Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Joseph Dorato
Mr. Dorato, 69, of Long Branch, died June 6, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was the vice president of Sierra Packaging Inc., West Long Branch, for 10 years. He was predeceased by a sister, Michelle Dorato. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn Hubert Dorato; two sons…
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Michael Love
Mr. Love, 61, died June 11, 2008, in Florida. He resided in Middletown Township, and several towns in Monmouth County, and Moultonborough, N.H. He and his wife partially retired to Panama. He was the former owner of the Oceanfront Bar, Sea Bright, and Mike and Jay’s, Red Bank; and current owner of Lemongrass, Moultonborough. A…
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Pomp and circumstance
Clockwise from top: Ocean Township High School graduates proceed to their seats during graduation June 19. Jaclyn Hunt looks for family and friends. Cladiu Giurgiu listens during the ceremony. Richard Geiger shows his excitement after receiving his diploma. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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Catholic schools receive funds from foundation
St. Jerome awarded $1,500 for substance abuse program BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Catholic schools throughout Monmouth County have been awarded grants by a newly launched educational foundation established by the Diocese of Trenton. As part of its mission, the Foundation for Student Achievement has selected the first recipients of the nearly $15,000 in small…
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Coda
We don’t need no stinkin’ ethics board around here! GREG BEAN Grab onto your seats, because I’m about to tell you something so absolutely shocking you’ll fall onto the floor with a case of the shivering fantods if you don’t hold tight. Gregory Bean is executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. You can reach him…
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Red State/Blue State
Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now that the dust has settled and the sexists have prevailed…
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IN THE ARTS
The Gallery at the Market in Asbury Park will host a fundraiser in support of the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park on Sunday, June 29. The Art for Life event will showcase the work of artist Dawn von Suskil, muralist and co-owner of The Muralists Painting Studio in Bradley Beach. Her work explores color, the…
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Are We There Yet?
Gonna need an ocean of calamine lotion LORI CLINCH On a lovely evening in a moment of blissful ignorance, my husband and I took a charming stroll in our backyard. Lori Clinch is the mother of four sons and the author of the book “Are We There Yet?” You can reach her at www.loriclinch. com.…
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IN THE ARTS
The Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF), produced since 1974 by The Newark Museum, returns to Asbury Park this year beginning with the showing of “The Promised Land” episode of the highly acclaimed civil rights movement documentary series “Eyes on the Prize” at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 27, at the Asbury Park High School Auditorium,…
