• Patricia Costa

    Mrs. Costa, 82, of Red Bank, died May 17, 2010. Patricia attended St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Red Bank. For many years, Mrs. Costa worked as a beautician for JoAnn’s Beauty Salon and Tony’s Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1988; two brothers, Bucky and William Moran; and…

  • Patricia Dorcas Moore

    Ms. Moore, 80, a resident of Red Bank since 1976, died May 11, 2010, at the Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Shrewsbury. She was born in Hounslow, England, before moving to the United States in 1954. Ms. Moore worked for the Equitable Life Insurance Company in Manhattan. She retired in 1985. Ms. Moore was…

  • Gerald “Jerry” M. Ciampoli

    Mr. Ciampoli, 93, of Red Bank, died May 23, 2010, at home. During World War II he served with the 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion in North Africa and Italy. Mr. Ciampoli was a plumber, working for Union Local 9, retiring at the age of 66. He was a member of the VFW, a volunteer for…

  • Speak out against off-shore drilling

    One would think that 200,000 gallons of oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico every day would change an opinion. One may also think that this environmental disaster, which has devastated wildlife including birds, oysters, shrimp and fish as well as shutting down the small businesses associated with that wildlife, would change an opinion. The…

  • Teaching: A great but misunderstood profession

    As a current elementary school teacher for the Howell K-8 School District, I wear many hats. I am an educator, a nurse, a caregiver, a counselor, a friend and a colleague, to name a few. I am also a decision maker, a problem solver, an artist, a singer, a poet and an author. My day…

  • Teachers unions bear some blame for layoffs

    CODA GREG BEAN In the interest of full disclosure, let me state that my personal experience as a member of a labor union has been limited to twice, and both those sagas were frankly weird. The first time was in the early ’70s when I was trying to save money for college and hired on…

  • Von Arx works at Art Alliance

    ‘Self Image” & “In Motion” are the themes of the June exhibit at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, which includes work from both members and nonmembers. Work by artist Eric Von Arx, of Rumson, will be on display in the window for June. An opening receptionwill be held 6-8 p.m., Saturday, June 5. “Ancient…

  • Art in the Park returns to West End May 30

    On Sunday, May 30, the Long Branch Arts Council, in partnership with the Long Branch Historical Association and Imagine Long Branch, will host dozens of artists from all over New Jersey in the 12th annual event Art in the Park happening. The event is free and open to the public and will run from 10…

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    Rowing instructor Yang Chin, Lincroft (left), coaches Michael Piccione, Holmdel, on May 21 during an open house hosted by Navesink River Rowing, which is based at the river access point at the foot of Maple Avenue, Red Bank. FRANK GALIPO

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