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RBR athletic trainer garners national award
Christina Emrich LITTLE SILVER — Christina Emrich, of Tinton Falls, Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) athletic trainer, was recently recognized by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) with its first annual Secondary School Athletic Training Committee/Gatorade Award at their June annual meeting. One athletic trainer from each of NATA’s 10 districts across the country…
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Soccer more than just a game for Sea Bright man
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer Sergio Hojraj has always had a passion for soccer. Now, that love for the game is more important than ever. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO Nancy Phander, of Toms River, challenges Jamie Villabicencio, of Hazlet, during tryouts for the Garden State Soccer League 40-and-over unisex soccer team. Three years ago, Hojraj…
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Abstract paintings at Oyster Point
“Canyon” Original works by local artist Leona Tenebruso- Shultes of Middletown are on display at The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank through Aug. 31. The artist’s 17 paintings, created in a lyrical abstract style, are the premiere in what is planned as an ongoing showcase of works by local contemporary artists. Tenebruso-Shultes paints in…
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You can use a chainsaw to correct rude behavior
Coda • GREG BEAN We live in a state where we are regularly witness to, or victims of, rude behavior. And most of us not only tolerate it, we enable it. You know the kind of situation I’m talking about. You’re at the boarding counter at the airport when you’re told your flight to Cleveland…
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Shore area’s sweet secret
Baking partners’ specialty cake business thrives BY RACHEL HOFFMAN Correspondent PHOTOS BY RACHEL HOFFMAN The cactus cake’s dense chocolate interior is revealed. Below: Dann pipes royal icing spines to be placed into the buttercream on the cake. LONG BRANCH — It’s practically a secret. Hidden in a residential neighborhood behind an inconspicuous, white wooden door…
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Vendors needed for juried craft show
An indoor juried craft show, sponsored by the Brick Elks, will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 2491 Hooper Ave., Brick. The fee for an 8-foot space with table is $35. There will also be a bake sale and refreshments. For an application, call Terry at 732-255-4017 after 5 p.m.
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See ‘Jersey Boys,’ have dinner in New York
The Knights of Columbus 836 will sponsor a Sept. 16 trip to see “Jersey Boys” at the August Wilson Theater in New York City. The trip will include round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation, orchestra seats for the 2 p.m. matinee and dinner at Forlini’s Restaurant in New York City. Full payment, of $195 per person,…
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Library will celebrate Lighthouse Challenge
Several branches of the Ocean County Library will host lighthouse-themed programs to celebrate the 10th annual New Jersey Lighthouse Society’s Lighthouse Challenge, which seeks to raise awareness of the 24 lighthouses in New Jersey. The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, will host Bob Volpe of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society. He will present the history…
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September programs, events at library
The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, has announced its schedule of free events and programs for the month of September. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Call the library at 732-477-4513 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for registration and details. • Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7 p.m., English conversation…
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