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Working to change the world: one act of kindness at a time
In a world consumed by petty differences and economic uncertainty, a lack of concern for those less fortunate has become far too common. However, the unique few who devote themselves to a cause serve as a beacon, reminding us to never forget how fortunate we are to live a life of relative ease. In senior…
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Attack on chairman, organization unfounded
This is in response to the assertions made in the letter to the editor recently submitted by Shirley Dill (“Volunteer Deserved, Did Not Receive, Thanks and Praise,” Suburban, May 21). Volunteers are the backbone of a great community, and our local volunteers are some of the best. They all deserve our sincerest thanks and acknowledgment…
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To escape, just step out of the last two centuries
Coda • GREG BEAN Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I’ve never written about it. I guess it’s time. Fact is, I’m a historical re-enactor, and so…
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Jersey Fusion makes Red Bank home
RED BANK — The borough is now home to the Jersey Fusion Women’s Basketball Club. Jersey Fusion is one of the newest members of the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL). The WBCBL’s mission is to provide highly competitive basketball for women age 20 and older. The competition level ranges from former college players to…
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‘The Albumen Photographs of Giorgio Sommer’
Acollection of vintage albumen photographs by noted European photographer Giorgio Sommer is the spring show at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. “The Albumen Photographs of Giorgio Sommer” are from the collection of Gary Steven Groves of Atlantic Highlands, fine art dealer and owner of Gary Steven Groves Fine Art. Sommer (1834-1914)…
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Dems form new club in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY — Freeholder Amy Mallet was the guest speaker at the first formal meeting of the newly formed Shrewsbury Democratic Club held May 11 at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Route 35. Mallet spoke about her experiences and work as a newly elected freeholder. She then introduced the Democratic candidates for…
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Fair Haven man faces securities fraud charges
AFair Haven man is facing a series of charges including securities fraud, for allegedly having bilked elderly investors out of millions in an alleged Ponzi scheme. On May 8, Maxwell B. Smith III, 69, of Fair Haven, was charged in N.J. Superior Court, Morris County, with charges including first-degree money laundering, second-degree securities fraud, and…
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Rush Holt’s ‘Green Schools’ initiative in House bill
Abill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives authorizing $6.4 billion over five years for school construction includes funding to help schools become more energy efficient. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District), a member of the committee, included an initiative in the 21st Century High-Performing Public School Facilities Act to provide schools with federal funding to…
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Imagine …
ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Rumson Country Day School chorus members rehearse before the start of “Imagine: A Magical Musical Revue,” a concert based on the music and poetry of The Beatles on May 13. Left: Elinor Haney leads the cast in singing “Imagine” during the concert, presented jointly with students at the Harbor School in…
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