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Emilia Smuga
Mrs. Smuga, 87, died Dec. 12, 2011, at her home in Shadow Lake Village, Red Bank, where she had lived since 2002. Born in Poland, Mrs. Smuga was taken in 1939 with some members of her family to Soviet Russian prison camps. Freed in 1941, she traveled with other members of her group for eight…
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GretchenA. Green
Ms. Green, 72, of Tinton Falls, died Dec. 15, 2011, at home. She graduated from Trenton State College in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in education and received her English as a Second Language certification at Kean College. Ms. Green was employed by the Red Bank Board of Education. She was a member of the…
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WilliamA. Bibby
Mr. Bibby, 83, of Readington Township, died Dec. 18, 2011, at home. He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Miami University in Florida and was self-employed as a structural steel detailer, working from his home. Mr. Bibby was predeceased by a brother, Alexander. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Norma; a daughter,…
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Rumson County Day School students carry gifts to be loaded into cars of parent volunteers for delivery to Family and Children’s Service of Long Branch. Each year the RCDS community sponsors a Giving Tree. This year RCDS families filled eight cars with donations for area children. RCDS was recently honored by Family and Children’s Service…
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DAR chapter marks 110th anniversary
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 110th anniversary on Dec. 3 with a luncheon at Nauvoo Restaurant, Fair Haven, with more than 40 members and guests attending. At the anniversary celebration, the contributions of chapter members, to the community, state and nation were acknowledged by state officials including…
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Parent helpline deals with substance issues
When parents find out their teen is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where…
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Girl Scouts seek vols.
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is looking for volunteers to help its more than 15,000 Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. Volunteers are the backbone of the Girl Scout movement and as mentors to girls, they inspire, motivate and are instrumental in helping girls build self-esteem and leadership skills for the future. Flexible…
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Navesink Garden Club honors columnist
“Green Scene” columnist Gotti Kelley accepts the Garden Club of New Jersey award. RED BANK — The Navesink Garden Club has awarded Gotti Kelley the Perennial Bloom Award. The award was established by the Central Atlantic Region of National Garden Club Inc. in 2011 to honor special, longtime garden club members. Inspiration for naming this…
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Local business helps tackle homelessness
RED BANK — Coastal Habitat for Humanity (CHFH) received a holiday gift of $3,942 from Red Ginger Home retail and interior design showroom in Red Bank. The donation was the result of a weeklong charity shopping event held each year by Red Ginger Home, 48 Broad St., for a local charity. A portion of the…
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