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Walk, run to benefit leukemia patient
The 2015 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run on June 13 will mark the 10th time that supporters come together to recognize children with cancer and blood disorders. In 2001, Anthony Vallejo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Anthony continued to be cancer-free for nine years until last May, when the leukemia…
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Oceanport seeks county grant to upgrade tennis courts
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The borough hopes to secure a county open space grant to improve the tennis courts at the community center. Councilman Joseph Irace said last week the Borough Council expects to apply for a matching grant to fund improvements to the tennis courts, which are in poor condition. “We…
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Miniature therapy horses bring hope, healing
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Above: Valor, a Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horse, was named in honor of Kenneth Tietjen, a Middletown resident who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Right: Valor and Magic visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. They are there soon after…
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New visions for future of Marine Park
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Three proposals have been presented for the site of the deteriorated tennis courts in Marine Park in Red Bank. MICHAEL NUNES/STAFF Competing visions for Marine Park, and specifically the site of its deteriorated red clay tennis courts, received mixed reviews from residents, who agreed that something should be done to…
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Summer escapes offer time to recharge
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Destinations within reach of central New Jersey include the 47-mile Pine Creek Gorge, left, which is surrounded by 165,000 acres of Tioga State Forest in Pennsylvania, and the National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C., which evokes a wind-sculpted rock formation and is in walking distance of the U.S.…
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2015 Basie Awards winners announced
RED BANK – The 10th annual Basie Awards, which recognize excellence in high school theater productions, were awarded May 20 in 25 categories. The winners for dramatic presentations are: Outstanding Set/Scenic Design in a Drama: Brandon Castro and Brenna Dowd for Christian Brothers Academy’s “The Nerd.” Outstanding Lighting Design in a Drama: Noah Beller and…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Michael Favale, a long-time resident of New Brunswick, has joined Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick. Favale brings with him a track record of successfully negotiating deals using the skills and experience of his Wall Street brokering career. His in-depth knowledge of interest rates and market fluctuations will enable him to guide buyers and sellers through…
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Buyers and sellers need to be aware of new lending rules
By Mark J. Schmidt The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has introduced new regulations that are set to become effective Aug. 1. Known as the TILA-RESPA rule (Truth-in-Lending Act — Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act), one of the rules the regulations impose could lead to delays in real estate closings. Here is how closings can be…
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