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‘Work’ it out
Amboy Bank President George E. Scharpf welcomes a growing group of children at Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 23. The children of the employees in the administration building were treated to breakfast and a day of activities that focused on learning about banking and saving money. Amboy Bank has 22…
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‘What more can be done?’ is the critical question that can save a stroke victim
The normal response from the doctor used to be,“He suffered a stroke. There’s nothing more we could do.” Especially if the patient sought medical care after the six-hour treatment window. Today, the response should be much different. So it’s critical the patient’s loved ones or caregiver ask the all-important question:“What more can be done?” Not…
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Woodcarver to give demonstration
The Art Society of Monmouth County will hold a meeting at 10:30 a.m. May 20 at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., Monmouth Beach. Woodcarver Carl E. Johnson will discuss his craft and give an artist demonstration at 11 a.m. Johnson carves wood in the Scandinavian style. He will bring a number of…
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Greater Media Newspapers takes home NJPA awards
Greater Media staff members captured 12 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest. Reporters Adam Uzialko, Jeremy Grossman, Executive Editor Donna Kenyon and Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico attended the event at the Hamilton Manor on April 23. RICHARD MCCLELLAN Members of Greater Media Newspapers’ editorial and photography staffs received a dozen awards during the New…
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Foodstock needed more than ever
As the fourth annual Foodstock community food drive approaches, Lunch Break officials say the community’s support is needed now more than ever. Kate McMahon, development director for the Red Bank soup kitchen, said some people come to Lunch Break that never imagined they would need the help. “And a lot of people think you need…
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Be cautious with charitable donations
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is reminding consumers to “Investigate Before You Donate” and to avoid fraudulent charitable solicitations when seeking to donate for victims of the earthquake in Nepal. Division of Consumer Affairs Acting Director Steve Lee said, “Don’t just assume an attractive-sounding appeal is legitimate. Look closely at any organization or…
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Resident endorses Ocean Together slate
My husband and I scoured Monmouth County for the perfect home 19 years ago and chose Ocean Township as the place where we planned to raise our children. We were fortunate enough to find a home in a beautiful neighborhood in Oakhurst, and as our family grew, we built a second house just a few…
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Roosevelt Park in Edison provides a picturesque setting for an afternoon stroll. GERARD TRABALKA
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Chris Christie is not presidential material
As Gov. Chris Christie hobnobs all over the country with his affluent friends, the residents of his own state are telling the rest of the country: Buyer beware. Gov. Christie’s approval in New Jersey is at the lowest point ever, steadily dropping in an uninterrupted freefall. The majority of New Jersey residents disapprove of his…
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