BROCK FARMS ? TURN the PAGE for CHRISTMAS MAGIG1 — HOME & GARDEN WORLD - Jt^ Tw B Rockfanrisrco5vi E

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

BROCK FARMS ? TURN the PAGE for CHRISTMAS MAGIG1 — HOME & GARDEN WORLD - Jt^ Tw B Rockfanrisrco5vi E > BROCK FARMS ? TURN THE PAGE FOR CHRISTMAS MAGIG1 — HOME & GARDEN WORLD - jt^ tw B rockFanrisrco5vi E THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 2016 Sentinel gmnews.com North Brunswick • South Brunswick Gas station at Wawa denied for Cozzens Lane By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer he addition o f fueling stations to the existing Wawa convenience store on T Route 27 and Cozzens Lane was unanimously denied by members of the North Brunswick Zoning Board o f Adjust­ ment, citing detrimental effects to the sur­ rounding neighborhood, traffic and safety concerns. North Brunswick Partners, LLC pro­ vided testimony during a special Zoning Board meeting on Oct. 25 regarding the ex­ isting store located in the C -l commercial zone, which would have been demolished and replaced with a new, 5,051-square-foot store and six islands with 12 fueling stations for gasoline and diesel fuel. “We want to stay in North Brunswick. W e want to stay here. W e like the location. W e like the store. There’s a definite need for more fueling. There is not a gas station in the immediate area,” Timothy Prime, the applicant’s attorney, said during his open­ ing remarks. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Residents, however, took issue with the Yakira Lockspelser, left, samples her dough while baking with her friend Adina Leiblich, right, during the Middlesex County Great fact that seven other gas stations are located Challah Bake, held at Congregation B’Nai Tikvah in North Brunswick on Nov. 3. For more photos, see page 6. within a mile’s radius of this particular lo­ cation; traffic is already troublesome; and residences nearby have wells, which caused First building approved for destroyed warehouse site concerns about possible contamination. In terms of safety, site engineer Mark By JENNIFER AMATO Board members unanimously approved fire, with a valuation o f $1.4 million. The W hitaker ensured residents that the fiber­ Staff Writer the site plan for a 300,000-square-foot total revenue going forward is expected to glass piping and tanking would be protected building for the owners’ own warehouse be $28-$30 million. little more than a year since a mas­ by a double-walled system that has me­ distribution business. Currently, there are nine monitoring sive nine-alarm fire destroyed one chanical leak detection. He said that an elec­ Rich Cifelli, a representative of the wells located on the property, according to million square feet of warehouse tronic overfill protection alarm activates A owner, said the owner is currently operating Cifelli, who said the original owner, space in North Brunswick, construction on when the gas tanks are 90 percent full and out o f a 180,000-square-foot space on Cran- Okonite, is handling the cleanup. He said the property is set to begin. shuts them o ff at 95 percent capacity. bury Road in South Brunswick, but hopes within three months only one monitoring Representatives of 1600 Livingston “There’s no chance of it not being de­ to move back to North Brunswick by June w ell should remain. He said the expectation Holdings LLC came before the North tected and leaking through the second wall,” 2017. was to receive footing permits within four Brunswick Planning Board on Nov. 1 to dis­ he said. He said the space cost $660,000 per year weeks. cuss the first steps in approving the initial for 670,000 square feet o f space prior to the building to be rebuilt on the site. (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) FREE AIR CONDITIONING Expires 11/16/16 With A Purchase Of Any Heating System Electrical Lie# 12157 • Plumbing Lie# 11925 • HVAC Lie# 880 2 SENTINEL NS GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com November 10, 2016 ' /7 vi: >fS 1 “j i ;MRaur-p -- s | f g [ f f l (LK f t S' t t i P) f i Q £ i u [ & |L.. Jl jyjpS ■ CTTuTw 1 III 1rr»Tv nnTlHriiF nXfiJFt W|yITcijTii 9 Df;l IT.' M CHOICES! * New Jersey’s 1 121877 i j % Largest Selection Ifia B lJ of Artificial ffljjffl'J lr Christmas Trees (Prelit & Unlit Up To 12 Ft.) FREEHOLD LOCATION ONLY f ^ THANTONYPLACE 4189 ROUTE 9 NORTH ONE MILE NORTH OF FREEHOLD RACEWAY MALL , ANYWHERE! ! BROCKa a a » am a a a** FARMS3•» a a a a * aa aa a aa JA O P E N 7 D A Y S 8 :0 0 am to 6 :00 pm November 10, 2016 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.gmnews.com NS SENTINEL 3 Female soldier crosses cultural boundaries around the world By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer :■ t m i ollowing a dream that began when she was in the eighth