April 24, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Track meet honors coaches' late friend

BY DENNIS JORDAN Correspondent

LAKEWOOD - Tom Valente never wanted people to know how sick he really was. The signs were all there that he was ill. Last year he took a week off from work with no real explanation. He came and went from hospitals. More...

Summer camp training sessions slated in Howell

The Howell Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for summer camp counselor in training sessions to be held at one of the middle schools. The three-week program will be held Monday through Friday, July 14 to Aug. More...

Police: Road where fatal accident occurred is safe

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - Opinions differ as to whether Georgia Tavern Road is a safe thoroughfare or a potential drag strip. Georgia Tavern Road is a 4-mile long street that runs between Route 9 in the Freewood Acres section of Howell and Casino Drive. More...

Pix with former prez is present for Bucknell senior

BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

It is not every day that a former president of the United States tells you he wants to take a picture with you. More...

Impact of horses, racing focus for new committee

ASave the Horse Committee that was formed by Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. More...

Jackson voters reject $64 million tax levy

Township Council will now review school spending plan
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON - For the eighth year in a row, voters have said no to a school budget tax levy proposed by the Jackson Board of Education. More...

Parks expected to have deer hunting once more

On April 7 the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners released the Monmouth County Park System's "Deer Management Program Annual Report." The report contains information about the program as administered by the park system during the 200 More...

Critter Corner

Thor Rottweiler mix Breed Color brindle Age nine years Sex neutered male Description loving; calm;well behaved; house trained; responds to commands; special needs dog; has a number of tumors and aggressive More...

Civil Air Patrol cadets to offer info at Six Flags

JACKSON - On Aug. 27 local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and the general public will be treated to special presentations to be given by the New Jersey Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. More...

Father enters guilty plea in youth football assault

REGIONAL INTEREST

COLTS NECK- On April 17, Mario A. Romano, 42, of Colts Neck, appeared in state Superior Court in Freehold and pleaded guilty to the disorderly persons offense of simple assault. Romano entered his guilty plea before Superior Court Judge Ira E. More...

Honors to be presented at annual Kimball gala

LAKEWOOD- Kimball Medical Center Foundation's annual gala, "A Night on the Red Carpet," will be held on May 3 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Woodlake County Club, Lakewood. More...

History comes alive

Kate Campbell Stevenson takes the stage at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, before taking on the personas of Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson. More...

Letters

Help feral cats through public education and Trap-Neuter-Return

Arguably, the greatest hurdle to managing the cat overpopulation crisis in New Jersey is the public's noncompliance in spaying and neutering companion cats and allowing them (especially unaltered ones) to roam free. More...

Jackson resident supporting Porter for town council

Election time has come around again in Jackson and, more than usual, politics as practiced here is the name of the game. I have lived in Jackson for 30 years and have voted in every election held in this town since then. More...

Resident wants accounting of open space tax money

The Ocean County open space tax is said to generate $12 million to $13 million a year. This tax has been collected from the taxpayers of New Jersey since 2000. More than $100,000,000 has been collected in the past eight years. More...

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Obituaries

Kristopher M. Daroff

Mr. Daroff, 27, of the Wayside section of Ocean Township, died April 18, 2008, at home. He was a landscaper for several local companies. He was a volunteer fireman for theWanamassa Fire Department,Wanamassa section of Ocean Township. More...

Carol Perdek

Mrs. Perdek, 74, of The Villages, Howell, and formerly of Freehold and Manalapan, died April 11, 2008, at home. She was employed at the Peddie School, Hightstown for 20 years before retiring in 1999. Mrs. More...

Wanda Bernice Janczewska

Mrs. Janczewska, 94, of Howell, died April 13, 2008, at the Freehold home of her son and daughter-in-law, Stosh and Deanie Janczewski. More...

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Voters give rare nod of approval to budget

Howell grass-roots groups helped get the word out about school spending
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

The possibility that the Howell Board of Education might close a school in September may have been one factor that galvanized the community to mobilize and approve the board's proposed tax levy and budget for the 2008-09 school year. More...

Photo

Jennifer Lipuma, 14, of Brick Township, who is a student at Holy Family School, Lakewood, competes in the high jump during the second annual Monsignor Everitt Memorial Invitational Track and Field Meet held in Lakewood on April 20. More...

