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Robert A. Calton III
Mr. Calton, 52, of Long Branch, died Nov. 15, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He resided in Hazlet for 40 years, prior to relocating to Long Branch 12 years ago. He was a carpenter at Hanlon Construction, Hazlet. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert A. and Rosemarie Fahy Calton Jr. HE is…
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Red Bank prepares for Census 2010
Efforts under way in community, schools to ensure accurate count BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Preparation for the 2010 Census is under way in Red Bank, where teams are being formed of local volunteers who can provide the cultural and community insights necessary to build 2010 Census awareness efforts. “It comes back to them in…
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Humanitarian Award submissions sought
The Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Conference on Diversity, New Brunswick, is seeking nominees for its Humanitarian Award. The deadline for submission is Dec. 4. The award will be presented April 29 at the organization’s annual awards reception. The chapter invites members of the community to nominate an individual, organization or institution best exemplifying…
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Tax ‘relief’ is a letdown for Tinton Falls resident
On Nov. 3, voters in Tinton Falls supported a nonbinding referendum to cut the open space tax rate. In subsequent news articles, those on the Borough Council who support the cut were “ecstatic” at the result. While I appreciate the attempts of those council members to cut our taxes, I feel very strongly that the…
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For the Record
Lunch Break’s “Kids Who Care Cook for Those in Need” program is underwritten by operating funds from Lunch Break. The Red Bank soup kitchen has applied for a grant to fund two additional five-week sessions of the program and is currently awaiting approval of that grant. An article in the Nov. 12 issue incorrectly stated…
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Frances B. Walker
Mrs. Walker, 104, of Hazlet, and formerly of Shrewsbury, died Nov. 13, 2009, in Hazlet. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Walker Sr.; and a grandson, David Walker. Mrs. Walker is survived by a son and daughter in-law, Kenneth and Lorraine Walker of Little Silver; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Michael Miller of…
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Skudera: Fort bill should wait out lame duck session
Sen. Beck co-sponsors bill creating new fort authority BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Two of the mayors representing Fort Monmouth’s three host communities have raised concerns about legislation that would create an implementation authority for the fort’s reuse plan during the Senate’s lame duck session. “I think [the bill] is a very sound public policy…
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Entries now taken for Rock’n Music Idol
Rock’n Music Idol, Middletown, is now accepting entries for its third season. The competition is open to New Jersey musicians age 7-17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. Interested contestants audition and are judged by a panel of professional musicians based on style, technique and originality. The competition ends with…
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Alliance wants all people to stand, be counted
There is a debate under way in some segments of the Latino community about whether to participate or boycott the 2010 Census. There are those who believe that undocumented immigrants – numbering somewhere in the vicinity of 10 to 15 million nationwide — should refuse to participate in the count because of the failure by…
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