Township High School girls lacrosse team that the Falcons achieved a 12-8 record in their first year of varsity competition last season. But with such an unexpected finish comes loftier, often unrealistic expectations. Monroe does return 12 seniors, most of whom were key contributors…
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South River hits ground running
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Staff Writer Mike Lepore likes to view the cup half full, which is why the South River coach points to his baseball team’s eight wins in the last 11 games of 2009 as a reason for optimism this spring. Top: South River High School’s Chris Tompkins (r) tries to evade a tag…
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Milltown council may raise water rates 45%
BY KATHY CHANG MILLTOWN — Water and sewer rates for residents and businesses may be increased by as much as 45 percent. The Borough Council is scheduled to vote Monday on the adoption of an ordinance implementing the rate hike. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Borough Hall.…
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Parks are ‘50 and Looking Forward’
The Monmouth County Park System continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary by hosting “50 and Looking Forward” at 2 p.m. April 25 at the Thompson Park Visitor Center. Join Park System Director Jim Truncer for an afternoon of tea and talk as he discusses the growth and direction of the nation’s first accredited park agency.…
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Parks’ Adventure Expo set for May 16
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its Outdoor Adventure Expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold Township. The children’s fishing derby, which will be held from noon to 2 p.m., invites youngsters (ages 16 and up need a New Jersey fishing license) to bring their pole…
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William C. Bacorn
Mr. Bacorn, 100, of Whiting, died March 28, 2010, at home. Prior to retiring, he was the director of farming for the state of New Jersey for 20 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Olive, in 1992; and four children, Anne Birch, John Bacorn, Robert Bacorn and Linda Niedermaier. Mr. Bacorn is survived by…
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Donald A. Munschauer
Mr. Munschauer, 59, of Chambersburg, Pa., and formerly of Middletown, died March 28, 2010, in Pennsylvania. He was a former member of the United Methodist Church of Red Bank. Mr. Munschauer is survived by a sister, Barbara J. Seebold of Shippensburg, Pa. A memorial gathering was held at the Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank.
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