• Surita Gran

    Mrs. Gran, 80, of the Lake Nelson section of Piscataway, died Aug. 30, 2009. Prior to her retirement, she was a special-education teacher in Irvington and Piscataway. Her husband, Howard, died in 2002, and a daughter, Martha Woodruff, died in 2005. Surviving are two daughters, Abby Christensen of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Rachel Gran of…

  • Mended Hearts to meet Sept. 24 in R.B.

    Mended Hearts support organization of heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet noon-1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Blaisdell auditorium at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. A free light lunch will be served at the meeting. Registration is required and may be done by calling 800-560-9990.

  • M.U. golf outing Sept. 21 in Old Bridge

    The Monmouth University (MU) School of Social Work, West Long Branch, will present the second annual golf outing fundraiser Sept. 21 at Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 south and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. Registration is 11 a.m., golf begins at noon, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., and awards 6:30 p.m. Fee is $125…

  • Sports Shorts

    Taylor Totland of Tinton Falls is champion of the JGA Jr. Masters that was held Aug. 12-13 at the Seaview Golf Club, Absecon. Her scores of 78 and 81, for a total of 159, gave her first place in the Girls 19 and Under division. She is beginning her freshman year at Red Bank Catholic…

  • Blue Star Mothers Costume Dance Oct. 3

    Blue Star Mothers Chapter No. 1, State of New Jersey, will present the first Costume Dance 7-11 p.m. Oct. 3 at American Legion Post No. 346, 21 Gully Road, Neptune. The dance is a benefit for military personnel, veterans and their families. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, and there will be cash prizes…

  • In bounds

    CHRIS KELLY staff Brookdale Community College’s Megan Lepkoski (13) saves a ball from going out of bounds during a home game against Bergen College on Sept. 10.

  • Columnist provided balanced account of governor’s race

    Iwant to compliment Managing Editor Mark Rosman on a good analysis of the election for New Jersey governor (“Corzine and Christie: A Couple of Characters”). His column was fair and balanced — a great breath of fresh air from Greg Bean’s ultra-liberal and extremely biased opinions. I understand an opinion column is not obligated to…

  • ‘Women on the Move Luncheon’ Sept. 22

    The New Jersey Metro Chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society will host the “Women on the Move Luncheon” noon Sept. 22 at the home of Victoria and William Marraccini, Locust section of Middletown. The event will feature silent and live auctions of jewelry, tickets to various events, and other items. Host and emcee…

  • Burke’s return has Bulldogs ready for title run

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer After missing the NJSIAA state playoffs by just one power point last season, the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs entered this year hungry for redemption. Based on their performance in their season opener, the rest of the Shore Conference’s Patriot Division should be weary of a talented Bulldogs team that appears to…

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