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Public is encouraged to help end MS
Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no cure. MS interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving. Many have trouble imagining what their lives would be without the ability to move, but…
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An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it
Coda • GREG BEAN As an admitted American car nut, I’ve watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the…
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Panel to seek ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has appointed a group of 27 government, business and science professionals to serve on an advisory committee to explore ways in which Monmouth County can lessen the carbon footprint it leaves on the world. “The development of a greenhouse gas reduction plan is a very important first…
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Grants fund apprenticeships
TRENTON — Grants to fund apprenticeships in traditional folk arts are available from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Guidelines and applications for the arts council’s Fiscal Year 2010 Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program are currently available. The application deadline is April 3 and workshops conducted by arts council staff will be offered in…
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MCAC brings new members on board
RED BANK — The Monmouth County Arts Council held its annual meeting at the Monmouth Museum on Jan. 21with member arts groups and artists voting unanimously on board members for the next three-year term. The slate for 2009 includes three returning directors: Jennifer Anderson of Monmouth Beach, a fundraising consultant and community organizer who has…
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U.S. Navy seeks business sponsors for Earle events
COLTS NECK – The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) office at Naval Weapons Station Earle offers area businesses the opportunity to sponsor athletic, cultural and entertainment events for U.S. sailors and their families. The MWR office plans, organizes and provides all the activities on base and other opportunities for education and awareness at other locations,…
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Documentary to focus on prescription drug abuse
South Brunswick woman shares story with Al Roker about son’s fatal overdose BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jason Surks was like any other teenager. He grew up in central New Jersey, attending Rutgers University to become a pharmacist. He had a supportive home environment, and his mother worked in substance abuse prevention. Jason Surks However,…
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No idling, please
The League of Women Voters of the Monmouth County branch has launched a campaign to stop unnecessary and unlawful idling of vehicles as a public health issue. “Vehicle idling wastes gasoline and money and is a detriment to our health and planet,” according to a press release announcing the initiative. To help curtail vehicle idling,…
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‘Horton Hears a Who’
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from above: Students rehearse a scene in Knollwood School’s production of “Horton Hears a Who” on Feb. 17. Horton, played by Lindsey Corydon, reacts to Speck, played by Sarah Bayer, during the dress rehearsal of the play staged by the fourth- and fifthgrade Drama Club. JoJo, played by Billy…
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