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Fundraiser to say thanks to America’s veterans
Manalapan resident organizes special event at Manasquan Elks Lodge BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer “Imagine all the things you take for granted swept away, And all you thought you had was gone. Imagine times have changed, you face an unprotected day But that’s not so, please take the time And Say Thank You to a…
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How to keep or find a job in a bad economy
In challenging economic times many Americans are struggling to keep jobs or find new ones. The keys to staying on the job or landing a new one are marketing yourself to your existing or potential bosses, and networking in the workplace. Sociology researchers at Stanford University interviewed hundreds of people, asking them how they got…
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Mosquito commission wages battle vs. bugs
April showers may bring May flowers, but when it rains seemingly endlessly in April, May and June it brings something more – mosquitoes. The Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission is asking residents to help combat mosquitoes and the possible spread of infection from mosquito bites by inspecting their properties for standing water. Any area or…
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Effort under way to fund local residence for elderly
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Red Bank resident who has been affiliated with the Workmen’s Circle since birth will lead the effort to raise money for the construction of a Jewish elder home in Freehold Township. According to a press release, Seena Stein, principal of Newmark Knight Frank’s office in New Jersey, said her lifetime commitment…
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Vietnam veterans center creates new post
Deputy director brings military, management experience BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation has named an Eatontown veteran to oversee day-today operations and programs that educate the public about the Vietnam veteran’s experience for the Vietnam Era Educational Center. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial is adjacent to the…
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Website offers information regarding teenage drivers
Anew website, NJteenDriving.com, will help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving. The site was developed by the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey upon recognizing that an informed parent plays a key role in keeping teens and young adults safe on New Jersey’s roads. According to a press release…
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Christian singer eager to share gift of song with others
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Dawn Michele Dawn Michele Bryan feels it is never too late to turn dreams into reality. After singing in the contemporary choir at St. Anthony of Padua’s Roman Catholic Church in Hightstown as well as at St. Joseph’s Church in Millstone, the 52-yearold mother of two set out to record…
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Battling it out
Above: Justin Belizario plays the Nintendo Wii at the Edison Public Library. The library hosted “Wii Crazy at the Library,” where kids battled each other in video games on July 8. Left: Ryan Mulroney (l-r), Morgan Santiollo, Ryan Seesselberg and Dan Vetrano compete against one another playing Wii. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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