June 1, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Oyster Creek meeting geared to industry insiders

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In the

Arts

"Paper, Metal and Stone," an art exhibit by Mira Welnowska, of Jackson, will be on display June 3-26 at the Ocean County Artists Guild on Ocean and Chestnut avenues in Island Heights. More...

'Sesame Street' actress to visit libraries

Ocean County Library will present two story-time programs for children and families featuring Dr. Loretta Long, who played the role of Susan on "Sesame Street." The programs will be held June 5 at 10 a.m. More...

Fire investigations spark author's creative side

Shelly Reuben speaks to Brandeis women at local luncheon
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Shelly Reuben is living her dream and in doing so has given the members of the Brandeis University National Women's Club a chance to hear her story. More...

Plumsted preserves two farms

PLUMSTED - The township added two more farms to its preservation program on May 22 with 14-acre and 24-acre farms on West Millstream Road being forever saved from residential development. More...

Rumson singer hits inspirational note

Soloist and chorale singer overcomes challenge of disability
BY LARRY RAPPOPORT Correspondent

Perhaps it's appropriate that singer Jack Burdy's first solo recital in almost 20 years took place in a house of worship. His performance was nothing short of inspirational. More...

Letters

Student questions why art work was removed

My name is Alexi Fisk and I am a senior who attends Jackson Memor-ial High School. I am also the president of the National Art Honor Society. More...

Laws having some effect controlling budgets

Your editorial, "School Budgets Take Hit in Four Districts" (Tri-Town News, April 26, 2007), raises the false hope that putting a new state school funding formula in place for the 2008-09 school year will result in meaningful and effective ref More...

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Opinion

Reality intervenes for sentimental mom

Lori Clinch Are We There Yet?

Parenting has its ups and downs, and I often handle it like a yo-yo as I move from one emotion to another. I have found myself in the middle of a parental moment that I wish would never end. More...

Girl Talk

'Bottling it' lets you find the magic over and over
Clare Marie Celano

Funny how certain things you remember from a love affair can make you feel as though you are there all over again. I can still hear it - the music those beautiful hands played as they banged out "Thunder Road" on his piano. More...

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Sports

Jaguar boys still alive in SCT title hunt

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - Following a convincing 9-3 win over Monmouth Regional in the opening round of the Shore Conference Tournament, Jackson High School baseball coach Frank Malta placed his trust in sophomore pitcher Kevin Needham to face A South riva More...

Welcome back, slugger

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard made a return to Lakewood last week as part of a rehab assignment for a strained quad muscle in his leg. Above, he shows off the swing that won the 2006 NationalLeague MVP award. More...

Jags end season with plenty to be proud of

Local track stars advance to Group championships
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

JACKSON - Not a lot of expectations were placed on this year's Jackson High School girls lacrosse team. With the Lady Jaguars losing eight starters to graduation, many figured Jackson to hover around the middle of the pack. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Philadelphia Phillies first baseman and reigning National League MVPRyan Howard takes some time to sign autographs during a rehab assignment with the Lakewood BlueClaws on May 24. More...

Howell budget checks in at $45 million

Municipal tax rate drops, but that may not mean lower property taxes
BY TOYNETT HALL and MARK ROSMAN Staff Writers

The Howell Township Council was ex-pected to introduce a $45 million municipal budget for 2007 at a special meeting on May 29. More...

Infant's memory lives on as foundation aids others

BY TALI ISRAELI Correspondent

Emma Patmore may have only lived for 10 months, but her legacy continues. The foundation, begun as her namesake, is raising funds for children like Emma - those who have died without explanation or diagnosis. More...

Youths work to distribute carbon monoxide detectors

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - When a tragedy occurs the youngsters at the Carl W. Goetz Middle School step up to the plate and in so doing are now set to distribute about 500 carbon monoxide detectors. More...

Police receive new contract

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Township Council has approved a new three-year contract with the membership of Jackson Police Benevolence Association No. 168. "The membership was happy with it," said Police Officer Joe Oleksy, the PBA president. More...

Ex-mayor dies at 87

LAKEWOOD - Samuel J. Roberts, who served as Lakewood's mayor in 1956-57, died May 23 in Putnam, Conn., at the age of 87, according to an obituary provided by his granddaughter, Lisa Bierly Reulbach. More...

In the Service

Air National Guard Airman Jennifer L. Robledo has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Attorney, board debate impact of development

Talk centers on number of children who will live in new homes
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Representatives of RG-2 Associates are seeking approval from the Planning Board for a General Development Plan (GDP) which can protect an applicant from zoning changes which may occur over a long period of time. More...

Bulletin Board

Auditions

Strand Theater Ensemble will hold auditions for its August youth production of "Footloose," June 18-19 at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood. Needed are young men and young women 12 to 18 years old. More...

Howell Township offers adult exercise classes

The Howell Township Recreation Department is holding registration for the following exercise classes for adults ages 16 and older. Rebounding: Mondays 6-7 p.m., June 18-July 23. Cost: $25. More...

Howell couples will be dancing like the stars

The Howell Township Recreation Department will host a new program for couples, "Dancing Like the Stars," 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 6-18, at the Howell Recreation Building, 251 Preventorium Road. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Carol Ann Titus Mrs. Titus, 58, of Manchester Township, died May 3, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Rahway, she had lived in Englishtown before moving to Ocean County a year ago. More...

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Schools

Clear-thinking student alerted school to problem

Adult male rode school bus and entered JMHS
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The superintendent of the Jackson school district praised the student who alerted administrators that an unauthorized person had entered Jackson Memorial High School on the morning of May 18. More...

New Egypt Day fun

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff New Egypt Day was a fun time in Plumsted on May 19. Above, Caitlyn Novak, 8, and others participate in the Wacky Olympics. Below, John Winowski, 2, decides which sweet treat he would like to sample. More...

Howell Mania puts focus on special ed achievement

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Mike Bruen is a third-year participant in the 21-year-old celebration of special education pupils and achievement in Howell that is known as Howell Mania. Bruen, who carries the alias "Mr. Mom," is a father of two boys. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Young professionals from all over New Jersey will gather on June 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. More...

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