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Herbert Bernicker
Mr. Bernicker, 83, of Jackson, formerly of Parlin, died Dec. 24, 2011, at Care One at Jackson. He was employed as an insurance agent for the Leo Calmenson Company in New York City and was a member of the Wendell Willkie Lodge, Knights of Pythias, for over 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Arlene Greenberg…
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Maureen P. McCarthy
Ms. McCarthy, 56, of Manchester, died Dec. 23, 2011, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. She was born with a genetic disorder and lived independently for 30 years in a group home setting. She was predeceased by five siblings, Kathryn, Mary Lou, Theresa, Susan and Charles. Surviving are two sisters, Eileen R. McCarthy of Manchester and…
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Mary S. Duda Veres
Mrs. Veres, 88, of Monroe Township, died Dec. 23, 2011, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she had lived in Woodhaven, N.Y., and in South River for many years before moving to Monroe Township in 2002. She and her husband were the owners of Mary and Paul’s Religious Gift…
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Richard D. Hanvey Jr.
Mr. Hanvey, 66, of Jackson, died Dec. 14, 2011, at home. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a project manager, corporate level III, NDE supervisor and radiation safety officer for nuclear and non-nuclear projects for U.S. Engineering Laboratories Inc., Rahway. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired at a chief petty…
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Make-A-Wish castle opens, grants teenager first wish
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, was only officially open for a matter of hours before the first wish was granted there. That wish went to Casey Markowitz, 17, of Flanders, who wanted the chance to bake with Buddy Valastro, better known as the…
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business briefs •••
The Lakewood Development Corporation, as a service of the Urban Enterprise Zone, will host a free business seminar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Lakewood municipal building. “Anatomy of a Sale and How to Avoid Six Mistakes That ‘Born Salespeople’ Don’t Know” will be presented by the Small Business Administration and…
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Developer optimistic about housing project in Howell
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Despite the poor economic environment fostered by a downturn in the housing market, a representative of TJC Communities is confident of the success of Coddington Hill, a community of 16 single-family homes that is now under construction on Aldrich Road. Scott Slagle, project manager at Coddington Hill, said…
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Free tax help starts at Jackson Library
AARP Tax Aides will be at the Jackson Branch of Ocean County Library to provide free tax preparation services to the public. The servicewill start on Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. The program will run on Thursdays throughApril 12. There are no age, residency or income restrictions but appointments are required. Call the…
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Jackson Community School slates trips
The Jackson Community School will host bus trips in the upcoming months. All are welcome to attend the following trips: • “Mary Poppins” on Broadway, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. matinee. Cost: $103 per person. Bus will depart from Jackson Memorial High School at 9:30 a.m. • “Jersey Boys” on Broadway, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. matinee.…
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