• Help available for drinking problems through Al-Anon/Alateen

    Al-Anon and Alateen members offer encouragement and understanding to problem drinkers, plus a warm welcome and comfort to families and friends of alcoholics. They want members of the community to know that help is available. Alcoholism is a family disease. Compulsive drinking affects the drinker’s relationships. Friendships, employment, childhood, parenthood, love affairs and marriages all…

  • Disabled in SureHands at Riding High Farm

    New lift helps wheelchair-bound teens and adults continue riding BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer When Justin Kahn reached adulthood, he could no longer mount and dismount a horse. Riding High Farm Program Director Robyn Struz (l) assists rider Jeff Belpanno onto a horse with the help of Ann Kkas and the new SureHands Lift at…

  • Review of school needs under way

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer In an attempt to make the development of the 2011-12 Jackson School District budget more transparent for residents, the Jackson Board of Education Finance Committee recently held a Community Budget Committee meeting. Work is under way to develop a budget that will fund Jackson schools from July 1, 2011, through…

  • Plumsted supt. will retire June 30

    Mark C. DeMareo joined Plumsted district in 2008 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Mark C. DeMareo, who has been the superintendent of schools in the Plumsted School District since August 2008, will retire from his position on June 30, 2011. Mark C. DeMareo The Plumsted Board of Education accepted notice of DeMareo’s retirement at its…

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    Before winter break began in the Howell School District, Santa Claus visited the Ramtown School on Dec. 23 and received a warm welcome from pupils Julianna Difabio (l) and Kiersten Urrego. Santa was joined on his visit by school mascot Ronnie the Ram. ERIC SUCAR staff

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    • Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will hold its first Watch Night celebration from 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1. The evening’s objective is fellowship and celebration as Christian families gather in a safe and fun environment. All are welcome. Details: 732-833-8808. • A Red Cross blood drive…

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    • The Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell, will host lectures at 11 a.m. on the following days: Jan. 11, “Immune Boosting Foods”; Jan. 18, “Glaucoma, Cataracts and Aging Eye Issues”; and Jan. 25, “Fall Prevention.” All lectures are given by health care and legal professionals and are geared for Howell seniors age 60…

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    • Plumsted Senior Outreach Services will host its third annual winter luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Plumsted municipal building. Fee is $8. All seniors are welcome. Seating is limited. Register by calling 609-752-2241, ext. 111. • The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 1432, 711 West Kennedy Blvd.,…

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