Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Harriet Tubman’s cousin speaks to local students
CHRIS KELLY staff Sid Taylor, of New Egypt, talks to Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School students about the endeavors of his cousin, Harriet Tubman. ALLENTOWN – Local second-graders learned about Harriet Tubman recently from one of her distant relatives. Sid Taylor, a resident of the New Egypt section of Plumsted, visited the Upper Freehold Regional…
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Lori Clinch
Are We There Yet? Gearing up, once again, to slim down Now that spring is officially here, I believe it’s time to ceremoniously drop my winter weight, firm up my abs, and squeeze back into last summer’s fat clothes. It’s just too bad that my body isn’t willing to comply. In fact, my body has…
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Greg Bean
Coda Sometimes, it’s the small things that save a marriage Last weekend, my stepfather got married to a wonderful woman, and I couldn’t be happier. This is a guy who came into the lives of me and my brothers after my father died, and not only loved our mother, but nursed her through her last…
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Finance panel believes money is well spent
As we approach the budget season, it is inevitable that there will be letters to the editor in area newspapers throwing about accusations and half-truths about our budgeting practices. As the members of the Jack-son Board of Education finance committee, we would like to encourage you to come to us if you have any questions…
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Obituaries
Gerald A. Cappiello Mr. Cappiello, 81, of West Orange, died March 11, 2007, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown. He was born in Newark and was a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange. Prior to retiring in 1986, he owned and operated Atlantic Alloy, Union. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World…
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Sicuranza recalled for civic-minded attitude
As a civic-minded person, I have come across many residents who have tried to make a difference within our community. One such individual who definitely stands out is Ralph Sicuranza. Ralph and I have been in-volved in many local organizations together such as the Rotary Club, the Elks, the Opti-mist Club and the Chamber of…
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Love of music joins Howell generations
Students pay a visit to senior center and brighten up the day BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer BY TOYNETT HALLStaff Writer PHOTOS BY TOYNETT HALL Youngsters from Howell’s Ardena and Southard elementary schools visited the Howell Senior Center recently and entertained the community’s older residents. In photo above, Nicholas LaPani, a Southard School fifth-grader, and…
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Obituaries
Wonser Macon Wonser Leon Macon, 57, of Freehold, died March 12, 2007 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Birming-ham, Ala., he had lived in Howell prior to moving to Freehold 32 years ago. Mr. Macon was a taxi driver for Leon’s Taxi, Englishtown for more than 10 years, retiring two years ago. He…
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Seniors needed to perform at Festival of Senior Arts
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood’s historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, is issuing a casting call for seniors age 60 and over to perform at the Festival of Senior Arts. The only qualification is the love of entertainment and performance. There is no fee to participate and registration forms are available now. Individuals and senior groups interested…
