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Salvation Army to hold open house Oct. 7
The Salvation Army of Red Bank, 180 Newman Springs Road, will hold a community open house from 5:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 7. The free event will feature tours of the center, information about its programs, entertainment by The Salvation Army brass band and refreshments. Awards will also be presented for support of The Army. Awards…
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NPS pushing its ‘worst idea’ at Fort Hancock
As we celebrate our national parks with Ken Burns’ documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” the National Park Service single-mindedly pursues its own “worst idea” — commercial development at Sandy Hook. In a transparent attempt to give James Wassel and his inexperienced and underfunded company a 60- year lease for 36 Fort Hancock buildings…
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Lester Simon, M.D.
Dr. Simon, M.D., 77, of the Locust section of Middletown, died Sept. 16, 2009, at home following a lengthy illness. He had his general practice in Red Bank, from 1963 until retirement in 2004. Prior to that, he served as a captain in the U.S. Army, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. He completed his internship at Newark…
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Lady Bulldogs ready for another banner season
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer Coming off a Group II championship season, the Rumson-Fair Haven girls soccer team is anticipating another title run this fall. Head coach Mary Beth Tukis’ team lost just two starters from last year’s squad, including their goalkeeper and a forward, and has experienced players performing at a high level all…
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‘Monmouth, Manhattan & More’
“The Rider” by Robert Grunke An exhibit of fine art photography and photo collages by Robert Grunke and Vicky Culver is at the Terner House Gallery of the Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road. “Monmouth, Manhattan & More” will run through Oct. 23 at the gallery. The magic of Manhattan and the scenic beauty of…
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OCC will offer Praxis I & II review sessions
Ocean County College will offer Praxis I and II review sessions at the college’s main campus on College Drive in Toms River. Reviews in reading, writing, mathematics, early childhood, elementary education, middle school math, social studies, general science, English language, literature and composition will be offered at a cost of $199 per course. Textbook must…
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Sports Shorts
The 8th annual 95.9 RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic begins with registration at 7 a.m. Oct. 5 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd., Lakewood. Shotgun start is 8 a.m. with a scramble (best ball) format. The tournament will take place on the newly constructed back nine of Eagle Ridge. The event, sponsored…
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OCREA will host 50th anniversary luncheon
The Ocean County Retired Educators Association (OCREA) will host its 50th Anniversary Luncheon at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood on Oct. 15. Members and their guests are welcome to attend the event, which will focus on the accomplishments of OCREA for the past 50 years as well as its present endeavors. In addition…
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Free job training offered to businesses
Ocean County College, Toms River, will offer free classes for New Jersey businesses and organizations that are able to provide 10 or more employees to complete a program. Preapproved course options include English as a second language, PC skills, Excel, Outlook, basic communications and basic math. This project is open to all members of the…
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