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Reflect on domestic violence awareness
October signals the beginning of fall, but it is also a month when we reflect and recognize a scourge in our society. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a reality no one should ever have to face. And when we look at domestic violence in its most lethal form, almost onethird of…
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Wayside broker pleads guilty to $20M fraud
A former partner of the New Jersey-based insurance brokerage firm Smith Gatta Gelok pleaded guilty Oct. 7 to a $20 million fraudulent loan scheme, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Gavin Gatta, 48, of Wayside, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh to a criminal information, charging him with wire fraud, according…
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Carson Cooke decorates a pumpkin during the Monmouth Beach Beautification Committee’s fourth annual Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 16. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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October: Fresh direction
“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.” — Janet Kilburn Phillip The summer of 2010, as it stands now, looks to go down as one of, if not the hottest summer on record. Was the complex La Nina cycle in the equatorial Pacific responsible for this disorderly conduct? High heat was cruel to many plants,…
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Operation Sleighbells under way
LONG BRANCH — For more than 100 years, the Family & Children’s Service (FCS) Operation Sleighbells program has been granting holiday wishes for thousands of children throughout Monmouth County. The annual holiday gift-giving drive, which began in 1909, seeks to fulfill the wishes of nearly 2,600 children and their families this year by collecting donations…
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Free help for Medicare questions
LONG BRANCH — As the Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Family & Children’s Service (FCS) is offering a number of free programs to qualified individuals who have questions about their Medicare coverage or who may need assistance meeting their health care costs. The open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, is…
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Auction to benefit Church of the Presidents
LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Historical Museum Association is hosting its second annual Autumn Tea & Gift Auction Sunday, Nov. 7, at Branches in West Long Branch. The event is being held to raise funds to match a New Jersey Historic Trust grant to complete the exterior restoration of the Church of the Presidents.…
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Prevention First honors excellence in prevention
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Prevention First honored individuals and organizations on Sept. 21 for their commitment and dedication to promoting the prevention of bullying, substance abuse and violence in Monmouth County. The agency created the award to recognize vital contributions made by individuals and organizations that have helped enhance the lives of children in Monmouth County.…
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Clean Ocean Action’s 25th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps
Clean Ocean Action (COA) is calling on individuals and organizations to participate in the 25th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 70 sites along the New Jersey Coast. Beach Sweeps begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon, rain or shine. Volunteers are advised to should dress for the weather, apply sunscreen,…
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