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Earlier screening sought for reading disabilities
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer For children with language-based reading disabilities like dyslexia, early detection can lead to greater progress throughout the course of their lives, according to one expert. Children should undergo screenings for such disabilities in kindergarten, said Karen Kimberlin, a speech-language pathologist who practices in Tinton Falls. She served on a 12-member…
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Bingo fundraiser is set for Oct. 18
St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold a Coach Bingo fundraiser on Oct. 18 at the gymnasium on MacArthur Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m. Calling begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include 12 games of Bingo (three cards per game), coffee/ tea and dessert. Additional game boards may be purchased. There…
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Entries sought for annual photo contest
The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring its annual photo contest. Photographers are asked to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Photo-contest prizes are first place, $200; second place, $100; and third place: $75. The contest is open to adults age 18 and over.…
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Pre-paid coupon offers discount for rib night
The Jamesburg Elks will hold a rib night at the Elks Lodge 5-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Baby back ribs, baked potato, corn-on-thecob and coleslaw will be served. The cost is $15 per order, or $12 with a prepaid reservation coupon purchased by Sept. 12. To order in advance, email [email protected] with name, phone number, number…
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Future for those affected by storm is complicated
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The 10 months since superstorm Sandy battered New Jersey might have seemed like an eternity for affected borough residents. But for many, the wait to return to normal has no clear end in sight. Anxious residents packed into Borough Hall on Aug. 22 when representatives of the Federal…
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Quiltmaker sews memories into Remembering Flags
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Helen Phillips began sewing quilts to help people with memory problems, and her hobby soon evolved into creating Remembering Flags for Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in combat. Helen Phillips has been busier than ever this year, stitching more than 185 flag quilts for Gold Star…
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Construction defects cause for debate
Old Bridge council tables motion to release performance bond to developer By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer A fter hearing from residents about socalled deficiencies in their housing development, the Old Bridge Township Council last week held off on the release of the developer’s performance bond. The council considered the release of a $978,630 bond and…
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School standards spur full-day kindergarten
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer More school districts are offering full-day kindergarten programs as educational standards now place a greater emphasis on a strong curriculum for the young learners. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Many of New Jersey’s educational leaders agree that full-day kindergarten is a bona fide plus for students. But to establish the more…
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Get in gear
A fresh assortment of both full-size and compact vans offers a wider range of choices to small businesses and recreational vehicle buyers. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With the economy enjoying a welcome recovery, automakers are once again paying attention to their fleets of commercial vans after years of dormancy. New models are hitting the…
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