Red Bank Elks Motorcycle Poker Run to Help Veterans
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RED BANK, NJ - The Red Bank Elks Lodge #233 is having a fundraising event on Sunday August 28th, to support our country’s veterans. The lodge is having a Motorcycle Poker run, where riders start at the lodge and travel to other Elks lodges in the area (Long Branch, Jamesburg, and Old Bridge) garnering a card for their poker hand. Upon getting back to the Red Bank Lodge, the hands are scored and prizes given out at the post-run party, featuring live music by the Steel Rail Blues band.
This 3rd annual memorial run honors James “Jimbo” Campbell, the lodge’s past Veterans Committee chairman, who was instrumental in the lodge’s relationship with the Marines 6th Motor Transport Battalion in Red Bank.
Registration on event day runs from 9-11am at the Red Bank Lodge, 40 West Front Street. Cost is $20 single riders, $10 for passenger, and extra $5 for a passenger’s poker hand. Cost also includes food, soda and beer at the after party.
For more information check out our website at www.redbankelks.org, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call Chris Mason at 732-341-3010.
Republican Candidates Serve it up at The Sandwitch Shop
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HIGHLANDS, NJ - On August 20, 2011, Highlands Republican Candidates Robert Keaveny, Kevin Connelly, and Melissa Cerciello, were present at the Sandwitch Shop located on Waterwitch Ave. in Highlands to literally “serve” customers coming in for breakfast. The 3 republican Candidates, for 2 hours from 9-11 A.M. acted as servers for Sandwitch Shop customers taking orders, serving breakfast, and busing tables. This campaign event was the brainchild of Linda Mikhail and other members of the Highlands Republican Campaign team. “We thought this would be a fun way for our candidates to meet and greet members of the community. We were looking for a new way for people to get to know our candidates”, Mikhail Commented.
The three candidates not only served members of the public but answered questions and received much useful feedback regarding concerns of the community. “We might have gotten a couple of the orders wrong”, said candidate Robert Keaveny, “But by doing events like this we hope to get things right when we are elected in November. Only by listening to members of the community can this be accomplished”. The Candidates will once again be on hand to “serve” the public again at the Sandwitch shop on 10/22/11.
Monmouth County to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — On Sunday, September 11, at 2:00pm the Monmouth County Park System will host a Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Atlantic Highlands, the site of Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial. The ceremony will be held rain or shine, and all are welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be Captain David J. Harrison, Commanding Officer at Naval Weapons Station Earle. Parking will be available at the Claypit Creek Section of Hartshorne Woods Park,
Massive Algal Bloom Threatens Marine Life off the Jersey Shore
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Scientists, Divers, and Fishermen Urged to Monitor for Potential Impacts
Sandy Hook, NJ—A huge algal bloom, indicated by the green color in the ocean water, was observed on August 17, 2011. The bloom covered much of the New York Bight area which extends from Montauk, NY (the tip of Long Island) to Cape May, NJ. This spells potential harm to marine life especially bottom living animals such as lobsters, clams, crabs, and some fish. As the algae dies and decomposes it will decrease the amount of oxygen in the water on which marine life depends. Fisherman, and especially divers can now help to document any potential impact. More science is also needed to monitor the impacts of the bloom.
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As the algae in the bloom die, they settle to the seafloor and decay, using critical oxygen that is needed for marine life to survive. Levels below the water quality of standard of 5 mg/L can stress and harm fish and other aquatic organisms. Reductions in dissolved oxygen to 4-5 mg/L have been observed by one of the autonomous underwater vehicles, gliders, which have been deployed by Rutgers University to sample and monitor the Bight.
“A bloom of this magnitude is cause for great concern. When the algae settles to the seafloor, its decay uses up oxygen, which can harm aquatic life and can even lead to fish kills,” said Heather Saffert, Staff Scientist for Clean Ocean Action.
Veteran Peer Support Helpline Bill Gets Governor's Signature
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Trenton, NJ – Reinforcing his commitment to New Jersey’s veterans, National Guard members and their families, Governor Chris Christie today signed legislation that creates and enhances assistance tools that provide financial support and peer counseling services through the New Jersey National Guard State Family Readiness Council Fund and the Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program telephone helpline.
“Every day, the brave men and women of the New Jersey National Guard put their personal lives on hold, leaving not only their loved ones, but their jobs behind, to defend our nation and American values,” said Governor Christie. “These difficult times are made even more stressful when a family’s key source of income is lost due to deployment. Today, I am proud to sign legislation establishing the New Jersey National Guard State Family Readiness Council Fund.
“I’m equally pleased to sign S-1731, establishing the Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program telephone helpline. Serving in a combat zone puts overwhelming stress on the mind and body that the average New Jerseyan will never know. So, this program is a critical component of the healing process in the long-term mental health of our service members who return from Iraq and Afghanistan as well as veterans of previous conflicts. I believe it is only fitting that we take every opportunity to recognize the sacrifice of these service members and their families and provide whatever assistance we can as a token of our gratitude and appreciation for their service to our state and our country," added Governor Christie.
Through the New Jersey National Guard State Family Readiness Council Fund, Garden State residents now will be able to help National Guard members and their families during difficult times by voluntarily contributing to the fund by checking a box on their yearly income tax forms. As a result of A-2286, National Guard members and their families will get the support they need, especially when a wage earner has temporarily left civilian employment to be placed on active military duty.
