Songwriters Showcase to benefit
Brookdale’s 9/11 Relief Fund
     LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College’s public radio station, 90.5 The Night, will host a Songwriters Showcase to benefit Brookdale’s 9/11 Relief Fund.
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Veterans’ memorial inscriptions due Oct. 1
     The deadline for Millstone Township residents to have their names inscribed on the wall/bench at the veterans’ memorial is Oct. 1. The names will be inscribed for the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremonies.
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Resident says keep flying the flag and show pride in America
     I don’t know about you, but my flag has not and will not ever come down.
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     PHOTOS BY VERONICA YANKOWSKI Allentown’s Founder’s Day Picnic on Sunday brought out many from the community, including 5-year-old Jeramy Kamer (above), who wore his fireman’s hat proudly.
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Children’s programs
at Historic Walnford
     The Monmouth County Park System will offer two nature programs for children ages 4-5 and their parents at Historic Walnford, Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold. Preregistration is required for either program.
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Participants sought for Millstone Day Sept. 22
     Millstone Township Recreation will sponsor a talent show to be presented during Millstone Day, Sept. 22, at Frogbridge Day Camp, Millstone. Participation in the show is open to Millstone students entering grades 4-12 and of amateur status only.
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Seniors asked to bolster homeland security
     The Monmouth County Office on Aging has partnered with Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley on a new community awareness initiative created to mobilize active seniors in improving local homeland security efforts.
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VNA offers free course on hospice this fall
     The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Central Jersey will offer a free, five-session course titled "Understanding Caring: Understanding Hospice."
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Listing of sheriff’s sales is now on Internet
     The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office has announced that complete listings of recent and future foreclosure sales are now displayed on the Internet at www.visitmonmouth.com/sheriff.
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Community blood drive Sept. 19 in Roosevelt
     Central Jersey Blood Center will conduct a community blood drive from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Roosevelt Borough Hall, Rochdale Avenue. Donors must bring identification with signature and should eat before donating.
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     DAWNMARIE SANNWALDT One-year-old Georgia Borkowski, Allentown, had a firm grip on her American flag during the borough’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony held Sunday at Allentown High School.
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     FARRAH MAFFAI Kathryn Felt, 12, leans on her mom Sandra at the Monmouth County Remembering September 11, 2001 at Brookdale Community College. Edward Felt, Kathryn’s father and Sandra’s husband perished on Flight 93.
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Word on the street
     Since 9/11, how has your daily routine changed?
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