October 22, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Parents key in fight vs. drugs

The Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School, 44 North Main St., Plumsted, will host the Partnership for a Drug- Free New Jersey's "15-Minute Child Break" program on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. More...

Six hopefuls bid for 2 Howell seats

Memmolo, Vislocky, Smith, Gotto, El-Tohamy and Doucette want to serve
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

HOWELL — Six residents of Howell are running for two one-year terms on the Township Council in the Nov. 3 election. The two seats that are up for grabs are currently held by independents Louis Memmolo and Curtis Vislocky. More...

In the Service

Jason R. Dela Cruz, son of Richard J. and Margaret A. Dela Cruz of Howell, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. More...

New compost facility opens in Jackson

JACKSON — The Vista Site is now the home of Jackson's new compost facility. More...

Bressi, Tilis square off for Jackson council seat

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Two residents are running for a seat on the Jackson Township Council in the Nov. 3 election. The winner of the term will serve through June 2012. On Nov. 3 the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...

Officer offers tips for a secure home

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

JACKSON — Senior citizens in Jackson are learning to make their homes more safe and secure. The External Affairs Committee at the Four Seasons Metedeconk Lakes adult community recently hosted a presentation by Jackson police Sgt. More...

Firefighters rescue unconscious woman from burning home

JACKSON — Firefighters rescued a homeowner after she called 911 to report a fire in her kitchen. Firefighters from the Whitesville and Jackson fire companies, stations 55 and 57, arrived at 45 Whitlock Road at about 3:18 a.m. Oct. More...

Letters

Think about the consequences of your actions

Ido not know what the Township Council members of Jackson expect to find out about the number of accidents in our town by forming a road safety committee. It is pretty much a commonsense two-part solution: enforcement and driver education. More...

Gaskill supported for mayor of Jackson

As a former Jackson Planning Board member and someone familiar with the politics in this town, I would like to endorse John Gaskill for mayor. More...

Jackson public official showed compassion to township resident

Iwould like to tell you about the real Mike Kafton. Several years ago a gentleman, very well known in Jackson, aligned himself with Mike's political adversaries and was very vocal against Mike, sometimes getting personal and vicious. More...

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Columns

One more failing grade on the federal math test

Coda • GREG BEAN

Iwas in my senior year of college when I got called to the administrator's office for some bad news. Seems that in almost four years of higher education, I had managed to avoid passing a single math class. More...

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Obituaries

Mary G. Croft

Mrs. Croft, 96, of Rumson, died Oct. 9, 2009, following a brief illness. She resided in Westwood and Jackson prior to relocating to Rumson. She was a volunteer at Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, and Kimball Hospital, Lakewood. Mrs. More...

Robert J. DeVries Sr.

Mr. DeVries, 77, of Jackson and formerly of Farmingdale, died Oct. 12, 2009, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. He retired as a field engineer with Electronics Associates Inc., West Long Branch. Mr. DeVries, a U.S. More...

Zina Barraco Pugliesi

Mrs. Pugliesi, 74, of Spotswood, died Oct. 3, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. More...

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Board member makes case for open bidding

Howell school panel reappoints auditor without competitive bid
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

The reappointment of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education's longtime auditor was contested by a board member at a recent meeting. More...

Photo

A member of the Howell High School color guard performs with the school's marching band during the Freehold Regional High School District band show at Manalapan High School on Oct. 14. For more photos, visit GMN Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. More...

4 in mayor's race for 8-month term

Reina, Kafton, Gaskill and Stallone seek nod from Jackson voters
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer

Four men are running for the right to serve the remainder of the mayor's term in Jackson from November through June. Polls will be open on Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. More...

Plumsted officer promoted to corporal

PLUMSTED — The Township Committee authorized the promotion of Plumsted Patrolman Earl Meroney to the rank of corporal at its Oct. 13 public meeting. More...

Benefit for Natalie' will aid child

A"Benefit for Natalie" will be held Oct. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Headliner in Neptune. The event will be an afternoon of fun for the entire family. More...

Revised law will not limit number of pets

Goal is to prevent irresponsible dog ownership
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

HOWELL — Following months of examination, a dog ordinance that once riled the residents of Howell has been brought back to the table to largely positive reviews. More...

Ocean County plans road improvements

Work should be completed by the end of the year on improvements to Route 539 at the entrance to the new National Guard training facility at Fort Dix in Plumsted and Jackson townships. More...

Man charged with possession of gun

JACKSON — A call to police about suspicious activity in the parking lot of a bank on North County Line Road resulted in the arrest of two Jackson residents on the afternoon of Oct. 9. More...

Bulletin Board

Tickets available for school's gift auction

JACKSON — The Rosenauer Elementary School will host its second annual gift auction at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood. More...

Touch a Truck event will be held Oct. 25

See cranes, military vehicles, township vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and many other vehicles at the second annual Touch a Truck to be held noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. More...

New Egypt Elks soccer shoot set for Oct. 25

The New Egypt Elks Soccer Shoot will be held Oct. 25 at the New Egypt Soccer fields, located at 121 Evergreen Road behind the municipal building. Registration will be held at 1:30 p.m., with the shoot beginning at 2 p.m. More...

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Opinion

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Nothing to eat? There's always Jell-O!

Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH

I loathe buying groceries. With a household of growing boys, a hungry man and one famished dog, it's impossible for the average shopper to keep up. More...

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Sports

Lions still shooting for grid playoffs

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

In only its fourth season, the Jackson Liberty High School football team goes into the final three games before the qualifying cutoff date still in contention for an NJSIAA state playoff berth. More...

Howell wins A North X-C crown

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Howell High School girls cross country team put the finishing touches on its undefeated dual-meet season as the Rebels outran previously undefeated Middletown South, 17-38, and Middletown North, 15-50, at Holmdel Park, Holmdel, on Oct. More...

Jags' volleyball squad shoots for spot in states

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

The Jackson Memorial High School girls volleyball team, in only its third season, is becoming a consistently competitive team in Shore Conference A South Division. More...

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