June 7, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Visioning the future of Fort Monmouth

FMERPA public meetings to begin June 12
BY LINDA DENICOLA Staff Writer

All the pieces of the puzzle that make up the planning for the closing of Fort Monmouth in 2011 are being tweaked and analyzed in the hope that they will fit into place before the Dec. More...

The world changed and a life changed on 9/11

Local named to head program for kids who lost parents
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Tracy C. Burns was teaching a class of preschool students in Old Bridge when the attacks on the World Trade Center took place on Sept. 11, 2001. More...

Volunteer to 'Be Green'

Resident organizes river cleanup for June 16
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - A concerned Oceanport resident is calling on the community to join in an environmental event to clean debris from borough waterways. More...

Angelini: N.J. must live within its means

11th District Assembly candidate heads local nonprofit
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Kicking off a grassroots political campaign, Mary Pat Angelini has made it very clear that she is someone who knows how to set a budget and stick to it. More...

June: Survival of the fittest

Gotti Kelley Green Scene

With hurricane season here, you need to know if your trees will be safe from the possible wrath of Mother Nature. The following suggestions from the International Society of Arboriculture, www.treesaregood. More...

Winners named in design competition for Gateway

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

A design team from Brooklyn, N.Y. was selected as the winner of an international competition for a new concept for Gateway National Recreation Area, which includes Sandy Hook. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Joe Zoppi, 13, plays bass guitar with the Red Bank Middle School Band during a Volunteer Recognition Celebration held at the middle school June 4. More...

Little Silver introduces 2007 municipal budget

Spending plan includes $70K for school resource officer
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

LITTLE SILVER - The 2007 municipal budget introduced this week calls for a tax rate increase of 2.1 cents per $100 of assessed property value. More...

How sweet it is!

Fudge recipe nets kitchen queen top state honors
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Seabrook Village resident Vera Ciavaglia loves to cook. In fact, she reads cookbooks with the same voracious appetite with which other people read novels. More...

Opinion

We can't trust politicians with deeds to our homes

Gr eg B ean Coda Sometimes, you read something where somebody is quoted saying something so idiotic you just have to throw up your hands and ask, "What the h-e-double hockey sticks are they thinking? More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Ralph John Ardolino Mr. Ardolino, 65, of Palm Beach, Fla., died May 31, 2007, in Allentown, Pa. Born in Long Branch, he resided in Allentown, Pa., prior to relocating to Palm Beach. More...

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Letters

Planting seeds to alleviate hunger

The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties recognized National Hunger Awareness Day June 5 by raising awareness of hunger issues existing in our communities. Recently, the FoodBank received funds from Gov. More...

Study shows visits to national parks at an all-time low

With the release of the "next generation" of video-game consoles, much has been made about who the losers will be: will the high price of Sony's new PlayStation cost it market share? Did Microsoft release its new Xbox too soon? More...

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Arts / Zest

'Snake Hill,' a true N.J. story

On June 13, the Freedom Film Series, produced by the Freedom Film Society (FFS), will present "Snake Hill," a New Jersey story told by local filmmakers Sandra Longo, director and executive producer, Holmdel; Debra Higgins, producer, an Allenhu More...

Untold stories of the 'British Invasion'

For fans who weren't around yet, or who want to revisit a definitive chapter in rock history, an insider's look at the music scene during the heyday of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones - with a tour guide who helped define that era - is yo More...

In the Arts

Students from area high schools will join the Monmouth Civic Chorus in "Sounds Like Shakespeare Act II" Saturday at 8 p.m. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Jazz and blues musician T.J. Wheeler performs during the 21st Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival held in Marine Park beside the Navesink River in Red Bank June 1-3. More photos, page 40. More...

RBR uses text messaging for emergency notice

Accessing new technology in wake of college shootings
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

In the wake of the recent shootings at Virginia Tech University that resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people, Red Bank Regional High School is taking steps to help ensure the safety of its students and staff. More...

Presbyterian church celebrates 275 years

Shrewsbury church has long tradition of progressive ideas
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

SHREWSBURY - - The Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury has a history that predates the Revolutionary War, and the church is gearing up to celebrate an unprecedented 275 years in the borough. More...

Wooden Boat Fest June 9-10

FAIR HAVEN - The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will sponsor the ninth annual Wooden Boat Fest June 9 and 10 at the borough firehouse grounds on River Road. More...

Antiques show and garden tour

The Two Rivers Antiques Show and Garden Tour kicks off in Red Bank Friday. Featuring more than 30 fine antiques dealers, the show takes place at the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex, 76 Chestnut St. More...

Jazz & more in Red Bank

ERIC SUCAR staff Top to bottom, The Chuck Lambert Band has fans on their feet and dancing during the 21st Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival held at Marine Park in Red Bank last weekend. More...

Cty. GOP celebrates women in politics

GOP showcases female candidates for local, county and state office
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

The contributions that women make in the political arena were recognized and applauded June 1 by Monmouth County Republicans. More...

Fort Monmouth hosts disaster response exercise

A disaster preparedness exercise was scheduled to take place at Fort Monmouth Thursday with more than 150 people representing 40 agencies from the local, county, state and federal levels. More...

Walk to beat cancer

Relay for Life set for June 8-9 at RBR

LITTLE SILVER - Opening ceremonies for the borough Relay for Life will take place at the Red Bank Regional High School football and track field at 7 p.m. June 8. The event will run until 8 a.m. More...

Notes Around Town

Red Bank Elks Lodge 233 will host Flag Day, June 14, at Riverside Garden Park on West Front Street at 6 a.m. to honor our flag. For more information, call (732) 741-9771. More...

Healing the Hook

Local Girl Scouts help restore coastal habitat on Sandy Hook

Girl Scouts from the Rumson-Fair Haven Service Sector joined by Scout leaders and parents, along with educators and naturalists from the American Littoral Society, descended in waves upon a strip of beach near parking lot D on Sandy Hook las More...

Bulletin Board

Center raises donor weight requirement

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced its minimum weight requirements for any blood donations has been increased to 120 pounds. More...

Register by June 15 for church's golf classic

St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church and School, Holmdel, will host the second annual golf classic Sept. 24, at Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro. More...

Boating course in Little Silver June 13, 14

Coast Boating School, Toms River, will conduct a personal water craft and safe boating course under New Jersey State law June 13 and 14 from 7-10 p.m. at Little Silver Fire Company No. 1, Prospect Avenue. More...

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Sports

Spartans, Caseys experience ups and downs

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

It's a strange time of year for high school baseball and softball teams.One day, you could be celebrating a championship in one tournament, while the very next day you're back on the diamond trying to secure your participation in another. More...

Monmouth, RFH 4x400 teams break state records

RBR's Waite, Ocean's Nembhard among state champions
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The 4x400 relay teams from Monmouth Regional and Rumson-Fair Haven continue to surpass themselves. Both set new school records on Saturday while capturing State Group titles at the Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. More...

Fishing action slows with arrival of bad weather

Ron Nuzzolo Fish On

With the bad weather on the horizon this weekend, some anglers did manage to get some time in the calm before the storm in both bass and fluke categories with some of the biggest results yet. Aboard the Capt. More...

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Schools

On Campus

Garrett Gilbert, Tinton Falls, received a bachelor of arts degree in political science at the spring commencement exercises at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison. More...

Scholarship puts college in reach of ESL students

Andrew Kroon Memorial Scholarship sends students to Brookdale
BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

In its third year, Red Bank Regional High School's participation with the Andrew Kroon Memorial Scholarship is sending nine English Language Learner (ELL) students to Brookdale Community College. More...

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