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05/15/2008

Howell High School's Rob McClintock spikes the ball during a Shore Conference A North Division volleyball match against Colts Neck High School on May 8 in Howell. The Rebels defeated the Cougars on their home floor and claimed the division title. See sports.

EMS units at heart of council discussion

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

Acall goes out for one of Howell's emergency medical services (EMS) units to respond to an incident. The first responders on the scene happen to be a volunteer first aid squad. These volunteers administer first aid care before handing off the patient to a paid EMS squad for transport to a hospital.

Pupils have 'super' time time shopping for food

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School third-graders in Jackson are learning their math skills firsthand from a program that involves students, parents, teachers and associates at a local ShopRite supermarket. The youngsters recently took a field trip to ShopRite, County Line Road, to apply some of the math skills they have been learning in class to a real world situation.

Family fest will be held in Plumsted

05/15/2008

PLUMSTED - An old-fashioned outdoor street festival with family oriented events for all ages comes to Downtown New Egypt on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Oakford Lake pedestrian bridge links all the festival activities taking place on Lakeview Drive at the Oakford Lake Park to the Front Street site which is parallel to Main Street, New Egypt.

Live auctions will benefit Monmouth Academy

05/15/2008

Live, silent and gift auctions will be held at Monmouth Academy's Judith S. Lenk Gymnasium, 152 LanesMill Road, Howell, May 17. Preview and silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7:30 p.m. Fine art, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia, student art and more.Admission of $25 per person includes buffet dinner, coffee, dessert and door prize.

A day to honor service, remember sacrifice

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

Peter Van Rixoort never met his father, but all his life he has known just how special his father's sacrifice for World War II really was. Van Rixoort's father, Staff Sgt. John Van Rixoort, who was a rifleman in the United States Army's 75th Division, 291st Infantry in Company E, never made it home to meet his newborn son.

Applicant seeks approval for 4-home subdivision

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

JACKSON - No decision was reached last week after the Planning Board heard testimony for a four-home subdivision off Clearstream Road, just east of Brewers Bridge Road. The application filed byMichael Rottenberg was carried until July 7, at which time another hearing date will be assigned.

Dealership will host blood drive

05/15/2008

LAKEWOOD- The JimCurleyDealership, 1399 River Ave. (Route 9), is "revving up" this year's blood drive with an incentive for parents of elementary school students to give blood. Parents who donate blood can enter a drawing in "The WJRZ Blood Drive Challenge Donate for Disney," a trip for four to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., paid for by JimCurley Dealership.

Boardmember faces charges in connection with election

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

JACKSON- A Jackson Board of Education member who was elected to his first term on the panel one month ago, has been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct and has received summonses for two traffic infractions. Scott Sargent, 44, of Knolls Drive, who has been employed by the Jackson Department of Public Works since Oct.

Recess task force bill advances in N.J. Senate

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

On May 5 the Senate Education Committee amended bill A-467, also known as S-226, which seeks to establish a task force that would be charged with studying the potential benefits of student recess and making recommendations on the advisability of mandatory recess in New Jersey school districts.

Dog tourney coming to town

05/15/2008

PLUMSTED - The 2008 Masters World Invitational Dog Sport Tournament Event for German shepherd dogs will be held on June 7-8 at New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road.

Errant bull makes for a special 'Moo'ther's Day

BY JANE MEGGITT and AMY ROSEN Staff Writers — 05/15/2008

Sharon Gaboff has four children but spent most of Mother's Day with a bull. A part-time animal control officer for Manalapan, the Millstone resident was unexpectedly called to duty May 11 when what was thought to be an errant cow was discovered wandering in the vicinity of Woodward Road in Manalapan.

Seniors get the scoop on area health services

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

JACKSON - Area senior citizens recently had a chance to attend a free health fair that gave various health-care providers and organizations a chance to show residents what services they offer. The nonprofit organization Jackson Gives Back sponsored the event on April 30 at the White Butterfly gift shop, North County Line Road.

'Wandering Golfer' lands at Monroe country club

05/15/2008

Golf enthusiasts may recognize Gia Bocra, the new instructor at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, Middlesex County. After all, she has spent the past year crisscrossing the globe, accompanied by television cameras all along the way, and has been featured in numerous golf magazines and programs over the years.

Freehold H.S. grad slain on Throckmorton Street

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

FREEHOLD - Although the motive for a homicide that occurred in Freehold Borough on May 3 has not yet been revealed, the bottom line is that Rodney Keys is dead. The Freehold Borough native left behind three children. Keys, 39, who most recently lived in Asbury Park, was the victim of a shooting that occurred on Throckmorton Street shortly after 2 a.m. May 3.

