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Lego Book Club
Children read from their copies of “Alice in Wonderland” during a session of the Lego Book Club held at the Howell library on Sept. 29. Later, the children created their own Lego projects. For another picture, see page 14. ERIC SUCAR staff
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When work becomes a labor of love
Owner of Chic salon set out to create home away from home BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer With an almost-empty nest, Rose Scuorzo, of Freehold, took a leap of faith in herself and started her own hair salon. After years of working as a stylist in an industry she loves, the timingwas right and the…
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Breeders and owners believe slots would save horse industry
An exodus of the horse-breeding industry from the state could turn greenways into parkways, according to testimony at the third gaming summit held at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. Tom Luchento, president of the Manalapan based Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ), focused his testimony at the third gaming summit Sept. 29…
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Mobile medical unit offers flu shots, exams
Ocean Health Initiatives’ (OHI) mobile medical unit (MMU) has scheduled visits during October, including one stop at the Senior Expo. Seniors throughout Ocean County will have an opportunity to get their flu shots during the Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.…
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Knights slate Oct. 22 charity golf outing
The Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will host its 12th annual Charity Golf Scramble Oct. 22 at the Gambler Ridge Golf Club in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. The cost is $80 per player, which includes a hot buffet breakfast before golf, greens fees and cart, lunch, prizes, contests and gift auction.…
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Church announces dates for retreats
HOWELL — The Church of St. Veronica announced that its women’s and men’s retreats will be held in its church in Howell. Dates are as follows: Men’s Retreat, Oct. 15-17; and Women’s Retreat, Oct. 22- 24. “We invite one and all to experience an encounter with the Living God through inspirational teachings and witnesses and…
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Jackson Food Pantry will host open house
JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today’s food pantry will host an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 23 to celebrate Make a Difference Day. The food pantry is in the Department of Public Works building at 10 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes tour of the food pantry and…
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• Tip-a-Fireman night will be held 5-p.m. Oct. 7 at Applebee’s, 4721 Route north, Howell. The firemen of Southard Fire Department will be delivering food along with a smile to benefit their organization. All proceeds from this event will go to the Southard Fire Department to further their efforts to keep the community safe. Details:…
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