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Jewish joy reflected in klezmer music
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Afeeling of “freilach” (Yiddish for happy or cheerful) recently came to Jackson. Guests who attended a performance of the Odessa Klezmer Band at the Jackson library on Dec. 16 enjoyed an evening filled with Old World music, Hanukkah songs, Sephardic melodies, Ladino (Spanish) and Nigunim (songs without words). Ed Goldberg…
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Howell zoners pave way for apartments
Proposed development is part of Howell’s COAH plan BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer An apartment complex has been given its first green light by the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the applicant’s representatives will soon be seeking site plan approval for the development. The proposed 60-unit rental complex on a 7.4-acre tract on Wycoff…
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DPW had a lot to handle during recent snowstorm
Department director gives council an explanation of what occurred on Dec. 19 BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Asnowstorm that blanketed Jackson on Dec. 19 has raised several issues regarding the cleanup effort made by the township in the days that followed the storm. Fred Rasiewicz, director of the Jackson Department of Public Works, discusses the…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Gigi Petillo, of Howell, tries to help Robert Petillo, 3, stay on his feet as they enjoy a bit of ice skating at the Ocean Ice Palace, Brick Township, on Dec. 27. CHRIS KELLY staff
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Lions begin 2009-10 track action
The Jackson Liberty High School girls indoor track and field team got its first test of the 2009-10 season on Dec. 29 in the Shore Coaches Meet, where coach Jennifer Leahy was expecting a group of athletes to excel. Leahy is also looking for her Lions squad to finish higher than last season’s fifth-place showing…
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Bowlers off to good start
Anthony Buczynski got an unexpected Christmas gift of sorts from the JacksonMemorial High School boys varsity bowling team that he coaches — a solid start. “I’m absolutely shocked,” the Jaguars’ veteran coach said. “We have freshmen and sophomores in the lineup, and I thought we would be a couple of games below .500. We’ve started…
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Jackson Memorial High School senior Dawn Costello (2), who recently announced that she will continue her soccer career at Monmouth University, is now playing for the Jaguars’ basketball team. Costello and the Jaguars opened the 2009-10 season on Dec. 23 with a 43-40 victory over Southern Regional. Here, Costello drives to the hoop for a…
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Costello to play soccer at Monmouth University
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Midfielder Dana Costello, the catalyst to the Jackson Memorial High School girls soccer team’s surge to the NJSIAA Group IV state tournament semifinals this fall, is taking her talents to Monmouth University, West Long Branch. “I like the coach. I definitely wanted to stay home. I just love everything there,”…
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U-13 Howell United Tsunami girls travel soccer team is looking for a goalkeeper. Experience in the position is helpful but not necessary. Individual must be born between Aug. 1, 1996, and July 31, 1997. Details: Mike Blazis at 732-363-7396. Howell Parks and Recreation will hold registration for indoor lacrosse through Jan. 8 at the recreation…
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