October 16, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Rumson Dem challenges GOP for council

Three seek two council seats up for election

For the first time in more than two decades, a Democrat is running for election to a Rumson council seat in the borough. More...

Council mulls alternate site for new library

Adding library to fort reuse plan looked at as an option

TINTON FALLS — Two years after hiring an architectural firm to come up with a plan for a new library at the municipal complex property, the Borough Council heard a proposal for a possible $6.8 million project, but is now second-guessing the s More...

Tapping nature as a classroom

Education foundation sets out to maximize school grounds

RED BANK — Plans to adapt the nature preserve that is the site of the Red Bank Primary School into an ecological classroom are being revived. More...

Rowing program brings river & more to youths

Navesink River Rowing offers grants to students

LITTLE SILVER — Navesink River Rowing (NRR) offered a grant this year to young people from Red Bank who would otherwise not experience the beauty of the river to learn the benefits of rowing. More...

Sounding the shofar

ERIC SUCAR staff Contestants do their best to win the First Annual Shofar Blowing Contest held at Congregation Beth Shalom in Red Bank on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. More...

All Shore Band prepares for 50th anniversary season

The All Shore Intermediate Band Directors' Association (ASIBDA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this school year with a very special concert. More...

Burglar who targeted females sentenced

FREEHOLD — Mauro Vasquez-Galvan, 27, of Red Bank, was sentenced to eight years in prison Oct. 3, on burglary and invasion of privacy charges. The sentence handed down by state Superior Court Judge Paul F. More...

Salvation Army hosts brass band concert

RED BANK — The Salvation Army Corps in Red Bank invites the community to attend a brass band concert given by the Montclair Citadel Band. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. More...

Make room for the new mopheads

Green Scene

Hydrangeas are regaining their popularity with gardeners. In my childhood days, white was the predominant color; now with the introduction of new varieties, the color range has greatly expanded. More...

Tour De Shore

CHRIS KELLY staff Cyclists ride along Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright during Timmy's Tour De Shore, a ride that raises funds for pediatric brain tumor research. More...

NOTES

The Little Silver Garden Club held a town garden contest, "Random Acts of Beauty," this summer to recognize the community's efforts to beautify the town. Residential and professional/commercial front gardens visible from the street were judged. More...

Columns

The old gal was a woman who was ahead of her time

My grandmother, who was a competent and rational woman in most regards, had what we thought were some very weird notions about credit and banks. More...

Opinion

Your Turn

Republicans will stop the budget insanity in Red Bank

Stop the insanity in Red Bank. More...

Sports

Rumson-Fair Haven falls to Shore Regional

A Rumson-Fair Haven field hockey player tries to cut into the Shore Regional High School defense during a game on Oct. 10. Shore Regional went on to win the game by a score of 5-1. CHRIS KELLY staff More...

Ocean Twp. soccer still undefeated at 10-0-1

It didn't take the Ocean Township boys soccer team long to prove their mettle this season. More...

Ocean, RBC among local football winners

If you're an old-school football fan who favors a good defensive battle over a high-scoring shootout, then Friday night's contest between Long Branch High School and their host from Ocean Township was right up your alley. More...

Red State / Blue State

The real lowdown on 'low-information voters'

Dear Greg: I have a new policy, Old Pal. When I write my half of this column, I listen to Rush Limbaugh on the radio. That way, my feelings aren't hurt when you're mean to me in your response. More...

Arts / Zest

Revisiting beginnings

Lillia Frantin and Herb Edwards work on exhibit at Brookdale CVA

It's been called a pipe dream and a fantasy. Not many of us can leave our places of employment to take off to a remote location and pursue our heart's desire. More...

Uncommon landscapes

Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank will host an exhibit of paintings by acclaimed artist Nicholas Berger and emerging artist Sharon Hathaway. An opening reception will be held 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. More...

In the Arts

The "Outside the Box" Women's Arts Festival presents new and established women artists of all artistic genres and backgrounds in a diverse lineup of performances and educational programs through Oct. 19. More...

Local landmarks seek historic register listing

Count Basie, First Presbyterian in Rumson nominated

The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank and the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson have been nominated for listing on the national and state registers of historic places. More...

