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Harry C. Sickles
Mr. Sickles, 84, of Toms River, formerly of Marlboro and Spring Lake Heights, died Aug. 28, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a bus driver for Asbury Park-New York Transit. Before that, he was employed at the former Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital. He was predeceased by…
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Arthur Shapiro
Mr. Shapiro, 75, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 25, 2012, at Centrastate Medical Center, Freehold Township. He had resided in Freehold Township for the past 44 years. Prior to retiring three years ago, Mr. Shapiro was a partner at R&S Sales Co., New York City, a manufacturer and seller of women’s and men’s slippers and…
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What it means to be lucky in love
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH On my wedding day, I stood in the receiving line wearing an oversized veil and a hoop skirt so large that it could have been used as a tent for a family of four. One guest after another offered me a warm embrace as they whispered in my ear,…
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datebook
The Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. The evening will include professional karaoke. All women are welcome. Those attending do not need to be new to the community to join. Call 732-513-9776 for the location and additional information. • The Neptune High School class of 1963 is planning its…
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Christie pushes message of reform at Howell stop
BY ANGELA SANTORIELLO Staff Writer HOWELL — Reform, reform, reform. That was the message made clear at Gov. Chris Christie’s Middle Class Reform Agenda town hall meeting held at the Southard School, Howell, on Sept. 12. It was standing room only at the former elementary school, which now serves as a municipal meeting space, for…
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Howell youngster to be honored with soccer event in her name
BY ANGELA SANTORIELLO Staff Writer HOWELL — Madison Beggs could drive a ball down the soccer field. Madison, 12, of Howell, who lost her life to brain cancer in June, will be remembered for her love of soccer on Sept. 22 when a charity soccer tournament takes place in her name at Oak Glen Park,…
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‘Shop Marlboro!’ program promises savings on taxes
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — After more than a year of preparation, the Marlboro Economic Development Committee (EDC) launched its “Shop Marlboro!” program for residents and vendors at the Sept. 9 Marlboro Day celebration. The initiative is a voluntary property tax reward program that is designed to encourage Marlboro residents to spend money…
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Federal funds would boost Marlboro school programs
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Administrators in the Marlboro K-8 School District are hoping to receive federal grants that will be used to add resources for basic skills and foreign language students, and to improve professional development programs. The Board of Education will submit an application for funding provided by the federal No…
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Dystonia Dog Walk slated for Sept. 23
The Central Jersey Dystonia Support and Action Group seeks sponsors, vendors and exhibitors for its seventh annual “Dogs for Dystonia … A Dog Walk and So Much More” from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold Township. Scheduled activities include games, contests, prizes, pet adoptions, demonstrations, exhibits and vendors for…
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