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“Mystery Reader” Surprises Students
LAKEHURST - Students in Mrs. Kearns’ kindergarten class and Mrs. Moyse’s third grade class were treated to a big surprise recently, as Senior Master Sergeant Kevin D. Clayton stopped in to visit his stepson and stepdaughter at Lakehurst Elementary School. The third graders were only told that the mystery guest was related to someone in class, but no other clues were given. The students were surprised when Mr. Clayton appeared. His stepdaughter, Olivia Robertson, had not seen him since he left for deployment overseas last August. Mrs. Moyse was almost in tears. “It was an amazing, moving moment to be a part of this and it’s one I know I will never forget,” she said. Mr. Clayton was also moved. “It’s a moment that will stay with me forever,” he told her. Mr. Clayton also made sure to visit with the kindergarten class to see his stepson, Billy. Read Featured Articles.
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Lacey Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates New Headquarters
LACEY - Lacey Chamber of Commerce officers (clockwise from left) Laura Doherty, James Spaloss, John Cafiero, Ruth Feeney, member Janet Minetti and Mayor Mark Dykoff perform the ribbon-cutting at their new headquarters at The Worden House last week. The former Chamber of Commerce, which disbanded a few years ago, was located in the same building at 103 N. Main Street, Forked River. Volunteers from the new chamber donated their time to spackle, paint and clean the office, which they hope to open to the public full-time in the near future. For now, the office will be open part-time. Chamber membership is open to anyone who does business in Lacey. For more information, visit www.laceychamberofcommerce.com.
Howell Scouts Help Brighten Up Mother’s Day
By Joseph Kienzlen
HOWELL - Members of the Howell Boy Scout Troop 258, with plants at the ready, set up shop at the Southard School last Saturday, selling flowers and plants to all those last minute shopping sons, daughters and husbands, just in the nick of time for Mother’s Day. Read Featured Articles.
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