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Rural towns stave off state police charges
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Residents of rural municipalities who rely on the New Jersey State Police for law enforcement will not have to pay additional taxes to keep those services. In western Monmouth County, Upper Freehold Township, Millstone Township and Roosevelt depend on state police patrols. On Oct. 23, the state Council on Local…
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In the Service
Navy Seaman Apprentice Ira A. Owens, grandson of Ira H. Owens Sr. of Howell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eightweek program, Owens completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and…
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Resident of Howell takes reins in Keyport
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent Lorene K. Wright of Howell, the newly appointed borough administrator in Keyport, has ridden into town with a strong sense of purpose and enthusiasm. Lorene K. Wright of Howell brings more than a decade of experience in municipal government to her new post as Keyport’s borough administrator. “I am really…
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Photog was on scene for debate
Manalapan High School grad Jacqueline Hlavenka shot behind-the-scenes pix BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer Witnessing historic events can be inspiring, but getting to be one of those entrusted to capture it for posterity is an honor few people are awarded. Jacqueline Hlavenka, 21, of Manalapan, a senior at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., knows that firsthand.…
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Schools putting forth effort to aid FoodBank
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has asked the children in all area schools — public and private — to think of those less fortunate this holiday season by running a special food drive. With the demand for food increasing by 32 percent, the 2008 Schools Holiday Hunger Challenge will help the FoodBank and…
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Teenager aids youth helpline
Ahigh school student determined to make a difference after several teen suicides rocked her town organized a benefit that raised $28,094, of which $22,000 will directly benefit 2nd Floor, a confidential and anonymous youth helpline available to children throughout the state. According to a press release, 20 percent of the proceeds was divided evenly between…
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Knitted items come with prayers of hope
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Knit one, purl two and add a prayer. That pattern depicts the basis of a prayer shawl ministry recently started at St. Mary’s Parish, Colts Neck. Members of the prayer shawl ministry at St. Mary’s Parish, Colts Neck, have been busy knitting and crocheting items such as shawls, afghans, baby blankets…
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The Health Care Association of New Jersey recently honored Carol Chiaramonte, a resident of the Chelsea assisted living residence in Manalapan, with the Resident Better Life Award for 2008. The award is given annually to one resident of an assisted living or long-term care facility in New Jersey for bettering the lives of his or…
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Area artists win awards
Five area artists won prizes at the Guild of Creative Art’s 16th annual Open Juried Show. Deborah Candelora, Colts Neck, won first prize in sculpture for “Earth Spirits,” a clay piece evocative of organic forms, with a combination of smooth surfaces, sensuous curves and defined lines. Carol Gleason, Howell, won an excellence award for her…