grade, Sarah Anne Levy is now a 27-year-old prominent Fmember o f the United States military — and an influential woman who has helped bridge gender gaps in Afghanistan. Just over 10 years ago. Levy began the process of becoming a military officer by entering the U.S. M ilitary Academ y (U S M A ) at West Point. “ This process includes 47 months o f ac­ ademic, military and physical training to prepare graduates for a career of profes­ sional excellence and service to the nation as commissioned leaders o f character dedi­ Levy shakes hands with President Barack Obama after receiving her diploma from cated to the values o f duty, honor [and] West Point. country,” the North Brunswick native said. Levy’s first duty station was Fort Riley, Kansas, as the maintenance control officer (M CO) for a cavalry squadron from 2010- 12. “When we deployed, I was appointed PHOTOS COURTESY OF SARAH LEVY Female Engagement Team (FET) officer in Sarah Levy of North Brunswick receives her diploma from the U.S. Military Academy at charge. FETs are tools for commanders to West Point. engage the population o f a community; since male soldiers could not interact with female locals due to cultural traditions, the FE T would step in and communicate with women and children. “ The goal o f our team was to discuss im­ portant topics [w ith] the women that we could then bring back to develop programs helpful to the local community. Our team consisted of women with various back­ grounds who were chosen for their confi­ dence. competence and adaptability to social interactions: a medic, a mechanic, a military police sergeant, a linguist and me.” she said. Throughout her time in Afghanistan, she said she and her fellow officers took part in several air and ground insertions to serve as enablers to their squadron. When they were not on patrol, the team would assist with personnel searches at the local Women’s Household birds are regarded as pets. Center. “ Due to our- constant interaction with the During an unexpectedly funny moment, women at the Women's Center, my team got the team was on a mission during which an inside look at the life o f Afghan women they slept on bales of hay under the stars and customs. We tried wedding desserts and w oke up unsettlingly to chickens — made from gelatin, oil and powdered sugar with unusually long necks — mere inches as well as discussed married life far more from them. intimately than I ever imagined the local “The ANA (Afghan National Army) Levy said the best part of her team’s mission in Afghanistan was meeting local children women would. staff regarded me not as though I were a and seeing their curiosity. “ When our team entered the local houses woman or a man, but a female American o f­ pieces o f equipment valued at more than aide-de-camp, I liaised with the British em­ made of hardened mud, we experienced ficer, so they were not restricted from talk­ $26 million. She was second in command bassy to ensure a smooth transition between Pashtunwali, the code o f hospitality that in­ ing with me due to their strict customs responsible for the training, discipline, qual­ two foreign general officers and relayed my cluded locals offering their homes for shel­ regarding social interactions based on gen­ ity of life, administration, professional de­ boss’ intent to the Division Staff to increase ter as w ell as chickens, pomegranates and der. These interactions gave me additional velopment and combat readiness of 147 synchronization,” she said. chai for dinner. When the male soldiers insights into Afghan culture since I could soldiers and their families. As a transportation officer, Levy then could not enter the homes due to female more easily observe the others engage in “ Due to my performance as an executive studied at the Combined Logistics Captain presence, our team would be responsible for conversation about travel, marriage, work officer and prior performance as MCO, I Career Course (CLCCC) at Fort Lee, Vir­ internal security," she said. and the national sport called Buzkashi,” she was selected to interview for an aide-de- ginia, in 2015 to prepare for command of Calling her team “brave,” she recalled said. camp position [in 2014], I was chosen by support companies or to serve as multi­ one experience in particular when her me­ Upon Levy’s return to Fort Riley in one of the first United Kingdom (U.K.) ex­ functional logistics branch officers. chanic was pulling guard duty and made ad­ 2013, she became an executive officer for a change brigadiers to be his new aide-de- justments to the team’s location as they distribution company, responsible for the camp to assist with the transition between (Continued on page 12) entered the seating area so she had better maintenance and accountability of 180 visibility o f her sector.
