Author: Greater Media
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An American tradition: camp
For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment.This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is comprised almost entirely of teachable moments — developing life…
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Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills learning environment
By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…
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Zip rules
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Recently you and others who were describing driver bullying tactics mentioned the person who doesn’t merge early when there’s notice of a lane closure ahead, but keeps moving ahead in the soon-to-close lane until the very end, then moves over in front of others into the one open lane. Bad…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Century 21 Cataneo & Associates announces the top five agents for the fourth quarter of 2014. These five agents maintained their high level of production throughout the year from the beginning to the end. The end of quarter rankings were as follows: Caterina Bassani, Aris Maniotis, John Carusio, Pierina Caruso and Ginny Kotler. “My wife…
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Cheapest cars with the best fuel economy
Why spend a fortune for a hybrid or electric car? Here are 15 affordable conventional models that get 40 mpg or more By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features MITSUBISHI MIRAGE While full-electric and gas/electric hybrid-power cars can get phenomenal fuel economy, they command stiff price premiums that are difficult to recover in savings at the pump,…
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Zip rules
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Recently you and others who were describing driver bullying tactics mentioned the person who doesn’t merge early when there’s notice of a lane closure ahead, but keeps moving ahead in the soon-to-close lane until the very end, then moves over in front of others into the one open lane. Bad…
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Baron recognized for efforts to aid pediatric cancer research
Sherrie Wells kisses her baby, Brady. Brady passed away at 23 months old after battling leukemia. PHOTO COURTESY OFKD PHOTOGRAPHY The Hugs for Brady Foundation has named radio host and humanitarian Bert Baron the 2015 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year. New Jersey born and raised, Baron is the host of “Jersey Central,”…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Ocean Township High School’s Tasheka Henry (24) gets her hand on the ball as she tries to block a shot by Monmouth Regional’s Halena Martin (33) during the Jan. 13 game played in Oakhurst and won by the home Spartans, 41-27.
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