March 27, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Pickleball players are getting their kicks on court

Game originated in Washington state, exercise aspect touted
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

It is the latest rage taking the country by storm - a cross between tennis, badminton and paddle tennis - and it has finally arrived in Jackson. More...

Church gives out cash for food

JACKSON- The members of one local church have been giving away cash to help people buy food. "We wanted to do something special for Easter for the community," said Christopher D. Soleberry, pastor of the Hope of Glory Worship Center. More...

Seniors enjoy luncheon and lesson about tai chi

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - What could be better than learning how to stay healthy while enjoying a delicious luncheon? More...

Customers have chance to comment on rate hike

Water company seeks 23 percent increase; hearings next week
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Area residents who want to comment in person on a proposed increase in the rates they pay for water from the New Jersey American Water Co. will have to travel a bit to do that. More...

30-hour famine delivers real lesson about hunger

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - It is hard for many people who have plenty of food to understand exactly what it feels like to truly be hungry. More...

Foundation plans fashion show

JACKSON - The Jackson Educational Foundation is sponsoring a preprom fashion show and luncheon on March 29 at La Bové Grande (Circle Landmark), Route 70, Lakehurst. More...

Dems tap Mallet, Mason to seek freeholder seats

BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

After more than 20 years of Republican control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders,Monmouth County Democrats think their time has come to run the show. More...

6 will seek three council seats

JACKSON - There were no surprises on the deadline day for candidates to announce their intention to run for a seat on the Jackson Township Council. More...

Auxiliaries present donation

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - After another year of fundraising, the CentraState AssociatedAuxiliaries held its annual dinner on Feb. 7 at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus auditorium. More...

Horsemen not impressed with $90M supplement

Casino funding expected to do little for future of N.J. horse industry
BY JANE MEGGITT & JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers

Casinos will bolster New Jersey racetrack purse levels for the next three years, but the future of horse racing in the Garden State remains uncertain without a stable source of funding. Gov. Jon S. More...

Seniors celebrate St. Patrick's Day

JACKSON - Seniors who come to the Jackson Senior Citizens Center have learned that it is never too late to celebrate - and that is exactly what they did on March 18, one day after St. Patrick's Day. More...

Spa returns from fire as updated day resort

Stagflation? Recession? Bah! Sometimes you have to forget the troubles of a work-a-day world, milk the budget every now and then for a little extra and splurge for some special me-time. More...

Letters

Writer says Sargent is a good fit for board

Iam writing because I am supporting Scott Sargent for the Jackson Board of Education. More...

Jackson resident supporting Hanlon, Fiero

Well, it's that time for another election for the Jackson Board of Education. My children are no longer in the school system and I find myself paying more attention to the amount of dollars I spend on the school budget each year. More...

Longtime acquaintance offers support for Tilis in school election

This letter is somewhat out of character in that elected officials in one community do not typically offer praise and support for candidates for school board in another community. My family has known the Tilis family for a long time. More...

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Obituaries

George Edward Armhold

Mr. Armhold, 85, of Spotswood, died March 15, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he was employed as a foreman at E.I. More...

Doris M. Burozski

Mrs. Burozski, 78, of Spotswood, formerly of Old Bridge, died March 11, 2008, in the Pavilions at Forrestal Health Center, Princeton. Prior to her retirement in 2004, she was employed by ShopRite of Spotswood for six years. Her husband, Gerald C. More...

James Patrick Hannon Sr.

Mr. Hannon, 49, of Old Bridge, died March 18, 2008, in Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. His father, James Ward Hannon, died in 1988, and his stepfather, Albert Jones, died in 2001. More...

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Sports

Young harness driver Marx paying his dues

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Like many 21-year-olds joining the work force, Mike Marx Jr. works very long hours. But, that is where the comparison ends between him and his peers. You won't see Marx in a suit and tie. More...

Warriors lacrosse wants to pick up where it left off

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

The 2007 season for the New Egypt High School boys lacrosse team was highlighted with growing pains, as a young and talented Warriors squad finished with an overall mark of 8-11. More...

Goetz boys cap season with a 25-7 mark

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer

The Goetz Intermediate School boys basketball team recently completed another successful season, finishing the year with a gaudy 25-7 overall mark. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Tara Vitale, 11, of Howell, shows a strong stride as she participates in the Sgt. Pat's 5K Run on the Long Branch oceanfront on March 22. More...

Mayor, councilwoman will not run again

DiBella, Schomaker will end service in December; 4-year seats up for grabs
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

There will be a new mayor and at least one new Howell Township Council member in office in January. Republican Mayor Joseph DiBella has announced that he will not seek re-election for a second four-year term as mayor. More...

Jackson police officers promoted to sergeant

Department personnel honored for service to community
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - Two police officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant, while several other officers have been awarded the Command Citation Letter, the Excellent Police Duty Ribbon and the Meritorious Duty Award. More...

CERT graduates are ready to respond to emergencies

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has 15 newly graduated volunteer members. "CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve," said Al Robbins, Jackson's CERT trainer. More...

51 acres gain final approval for permanent preservation

PLUMSTED - Two more wooded properties in Plumsted, consisting of a combined 51 acres, have received final approval to be enrolled into the Natural Lands Preservation Program to permanently protect these mature forest lands from being developed for More...

Slow economy increases need for social services

The slowing economy is forcing more residents to turn to the Ocean County Board of Social Services for assistance, county Freeholder Gerry P. Little said. More...

Outstanding students honored by FRHSD

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Six students in the Freehold Regional High School District havemanifested the true meaning of academic excellence and civic responsibility through their work. More...

State department cuts more shift than slash

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine's proposal to cut three departments in the state government, if approved by the Legislature, will be less of an elimination and more of a merger, according to some state officials. During the governor's budget address on Feb. More...

Walnford hosts mill demos

UPPER FREEHOLD - It's all about food this spring at Historic Walnford in Crosswicks Creek Park. Visitors are invited to see how corn goes from ear to mouth during free gristmill demonstrations that take place from 1-4 p.m. More...

St. Patrick's celebration

More than 150 guests enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day luncheon and got into the spirit of the day at the Jackson Senior Citizens Center on March 18. More...

Kean choir and chorale to perform in Freehold

FREEHOLD - The Kean University Concert Choir and Chorale will present a concert titled "Festival of World Choral Music" at St. Peter's Church on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. St. More...

Bulletin Board

Tickets available for Kimball car raffle

LAKEWOOD - Raffle tickets are currently being sold for the Kimball Medical Center Foundation's car raffle to benefit the hospital's Mother-Infant Pavilion. More...

Stop smoking class to be offered April 1

Registration is currently being accepted for a one-night "Stop Smoking with Hypnosis" class sponsored by the Lakewood Community School. The class will be held at Lakewood High School, 855 Somerset Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. April 1. More...

Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch at library

The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library invites the public to enjoy an evening of Irish and Scottish music March 27 at 7 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Father of the groom: 'I'm not responsible!'
GREG BEAN

Idon't mean to sound like I'm whining here, but I think I've led a pretty responsible life, and all that responsibility has turned me into a shadow of my former self (a larger shadow, if you're looking at the shadow of my waistline). More...

Red State/Blue State

The tragedy is that Eliot could have bought a boat
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Apolitical discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. More...

Are We There Yet?

She's imagining a world without text messages
LORI CLINCH

'Hey Mom," my 15-year-old son called out the other day, "when is our next cell phone bill due?" I'm sure there are children in the world who worry about income, budgeting and familial finances. More...

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Business

Perseverance pays off with new Pedisock

BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

For those people who have cold feet about getting pedicures when the weather outside is not so hot - fear not. More...

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