Category: Tri-Town News
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Power wheelchairs sought for seniors & disabled
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required.…
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More water tests eyed for Ramtown residences
Howell mayor seeks state assistance BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer A first round of testing of water in several Ramtown homes has left Howell officials “concerned,” according to Township Manager Bruce Davis. The officials’ concern stems from the test results of several Ramtown homes that are customers of the Parkway Water…
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Challenge asks students to consider ethical issues
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer It’s business as usual as six Freehold Regional High School District teams face off to solve real-life ethical dilemmas encountered in the corporate world. This year Marlboro High School came out the winner in the second annual Team Challenge, An Ethics Initiative for Tomorrow’s Leaders, which…
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Circle of friendship embraces Honduran orphan
Group of Arc members support Honduran girl with Down syndrome BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Above, members of The Arc of Monmouth County’s Circle of Friends Club visit Ana, a Down syndrome child, in Honduras. They include (l-r) Diane, holding Ana; Patty, third from left in back, and Joan, second from…
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Auditions
Garden State Philharmonic Chorus will hold open rehearsals Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Toms River Intermediate East Band Room, 1519 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Auditions will follow attendance at an open rehearsal and involve short vocal exercises to assess vocal quality, range and sight-reading ability. The chorus’s season will include two special concerts, “Songs…
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Howell fourth-, fifth-graders assist tsunami relief efforts
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer HOWELL – Sharon Dolled’s fourth- and fifth-grade pupils at the Newbury School learned a lesson about helping others and had a good time doing it during the month of January. After hearing about the deadly tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in the final week of December,…
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Assemblymen supporting repeal of ‘fast track’ law
State Assemblymen Michael J. Panter and Robert L. Morgan (both D-Monmouth/Mercer) announced that Panter has joined Morgan as a prime sponsor of Assembly bill 3650, which would repeal New Jersey’s so-called “fast track” legislation. According to a press release, the “fast track” legislation’s goal was to streamline the permitting process in “smart growth” areas, but…
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Inauguration gives band memories for a lifetime
BY JOYCE BLAY Staff Writer BY JOYCE BLAYStaff Writer JACKSON — For parents and members of the Jackson Memorial High School marching band, Jan. 20 was a day like no other. For one wonderful day, the 180-member marching band basked in the glow of approval from the president of the United States. “I’ve been a…
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Civil Air Patrol seeks new members in area
The Civil Air Patrol provides leadership training, technical education, powered and non-powered flight orientation, scholarships, and career education for young people between the ages of 12 and 18. New members are always welcome. Details: (732) 244-8938 or www.cap.gov.
