Falling enrollment could lead to closing of school
Howell enrollment stands at about 7,100; options being examined
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
      HOWELL - As one way of dealing with a declining enrollment in the community's K-8 public schools, Howell Board of Education members are considering the possible option of closing a school. The Howell school district has 13 schools - 10 elementary schools and three middle schools.
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Students learn horrors, challenges of injuries
Two men share advice on avoiding spinal cord injuries
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
      Tom Spadaro and Sam Spencer want to make sure that children do not end up like them. Although the two men have learned to live happy and healthy lives after suffering major spinal cord injuries, they paid a visit to the Voorhees Elementary School in Old Bridge recently in order to teach pupils how to avoid such accidents,
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Teacher to be honored at annual Chabad event
      Adynamic teacher who enriches the lives of her family, community, students and fellow educators will be honored by Chabad ofWesternMonmouth County during its annual Women's Day program on Feb. 10. MonicaAgor, of theMorganville section ofMarlboro, will receive the Eishet Chayil (Woman of Valor) award during the symposium, which will begin at 11 a.m.
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Magician delivers message, and surprises, to students
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
      There is no trick to good character. According to magician Ken Northridge of Dovetail Presentations, the magic to integrity is persistence. Northridge paid a visit to the Southard School, Howell, on Jan.
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