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John “Jack” Brodie Pierson
Mr. Pierson, 86, of Dunnellon, Fla., and formerly Long Branch, died Nov. 6, 2009, at Timberridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ocala, Fla. He was a retired engineer at Fort Monmouth CECOM, Tinton Falls. Mr. Pierson was predeceased by a brother, Rowland “Red” Pierson of Oceanport. He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Winnie Romaine;…
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Keeping possession
Juliana Faccone (21), an Eatontown Recreation team member, and Haley Melita (11), Fair Haven, chase after a loose ball during Northern Monmouth Soccer Association play at the Memorial School field in Eatontown on Oct. 31. CHRIS KELLY staff
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Boys & Girls Clubs fall gala, auction Nov. 14
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, Asbury Park and Red Bank, will hold its annual fall gala and auction at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Honoree will be Harry A. Bade III, M.D., of Professional Orthopedic Associates, Tinton Falls. He and his physician partners are team…
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Joseph E. Yunker
Mr. Yunker, 91, of West Long Branch, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was employed at Wheelock Signals Inc., Long Branch, for more than 52 years. Mr. Yunker was fire police captain of the West Long Branch Fire Department. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mae, in 1952; his…
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Lady Hawks bring home another NEC title
While the Monmouth University (MU) men’s soccer team has garnered much of the attention this year with its record-setting play, the MU women’s team has quietly been putting together a special season in its own right. This past weekend, however, the Lady Hawks made the loudest of statements, beating top-seeded Central Connecticut State University (CCSU),…
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Sick, vacation pay to L.B. employees is outrageous
It’s not a beautiful day in the neighborhood when public debate is thwarted by personal attacks. Taken from the Cheney-Rove playbook, it’s all [Councilman Michael] DeStefano has to offer. He can’t discuss the subject matter, so let’s attack the messenger, Councilman Brian Unger, as a “sound byte of fear and opposition.” What is most interesting…
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Jeanette R. Kearney
Mrs. Kearney, 76, of Red Bank, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, following a brief illness. She was a retired secretary at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Mrs. Ryder was predeceased by her husband, Alvin Bernard “Buck” Kearney. She is survived by four children, Alvina of Long Branch, Robert of Las Vegas, and…
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Technique, maintenance will help drivers go green
It doesn’t matter if the car you’re driving is new or old, big or small. Driving technique and proper vehicle maintenance go a long way toward protecting the environment. By following five simple steps, you can do your part by improving gas mileage, which will also save money at the pump. • Drive green —…
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L.B. pols following in footsteps of Bush-Cheney
It is disappointing to see our city government in Long Branch defend a way of doing business that dates back to the Great Depression. I am talking about the antiquated, second-rate accounting system mandated by the state of New Jersey that allows city hall to bury hundreds of thousands, even millions, of dollars and pretty…
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