In the Service
      Army Reserve Spec. Sung-Min J. Baillargeon, son of Gerald L. Baillargeon of Jackson, has returned to the 315th Engineer Battalion, Fort Dix, after being deployed to an overseas forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S.
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Datebook
      • "Consumer Awareness - What You Should Know," a two-part program brought by the Department of Banking and Insurance, will be held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 10 a.m. Jan. 8 and Jan. 15. Participants will learn to identify insurance and financial situations in which caution should be exercised. The program is free and open to the public.
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Alternate route certification offered
      For those who have a bachelor's degree and would like to become a teacher, the Alternative Route to Teaching program offered at Ocean County College (OCC) can help them to become licensed without completing a traditional teachertraining program.
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Knights will host 'Comedy Knight'
      A "Comedy Knight" hosted by the Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will take place Jan. 24 at the council home on Bartley Road in Jackson. Tickets are available for $30 per person. "Comedy Knight" will include a home-cooked dinner, and performances by three comedians. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8:30 p.m. after the meal.
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Health fair to be offered Jan. 17
      Ocean Medical Center will sponsor "New Year New You," a health fair complete with speakers, free screenings, and fitness and nutrition tips from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 in the East Wind Conference Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick.
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Ocean County Coin Club to meet Jan. 15
      The Ocean County Coin Club will hold an auction night 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Admission is free. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: 732-255-6911 or occoinclub. org.
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Ocean County Coin Club to meet Jan. 15
      The Ocean County Coin Club will hold an auction night at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Ocean firehouse, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Admission is free. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: 732-255-6911 or occoinclub. org.
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Winter Beach Blast to be held at regional mall
      A Winter Beach Blast sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be held 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Ocean County Mall, Hooper Avenue, Toms River. The event will include a number of free activities. Families can participate in games, crafts, hula-hoop and maybe even win a prize in a dance contest. A fee of $5 may be charged for some activities.
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