• NOTESAround Town

    The Brush and Palette Art Society will offer a pen and ink class taught by Dennis McGee, and open to all levels, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29,and Oct.6 at Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. For more information, call Irene at 732-888-0993. ***** Monmouth County Park System will hold its “Great Fall Perennial Plant…

  • Patricia Ann Riker

    Mrs. Riker, 71, of Hazlet, died Sept. 1, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by four sisters, Faye Formichella, Joan Zuckoff, Audrey DeVino and Pearl Rossbach. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ronald Riker; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald W. and Jennifer Riker of Azle, Texas, and Nicholas and Barbara Riker of…

  • Seminar offers insight in starting a business

    HOLMDEL — Out of work? Looking for a change? Thinking of starting your own business? You may think that given the state of the economy, now is not a good time to start your own business, but with companies cutting staff and services, now is a great time for small businesses to fill in those…

  • Charles R. Galla

    Mr. Galla, 66, of Matawan, died Aug. 31, 2009. He was the director of maintenance at Bergen Barrel and Drum, Kearny, for 25 years, retiring in February. He was a member of Teamsters Locals 813 and 1034, Long Island, N.Y. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Bernadette, in 2008. He is survived…

  • IN THE ARTS

    Plein air painter exhibits at Beacon Fine Arts Internationally acclaimed plein air painter Monique Sakellarios will open a solo show at Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Sakellarios creates original oil paintings of landscapes, gardens and market scenes in the Impressionist style. She exhibits in national competitions and has…

  • Elmer “Sam” Daniels

    Mr. Daniels, 85, of Holmdel, died Aug. 31, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He had resided in Hazlet for 42 years and in Union Beach before relocating to Willows Assisted Living, Holmdel, six months ago. Mr. Daniels was a repairman and manager at Western Electric, Union, for 28 years, retiring in 1972. He was…

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    Jessica Lomonaco, 7, of Hazlet, and her father, John, pose with a storm trooper and a rebel soldier from Star Wars’ 501st and Rebel legions at the FAAN Walk in Long Branch. Despite the weather, the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure on Saturday had a great turnout. More than 800 walkers…

  • Marjorie K. Power

    Mrs. Power, 86, of Cheesequake Village, Matawan, died Aug. 29, 2009, at Care One in Holmdel. She had resided in Hazlet before retiring to Cheesequake Village. Mrs. Power was employed at International Flavors and Fragrances, Hazlet, retiring in 1993. She was predeceased by her husband, John; and two sons, Bradley Power and Douglas Power. She…

  • Young drummer keeps the beat for E Street

    Jay Weinberg fills in for his dad with Springsteen; calls experience ‘amazing’ BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Jay Weinberg’s fairy-tale story is one that most musicians can only dream of. He is the son of famed E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg, who currently leads Max Weinberg and The Tonight Show Band. AMiddletown native Jay…

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