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George R. Oliva
Mr. Oliva, 98, of Monmouth Beach, died Sept. 23, 2013, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Bertha; a grandson, John; a brother, Joseph Oliva; and two sisters, Catherine Oliva-Dowell and Helen McManus. He is survived by two sons, George R. Oliva Jr. and his wife, Valerie,…
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Dominick Cirillo
Mr. Cirillo, 88, of West Long Branch, died Oct. 2, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Szasz Cirillo, in 2003; a brother, Frank Cirillo; two sisters, Claire Ballard and MaryAnne Lavigne; and a stepson, Robert Smith. He is survived by a son, Donald Cirillo and his girlfriend, Marie Kovacks; a sister, Louise and…
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Security seminar set for Oct. 24 in Wall
Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services will sponsor a “Protect Yourself” seminar at CareOne, 2621 Route 138, Wall, from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 24. New Jersey State Police Sgt. Gregory Williams will address how to stay safe from phone scams, shady contractors, credit card theft, Medicare and insurance fraud. The event is free and handicapped-accessible.…
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Vintage Shopping Expo scheduled
MIDDLETOWN — A wide selection of clothing, jewelry, furniture, couture wedding gowns and trinkets will be available for purchase from more than 10 antique and consignment shops at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) for the Vintage Shopping Expo and Fashion Show on Oct. 20. The expo will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 36…
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Vegan potluck, talk slated for Oct. 20
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth Area Vegetarian Society (MAVS) members will host a free vegan potluck and a discussion on “Foods to Keep You Healthy Through the Winter” at Monmouth University’s Magill Commons Club Dining Room at 1 p.m. Oct. 20. The event is free and open to the public. Individuals who wish to attend…
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VIEWS
Family mourns loss of young life to addiction Jack Murtha We buried my 21-year-old cousin Courtney on the afternoon of Sept. 5, near her lifelong home in Bergen County. She died two days earlier, after a difficult period scarred by a cruel and far-toocommon disease. Courtney spent the final years of her life as an…
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Fall Beach Sweeps take place Oct. 19 along Jersey Shore
Clean Ocean Action (COA) is calling for volunteers to participate in the 28th annual Fall Beach Sweeps as part of the Wave of Action storm recovery initiative on Oct. 19 at more than 65 sites along the Jersey Shore. A complete list of cleanup locations and times can be found at www.cleanoceanaction.org. “Clean Ocean Action…
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Long Branch library to honor patrons
The Long Branch Free Public Library will honor five of its patrons as library championsata6p.m.dinneronOct.24at Branches Catering, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. Modeled after the NJ State Library Champions campaign, the program brings attention to patrons who go above and beyond in supporting their library and its programs. Nominated champions include Dr. Mary Jane…
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Lake Takanassee dredging nears
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The first phase of a Lake Takanassee dredging project is expected to begin this month. John Tobia, Monmouth County director of public works, said during the Oct. 8 City Council workshop meeting that the county is committed to the dredging project as the city awaits final approval…
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