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Writer suggests homeopathy for children may be a prudent course
Recent studies show that parents want alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs for their children’s illnesses. A Harvard Medical School study shows alternative therapies were used to treat nearly 9 million children (Birdee, et al., 2010). A 2010 survey conducted by Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota shows 90 percent of parents want more information about alternative…
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Stop harassing people who are different
Life is something valued that we each are given a chance to take part in, to leave our mark before we pass along with time. The life we live is constructed upon diversity among others, which is simply what makes our world of various cultures and others’ ways of life so vast and unique. The…
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Final details discussed for adult community
Jackson Planning Board and developer working to conclude application BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Revising one of 55 pages may be all that is needed to complete the application for Diamond Developers at Miele Farms LLC, a plan for 315 residential lots that has been before the Jackson Planning Board for more than…
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Howell graduate charged with vehicular homicide
Charges against Phillip Adamo stem from accident that claimed life of John Bukowiec HOWELL — A former member of the Howell High School football team will face criminal charges in connection with a motor vehicle accident that killed one of his teammates. On Jan. 28, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Howell Police Department…
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Senior Outreach volunteers sought
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Senior Outreach Services (SOS) is looking for volunteers to help with its mission of assisting senior citizens. Many of the services are provided for free and include information and referrals, transportation for medical appointments and shopping, health programs and screenings, a “Move Today” exercise program, mind aerobics program, Project Lifesaver, various…
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DPW head no longer working in Howell
HOWELL — Jeffrey Cramer is no longer in charge of the Howell Department of PublicWorks. In response to a question from the Tri- Town News as to whether Cramer was still employed by the township, Deputy Mayor William Gotto said Cramer has resigned from his position at the DPW. It was not clear exactly when…
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Board takes close look at special ed spending
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A proposed budget for special-education services for the 2011-12 school year in Jackson is expected to see a reduction of $1.6 million from 2010-11. All figures being discussed at this point are tentative and may be revised before the complete 2011-12 budget is placed before the public for…
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‘Friends of the court’ offer help to children
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer A cting as a voice for a child, individuals who become court-appointed special advocates (CASA) offer their time to help youngsters who are victims of abuse and neglect. “What we do is recruit and train our volunteers to serve as advocates for children who are in foster care,” CASA Executive…
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