New rules established as Kruise Nite returns

BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

FREEHOLD - A series of meetings among Freehold Borough officials and representatives of the Freehold Center Partnership produced an agreement that will allow Kruise Nite to resume beginning May 29. The event's operation will be reviewed after each date, according to officials.

Hungry for relief

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

Steve Jacobson, owner of the Amboy Deli in Metuchen, Middlesex County, strikes an upbeat and genial demeanor when talking about his business over the phone. But there is a hint of frustration as well, a frustration shared by people all over the country and, indeed, all over the world due to the rising costs of food and gas.

District institutes tougher standards for new drivers

BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

JACKSON - Teenagers who are currently juniors at Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty high schools will face a set of new rules in September if they want to obtain and hold on to their school parking permits when they are seniors.

Critter Corner

05/15/2008

Tulip beagle Breed Color tan Age 12 years Sex female Description calm; wonderful; friendly; very well behaved; loves attention; knows many commands; great with people; likes other dogs; was a stray; active and young

Hall of Fame nominations being sought

05/15/2008

JACKSON - The Jackson Alumni Hall of Fame Trustees held their reorganization meeting for 2008. The following officers were elected: George White, chairman; Laura Johnson, vice chairman; Bernie Reider, treasurer; Arleen Polito, secretary; and Michelle Emmons, historian/ publicist.

Howell youth wins competition

05/15/2008

HOWELL - Stephanie Hanvey, 10, of Howell, outsang, outshined and ultimately outdid the competition to win the 6- to 11-year-old age category in the NJ Fame Game.

Chorus to perform in Jackson

05/15/2008

JACKSON - The Liberty Oak Chorus, an award-winning Freehold-based chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will be performing its "Red Hot" spring show at Jackson Memorial High School, 101 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, at 3 p.m. May 18.

'Cole Porter' comes to Lakewood

05/15/2008

LAKEWOOD - "Mrs. Edith Gould" has entertained many a musical luminary from the GildedAge and beyond, but songwriter Cole Porter may be her brightest star yet. A giant in the American musical lexicon, Cole Porter interwove his musical genius into the culture of the 20th century along with contemporaries George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Richard Rogers.

Call animal control first if rabies is suspected

05/15/2008

BRICK TOWNSHIP - A Brick Township woman and a Jersey Shore Animal Center animal control officer both received rabies shots after they were scratched by a rabid cat recently.

Vo-Tech to host 'Cook for the Cure'

05/15/2008

Ocean County Vocational Technical School will host a "Cook for the Cure" luncheon May 21 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the OCVTS Brick Center dining room, 350 Chambers Bridge Road. OCVTS Culinary Arts students will prepare a specialmenu for the day, and all proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

Team back for next 'Challenge'

05/15/2008

HOWELL - Continuing their winning streak in round two, the academic team from Monmouth Academy, Howell, is moving on to the third round of Cablevision's "The Challenge," an academic quiz show designed to test students' knowledge in a Jeopardy-style format.

Builder moving ahead on three communities

BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

MANALAPAN - With construction having been under way for two years and still going, developer K. Hovnanian is making its mark in the southern end of Manalapan. The firm is building three communities off Woodward and Millhurst roads and Route 33.

Performing arts camp will come to Jackson in July

05/15/2008

The Broadway Kids PerformingArts Day Camp will return to the JacksonMills Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 465 North County Line Road, Jackson. The two-week musical theater arts camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from July 28 throughAug. 8. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-17.

Golf outing to benefit school's athletic department

05/15/2008

The JacksonMemorial High SchoolAthletic Department will host its second annual Jags Classic Golf Tournament on June 13 at the Hanover Golf Club in Jacobstown. Registration is 1:30-2:45 p.m., with a shotgun start at 3 p.m. There will be raffles, an auction, door prizes and a dinner buffet. All proceeds will benefit the Jackson Memorial High School Athletic Department.

Mother's Day program May 23 in Howell

05/15/2008

HOWELL- A Mother's Day program, sponsored by the Howell Department of Senior Services, will be held May 23 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road.Acatered lunch will be served.Michelle LaRue from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities will present "SomeoneMustWash the Dishes," an anti-suffrage monologue. Donation is $5.

Jackson Food Pantry slates food distribution

05/15/2008

JACKSON - The Jackson Food Pantry, located in the Department of Public Works building, 10 Don Connor Blvd., will hold the next distribution from 5-7:30 p.m. May 22. Clients' sign in will begin at 4:15 p.m. Clients are asked not to enter the public works parking lot until 4 p.m.