Recommended publications
  • Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 106 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
    E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 106 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2000 No. 29 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, March 20, 2000, at 12 noon. House of Representatives WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2000 The House met at 10 a.m. and was God of hope, fill us with joy and ican workers are being left behind un- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- peace as we trust in You that, by the employed and unable to reach the pore (Mr. OSE). power of Your spirit, our whole life and American dream. And in spite of this f outlook may be radiant with hope. indisputable fact, the Clinton adminis- Amen. tration continues to encourage the ex- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f pansion of current free trade policy, PRO TEMPORE such as NAFTA, to other nations The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- THE JOURNAL around the world. fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sadly, the President has also failed nication from the Speaker: Chair has examined the Journal of the to mention another fact that the Com- WASHINGTON, DC, last day's proceedings and announces merce Department also announced, and March 15, 2000. to the House his approval thereof. that is that the United States experi- I hereby appoint the Honorable DOUG OSE Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- enced record trade deficits with its to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
    [Show full text]
  • 1960S America Music
    1960s America Music Kaleigh Coffey 8th December 2018 Abstract This is a downloadable document outlining the content, images, andref- erences used in the Music section of the WordPress site. This document will cover the content of the Music top-level page and its three children pages—Woodstock Music Festival, American Folk Music, and Girl Groups and Girl Bands of the 1960s. Contents Contents i List of Figures ii 1 Music Homepage 1 2 Woodstock Music Festival 1 2.1 Woodstock Overview ........................ 1 2.2 Musical Acts ............................. 3 2.3 Cultural Significance ........................ 3 3 American Folk Music 7 3.1 American Folk Music Revival of the 1960s ............ 7 4 Girl Groups and Bands of the 1960s 9 4.1 Introduction to Girl Groups and Bands .............. 9 4.2 Formation of Girl Groups and Bands . 10 4.3 Popular Girl Groups of the 1960s . 11 4.4 Popular Girl Bands of the 1960s . 12 References 14 i List of Figures 1 Woodstock Opening Ceremony .................... 2 2 Guitar stock image ............................ 2 3 The Supremes in 1970 .......................... 3 4 Promotional image of the Jimi Hendrix Experience .......... 4 5 The Who Band photographed in 1972 ................. 5 6 Joplin in 1970 ............................... 6 7 Woodstock Redmond Crowd ...................... 6 8 Two Hippies at Woodstock ....................... 7 9 Joan Baez and Bob Dylan ........................ 8 10 Joan Baez photograph .......................... 9 11 The Dandy Girls ............................. 10 12 The Shirelles ............................... 12 13 The Liverbirds .............................. 13 ii 1 Music Homepage Undoubtedly, the 1960s was a decade of immense social change for the United States.1 Although this transformation is immeasurable, it was marked by sig- nificant events and ideologies.
    [Show full text]
  • The Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden '50S
    THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s The Great R&B Files (# 6 of 12) Updated December 27, 2018 THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s Rhythm and Blues Harmony Presented by Claus Röhnisch The R&B Pioneers Series - Volume Six of twelve Also read page 1 (86) - Top Rhythm & Blues Records - The Top R&B Hits from 30 classic years of R&B - The John Lee Hooker Session Discography with Year-By-Year Recap - The Blues Giants of the 1950s - Twelve Great Legends - Ten Sepia Super Stars of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Idols making Music Histouy - Transitions from Rhythm to Soul – Twelve Original Soul Icons - The True R&B Pioneers – Twelve Hit-Makers from the Early Years - Predecessors of the Soul Excplosion in the 1960s – Twelve Famous Favorites - The R&B Pioneers Series – The Top 30 Favorites - Clyde McPhartter - the Original Soul Star - The Clown Princes of Rock and Roll: The Coasters - Those Hoodlum Friends – The Coasters The Great R&B-files Created by Claus Röhnisch Find them all at http://www.rhythm-and-blues.info The R&B Pioneers Series – Volume Six of twelve THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s Two great ”reference” books on Doo-Wop: The Doo-Wop Decades, 1945-1965 by B. Lee Cooper and Frank W, Hoffman CSIPP, US 2017 The Top 1000 Doo-Wop Songs by Anthony Gribin and Matthew Schiff Ttgpress, 2014 2 The R&B Pioneers Series – Volume Six of twelve THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s Introduction Of all the countless (and mostly black) vocal groups, who gave us that exciting and wonderful harmony singing in the 1950s, I have selected ten outstanding pioneer R&B groups.
