Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Watercolor show in Little Silver
Thomas Wilczewski, Long Branch watercolorist, is exhibiting his watercolors at the Little Silver Borough Hall through June. The public is invited. show in Little "Sandy Hook Surf" Among the many paintings that will be on display are local scenes as well as scenes of Upstate NewYork, the Hudson River, Adirondacks, Central Park, landscapes, seascapes as…
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IN THE ARTS
Compiled by Gloria Stravellli Designed by Eileen Russell Gerber Compiled by Gloria Stravellli Designed by Eileen Russell Gerber Soar Productions will hold auditions for "The Secret Garden," a musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Auditions for singing and nonsinging roles will be June 21 and 22, 1-5 p.m. at 1110 Union…
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NOTES AROUND TOWN
Long Branch students Luis Vega and Isabela Mendes received preschool diplomas from Superintendent of Schools Joseph M. Ferraina last week. The Long Branch Public Schools will be hosting the second annual Veterans War Memorial Golf Tournament June 30 9 a.m. at Pebble Creek Golf Course. All proceeds of the event will go directly toward the…
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Red State/Blue State
Some will kick when she’s down, and others won’t DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN 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: I heard some of…
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Your Turn
Brookdale commencement address flawed ARTHUR Z. KAMIN Guest Column Brookdale Community College President Peter F. Burnham lost out on a sterling opportunity when he delivered an ordinary major graduation ethics address several weeks ago that glossed over the trauma and tragedy of the 2005 Monmouth County governmental corruption scandal and failed to disclose why he…
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Coda
Attorney general says: Stealing gas a bad idea GREG BEAN So, N.J. Attorney General Anne Milgram, who grew up in East Brunswick, says her office will file criminal charges against government employees believed to have stolen gasoline from public agencies. Here’s my question: It’s a good idea, but why have they waited so long? Gregory…
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Wave Gathering to showcase emerging artists in 3-day fest
More than 175 artists will perform at 24 venues during the third annual Wave Gathering emerging music festival, slated for June 20-22 in Asbury Park. Many free venues for artist showcases have been announced. Brand new performance additions to the lineup include Ari Hest, L.P. and Steel Mill Retro, as well as an exclusive 60…
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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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Joanne P. Ostervich
Mrs. Ostervich, 60, of Union Beach, died May 31, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was employed at Chester, Ploussas, Lisowsky Partnership, Matawan, for 25 years, retiring this year. She was predeceased by a sister, Maryann Kennedy; and a brother, Gregory Sembler. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Ostervich;…
