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October 19, 2006 / Front Page

Construction under way at Sunnyside development

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St. Veronica parish celebrates 50 years of faith and fellowship

Political Cartoon

CODA

SkyScreamer gives riders thrilling view of park

Food pantry benefits from young athletes

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Jaguars pound EB Bears in state lacrosse action

Horsemen take reins at Monmouth Park

Rec checks considered

Jackson officials eye criminal history of employees, volunteers

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

An ordinance designed to have criminal history background checks conducted for recreation employees and workers who deal with township youths will come before the Jackson Township Council on Oct. 24. More...

Among the pumpkins

Wade VanOrden, 7, of Little Egg Harbor, sits on the pumpkin he wants and waits for help - or a wagon - to arrive as he enjoys a day of pumpkin picking at DeWolf Farm, New Egypt, on Oct. 14. More...

Man gets prison sentence in wake of fatal accident

On Sept. 29, William Hand, 46, of Beachwood, was sentenced to eight years in state prison in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash in Howell and burglary of a residence in Manalapan, both occurring April 27, 2005. More...

Suspect sought

HOWELL - A 72-year-old township woman's jewelry box was taken after she allowed an unknown man access to her home on Squankum-Yellowbrook Road. More...

County Line Rd. work planned

JACKSON - New travel and turning lanes, improved drainage and upgraded traffic signals are coming to County Line Road and East County Line Road. More...

Guide to state parks, historic sites available

Partnering with the New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, state Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa P. More...

Water rate will increase 79%

HOWELL - Barring any further legal action, customers of the Parkway Water Co. will see their water rate rise about 79 percent, according to state Board of Public Utilities spokesman Eric Hartsfield. More...

Immigration law addressed at Freehold council meeting

FREEHOLD - It is common knowledge that many communities in New Jersey are dealing with an influx of illegal immigrants. More...

Foundation awards grants

Students across Ocean and Monmouth counties will see upgrades to their school libraries and media centers. More...

'Dracula' coming to Freehold

FREEHOLD - Center Players takes one of the oldest tales of vampires and breathes life into it at the Center Playhouse, 35 South St. More...

Letters

Vote for independent voices in Howell

I have been a resident of Howell for nine years, my wife's family has been here since before there was a "Howell." Growing up in Fords, Middlesex County, I had no idea what open space was. More...

County response to traffic woes irks resident

I read the article in the Oct. 5 Tri-Town News ("Changes in Detour Made"). What a fluff job. More...

Jackson council did not stand up to Mayor Seda on tax increase

Now that the Regular Republicans have in-creased our taxes by 30 percent - without the least bit of hesitation, remorse or shame - it is critical that the residents of Jackson focus on the actions of this regime and respond accordingly at the polls. More...

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Obituaries

Bradley H. Gray Mr. Gray, 75, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 8 at Cranbury Center, Monroe Township. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Old Bridge most of his life. More...

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Schools

Students urged to follow safety rules while online

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - The Internet and Web sites like MySpace are not just places for friends to gather - they are ready-made havens for predators - and Art Wolinsky wants children across the country to know that fact. More...

Wasser says prospects not likely for 7th h.s.

ENGLISHTOWN - Although he is still waiting on a demographer's report, Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser said at the Board of Education's Oct. More...

Howell students enjoy hands-on science project

Students in Danielle Gianelos' fifth-grade class at the Land O' Pines School, Howell, completed a project about rockets by launching their own handmade rockets into flight, powered by water and Alka-Seltzer. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Young Professionals, Forty and Under, a committee of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, and a support group for professionals and college graduates, will hold its monthly meeting at the 507 Main restaurant, 507 Main St., Belmar, Oct. More...

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Ramtown cell tower hearing expected to resume Oct. 23

Residents are objecting to placement of tower on fire dept. property

BY LARRY HLAVENKA Staff Writer

During the past few months, representatives of Omnipoint Communications Inc. have appeared before the Howell Plan-ning Board and the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment to seek approval for a series of telecommunications towers. More...

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Proving that she knows how to pick a perfect pumpkin, Madison Heald, 18 months, of Manchester, carries her prized possession at DeWolf Farm, New Egypt, on Oct. 14. More...

Police still looking for missing teen

JACKSON - Police are continuing to search for a 17-year-old township girl who has been missing since Aug. 15. More...

Howell council will try to offer assistance on residents' water bills

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - Residents of The Reserve at the Manasquan River residential development who have received exceptionally high water bills may have been thrown a life preserver. More...

U.S. lawsuit charges local firm with discrimination

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD - In July, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leveled charges of discrimination against Triple H. Realty, LLC, and two of its employees, Harry Kantor and Vincent Ortiz. More...

Church marks 80th year of existence in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD - On Sept. 24, the Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Church of Lakewood and vicinity celebrated its 80th anniversary with a communion service. More...

Board, council examine idea of shared services

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Two members of the Township Council met recently with school officials to examine the possibility of sharing some services. More...

Hooray for Howell!

Howell residents and visitors turned out at Oak Glen Park on Oct. 7 for the annual celebration of Howell Day. Above, Sean Echeverria, 11, plays the role of a rock star while being supported by Howell Pop Warner Pee Wee cheerleaders. More...

Ocean Ride continues to grow in popularity

Ocean County's Ocean Ride transportation system continues to grow, providing fixed bus routes and personalized door-to-door service for residents. More...

On Campus

Jenna M. Lopez, daughter of Diane and Gene Lopez of Jackson, has been recognized as a dean's scholar for her academic performance during her junior year (2005-06) at Georgian Court Uni-versity, Lakewood, where she is now a senior. More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

+ The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, has opened registration for the fall series of Family Place parent-child workshops beginning on Oct. 24. More...

Boating to resume on the Assunpink soon

New dam technology used in construction of concrete ramp

BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Boats will have a new launchpad into the Assunpink Lake by the end of November. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Jackson Women of Today gift auction Oct. 29

The Jackson Women of Today will present its annual gift auction and luncheon, "Harvest of Gifts," Oct. 29 at noon at Woodlake Country Club, Lakewood. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Bad ideas often take on a life of their own

Greg Bean

Sometimes, a bad idea infects a segment of society and travels through it like an epidemic of Hong Kong flu. More...

Are We There Yet?

She holds the title of world's worst back-seat driver

Lori Clinch

Last Saturday started out nicely enough. My hair did just what I wanted it to, my fat clothes still fit, and the morning sun was breathtaking as it filtered through my dirty windows. More...

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If there's such a thing as a utility player in football, it would be Howell's David Hayes. More...

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