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Lions’ hoopsters hoping summer work will pay off
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Many high school basketball teams around New Jersey play in a summer league, but Jackson Liberty High School coach Mark Lax says his players enjoy working out on their own on a schedule that includes one scrimmage against another school team a week. “The kids get so much more out of…
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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
My so-called virtual life LIZZ DINNIGAN Sometimes I wonder if my 8-year-old, Jack, would rather live in the virtual world than in the real world. Our PlayStation 3 (PS3) controller acts as an umbilical cord — plugging him into a machine that sustains and engrosses him so completely, he doesn’t respond to his name, forgets…
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Mystery man creating a stink in Upper Freehold
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Like many homes in Upper Freehold Township, the large homes in Stone Tavern Estates, along with the expansive properties that surround them, represent not only a certain level of luxury, but also a sense of safety in their tucked-away nook of the rural community. For two families…
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pick of the week 37th Annual Friends of Clearwater Festival
The 2012 Clearwater Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of the earth’s resources with live music, food, and environmental exhibits, rolls into shady Sunset Park in Asbury Park on Aug. 11. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, rain or shine. The Clearwater Festival is sponsored by the nonprofit New Jersey Friends of Clearwater,…
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Nature’s way: Sensible fitness and nutrition
Modern lifestyle not conducive to staying physically fit BY ROBERT HORZEPA Correspondent Traditional physical culturist and certified personal trainer Bob Horzepa blends physical fitness, nutrition and self-defense training to help his students achieve their goals. We all want to look good and feel great, no matter who we are, and whatever our age. To accomplish…
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Historical commission awards grants
The New Jersey Historical Commission has approved $2.33 million in Fiscal Year 2013 general operating support grants to 75 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives and libraries throughout the state. “This financial support reaffirms our commitment to New Jersey’s historical organizations and their important programs,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, who serves concurrently as Secretary…
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MOMS Club of Jackson running annual school supply drive
JACKSON — With the summer quickly rolling to a close, parents and their children are heading to various retail stores to begin gearing up for the 2012-13 school year. Although many Jackson families will be able to foot the bill for the required supplies of modern education, a number of them will not, leaving some…
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Farmingdale officials, employees resign
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer FARMINGDALE — Nearly half a dozen Farmingdale officials and employees, including three Borough Council members, have resigned in recent weeks. Two of the council members cited ongoing conflicts with Mayor John P. Morgan as the reason for their resignation. According to Borough Attorney John O. Bennett, councilmen Anthony J. Infante…
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Six tips for boosting back-to-school success
Excitement, anticipation, anxiety — back-to-school time is filled with many emotions for both kids and parents. By planning ahead, parents can make gearing up for the start of the school year a fun experience that eases the transition while boosting enthusiasm. Consider the six ideas below to help position students for success before heading back…
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