Council votes down sidewalks

Survey results show most opposed proposals

The Shrewsbury Borough Council ended a controversy by voting 4-1 against installing sidewalks on Borden Street, Garden Road and Robinson Place at the Oct. 6 meeting. More...

Forum on athletic codes of conduct slated at RBR

LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School officials are strongly encouraging all parents to attend a presentation by the American Athletic Institute (AAI) on the topic of teenage drug and alcohol abuse at 7 p.m. Oct. 16. More...

'Beauty & the Beast' benefit for Jason's Dreams for Kids

RED BANK — Phoenix Productions, an award-winning community theater company, and Jason's Dreams for Kids, a foundation dedicated to helping terminally ill children and their families, have partnered together for a special community event. More...

Flu shot clinics Oct. 25, Nov. 16

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), Red Bank, will offer flu and pneumonia immunizations for individuals age 18 or older noon-2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Little Silver Family Pharmacy, 10 Church St., and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. More...

Remediation ongoing for fort environmental sites

TINTON FALLS — As part of the preparation for the federal government to turn over the Fort Monmouth property after it closes in 2011, the Fort Monmouth Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) heard presentations from two ecological remediation group More...

Bridge worker rescued

SEA BRIGHT — A man working on the Highlands Bridge replacement project fell into the Shrewsbury River Thursday after suffering a seizure, according to Highlands Police Chief Joseph Blewett. More...

Local schools enlisted for Holiday Hunger Challenge

TINTON FALLS — Tinton Falls Middle School, Swimming River School and the Mahala F. More...

Kiwanis pancake breakfast to support young readers

RED BANK — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Red Bank will hold its legendary pancake breakfast Oct. 19 to support the Shrewsbury Borough School summer "Readers Are Leaders" program. More...

Fire expo

Above and top right: Red Bank firefighter Bruce MacDonald puts out a grease fire in an oven during a demonstration at the Red Bank Fire Prevention Expo on Oct. 12. More...

Volunteer for Beach Sweeps Oct. 18

SANDY HOOK — Clean Ocean Action (COA) invites individuals, families, organizations and businesses to participate in the 23rd annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 65 sites along the New Jersey coast. More...

Emergency drill a multi-agency exercise

TINTON FALLS — On Oct. 2, the onslaught of pandemic influenza (PI) hit Monmouth County, this time at the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter offices on West Park Avenue in Tinton Falls. More...

Tours, Hallow-Marine at Hook during October

Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, will be the scene of several fall programs this month. The New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge Weekend will be held 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 18, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19. More...

Bulletin Board

Mended Hearts group to meet Oct. 23

Mended Hearts will meet at noon Oct. 23 in room B104-105 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. The group is a support organization consisting of heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals. More...

'Re-Tail Therapy' for WOI slated for Oct. 16

"Re-Tail Therapy," a ladies night out of shopping and cocktails will be held 7-10 p.m. Oct. 16 at Raven & The Peach, River Road, Fair Haven. It will feature products from Cedar Street Market. More...

Mended Hearts group meeting Oct. 23

Mended Hearts will meet noon Oct. 23 at room B104-105 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. The support organization consists of heart patients, patients' families and health professionals. More...

Obituaries

George F. Tyner

Mr. Tyner, 78, of Middletown, died Sept. 25, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center Red Bank. He was a self- employed carpenter, and retired building inspector for Middletown Township. He was predeceased by two sons Michael and Stephen Tyner. More...

John Thomas Wantroba III

Mr. Wantroba, of Ocean Township, died Oct. 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Gail; three daughters, Alexa, Amber and Ashley Wantroba; his parents, Judith and John T. Wantroba of Tinton Falls; and a sister, Dawn Hall of Wall Township. More...

Philip Edward Rehders

Mr. Rehders, 22, of Rumson, died Oct. 5, 2008, in Lancaster, Pa. He was a May 2008 graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa. More...

Letters

Another casualty of R.B. parking enforcement

Iwanted to stand up and cheer when I read Brian Daneman's letter to the editor dated Oct. 9. Mr. More...

Don't let government manage health care

The best question of the recent presidential debate was a philosophical one asked by Tom Brokaw. The most honest answer was given by Barack Obama. Sen. More...