Volunteers will be honored at Strand Theater

LAKEWOOD - The Historic Strand Theater, Clifton Avenue, will host "Applause," the theater's second annual volunteer appreciation event, from noon to 2 p.m. April 27. More...

Deadline is April 25 for annual kayak race

The deadline to sign up for the 38th Manasquan River Canoe and Kayak Race is April 25. This annual Monmouth County Park System event slated for May 10 will begin at Howell Park Golf Course, Howell, and end at the Hospital Road Canoe Landing Area. More...

Clinics offer procedures for pets

Pet lovers can help control the overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats by having their animals spayed or neutered. More...

Pupils promise to treat environment with care

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

HOWELL - With a hand over their heart, the Ramtown School kindergartners, first grade and second grade pupils made a solemn vow with professional entertainer Dave Street to recycle, to be clean, to not litter and, most importantly, to keep Howell, More...

Former coach sentenced to seven-year prison term

On April 18, Robert Nanni, a former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officer, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison by state Superior Court Judge Paul F. Chaiet, sitting in Freehold. More...

Festival coming to Lakewood

LAKEWOOD- The Festival of Senior Arts Committee of the historic Strand Theater announced that it has extended its registration period for seniors (age 60 plus) who wish to perform at the theater's upcoming Festival of Senior Arts, taking place June More...

PSEG honors employee's commitment to nonprofit

HOWELL - Tina Malinak, a Howell resident, was recently recognized for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, Atlantic County. More...

Parents-to-be can gather information at baby fair

BY JO-ANN LAMON RECCOPPA Correspondent

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - The perfect opportunity for moms and familiesto be to familiarize themselves with the maternity services in the area is to attend the annual CentraState Baby Fair, which will be held on May 8 from 6-8 p.m. More...

Community to observe National Day of Prayer

PLUMSTED - On May 1 the National Day of Prayer will be observed in the courtroom of the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This will mark the 15th consecutive year the event has been held. More...

Emotional words

Kate Campbell Stevenson performed her one-woman show "Women: Back to the Future" at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, onMarch 31. Stevenson's performance featured a portrayal of 19th century abolitionist and suffragette Lucy Stone (above). More...

Grant aids construction of GCU wellness center

LAKEWOOD - Georgian Court University announced that the university has received a $350,000 challenge grant from the private nonprofit Kresge Foundation to support completion of the new university Wellness Center Complex. More...

Monmouth will spray several areas of weapons station

Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWS Earle) and Monmouth County have joined forces to combat destructive gypsy moth caterpillars. According to a press release, Capt. More...

Bulletin Board

Safe boating course offered in Howell

HOWELL - The Howell Recreation Department will sponsor a New Jersey Safe Boating Course for people age 16 and older on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Echo Lake Pavilion in Echo Lake Park, 1225 Maxim-Southard Road, Howell. More...

Datebook

• Chain Reaction, a barbershop quartet of the Sweet Adelines, will perform for the Howell Historical Society at 8 p.m. April 25 at Howell town hall, 252 Preventorium Road, Howell. Refreshments will be served. Free concert. All are welcome. More...

Bluegrass concert to be held at Allaire Park

Steal the Wheel, a five-piece bluegrass band, will make its first appearance at The Historic Village atAllaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave./ Route 524,Wall Township, April 25 and 26. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. More...

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Opinion

Increased turnout leads to budget OK

It is a "stop the presses" kind of day when voters in Howell pass a school budget, and that is exactly the type of day it was on April 15. More...

Red State/Blue State

Guns and Bibles sure aren't exclusive to flyover country
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

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

Coda

Finally, a matter upon which we seem to agree
GREG BEAN

I get letters. Man, do I get letters. More...

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Schools

FRHSD budget gains approval from voters

Goon, Caiazza, Placitella elected to 3-year terms on high school board
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer

Voters in the Freehold Regional High School District have given their approval to raise a general fund local tax levy of $110.9 million to support a $174.6 million budget for the 2008-09 school year. The annual school election was held on April 15. More...

School supt. states case for armed police officer

Wasser says interaction with staff, students helps prevent problems
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer

Freehold RegionalHigh School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser came before the Manalapan Township Committee recently to talk about his campaign to see a police officer stationed in all six high schools in the FRHSD. More...

Getting ready to make a delivery

Korey McGuiness of Jackson Liberty waits for the signal during an April 18 game against Brick Township. Liberty lost, 11-1. More...

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