Jackson Women of Today plan charity gift auction

05/15/2008

The JacksonWomen of Today will present its annual gift auction and luncheon, "Wave of Gifts," on June 8 at 1 p.m. "Wave of Gifts" will be held at the Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood.

Procession will be held at St. Veronica's Church

05/15/2008

HOWELL - St. Veronica Church, Route 9 north, will conduct its fourth annual Corpus Christi Procession onMay 25 at approximately 1:20 p.m., following the noon Mass. The Corpus Christi Procession will begin on the mall area across from the church led by St. Veronica's pastor, the Rev. BrendanWilliams, and the 2008 communicants.

Datebook

05/15/2008

• Band Night will be held May 16 at the New Egypt Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Yaona, Timeout!Jimmy, Love Child, The Ruining, The Riverwinds Band and comedian Jim Kelleher will perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission: $10. Details: (609) 758-8700.

Civic Chorus to mark anniversary

05/15/2008

JACKSON- The Jackson Civic Chorus will present its 10th anniversary concert, "Music of the Decades," on May 17 at 8 p.m. and May 18 at 3 p.m. at the Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennett Mills Road. The suggested donations for tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for seniors and students.

Resident cites garbage problem in Howell

05/15/2008

In a recent letter to the editor, Nancy Clay of Howell lamented how the litter on the streets of Howell is embarrassing. I am concurring with her assessment 100 percent. My wife and I like to walk around our neighborhood and we frequently comment to each other how much "garbage" is around the nonresidential areas where we walk.

Public invited to watch radio controlled planes

05/15/2008

Irepresent the Ocean County Modelers, an organization of radio-controlled model airplane enthusiasts that meets at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Manchester town hall on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Our club has access to an abandoned landfill site, courtesy of the township of Jackson, which we put to good use as a flying field.

Writer makes plea to keep state park open

05/15/2008

Iunderstand with some dismay that (New Jersey officials) intend closing the Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan.

Gov. Corzine should not close Brendan Byrne State Forest

05/15/2008

The 36,000-acre Brendan Byrne State Forest in Ocean and Burlington counties is an outdoor enthusiast's haven. This state park is also on the list of nine New Jersey parks to be closed by the governor on July 1 to save the state money. The park is the focal point for many outdoor activities and attracts people from all over New Jersey and the United States.

EMS volunteers are urgently needed throughout New Jersey

05/15/2008

The approach of national EMS Week (May 18-24) provides a timely opportunity to remind the public of the need for EMS volunteers. Every day illnesses, New Jersey's aging population and congested roads tax our already-overstretched emergency health-care system, and the demand for frontline responders will only increase.

Red State/Blue State

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN — 05/15/2008

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. Let us know what you think.

Coda

GREG BEAN — 05/15/2008

When some people get tomy age and tap their memory banks, they say they often associate important events in their lives with songs.

Are We There Yet?

LORI CLINCH — 05/15/2008

Motherhood is a thankless job. It certainly was not created with the self-indulgent and self-centered in mind. In fact, I firmly contend that it is best handled by martyrs, willing victims and all-around silent sufferers. We mothers - the damsels of despair - fill the drawers with clean socks, the dispensers with antibacterial soap, and what do we get for it?

GREEN SCENE

05/15/2008

The pleasures we derive from gardening as grown-ups must have, I am quite sure, their origins in our earliest years. I clearly remember helping my father to seed radishes, on my knees, with a tape measure to plant the seeds with strict military precision. When finally seeds sprouted and the first glimpse of red appeared below the green leaves, I was enthralled.

Mary Catherine Tomasuolo

05/15/2008

Mrs. Tomasuolo, 86, of Monroe, died April 15, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Andrew, died in 2004. Surviving are two sons, Enrico of Jackson and Andrew of Staten Island, N.Y.

Lorraine Delores Wyckoff Clark

05/15/2008

Mrs. Clark, 77, of Old Bridge, died April 15, 2008. Her first husband, DanielArnielo Naples, died in 1968; her second husband, Bernard C. Clark, died in 1994; and a son, Shawne Naples, died in 1984. Surviving are a son, Daniel Naples, and his wife, Susan, of South Amboy; two brothers, John Wyckoff of Lady Lake, Fla.

