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Ron's West End Pub

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Sights from a St. Pat's Day Celebration at Ron's West End Pub

Good food, company and decorations abounded at Long Branch bar.

  Whoopie! It’s what Ron Heinzman would have said about the annual St. Patrick’s festivities yesterday at his old time tavern, Ron’s West End Pub. It was the signature phrase of the iconic Long Branch businessman and  community staple. And it's that spirit that his friends and family from as far north as the Middletown area and as far south as Atlantic City gather to celebrate for many occasions like St. Pat's. A friend to all, the man remembered as the guy about town who gave to all good causes always made holidays the most grand of celebrations. And St. Patrick’s Day was one of those days that Heinzman, never mind his German heritage, made abundantly festive with tons of good food and décor. He was known for cooking hundreds of pounds of…

Patience

5:02 pm on Sunday, March 18, 2012

Nice pics! Looks like everyone went all out for St. Patrick's Day. Thank you for sharing...   more ›

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Local Bar Aiding Soldiers Stationed in Afghanistan

Ron's West End Pub collecting Christmas gifts for soldiers

Ron's West End Pub, at 103 West End Ave., Long Branch, is trying to make sure that two soldiers stationed in Afghanistan receive a bit of holiday cheer this year. The bar has chosen to "adopt" Michael Malinowski and Brian Schaeffer as part of a nonprofit public charity called Adopt-A-Soldier-Platoon Inc. that helps send gifts to soldiers by Christmas. Those who wish to donate items to the drive must do so by Nov. 27 and can drop them off at the pub. The following is a list of acceptable items that can donated: Sharpies, fine point, all colors Dry erase markers (for white boards, not flip charts) Post it notes, all sorts AA and AAA batteries Small games Darts Hand held electronic games Sudoku games and books Uno and other card games Bicycle…

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