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Writer, editor and social activist Gloria Steinem discusses women’s rights issues during “An Evening With Gloria Steinem” at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on March 1. Story, page 11 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Brookdale president retires
ANDREW DAVISON MIDDLETOWN – Brookdale Community College President Peter Burnham announced his retirement in a letter to the Board of Trustees dated March 8. “I sincerely appreciate your personal support and guidance over the 20 years of our professional association,” Burnham wrote. His retirement comes after the trustees voted to put Burnham on unpaid administrative…
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Women of Purpose, a nonprofit organization based in Jackson, is seeking vendors for a children’s fashion show to be held 6-9:30 p.m. April 27 at The Holiday Inn, Toms River. Money raised from the event will advance the organization’s mission to unleash the full potential of women and girls through education, mentoring and prevention.…
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Jackson Memorial High School senior Christa Evans tries to find an open teammate during the first quarter of the Jaguars’ 49-46 win over Freehold Township High School in the quarterfinals of the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament on March 2 in Freehold Township. The Jaguars’ 2010-11 season came to an end on March…
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Jackson Memorial High School’s Tiffany Montagne tries to bring down a loose ball during the second quarter of the Jaguars’ 49-46 win over Freehold Township High School in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament on March 2 in Freehold Township. Although the Jaguars won this game, their 2010-11 season…
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Jaguars fall in CJ IV basketball title game
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Football, wrestling and baseball have been in the state spotlight among boys sports at Jackson Memorial High School in recent years. Track and field athletes have performed well in state meets, and soccer hoisted a state championship banner long before the township split into two high schools five years ago. But…
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Veteran educator to retire
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Robert Burkhardt PLUMSTED — After 34 years in education, Robert Burkhardt, the principal of the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School, will retire at the end of the school year in June. “I have enjoyed each and every moment in my educational career, which has provided me with memories that…
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Jackson officer receives special training in Ala.
JACKSON — A Jackson police sergeant recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala. Sgt. Brian Geoghegan said the training lasted four days. “It was a ‘train the trainer,’ or ‘instructor,’ class for the incident command system,” said Geoghegan. “Its aim was to bring back the training to all…
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A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost for a fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). Chicken will be available for $8 (two pieces) and $9 (three pieces). All children’s dinners are…
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