November 30, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Bond of love forged in childhood never wavered

Local woman recalls caring for brother, mother in prize-winning essay
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Perhaps the proudest moment of Joseph Flatley's life came last Dec. 17, when the 52-year-old man with Down syndrome sang "Silent Night" at his church's annual Christmas pageant. More...

IEP process will be focus of support group meeting

JACKSON - The next session of the Jackson Parent-to-Parent support group is scheduled for Dec. 7. More...

Food pantry asks residents to donate for holidays

JACKSON - The Jackson Food Pantry, 62 Don Connor Blvd., will be accepting donations for the December holiday distribution. More...

Howell couple honored by Diocese of Trenton

Joan and Hubert Mador of Howell received the Leadership Award for Respect Life Ministries at the third annual Appreciation Day organized by the Diocese of Trenton. The Madors were honored for their outstanding contributions over the years. More...

Imaginations take flight with pupils' Mars plans

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - If humans are to one day inhabit Mars, the students of Howell Memorial Middle School have figured out how to make it happen. More...

2nd Floor announces new features on Internet site

"Kids can call to talk about anything on their minds, and I think that is what is so unique about the helpline." - Anna Diaz-White executive director 180 Turning Lives Around

HAZLET - After two years of unprecedented growth in addressing broad adolescent issues, the 2nd Floor youth help line, a program of 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., has announced the launch of a special outreach campaign available to Monmouth County yo More...

Letters

Sale of highways would be regretted for years

Again New Jerseyans are exposed to the "p" word: privatization. I'm sure we have not forgotten the debacle of the privatization of the Motor Vehicle Commission. Perhaps you have seen the privatization of the "Garden" State Arts Center? More...

Course opened resident's eyes to law enforcement operations

Recently, I completed an innovative 10-week course, the Civilian Police Academy, that explained to members of the community the services of Monmouth County law enforcement. More...

Alliance supports creation of Project Use course

The Howell community alliance recently donated over $100,000 in fund-raised money for the construction of the Project Use Challenge Course at all three of Howell's middle schools. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Agnes G. Lee Geiger Mrs. Geiger, 72, of Hazlet, died Oct. 24, 2006, at Laurelton Village Care Center, Brick. Born in Jersey City, she resided there and with her daughter in Howell before moving to Hazlet 30 years ago. More...

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Schools

Regional Day School featured on TV

A program at the Regional Day School at Jackson, a division of the Manchester Township School District, will be featured on the television show "Classroom Close-up, NJ" on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. More...

Historic school offers programs to serve town

Court Street School embarks on significant second life in Freehold
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - If you are really, really quiet, you can almost hear it - the sound of children's footsteps going up and down the steps of the Court Street School. More...

Songs from classic cartoon are still teaching children

'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' entertains students at Ramtown School
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - All Aboard! On Nov. 16, students from the Ramtown School hopped on a train at Conjunction Junction and took it all the way to Schoolhouse Rock. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Consignment Sports, a longtime supplier of sports equipment to local youths, has moved to a new location at 2461 Route 9 north, Howell. The store previously occupied two separate storefronts in the Howell Center shopping center. More...

Business expansion under way

LAKEWOOD - Alpha Associates, a family-owned and -operated business, celebrated its groundbreaking last week at the Lakewood Industrial Park. More...

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Sides try to work out water-sewer billing issue

Howell officials attempting to serve as mediators
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

The parties involved in a battle over water bills have met several times to try to address a situation that Howell homeowners believe is unfair. More...

Photo

Members of the Surflight Theatre troupe bring a live-action performance of the 1970s television cartoon "Schoolhouse Rock" to the stage of the Ramtown School, Howell, on Nov. 16. For the story, see page 31. More...

Library system pays tribute to freeholder

MANALAPAN - Longtime Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, flanked by hundreds of friends and supporters, eloquently thanked the residents of Monmouth County for allowing him to serve for 21 years on the county Board of Freehold-ers. More...

Professional jobs put out for bid by Howell officials

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

HOWELL - According to Mayor Joseph DiBella, for the past two years the township has maintained an open process to hire its professionals (attorneys, engineers, planners, etc.) - despite what some local politicians have claimed. More...

Judge decides students may stay at present high school

BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer

The Freehold Regional High School District has prevailed in an initial decision against Howell and Mayor Joseph DiBella's objection to adjusted attendance boundaries for the current 2006-07 school year. More...

Howell man faces charges

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Met tenor to perform in Freehold

FREEHOLD - Eduardo Villa, a world-renowned tenor who performs at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, will hold a benefit concert at the First Baptist Church, 81 W. Main St., at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. More...

Optimists named Distinguished Club

The Howell Optimist Club was recognized as a Distinguished Club for the 2005-06 Optimist year by Optimist International for its exceptional work throughout the community, commitment to children and continued support to Optimist International and the More...

Bulletin Board

Datebook

• A rummage sale will take place at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood on First Street and Clifton Avenue in Lake-wood Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9 from 9 am. to 2 p.m. Details: (732) 363-0885. More...

Auditions

Playful Theatre Productions will hold auditions for "Cinderella" Dec. 6 and 7 from 7-10 p.m. Children's ensemble auditions will be held Dec. 7 from 7-8 p.m. More...

Community Bulletin Board

Holiday shows, concerts will sparkle at OCC

The month of December will feature a variety of special performances designed to get residents in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Stumped for a gift idea? Gift Guru to the rescue
Greg Bean

Once again, it's time to hear from that master of holiday gifting, Mr. Gift Guru. His holiday diablerie will help his challenged male readership avoid purchasing the wrong spousal gift this season, and all seasons to come. More...

Are We There Yet?

Around this house, mom can only dream of sleep
Lori Clinch

Last Thursday was one long day. I had a stint with paperwork, an exhausting time with housework, and then I got caught in line behind some nut who apparently was applying for a mortgage at the bank via the drive-up window. More...

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Sports

Gridiron Classic no consolation prize to Hawks

Monmouth team facing one of nation's top offenses
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Monmouth University football team, to a man, feels it deserves to be among the 16 teams playing in the I-AA playoffs. More...

Warriors end season on a very high note

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

PLUMSTED - After getting off to a slow 1-4 start, the New Egypt High School football team put a more than respectable finish on the 2006 campaign by winning four of its last five games to close with a 5-5 mark. More...

Goetz boys expecting a solid season

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Goetz Middle School boys basketball team opened the season last week with an impressive 20-point victory over St. Gabes in the annual Colt Stampede Tournament at Christian Brothers Academy. More...

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