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Orchid auction set for Oct. 11
The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. The auction begins at noon, with doors opening for a preview at 11 a.m. The auction, which is sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society (DCOS), will feature more than 400…
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The Cream Ridge Equestrian Center, 850 Route 537, Cream Ridge, will host “Ponies and Pumpkins” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10. Pony rides, pumpkin painting. A $5 donation to benefit Freedom’s Hope Ranch is suggested. Details: 609-758-1776. The Goddard School, 178 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, will host a fall festival open…
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Howell works to resolve issues with school buses
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer HOWELL — Wendy Bell received a round of applause from her fellow parents a few weeks ago when she told the members of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education that she felt unimportant as she waited for answers regarding school bus issues. Today she is able to say,…
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Jackson salutes armed forces
JACKSON – The service and sacrifice of members of the United States armed forces will be publicly saluted by the community on Oct. 10. For the eighth consecutive year, the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, Jackson, will host the Wounded Warrior Parade. The parade will start at 9:30 a.m. and proceed from the Jackson…
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Girl Scouts host dance fundraiser
The first “Dancing with Our Stars” event will be hosted by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at Eagle Oaks Country Club, Howell, on Nov. 12 from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person and are available online at girlscoutsjs.org/dance. According to a press release, the evening will be full of energy as MC…
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Chance to cover Pope was ‘pinnacle of career’
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Howell native Gary Gellman of Gellman Images was in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 covering the arrival of Pope Francis at Philadelphia International Airport and captured the moment (above) when the Pope stopped his motorcade, exited his vehicle and blessed and kissed a 10-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy. PHOTO BY…
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Chandler Plaza hearing moved
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A Jackson Planning Board public hearing on a proposed shopping center has been placed on the panel’s agenda for Nov. 16 at town hall. Menzi Properties of Staten Island, New York, is proposing to build Chandler Plaza at the intersection of Hyson and Chandler roads. The 4.4-acre parcel is in…
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Autumn activities abound to enjoy in N.J.
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Gary DiGregorio, owner of the Twin Pond Farm & Country Market in Howell, demonstrates pumpkin bowling. Using a small pumpkin as a ball and hay bales as gutters, he bowls a strike. Everyone gets a prize in this game, with four strikes earning the big prize. MATT DENTON Fall is…
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Freehold Dodge Subaru to hold Customer Appreciation Day Oct. 10
Freehold Dodge Subaru will have a Customer Appreciation Day on Oct. 10. The public is invited to enjoy a free barbecue and circus entertainment including a stilt walker, juggler, balloon artist, flag spinning and more. Children are welcome and can get their face painted while parents enjoy savings on all vehicles. The event will be…
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