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Watching a child grow up is rewarding, but not easy MARK ROSMAN Time marches on. I have never realized the impact of that statement as much as I have this summer. It is difficult for me to believe I am the father of a 17- year-old son who can now go places by himself in…
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CRA (Corporate Resource Alliance), a New Jersey contact and referral group for business executives, is hosting a golf outing to benefit the Embrace Kids Foundation on Sept. 13 at Pebble Creek, Colts Neck. Embrace Kids Foundation supports the non-medical needs of children with cancer or blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease. The foundation provides…
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“The Hunger Games,” rated PG, will be shown at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Registration required at 732-928-3300, ext. 3808. Vendors are being sought for an indoor flea market that will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at St. Aloysius Church, Bennetts…
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The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City on Sept. 23. The cost of the trip is $30 per person, which includes lunch on the bus and $25 back from the casino. The bus will leave at noon from Brookwood Plaza, Jackson. Proceeds will benefit Rotary Club…
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St. Aloysius Church, Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will host “Catholics Returning Home,” a program for non-practicing or inactive Catholics who are interested in renewing their relationship with the Catholic Church. The group will meet at the church from 7:30- 9 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Sept. 18. For more information, call 732-833-4287 or email [email protected],…
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Town tries to curb spread of West Nile
JACKSON — Municipal officials are taking action to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus in Jackson. According to a press release from the mayor’s office, the disease has made its mark in Ocean County, with the first reported human case coming on Aug. 24. Last week, public works crews used the township’s gypsy…
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Howell man honored for service to veterans
Long-time veterans services officer Phil Finch was honored by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders on Aug. 9 for his volunteer work with veterans. For the last 10 years, Finch, a resident of Howell, has volunteered his time and talents as a county veterans services officer in Ocean and Monmouth counties, where he filed service-connected…
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Teacher participates in research
Jessica Reuther JACKSON — Earlier this summer, one Jackson Liberty High School biology teacher was afforded the opportunity to assist in alternative energy research. Jessica Reuther was among 40 teachers from around the country who participated in this year’s Siemens Teachers as Researchers (STARs) fellowship. From June 17-29, Reuther and her fellow educators gathered at…
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The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) has formed a new group that will meet from 12:30-2 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. DBSA is a self-help group to provide a support network for people with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety…
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