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11/19/2009

ERIC SUCAR staff

O'port plans evacuation re-entry

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) officials unveiled a re-entry plan last week detailing how the 6,000 or so residents in Oceanport would be returned to the community after an evacuation due to weather or man-made emergencies.

Preservationists: Station building is a train wreck

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

Members of the Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) questioned the Borough Council during the council meeting on Nov. 9 about when progress would be made on the deteriorating train station building.

County dedicates a fun place for all children

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

Aplace for children of all abilities to play and have fun was dedicated Nov. 7 at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. "Tony's Place," a joint initiative of Middletown-based Challenged Youth Sports and the Monmouth County Park System, includes special adaptive equipment for children with disabilities.

McCarthy named acting R.B. police chief

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

RED BANK — Borough officials confirmed during the Nov. 9 Borough Council meeting that Police Chief Mark Fitzgerald has filed for retirement. Fitzgerald, who has been chief for the past seven years, is currently on vacation, using up accrued time off. In his absence, he appointed Capt. Steven McCarthy as acting chief.

Role playing

11/19/2009

ERIC SUCAR staff

T.F. council will heed referendum vote

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

TINTON FALLS — Borough officials said last week that once the open space referendum vote has been certified by the county, they will prepare an ordinance that reflects a cut in the dedicated open space tax. "The council still has to adopt an ordinance once the results of the elections have been certified," Borough Attorney Brian Nelson said at the Nov.

T.F. council mulls cutting time limit on comment

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

TINTON FALLS � The Borough Council approved a resolution and introduced an ordinance aimed at shortening the time limit on public comment at council meetings.

FoodBank: Need for food donations greater this year

11/19/2009

In order to meet the increasing need for food, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune is encouraging the community at large to sponsor and support local food drives, donate turkeys or food items at area drop-off sites or make monetary donations by mail or on www.foodbankmoc.org.

Swimming River Discoveries cites student logo designer

11/19/2009

RED BANK — Swimming River Discoveries, a project of the Red Bank Borough Education Foundation (RBBEF), honored Red Bank Middle School sixthgrader Maitte Avila at a recent school-wide assembly for creating the drawing selected for the project's logo.

Little Silver seniors slate holiday party

11/19/2009

The Seniors of Little Silver will hold its annual holiday party at 1 p.m. Dec. 15 at the clubhouse on Church Street. A buffet lunch and desserts will be served. Attendees wishing to take part in the gift exchange should bring a $5 wrapped gift. Music students from Markham Place School, accompanied by teachers Stephanie Bennett and Jennifer Brush, will perform at the event.

Jr. League hosts holiday market

11/19/2009

The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) will present "Home for the Holidays" and "An Evening with Alec Baldwin" Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge, 40 W. Front St. in Red Bank, which will be transformed into a holiday themed market featuring more than 20 specialty vendors selling unique gifts, clothing and accessories.

Jump-start the holidays at Christmas Forest'

11/19/2009

"A Christmas Forest" bazaar will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury, 352 Sycamore Ave.

'You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch'

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

TINTON FALLS — While he stopped short of saying so, Tim McLoone thinks a certain toy retailer is acting like that holiday humbug, the Grinch. "The holiday season is the most important fundraising time period for our organization.

Meridian Health recognized as Outstanding Employer

11/19/2009

At the annual Awards for Excellence Dinner, Meridian Health, which includes Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, was recently named Outstanding Employer by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

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11/19/2009

The Academy of Music and Drama, Fair Haven, will host its winter student recital 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at First Presbyterian Church of Rumson, 4 E. River Road. Admission is two nonperishable food items to support the charities the church serves. For more information, call the school at 732-219-1850 or visit www.hollystreetmusic.com.

Powder Puff

11/19/2009

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Humanitarian Award submissions sought

11/19/2009

The Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Conference on Diversity, New Brunswick, is seeking nominees for its Humanitarian Award. The deadline for submission is Dec. 4. The award will be presented April 29 at the organization's annual awards reception.

Entries now taken for Rock'n Music Idol

11/19/2009

Rock'n Music Idol, Middletown, is now accepting entries for its third season. The competition is open to New Jersey musicians age 7-17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/ piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. Interested contestants audition and are judged by a panel of professional musicians based on style, technique and originality.

Christmas trees, gifts sought for military

11/19/2009

Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 7 Main St., Englishtown, is seek donations of artificial Christmas trees, lights, ornaments and decorations, tinsel and garland as part of its "Operation Christmas Tree!" drive. The donations will be delivered via military sleds to the troops overseas and to military families in New Jersey.

Bands to rock Pony, aid Samaritan Center

11/19/2009

Greater Media wants to fuel the holiday spirit by providing good music and a way to help the hungry at Greater Media's Good Samaritan Holiday Bash to be held Dec. 13 at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park.

Navy should give up on EARLE public housing

11/19/2009

Early November has proven to be a tragic time for both the Navy and the Army. Two stories, both involving the infiltration of military bases, only serves to prove the validity of the concerns expressed by Neighbors Opposed to Privatization at Earle (NOPE) regarding the unimpeded access route planned and chosen by the Navy; making way for the rental of 300 Laurelwood

Veterans Day program inspires student

11/19/2009

At my school's Veterans Day program, my principal told the school that we should say thank you to the veterans. Thank you, veterans! We learned a lot today. I liked the museum that displayed old guns, suits and scissors. The museum was fun. We got to sing and read poems to honor the veterans!

