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Millstone musicians help N’awlins soundwave swell
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer No other city in the country has bands at the heart of its history like New Orleans. Two young musicians from Millstone are playing a part in that living history. As drum major and assistant drum major respectively, former Allentown High School (AHS) Redbird Marching Band members Allison Feibus and…
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Jackson has U.F. covered
Twp. has to find replacement for Klink, who served 12 towns BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Emergency animal control services will be provided by Jackson Township for the time being, due to the sudden death of longtime animal control officer Mary Klink on Sept. 10. At the Sept. 17 Township Committee meeting,…
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Battling N.J.’s autism epidemic
Number of ASD-related services increase but some gaps remain BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Finding the means to raise children who will live to their highest potential has and always will be a challenge. Currently, there’s an epidemic in New Jersey making this feat even more exacting. Above: Becky Sullivan watches her 5-year-old son Ryan,…
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Two years of shows earn $100K for schools
School district to double MPAC schedule this year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The Millstone Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has generated over $100,000 in revenue since opening two years ago. Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue reported at the Sept. 14 Board of Education meeting that the revenue is being spent on student productions. The…
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The aerodynamics of Allentown
Local Civil Air Patrol cadet program conducted in church for over 40 years BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The officers of the Allentown Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol have played an important role in training local teens in aerospace education, leadership, physical fitness, and emergency and disaster preparedness support for nearly half a…
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Elks Foundation to award 500 scholarships
In an effort to alleviate the financial burden of escalating college costs, the Elks Foundation has launched a Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest. This year, the Elks will award $2.296 million to 500 students. Awards to the 18 top winners will range from $8,000 to $60,000 over four years. The remaining 482 runners-up will receive…
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Riding High Farm to celebrate anniversary
A Beef and Beer Dinner Dance fundraiser will be held 7-11 p.m. Oct. 16 to celebrate Riding High Farm’s 30th year of service in Allentown as a not-for-profit therapeutic horseback riding facility for individuals with disabilities. The event will be held at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, 2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton. In addition to…
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Celebrate N.J.’s culture during Sept. 26 festival
Gov. Jon Corzine and Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells will present New Jersey’s fourth annual Statewide Cultural Festival Sept. 26. The event will take place noon-5 p.m. at South Riverwalk Park at Riverview Plaza in Trenton. The festival will feature art, music, dance, crafts, food and exhibits from all nations.
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Run to benefit children suffering from cancer
Online and mail-in registration has begun for the third annual Friends and Neighbors in Action 5K Race and Fun Walk. All net proceeds from the Sept. 26 event at Thompson Park in Monroe Township will go to children and families suffering from childhood cancers. The 5K race and fun walk will begin with registration at…
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