Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Celebrity waiters to be on ‘Chefs’ Night Out’ staff
The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education is sponsoring its seventh annual "International Chefs Night Out," a gala benefit that raised more than $60,000 last year. The foundation provides mini grants to teachers and programs in the Ocean County Vocational Technical schools to augment, supplement and complement the schools’ programs through the attraction of…
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Stuttering Foundation offers information
We applaud Barbara Dahm’s excellent Nov. 21 article, "Stuttering Is A Misunderstood Problem," and your efforts to shed some light on this complex disorder affecting over three million Americans. However, your readers should also know how to contact a nonprofit source of help, the Stuttering Foundation of America. We provide information on the latest research…
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Breed-specific legislation will not work
I would like to express my opposition regarding the bill A2906 — sponsored by Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem, Cumberland, Glou-cester) — which provides a municipality with the option of introducing breed-specific legislation. This bill proposes the imposition of onerous, if not impossible, conditions on the ownership of a dog known as a pit bull or…
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High school wood shop class builds tradition of toy making
By Joyce BlayStaff Writer High school wood shop class builds tradition of toy making By Joyce Blay Staff Writer Lakewood High School students brightened the holiday season for youngsters by building toys in shop class. LAKEWOOD — If Santa Claus ever decides to retire, William Bradshaw may be just the man to replace him. For…
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PHILIP RESTIVO, 80, of Howell, died Dec. 14 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resided in Staten Island, N.Y., prior to moving to Howell Township eight years ago. He was a tailor at Unite National Cotton, New York City, retiring 18 years ago. He served with the U.S. Army Air…
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One small step for board
Freehold Regional High School District administrators breathed a sigh of relief last week when U.S. District Court Judge Garrett E. Brown lifted a temporary restraining order that had prevented the Board of Education from voting on most issues relating to the operation of the district. Brown put the temporary restraining order in place on Nov.…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. GRACE M. FAHERTY CHAHALIS, 60, of Brick, died Nov. 21 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born and raised in Washing-ton Heights, N.Y., she moved to the…
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Internet fuels betting
Gambling online may be hard to regulate, but it will be even harder to outlaw. This may come as a surprise to many residents in the Garden State, but making that Internet sports bet, or playing a chip in a virtual casino, is illegal in this state. According to Kerry Hand of the state’s gaming…
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Resident says shame on Howell Township
On Dec. 2, a seven-year member of Howell Emer-gency Services, Michael C. Michau, passed away after waging a courageous battle with lung disease. Michael willingly donated his time and talents to ensure the safety and well-being of his fellow neighbors. Both of his parents as well are members of the emergency services program. Michael was…
