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Yvonne M. Dixon
Mrs. Dixon, 72, of Lakewood, formerly of Manalapan, died Nov. 5, 2010, at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York. Prior to retirement, she was an office manager for Dr. Hersch, Freehold, for 15 years. She was predeceased by a son, Todd Dixon, in 1973. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Dixon of Lakewood;…
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Stuart Lewis
Mr. Lewis, 81, of Lakewood, died Oct. 17, 2010. He served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army and was a volunteer fireman in Matawan. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Dorothy; two daughters and a son-in-law, Robin Rosenson, and Patti and Harold Sherman of Aberdeen; a son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Angela…
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During the holidays, remember the troops who are serving overseas
We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the residents of Jackson who have so generously contributed to operation “Our Town.” The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan greatly appreciate your generosity. To date, over 500 packages have been sent to individual servicemen. Now that the holidays are quickly approaching and there are…
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One person can make a difference
Ihave long been an individual who cannot pass a homeless person on the street and not at least give them a couple of bucks in the hopes that they can get something to eat. Last night my wife and son and I were in New York City for a family get-together. We were walking on…
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NJEA: We don’t need no stinkin’ cooperation
CODA GREG BEAN When I wrote recently about an undercover video made at a New Jersey Education Association conference by James O’Keefe, the guy who embarrassed ACORN in the last presidential election, I figured I’d hear from readers who agreed with me, and take a little heat from others. I always do when I write…
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Freeholders warn seniors about ‘Medicare’ postcard
Older adults living in Ocean County who receive Medicare should be aware that a postcard from the National Processing Center is a form of solicitation for insurance companies and not an official document from the federal government, according to a press release from the Ocean County freeholders. The card, which has been mailed to Medicare…
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Ocean County freeholders support volunteer driver bill
Noting that volunteers play an integral role in assisting the elderly and the disabled, Ocean County officials are urging the passage of proposed legislation that will help remove insurance obstacles that could affect volunteer drivers. “The volunteer networks in Ocean County spread far and wide,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “Many volunteers serve as drivers…
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Local student acting in ‘Priscilla: The Musical’
Luke Mannikus, 9, of Jackson, travels to Toronto, Canada, to pursue stage career BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Luke Mannikus JACKSON — Luke Mannikus, a thirdgrade pupil at the Crawford Rodriquez Elementary School in Jackson, is currently pursuing his studies in Toronto, Canada, where he is a cast member in the pre-Broadway trial run of “Priscilla:…
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Howell gets recycling grant
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders distributed two more 2010 municipal recycling grants to improve recycling in municipalities. Howell and Wall Township received their grant money at recent freeholder meetings. The Municipal Recycling Services Improvement Grants stem from the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which the board updated in March 2009. A major emphasis of…
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