    [Show full text]
  • Top Ten Vocal Groups Rhythm and Blues
    THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s The Great R&B Files (# 6 of 12) Updated July 10, 2019 THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s Rhythm and Blues Harmony Presented by Claus Röhnisch The R&B Pioneers Series - Volume Six of twelve Also read page 1 (86) - Top Rhythm & Blues Records - The Top R&B Hits from 30 classic years of R&B - The John Lee Hooker Session Discography with Year-By-Year Recap - The Blues Giants of the 1950s - Twelve Great Legends - Ten Sepia Super Stars of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Idols making Music Histouy - Transitions from Rhythm to Soul – Twelve Original Soul Icons - The True R&B Pioneers – Twelve Hit-Makers from the Early Years - Predecessors of the Soul Excplosion in the 1960s – Twelve Famous Favorites - The R&B Pioneers Series – The Top 30 Favorites - Clyde McPhartter - the Original Soul Star - The Clown Princes of Rock and Roll: The Coasters - Those Hoodlum Friends – The Coasters The Great R&B-files Created by Claus Röhnisch Find them all at http://www.rhythm-and-blues.info The R&B Pioneers Series – Volume Six of twelve THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s Two great ”reference” books on Doo-Wop: The Doo-Wop Decades, 1945-1965 by B. Lee Cooper and Frank W, Hoffman CSIPP, US 2017 The Top 1000 Doo-Wop Songs by Anthony Gribin and Matthew Schiff Ttgpress, 2014 2 The R&B Pioneers Series – Volume Six of twelve THE Top Ten Vocal Groups of the Golden ‘50s Introduction Of all the countless (and mostly black) vocal groups, who gave us that exciting and wonderful harmony singing in the 1950s, I have selected ten outstanding pioneer R&B groups.
    [Show full text]
  • J2P and P2J Ver 1
    JUNE 5, 1965 SEVENTY -FIRST YEAR 50 CENTS Billboard The International Music -Record Newsweekly Radio-TV Programming Phono -Tape Merchandisv..g Coin Machine Operating III1111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TOP 40 CHART BY BILLBOARD NEW YORK -Billboard this week introduces the `Top 40 Easy Listening" chart (see page 4). This new weekly feature is ^^ being launched in answer to tOk;A kt numerous requests from various sectors the record -music in- of COMPOSER, ARRANGER, CONDUCTOR RIZ ORTOLANI has just recorded his T dustry to provide a chart that r Yellow Rolls 7 ranks middle - of - the - road most brilliant music for a dazzling new motion picture, "The , singles. The new chart is ex- Royce." The composer of "More" has again proved his reputation as one *RTr titi pected to be of particular aid r,. 'V° of today's most exciting musical talents. (Advertisement) u, to radio programmers, dealers and juke box operators. I I I I 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Copyright Hearings Open With Attack by Creators By MILDRED HALL educational use of nondramatic tenmeier (D.-Wis.) acting as musical and literary material in chairman in the absence of Sub- THE ROYAL PAVILION where the reception was held the last night WASHINGTON -An all -out nighttime broadcasts to the committee chairman Edwin E. British Song Festival at Brighton, England. -Wednesday (26) -of the attack by songwriters, music public, and would require simi- Willis, questioned "whether the the contest will be held, is in an adjacent building. The Dome, where publishers and licensing groups lar clearance for community an- Copyright Office may have on free use of music in juke tenna transmissions.
