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John Raymond Purdy
Mr. Purdy, 84, of Hazlet, died Jan. 14, 2012. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II and served four years of regular duty and four years in the Navy Reserve. Mr. Purdy retired after 33 years of service as a supervisor at New York Telephone Co., New York City. After retirement, he worked…
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Frank Fortino
Mr. Fortino, 84, of Keansburg, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Bayside Manor. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Alfano Fortino, and his brothers and sisters, Sam Fortino, Louis Fortino, Connie Cammarata and Anthony Fortino. Surviving are his children, Linda Carmazino of Newark, Sam Fortino and his wife, JoAnn, of Hazlet, Marilyn Derasmo and her…
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business briefs •••
TLC Family Chiropractic of Howell will hold its annual Patient Appreciation Day on Feb. 11. Patients treated that day are encouraged to contribute their patient fees to the nonprofit Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center in Oklahoma City, now in its 50th year of providing chiropractic care to severely sick and handicapped children, specializing in treatment of…
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Preschool program seeks 3-, 4-year-olds
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck K-8 School District’s preschool program has openings for 3- and 4-year-old general education students on a tuition basis. The program uses the High Scope preschool curriculum for instruction. Key experiences are facilitated in the areas of language, literacy, communication, social and emotional development, fine and gross motor development, health…
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Colts Neck Reformed Church building new ministry center
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent COLTS NECK — “New Building, Old Look, Timeless Message” is the motto of the project of the Colts Neck Reformed Church congregation as a new Ministry Center begins to take shape next to the historic 156-year-old church on Route 537. “The new Ministry Center is a tribute to the vitality of the…
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Colts Neck examines idea of fee for filming
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Producers who wish to shoot their next blockbuster movie in Colts Neck may soon have to pay a fee. At their Jan. 11 meeting, members of the Township Committee discussed a potential ordinance that would, if enacted, require filmmakers to pay for a film permit. The fee…
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Two sports teams honored
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Municipal officials recently honored two sports teams from Freehold High School. Members of the Borough Council recognized the Freehold High School field hockey team which won the 2011 NJSIAA Group III state championship by defeating Moorestown, 5-1, during the fall sports season . Coaches Jerrilyn Acevedo and…
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Former candidate will not run in ’12
I n response to inquiries from supporters and potential candidates, Scott Sipprelle has announced that he will not be a candidate for Congress this year in the reconfigured 12th Congressional District. Sipprelle ran as a Republican against incumbent Democratic Congressman Rush Holt in 2010 for a two-year term as a member of Congress. Holt retained…
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Audubon Society planning birdwalk
Snow buntings, northern harriers, yellow rumped warblers and long-tailed ducks will be among the many varieties of birds discussed when the Monmouth County Audubon Society hosts a bird walk on Sandy Hook on Feb. 11. The trip will be led by accomplished birders who are very familiar with Sandy Hook and its birds. “Many species…
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