Habitat for Humanity seeks home applicants
     The Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity (formerly Freehold Area Habitat for Humanity) is accepting applications until Nov. 15 for homes to be built within the Freehold area.
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Community Bulletin Board
VFW post will honor
outstanding citizens
     Commander Michael B. Mangini and Americanism Chairman Michael Burtt have announced that Freehold Post 4374 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is accepting nominations for its 2003-04 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Awards.
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Community Bulletin Board
Sunrise Optimists will
host gift auction Nov. 7
     The Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold will hold a gift auction Nov. 7 at the Greystone Manor, 260 South St., Freehold Township. Sports teams, celebrities, large companies and local businesses have donated memorabilia, products and gift certificates.
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Community Bulletin Board
Free rabies clinic
offered in Howell
     The Monmouth County Health Department will conduct a free rabies clinic Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Howell Public Works building, Old Tavern Road.
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AHA now seeking Heartsaver nominees
     The American Heart Association (AHA) is currently seeking nominations for its fourth annual American Heartsaver Awards, slated for Feb. 3. The awards recognize and honor "hometown heroes of the chain of survival," or individuals who saved or helped in an attempt to save a life by performin...
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Datebook
     • Blood drives will be conducted by the Central Jersey Blood Center at four sites. In Freehold Township, Oct. 15, 3:30-9 p.m. at Joseph Catena School, 275 Burlington Road; and Oct.
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     CHRIS KELLY staff A.J. Caruso, 7, works the corn sheller machine during a visit to Stattel’s Farm Market, Marlboro, on Saturday. Pumpkin picking and a corn maze are among the attractions at the market.
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Crisis Intervention Team
marks anniversary
     The Marlboro Township Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), volunteer advocates for victims of domes­tic violence, recently entered its fourth year of service to the community.
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Artists present ‘One of a
Kind’ at Adelphia center
     Meryl Turner, Bruce Turner and Bruce Fallender, three artists from the Adelphia section of Howell, have created a special art exhi­bition at the Adelphia Art Center, 967 Route 524 in Howell, from 8 a.m.
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Habitat for Humanity seeks home applicants
     The Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity (formerly Freehold Area Habitat for Humanity) is accepting applications until Nov. 15 for homes to be built within the Freehold area.
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Violators will pay more to park in restricted spots
     Starting Oct. 1, a new law signed by Gov. James McGreevey will increase the fines for parking in a parking space for the handicapped.
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‘Talking Stones’ tour of
cemetery set for Oct. 25
     The Monmouth County His­torical As­sociation will sponsor a walking tour of Old Tennent Cemetery Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. The tour will be led by the Rev. Hugh MacKenzie, pastor of Old Tennent Church and an au­thority on the history and sig­nificance of cemeteries.
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Conference to discuss
financial planning issues
     Rutgers Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a day-long personal finance conference, "Money 2000 and Beyond: Financial Strategies for Your Future XIII," Oct.
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Community Bulletin Board
Breakfast Buddies needed to mentor young children
     The Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ), Red Bank, is seeking mature adults for its "Breakfast Buddies" program for children in pre-kindergarten through third grade in Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
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Yesteryear
100 years ago
     Rivers were flooded and beaches strewn with wreckage by the storms of rain and wind last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bulkheads were damaged and terraces undermined along the Monmouth County shore.
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‘Garden State Art &
Craft Festival’ Oct. 18
     Cottage Crafts, Colts Neck, will sponsor the first "Garden State Art & Craft Festival" Oct. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel.
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Library events
     The Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manala-pan, will host the following programs. Details: (732) 431-7222.
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