Technique, maintenance will help drivers go green

11/19/2009

It doesn't matter if the car you're driving is new or old, big or small. Driving technique and proper vehicle maintenance go a long way toward protecting the environment. By following five simple steps, you can do your part by improving gas mileage, which will also save money at the pump.

Response to fort shootings is hypocritical

11/19/2009

Regarding the slaughter of unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, by a Muslim terrorist. Rhetorical question: Is it just me, or is there a profound lack of the usual caterwauling about hate and bias crime? Can you say hypocrite? I can.

Cartoon

11/19/2009

Navy must kill plan for civilian housing

In the News • MARK ROSMAN — 11/19/2009

Ithink I am known as a person who tries to see all sides of a story. After almost three decades as a professional journalist, I can state with certainty that there are at least two sides to every story, and usually more than that.

To cook a turkey — first find the darned giblets

Coda • GREG BEAN — 11/19/2009

In our family, there are lots of stories we like to tell around the Thanksgiving table. Most of them are funny — to us — and most of them involve disasters, some going back generations.

'Land & Sea'

11/19/2009

An exhibit of work by 11 fine art photographers opens today at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. "Land & Sea" is curated by Laury Egan with final selections made by Robert McKay and Elisabeth Koch-McKay. The show features 33 landscape and seascape photographs chosen for their mood, composition and technical excellence.

Jeanette R. Kearney

11/19/2009

Mrs. Kearney, 76, of Red Bank, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, following a brief illness. She was a retired secretary at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Mrs. Ryder was predeceased by her mother, Viola Jane Williams; and her husband, Alvin Bernard "Buck" Kearney.

Nicholas J. Caivano

11/19/2009

Mr. Caivano, 78, of Shrewsbury, died suddenly at home Nov. 1, 2009. He was an accomplished painter and sculptor, and created the sculpture of St. Anthony in the prayer garden at his parish, St. Anthony of Padua, Red Bank. Mr. Caivano was an art teacher and professor for more than 40 years, most recently at Georgian Court University, Lakewood. He served with the U.S.

Janice Elinor Frost

11/19/2009

Mrs. Frost, of Hamilton Township, and formerly of Red Bank, died Nov. 6, 2009, at home. She was a retired educator program specialist with the N.J. State Department of Education. Prior to that, she was employed in school districts in various states, most recently at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown.

Arthur H. Penrose Sr.

11/19/2009

Mr. Penrose, 75, of Tinton Falls, died Nov. 6, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He resided in Jackson Township prior to relocating to Tinton Falls 10 years ago. Mr. Penrose was a technical writer and logistician for Army Avionics Equipment and Systems, and chief of the provisioning and the technical publications branches at the U.S.

Melvin H. Seruby

11/19/2009

Mr. Seruby of Red Bank, died Nov. 7, 2009, at home. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Battle of the Bulge, and received two purple hearts for his service. He was predeceased by three brothers, Norman, Earl and George "Nick"; and two sisters, Lucille Seruby and Dorothy Gaiter.

William McCormick

11/19/2009

Mr. McCormick, 89, of Holmdel, died Nov. 2, 2009, at home. He was an exempt member of the Holmdel Fire Company No. 1, and the Holmdel Fire Police. Mr. McCormick was predeceased by a son-in-law, George Meissner.

Joan M. Carson

11/19/2009

Mrs. Carson, 90, of Little Silver, died Nov. 12, 2009, at home. She was a licensed practical nurse at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, for several years. Mrs. Carson was predeceased by her husband, George Carson; and a son, Timothy Carson.

Janet Parker

11/19/2009

Mrs. Parker, 85, of Oceanport, died Nov. 7, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center Hospice, Long Branch. She was a secretary for the water company in Long Branch, and to the principal at Maple Place School, Oceanport, retiring in 1976. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Asher S. Parker, in 2004.

John "Jack" Brodie Pierson

11/19/2009

Mr. Pierson, 86, of Dunnellon, Fla., and formerly Long Branch, died Nov. 6, 2009, at Timberridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ocala, Fla. He was a retired engineer at Fort Monmouth Cecom, Tinton Falls. Mr. Pierson was predeceased by a brother, Rowland "Red" Pierson of Oceanport.

Monmouth men put the icing on cake

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

It's been a good couple of weeks for Monmouth University (MU) soccer teams. Just one week after the MU women's soccer team captured its second Northeast Conference Tournament title in the last three years, the Monmouth men's team made it a sweep on Sunday, defeating Quinnipiac University (QU), 2-1, to claim its third NEC title.

Bulldogs get one step closer to perfection

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

ERIC SUCAR staff After rolling through the regular season to the tune of a perfect 8- 0 mark, the Rumson-Fair Haven (RFH) football team still felt like it had something to prove. There were still some doubters out there who questioned whether the Bulldogs were a state-championship contender in what is a loaded Central Jersey Group II bracket.

Capozzi, McNamara go one-two at state meet

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 11/19/2009

There was a role reversal, but Red Bank Catholic's girls still finished one-two at the State Non-Public A Cross Country Championships Saturday at Holmdel Park.