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Beck urged to rethink vote on marriage issue
(Letter to state Sen. Jennifer Beck, R-12th District) Ihave been asked to write to you about your decision to vote “no” on the marriage equality vote. While I have no personal desire to marry now, I realize that I may in the future and would like that option. Moreover, I am aware of the many…
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Brookdale cagers 7-0, nationally ranked
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Brookdale Community College women’s basketball team skipped the appetizers and went straight to the main course. Above: Brookdale Community College’s Victoria Finelli (33) tries to rein in a rebound against Cumberland County College during a home game Dec. 10. Left: Brookdale’s Michelle Blum (10) shoots from the foul line…
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Global warming is just a ‘dash’ of hot sauce away
Coda • GREG BEAN The office holiday party was last week, and to everyone’s pleasure, it was potluck. Attendees were encouraged to bring their favorite dishes and, man, did they come through. There was a whole cubicle filled with hot, maincourse dishes. Another was filled with salads. Another was crammed with desserts. Lots of the…
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Sierra Club will hold holiday party Dec. 19
The Sierra Club Of Ocean County will hold its annual holiday party and silent auction fundraiser starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Skywalk Café at the county administration building, 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The festivities will include food, music and auction items including kayaks, vacations, gift baskets, restaurant certificates and more. The…
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OCC slates Career Night Open House
A Career Night Open House, hosted by Ocean County College’s (OCC) Department of Continuing and Professional Education, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the OCC Arts and Community Center, Toms River. Admission is free. The evening offers an opportunity to meet the instructors in career and technical programs and ask…
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Special pets sought for Hall of Fame
Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Animal Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Feb. 28 during a public awards luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center in Florham Park. For 14 years New Jersey’s veterinarians have been honoring special animals that make an indelible impact on the lives of the…
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Various day trips offered through OCC
Ocean County College (OCC), Toms River, is offering the following day trips: • “Jersey Boys” on Broadway, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Cost: $179. • “Billy Elliot” on Broadway, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Cost: $179. • “Jersey Boys,” and lunch at John’s Pizzeria, 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13.…
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December programs, events at library
The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of December. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details. • Dec. 19, 2 p.m., Brass Quintet • Dec. 21, 2…
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Become a substitute teacher in two days
The Department of School Relations at Ocean County College (OCC) is offering a two-day substitute teacher training workshop in January. The course will be offered 3:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 8, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 9 in Room 017/Library, Main Campus, Toms River. The registration deadline is Jan. 2. The 15-hour training seminar is designed to…
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