Others were inundated where they stood, including those of Leonard Montalto and John Filipowicz Sr. and his 20-year-old son, John Filipowicz Jr.

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"It will be bittersweet when it comes to fruition, " said Montalto's 55-year-old sister, Patty Snyder, who moved to Oakwood Beach as an 8-year-old.

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The Polish currency is likely to rise further due to Poland's relatively sound economy, the inflow of foreign funds, and the market continuing to expect more cuts to borrowing costs than the central bank is ready to deliver, said Nomura economist Peter Attard Montalto.

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