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FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped
The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm’s disturbance to the beach was staggering. Although a tremendous amount of sand washed…
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Bills in state Legislature could have unwanted results
There are two bills in the state Legislature dealing with foreclosures that could severely impact our communities. The first proposed law, A-3246, requires that the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) “create a program to assist municipalities in purchasing foreclosed properties for affordable house use.” The companion bill, A-3247, proposes to encourage the…
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Many county residents can’t enjoy bounty of Thanksgiving
Once again, Thanksgiving is here and many of us are planning wonderful feasts with family and friends. Some of our Monmouth County residents are not enjoying this exciting time. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day. As I have traveled through Monmouth County during the three…
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Soccer alumni return for one more shot
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Allentown High School soccer team alumni returned to their old playing field for a game against the current varsity squad. Above: Allentown High School varsity boys soccer alumni from the classes of 2001 through 2009 played a game against the current varsity soccer team. Varsity soccer coach Robert Tackett teamed…
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When students are away, teachers learn
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Ever wonder what teachers do when the school halls empty of students on half-session days? Students might like to think that their teachers stay behind to sing over the public announcement system and to dance on desks, but that’s definitely not the case in the Upper Freehold Regional…
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When it comes to love, can the third time be the charm?
Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO There’s a great dialogue exchange between Christopher Plummer and Diane Lane who play father and daughter in the film “Must Love Dogs.” Lane is admonishing her widowed father about dating indiscriminately, seemingly unconcerned about hurting the women who have come to truly care about him. Plummer delivers a line…
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Michael J. Fasano
Mr. Fasano, 98, of Howell, died Nov. 10, 2009, at The Manor, Freehold. He was an insurance investigator with Utica Mutual, Utica, N.Y., until his retirement. Mr. Fasano was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, in 2007. He is survived by two nephews, Steven Piraino of Bronxville, N.Y., and Frank Piraino of Staten Island, N.Y. A…
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Deny J. Martin
Mr. Martin, 35, of Howell, died Nov. 4, 2009, from injuries received while at work at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan. He was born in Red Bank, and was a graduate of Freehold Township High School. Mr. Martin was an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop No. 66. He was predeceased by his father, James…
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