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      November 19, 2009  RSS feed

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      Autumn Varca of Howell gives a treat to Casey, a 6-year-old Jack Russell terrier, during a visit from author Jane Lovascio to Barnes and Noble, Freehold, on Nov. 12. Lovascio is the author of the Casey and Bella children's book series and she brought the real Casey and Bella to Freehold to inspire more children to write. Earlier this year, Autumn was credited as a co-author of "Casey and Bella Go Green" after winning the grand prize in a national book writing contest for third- and fourth-graders held by Lovascio. More...
      Warehouse, retail use receive OK
      BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

      The Jackson Planning Board has approved the construction of a shopping center and warehouse on Route 571 near the intersection of Route 537. The applicant proposing this project was Sakoutis Builders/Commodore Plaza. Major site plan approval was granted by the Planning Board in October. More...

       Bulletin Board
      • Donations sought for ROTC gift auction
      Donations are being sought for a gift auction currently being planned for Feb. 20 to raise funds for the Jackson Memorial High School Air Force Junior ROTC. Funds raised will go toward financing a college scholarship program, equipping drill, color guard and academic teams and supporting after-school activities and trips. More...
      • Bands to rock Pony, aid Samaritan Center
      • Jackson lights the menorah on Dec. 14
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       Letters
      • Kafton thanks friends who lent support
      Thanks to all of my friends and supporters for your tireless efforts while working on behalf of myself and Howard Tilis. Your time, energy and commitment inspired both of us and we will always be grateful for that. More...
      • Community continues to support food pantry
      • Thanks to all who made Her Night Out a success at Avanti Day Resort
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image To cook a turkey — first find the darned giblets
      In our family, there are lots of stories we like to tell around the Thanksgiving table. Most of them are funny — to us — and most of them involve disasters, some going back generations. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Steven Gaudious Jr.
      Mr. Gaudious, 29, of Long Branch, died Nov. 13, 2009, at home. He was a tile setter with Local No. 7 Tile and Marble Union. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Steven and Patti Gaudious of Long Branch; his mother, Nancy Gaudious of Anthony, Fla. More...
      • Samuel Griffis Karn
      • Leslie Van Pelt
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       Schools
      • Pupils' performance helps district evaluate its efforts
      JACKSON — Audience members at a recent meeting of the Jackson Board of Education heard the annual State of the Schools report presented by school district administrators. Board President Barbara Fiero said, "The information presented this evening should give us confidence as to how we are working to identify and address our students' needs. More...
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       Sports
      • article has image Jaguars claim CJ IV soccer championship
      Playing the No. 1 team in the state might make some coaches apprehensive, but Jackson Memorial High School girls soccer coach Drew Gibson was not hesitant about his team tackling the challenge of playing Lenape High School in the NJSIAA Group IV state tournament semifinals on Nov. 17. More...
      • Sky Blue FC
      • article has image Howell tops Montgomery, 41-18, in grid playoffs
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Sapphire Tans (formerly Hollywood Tans) will be holding its annual food drive from Nov. 21 through Dec. 31. All items collected will be donated to the Freehold Open Door Food Pantry and the Howell Emergency Food Pantry. Find "wish lists" by visiting www.SapphireTans.com. Bring in a food item on Saturdays and Sundays during the food drive and receive a free tan upgrade. More...
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