    [Show full text]
  • Writers by Score: 1000 to 11834
    Writers By Score: 1000 to 11834 1001 James MTUME 1062 Matt AITKEN 1123 Marilyn McLEOD 1184 Luther VANDROSS 1002 Wilson PICKETT 1063 Mike STOCK 1124 Edna LEWIS 1185 Merle KILGORE 1003 Jean VILLARD 1064 Pete WATERMAN 1125 Jake HOOKER 1186 Tom BAILEY 1004 Booker T. JONES Jr. 1065 Al CAPPS 1126 Alan MERRILL 1187 Alannah CURRIE 1005 Dickie GOODMAN 1066 Robin LUKE 1127 Rudy JACKSON 1188 Billy NICHOLS 1006 Jack FULTON 1067 Vinnie BARRETT 1128 Elvin BISHOP 1189 Boyd BENNETT 1007 Lois STEELE 1068 Billy MYLES 1129 John Buck WILKIN 1190 Georgia DOBBINS 1008 Gwen GORDY 1069 John LODGE 1130 Dan HILL 1191 Ian HUNTER 1009 Phil GERNHARD 1070 Fred BURCH 1131 Victor WILLIS 1192 Henry GROSS 1010 Barry MANILOW 1071 Billy Dawn SMITH 1132 Richard MULLAN 1193 Arthur VENOSA 1011 Al LEWIS 1072 Joe YOUNG 1133 Rodger PENZABENE 1194 Gary BENSON 1012 Kim GANNON 1073 Kathryn FULTON 1134 Frank MUSKER 1195 Bill CONTI 1013 Jimmy DeKNIGHT 1074 John CAFFERTY 1135 Christine YARIAN 1196 Vito PICONE 1014 Max C. FREEDMAN 1075 Tom KEIFER 1136 Jack RICHARDS 1197 Arlester CHRISTIAN 1015 John WAITE 1076 Milt GABLER 1137 Ludwig VAN BEETHOVEN 1198 J. Fred COOTS 1016 Sid MANKER 1077 Robert BLACKWELL 1138 Sandy NELSON 1199 Franke PREVITE 1017 John HORNSBY 1078 Dino ESPOSITO 1139 Wayne WALKER 1200 Charlie FOXX 1018 Gary OSBORNE 1079 Rohusuke EI 1140 Cory LERIOS 1201 Sherman MARSHALL 1019 Alex CALL 1080 Mike PHILLIPS 1141 Angelo BOND 1202 Marc BOLAN 1020 Johann Sebastian BACH 1081 Shelley PINZ 1142 James McCULLOCH 1203 Clark DATCHLER 1021 Michael OMARTIAN 1082 Jim GOLD 1143 Mickey NEWBURY 1204 Julie GOLD 1022 David STEELE 1083 Edwin HAWKINS 1144 George Richard DAVIS Jr.
    [Show full text]
  • The Vinyl Dialogues Volume IV
    The Vinyl Dialogues Volume IV “From Studio to Stylus” Mike Morsch Copyright© 2017 Mike Morsch Cover photo by Mat Shetler, taken at Morningstar Studios in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, courtesy of Glenn Barratt Cover design by Mat Shetler and David Munoz- Mendoza Editing by Frank Quattrone, Aubrey Huston, and Gemini Wordsmiths: Ruth Littner and Ann Stolinsky ISBN: 978-1-62249-408-8 Published by Biblio Publishing BiblioPublishing.com ii Table of Contents Introduction xi A good night to write a hit song Tonight’s the Night The Shirelles (1961) 1 A broken piece of plywood and a control room yelp Wipe Out The Surfaris (1963) 11 Something told them they were into something good Self-titled Herman’s Hermits (1965) 25 iii From Studio to Stylus From the basement to the penthouse Kind of a Drag The Buckinghams (1967) 35 Flying high with a hit two years later Album 1700 Peter, Paul and Mary (1967) 47 Sunday afternoon is the only time for significant others Groovin’ The Young Rascals (1967) 57 A rollercoaster ride that you wouldn’t believe Insight Out The Association (1967) 69 iv Mike Morsch A Civil War buff disc jockey was the difference-maker Woman, Woman Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (1968) 81 Simon says, bubblegum pop deserved more respect Simon Says 1910 Fruitgum Company (1968) 91 A lost wallet in a New York cab leads to a megahit Age of Aquarius The 5th Dimension (1969) 103 Celebrating with Chicago Transit Authority Suitable for Framing Three Dog Night (1969) 113 v From Studio to Stylus “We were going to be the next really big thing” Self-titled
    [Show full text]
  • UNIVERSAL MUSIC • Sabrina Carpenter – Can't Blame
