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Arts groups press state to make good on grants
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Representatives of area arts organizations say the freezing of $14 million in state grants as a result of Nee Jersey’s budget crisis has created a financial emergency for the arts that will trickle down to local economies. Numa Sasselin, chief executive officer of the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, explained…
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Catch the geocaching wave
High-tech hide-and-seek game happening locally and around the world BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The treasure hunt is on, and seekers are being led to a spot along the Roosevelt Woodland Trail. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt being played throughout the world by outdoor explorers. To play, participants need a global positioning system (GPS)…
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Woman’s best friend and lifesaver
Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God’s feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. Owner Donna Rice, of Millstone, may not have detected that she had…
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School-use fee talks continue
Travel team would request refund if twp. gets free or reduced-fee facility use BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Millstone Township recreation programs can continue using the schools while the Board of Education discusses facility-use fees with the governing body. Deputy Mayor Robert Kinsey and Committeeman Fiore Masci met with representatives of the Board of Education…
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Students play Santa to children at shelter
Shop classes make wooden toys for disadvantaged children BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown High School’s wood shop looked more like Santa Claus’ workshop last week. Allentown High School student Dan Wolek, 17, sands a wooden train car on Dec. 22 that he made during shop class for a child who will spend the holiday…
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Littoral Society hosts New Year’s beach hike
The American Littoral Society will hold its 32nd annual New Year’s Day Beach Walk 11 a.m. Jan. 1. Join Society members and staff for a leisurely three-mile hike from its headquarters at 18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands. The walk is followed by free lunch (hotdogs and hot cocoa). The event is free, but participants are requested…
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Whole Foods sales to aid Lunch Break
Lunch Break, a local nonprofit that provides meals, clothing and other services for struggling individuals and families in Monmouth County, announced that Whole Foods Market, Middletown, will be donating a portion of its sales on Jan. 6 to the Red Bank-based nonprofit. The Whole Foods Market, Route 35 and Chapel Hill Road, Middletown, is partnering…
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Jersey Shore Rose Society slates meeting
The Jersey Shore Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, will hold a meeting 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Hamilton First Aid Building, 3600 Route 33, Neptune. At the meeting, Pat Bilson will discuss rose arrangements. A beginners’ clinic conducted by consulting Rosarians will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The…
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