Bulletin Board . . . . February 28, 2002 ROTC class gives teen-agers look at career opportunities       JACKSON — While many students at Jackson Memorial High School are studying for exams, some lucky teens get the chance to fly in a military jet and see how a plane is refueled in mid-air. More... County budget drops tax rate       The Ocean County Board of Free-holders has introduced a $256 million spending package for 2002 that comes with a 2-cent decrease in the county property tax rate. More... Retired cop will work as link to seniors, senator       LAKEWOOD — After years of working with the New York Police Department, Lakewood resident Joe DiMattina has heard everything. More... Photo       VERONICA YANKOWSKI A group of “greasers,” led by Joshua Rivedal as Danny Zuko, makes plans for some action as Jackson Memorial High School students prepare to stage the musical comedy Grease. The play will be presented at the high school, Don Connor Boulevard, today at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. March 1-2 and March 8-9. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee March 9. More... In the Service       Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Dean J. Piper, son of Rodney and Elaine Piper of Farmingdale, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More... Date rape drugs will be focus of seminar       JACKSON — The Jackson Commun-ity Alliance will be presenting a seminar for all teen-agers and parents on the topic of date rape drugs. More... Photo       JERRY WOLKOWITZ Howell senior Rod Cunliffe is congratulated by his coaches, John Gagliano (r) and Mark Gerbino, after he defeated St. John Vianney’s Anthony Castro to win the 125-pound weight class at the District 21 wrestling tournament at Manalapan High School on Saturday. More... Defeated District 3 fire tab will be reviewed by council By kathy baratta Staff Writer       HOWELL — Voters rejected the budget proposed by the fire commissioners in District 3 during the annual fire district elections held Feb. 16. District 3 is based at the Southard Fire Department, Route 9 near Friendship Road. More... Photo       VERONICA YANKOWSKI Under the glare of the afternoon sun, youngsters enjoy the mild weather on Feb. 23 as they play a game of basketball at Oak Glen Park, Howell. More... Special needs parents group slates meeting       JACKSON — The Special Needs Parents Group is holding a meeting Feb. 28, 7 p.m., at the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, 1025 Larsen Road. The meeting is open to the public and is a way for parents of children with special needs to meet other parents. The Feb. 28 meeting will feature several speakers who will give information about camps available for special needs students. More... Pathfinders seek volunteers to preserve town’s beauty       JACKSON — The goals of the group are ambitious: to map, mark and maintain Jackson’s trails, to preserve the environment, to educate others about Jackson’s resources, and to save open land so that all can enjoy it. The Jackson Pathfinders are enthusiastic about their organization and committed to preservation of land, but there is one thing they are lacking: volunteers. More...