    Sabrina Carpenter – Can’t Blame A Girl For Trying EP Soundtrack – Guardians Of The Galaxy Elise Estrada – #ROUND3 New Releases From Classics And Jazz Inside!!! And more… UNI14-28 UNIVERSAL MUSIC 2450 Victoria Park Ave., Suite 1, Willowdale, Ontario M2J 5H3 Phone: (416) 718.4000 Artwork shown may not be final UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA NEW RELEASE Artist/Title: Tim Hicks/5:01 Bar Code: Cat. #: ORCD 7252 Price Code: SP Order Due: July 10, 2014 Release Date: August 5, 2014 8 23674 72522 8 File: Country Genre Code: 16 Box Lot: 30 Key Tracks: “Here Comes The Thunder” Key Points: - #1 selling Canadian country artist overall – 2013 - #1 most played debut country artist of 2013 - “5:01” is the follow up to Tim’s debut album “Throw Down” - Over 100 million audience impressions to date - Over 175,000 paid digital downloads in Canada - Two time 2014 Juno award nominee for New Artist and Album of the Year - “Throw Down” - 2013 CCMA nominee for best New Artist - Singles “Get By” and “Hell Raisin’ Good Time” certified Gold in Canada - Summer dates include Boots & Hearts, Calgary Stampede, Canadian National Exhibition and Ottawa Bluesfest - Over 1.4 Million Youtube channel views - Nearly 14,000 followers on twitter Also Available: Artist/Title: Tim Hicks – “Throw Down” Cat#: ORCD 7244 Price Code: UPC#: Artist/Title: Cat#: Price Code: UPC#: INTERNAL USE Label Name: Open Road Recordings Territory: Domestic Release Type: D For additional artist information please contact Katie Thornton at 416‐718‐4434 or [email protected]. UNIVERSAL MUSIC 2450 Victoria Park Avenue, Suite 1, Toronto, ON M2J 5H3 Phone: (416) 718‐4000 Fax: (416) 718‐4218 UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA NEW RELEASE Artist/Title: Andy Grammer / Magazines or Novels Cat.
    [Show full text]
  • Rhythm N' Blueshighlights
    Rhythm N' Blues highlights Independant Record Labels of the 1960's Windy City, Chess/Checker and Motown Record Labels The Five Stairsteps The Five Stairsteps Videos: The Chicago group was dubbed "First Family of Soul" because of their successful five-year chart run; the Oooh Child moniker was later passed on to The Jackson 5. Initially a teenage five-member brothers and sister vocal group You Waited Too Long made up of the offspring of Betty and Clarence Burke, The Five Stairsteps (named by Mrs. Burke who thought World Of Fantasy her kids looked like stair steps when lined up according to their age) featured lead singer Clarence Jr., Alohe, James, Dennis, and 13-year-old Kenneth ("Keni"). Most of the members attended Harlan High School. Clarence Sr. was a detective for the Chicago Police Department. He backed the group on bass guitar, managed them, and co-wrote songs with Clarence Jr. and Gregory Fowler. (Read more) The Jackson Five The Jackson Five Videos: Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, the Jackson brothers were guided early in their careers by their father Joseph Never Can Say Goodbye Jackson, a steel mill crane operator and former musician, and their mother Katherine Jackson, who watched Got to be There & Brand New Thing over the boys during the early years. Tito recalled playing around with his father's guitar while he was away Dancing Machine working on Gary's steel mills. One night, Joe discovered Tito had been playing his guitar after Tito broke a string. Initially upset with his sons playing behind his back, he saw their potential and in 1963, Jackie, Tito and Jermaine formed The Jackson Brothers, including hometown friends Reynaud Jones and Milford Hite on guitar and drums respectively.
    [Show full text]