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Students step back into settlers’ time
Historical society helps with annual third-grade event BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Third-graders at the Village School in Holmdel were treated to a bit of a time warp when they dressed as settlers in celebration of Colonial Day, which included a tour of the school’s neighbor, Dr. Cooke’s Medical Office. PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE…
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Hide the children; he’s got a new power saw
Coda • GREG BEAN Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. And those who have been reading this column for a long time know that’s about as dangerous for me as driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded. Although I hate to admit it, I…
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June: Why garden? Because!
“What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade.” — Gertrude Jekyll When temps approach the 60-degree mark, we gardeners have this unbearable urge to…
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Dottie’s House golf event raises more than $70,000
May 18 marked a special day for Dottie’s House with the celebration of its10th annual Golf Classic at Eagle Ridge Golf Club’s newly expanded 27-hole championship course in Lakewood. A total of 105 golfers participated in the outing, raising more than $70,000 for the facility, which provides long-term transitional housing and support services for women…
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Seeing is believing: The awful toll of war
Boots signify lives lost at war BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer The financial cost of war is often spelled out for the public, tallied in the billions of dollars spent on weapons and technology, but how is the human cost of war illustrated? A display of 78 pairs of military boots arranged in rows…
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State fair to open at Meadowlands
State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds will return to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford this summer with 18 days of action packed fun for the entire family. The state fair will run daily from June 25 through July 12, featuring food, rides, games, exhibits, free entertainment, shopping and bargain ticket nights. This…
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Family history plays part in author’s books
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Lisa See JACKSON — The Harmony Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee recently continued a tradition of inviting an author to speak at its annual book and author luncheon. On May 28 at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, the club members welcomed Lisa See, whose latest book…
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Navy engineer honored
LAKEHURST — At a recent Pentagon ceremony, one of NAVAIR’s top engineers/ scientists was recognized for his accomplishments. According to the Internet website navair.navy.mil, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is a U.S. Navy command with military and civilian personnel stationed at eight principal continental United States sites and one site overseas. NAVAIR provides unique…
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Environmental efforts net award for Navy base
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst Compatible Development Team has received the 2008 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Planning Award. The award, presented May 28 by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., recognizes the team’s efforts to build partnerships with those who share…
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