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North Jersey Couple Helping Relatives Forced From Ukraine Featured On Home Renovation Show North Jersey Couple Helping Relatives Forced From Ukraine Featured On Home Renovation Show
North Jersey Couple Helping Relatives Forced From Ukraine Featured On Home Renovation Show A North Jersey couple helping relatives flee the war in Ukraine had help making the welcome an extra warm one from George Oliphant, of the NBC renovation show "George to the Rescue." A Montclair real-estate professional, Oksana Shevchuk-Shah came to Oliphant through his wife, Zoe, who also works in real estate, NJ Advance Media reports.  When 46-year-old George Oliphant — also of Montclair — heard Oksana and her husband Milind Shah were getting ready to take in Ukrainian relatives forced out of their home by the war, he knew he had to help, he told the outlet. With just three weeks before …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal 'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal
'George To The Rescue' Gives Morris County Family Big Reveal A Long Valley family surprised by an NBC home renovation show had their big reveal on Thursday. The Marini family -- whose two children suffer from Cockayne Syndrome -- now have a new bathroom and renovated basement with a bear cave, swing, and open fish tank, thanks to "George to the Rescue." "I want to thank all of the designers, contractors, sponsors and George Oliphant for this amazing project completed for the Marini family," Mayor Matt Murello said.  The episode will air on April 13, on NBC. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT: Marini basementWashington…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Celebration Of Life Will Honor Montvale Teacher Donna Myhre Celebration Of Life Will Honor Montvale Teacher Donna Myhre
Celebration Of Life Will Honor Montvale Teacher Donna Myhre A celebration of life has been scheduled for Fieldstone Middle School math teacher Donna Myhre, who died Saturday morning following a hard-fought battle with ALS at 43 years old. The service will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 6 to 8 p.m. at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Oakland, with a speech by Pastor Ed Hasse. The family will receive guests at the church prior to the celebration. A limited memorial at the Oakland Memorial Home will be from 2 to 4 p.m. that day.There will be no formal service at the funeral home.  Myhre -- survived by her husband, Mike Myhre, and her beloved daughter…

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by Cecilia Levine