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Elizabeth C. Shortell
Mrs. Shortell, 86, of Matawan, died July 10, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was predeceased by her husband, John Shortell, in 1997; a son, Michael, in 2005; an infant daughter, Kathleen; a brother; and a sister. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Avicolli of Jackson and Mary Ellen Grosso of…
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Roger Allen Covert
Mr. Covert, 80, of Athens, Ga., and formerly Middletown, died July 10, 2009. He was employed at International Nickel Co. and its affiliates for 30 years, retiring as vice president of marketing. During retirement, he consulted on stainless steels for more than 10 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Frances Holt…
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Clifford L. Morgan
Mr. Morgan, 74, of Arnegard, N.D., and Hazlet, died May 4, 2009, while traveling in Sidney, Mont. Born in Williston, N.D., he resided in Middletown prior to relocating to Hazlet and Arnegard. He owned and operated Beacon Winding Inc., Matawan, from 1977-2008. Prior to that, he was employed in electronics at Hanson-Van Winkle- Munning Inc.,…
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Lymphedema support group to meet Aug. 4
The lymphedema Pea Pod support group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and on the first Tuesday of every month at the Norton Clinic for Lymphedema and Physical Therapy, 240 Wall St., West Long Branch. The free meetings are for those diagnosed with lymphedema, as well as for their families and friends. New members…
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Longstreet Farm activities begin Aug. 2
Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel, will offer free activities during August, beginning with Music Man Rich Marzec 1-3 p.m. Aug. 2. A cookstove demonstration will be noon-2:30 p.m. Aug. 8, and blacksmith demonstration 1-3 p.m. Aug. 9. A potato harvest will be noon-2 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23. Attendees will learn how potatoes were grown…
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Park System to host Woods Hollow Classic
The Monmouth County Park System will host the Woods Hollow Classic Mountain Bike Race Aug. 8 in the open fields and woodlands at Tatum Park, Holland Road, Middletown. The 11 ¼-mile race begins 8 a.m., and 7 ½-mile race 9:45 a.m. Beginners are encouraged to ride the course ahead of time. Cost is $20 before…
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Applications taken for DVRT training
The Middletown Township Police Department, in conjunction with 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is now accepting applications for its 40-hour fall training session for domestic violence response team (DVRT) volunteers. Volunteers work at police headquarters and provide support, information and referrals to victims. Volunteer identities are kept anonymous. Applicants must be age 18 or older,…
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Leonardo Beach Party rescheduled
MIDDLETOWN — The Leonardo Beach Party scheduled for Thursday, July 23, has been postponed due to weather conditions. The Middletown Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department event has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free family event features games, music and dancing. Call 732-615-2260 for more information.
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Guild selling tickets for handmade quilt
Rebecca’s Reel Quilters Guild of Poricy Park, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown, will hold a handmade quilt raffle to benefit the park, with the drawing 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Poricy Park. The quilt is designed, created and donated by the members of the Guild, and valued at $1,000. Raffle tickets are $1 each and…
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