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Francis B. “Jack” Cogan
Mr. Cogan, 80, of Red Bank, died Aug. 5, 2013, at home. He worked for many years building seawalls and dredging. He retired as a principal inspector. He was predeceased by a sister, Kathy. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Dorothy Cogan; a daughter, Donna and her husband, Hank Alexander; and…
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JCP&L working in local towns on vegetation management
Having trimmed more than 2,500 circuit miles across the state, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) vegetation management contractors are continuing the work in an additional 45 municipalities this month. The vegetation management is done each year to maintain clearances around electrical equipment and help protect against treerelated storm damage. “Proper vegetation management is an…
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Dolores Costigan
Mrs. Costigan, 92, of Lakewood, died July 27, 2013. She was employed for several years by the Red Bank Register. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward F. Costigan, in 2000; and two sisters, Elizabeth Walsh and Olive Campbell. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy McNamee and her husband, Bob, of Greeley, Colo.; a…
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Flavia Figaro Borchardt
Mrs. Borchardt, 91, of Red Bank, died Aug. 2, 2013, at home. She was born in and was a lifelong resident of Red Bank. She retired in 1988 as a secretary at Red Bank Middle School. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Borchardt Jr., in 1978; two brothers, Dominic and Gregory Figaro; and four…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Educational foundation awards scholarships RED BANK — The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) Educational Foundation recently awarded scholarships to students following alternative paths to higher education. Awards of $1,250 each were made to nontraditional students, with one student receiving the Florence Forgotson scholarship of $2,500. One named scholarship was provided by the Zobel…
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Fair Haven Daisy Troop works to raise funds for animals
Daisy Troop 1662 from Fair Haven recently presented a check for $325 to the Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals. The kindergarten troop had earned money since January by cleaning and doing chores around their homes and neighborhood to raise funds and help animals in need. The money will support the rescue and rehabilitation work of…
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Monmouth Medical Center epilepsy program receives national quality designation
The Epilepsy Monitoring Program at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, recently received the distinction of a “Level 3” designation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has certified that Level 3 Centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level evaluation and treatment for patients with…
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Back in action
Advanced spine surgery helps NBA star Bill Walton resume the game of life Bill Walton and Dr. Justin Kubeck Crippling spinal stenosis can sideline even the most active celebrity athlete — such was the case with 6-foot, 11-inch Basketball Hallof Famer and NBC commentator Bill Walton, who recounted his struggles with degenerative back pain during…
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Exercise and the dog days of summer
By Joe Stein Health&Fitness A few days ago a client was talking about how hot it’s been recently and said we are in the “dog days of summer.” I checked the Old Farmer’s Almanac and found that the 40 days between July 3 and Aug. 11, 2013 are indeed the dog days of summer.This time…
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