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Joseph A. Jakstonis
Mr. Jakstonis, 84, of Hazlet, died Aug. 1, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was employed at New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1984. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Louise A. Jakstonis, in 2000. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Louise Jakstonis and Bob Stevenson of…
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County mounts effort to combat H1N1 flu
Ocean County officials say they will be ready if the H1N1 flu (also known as swine flu) spikes this fall and winter. “We are prepared, we are knowledgeable and we are ready,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. According to a press release from the county, many medical experts are expecting a…
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Council will amend feral cat ordinance
JACKSON — Municipal officials are making adjustments to Jackson’s feral cat ordinance, also known as the trap, neuter, release (TNR) law. The ordinance was adopted by the Township Council on June 9. Amendments to the ordinance were introduced on July 28 and will be voted on at an upcoming meeting of the governing body. A…
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Monmouth man dies in accident
JACKSON — A resident of West Long Branch, Monmouth County, was killed in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of East Veterans Highway and Grand Boulevard on July 28. Jackson police officers responded to the scene of the accident at 8:31 a.m. Jackson Police Department Uniform Service Commander Capt. David Newman said a preliminary…
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Luby Britt contest winners named
PLUMSTED — The New Egypt Elks hosted the 13th annual Luby Britt Fishing Tournament for community children age 13 and under. The winners were as follows: Largest fish: first place, Roger Moore; second place, Devin Nitchman; third place, Dillon Marino; fourth place, Tabitha Conk. Most fish: first place, Jason Panek; second place, C.J. Giordano. In…
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Bozidar Stamenkovich
Mr. Stamenkovich, 55, of Howell, died July 5, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born in Yugoslavia and came to the United States in the 1970s, settling in Howell. Mr. Stamenkovich was a machinist for SS White Burs, Lakewood. He was predeceased by his mother, Dobrunka, in 2008. Surviving are his…
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Funtasia Fun
The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation held the 15th annual Funtasia Festival at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on July 24. The popular summer event for youngsters included music, magic shows, jugglers, games and other activities that attracted participants from many towns. In photo at top, Ava Scanlon, 3, of Brick Township, slides down…
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Circus returns to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood Blue- Claws have announced that the Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will be performing at FirstEnergy Park for seven shows beginning on Aug. 14 and running through Aug. 16. This is the third year in a row that the Blue- Claws have hosted a circus at FirstEnergy Park. Tickets are…
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Helen Navalance
Mrs. Navalance, 92, of the Orchards at Jackson, died July 19, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to her retirement, she was a self-employed hairdresser working in Fairview. Mrs. Navalance was predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 1992, and a brother, Edward, in 1987. She is survived by two daughters and sonsin law,…
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