Haydee Soto

05/15/2008

Mrs. Soto, 61, of Jackson, died May 1, 2008, at home. She is survived by her husband, Wenceslao Soto Jr.; three sons, Luis, Moises and Angel; five daughters, Elizabeth, Isabel, MaryBeth, Kutura and Nicole; a brother, Luis; 12 sisters, Idis, Maria Isabel, Ester, Carmen, Ada, Carmen Margarita, Elida, Wanda, Brenda, Daisy, Noemi and Jackie; and 11 grandchildren.

Mary D. Schobert

05/15/2008

Mrs. Schobert, 85, of Freehold Township and formerly of East Brunswick, died April 29, 2008, at Monmouth Crossings, Freehold Township. She was predeceased by her husband, JohnA. Schobert, in 2001.Mrs. Schobert is survived by three sons, JohnA. "Jack" Schobert Jr.

Michael "Mickey" W. Sagan

05/15/2008

Mr. Sagan, 65, of Farmingdale, died May 3, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a plant supervisor for DiSanti Concrete Products, Howell, for more than 30 years. Mr. Sagan was predeceased by his father, Michael Sagan, in 1989.

Board ratifies new deal with FRHSD teachers

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has approved a new contract with the Freehold Regional Education Association (FREA), which represents teachers in the district's six high schools.

Supt. plans to present report on ice hockey

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

On May 19, Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser will present the Board of Education with a report on the feasibility of sanctioning five interscholastic ice hockey teams in the district.

Creative thinking leads teens to $25,000 prize

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

After putting their innovative minds together, five local young men crafted MoovDisk and won a $25,000 prize. MoovDisk is an interactive game that is designed to get children active.

Students saluted for artwork

05/15/2008

FREEHOLD - Twenty-five sixthgraders received U.S. savings bonds recently in recognition of their award-winning artwork in the annual Fair Housing Poster Contest, sponsored by Monmouth County's Fair Housing Board and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders.

Teen names lake, receives award

05/15/2008

JACKSON - Nicole Way, a ninthgrade student at Jackson Liberty High School, is the winner in the Whispering Grove "Name the Lake" contest. She is the author of the original name, Iosca, of the lake situated on the site of Whispering Grove, a new residential community in Jackson.

Howell Middle School North to perform 'Aladdin Jr.'

05/15/2008

HOWELL - Seventh-grader Ethan Riepe and sixth-grader Alina Zimmerman will play the roles of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine in the Howell Middle School North Drama Club's production of Disney's "Aladdin Jr." The show will be presented May 15- 16 at 7 p.m. at Howell Middle School North, 501 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road.

Senior has made most of high school career

BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

LAKEWOOD - In a search to escape what he said was the "monotonous, dull" scholastic life East Brunswick High School had to offer, Armand Rook Reyes, 17, transferred from that Middlesex County school to Lakewood High School as a freshman four years ago.

Lakewood H.S. to induct hall of fame members

05/15/2008

LAKEWOOD - One woman and five men will be inducted into the Lakewood High School Alumni Hall of Fame on May 18 at theWoodlake Country Club in Lakewood. The luncheon is open to the public, and tickets are available through the alumni association. This year marks the 14th annual induction ceremony.

High Tech H.S. offers enrichment courses

BY NICOLE M. ANLLO Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

High Technology High School on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft will host a series of summer courses for Monmouth County middle school students. The Summer Enrichment Program for academically motivated students is available to children who will be entering the sixth, seventh and eighth grade in September.

Rebels down Cougars to repeat as champions

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

Although there's nothing like winning a championship for the first time, the second time around can be even more rewarding. Just ask Howell High School's boys volleyball team. The Rebels captured their second straight Shore ConferenceANorth Division crown Thursday, beating Colts Neck in straight sets, 25-15, 25-17.

Piners baseball facing tough times this season

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

The coaching staff of the Lakewood High School baseball team weren't sure what to expect when they told junior left-handerNickHolman hewould be making his first varsity start against Southern Regional last week. After all, Holman had primarily been a junior varsity pitcher before being handed the ball against a formidable Southern squad.

Jackson Memorial boys win county track title

BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer — 05/15/2008

What a difference a foot can make. That was the distance that proved to be the differential for the Jackson Memorial High School boys track and field team, as it captured the Ocean County Championship Saturday on the strength of ReinaldoAponte's win in the triple jump.

Fish On

RON NUZZOLO — 05/15/2008

Blues and more blues. With rain and winds blowing for most of the week, anglers moved around in pursuit of those big bass they have been hearing about. The weather messed things up for themost part. Rain and steady windsmuddied the bay waters up pretty good.Anglers are trying all different techniques frombait to the troll only to pick fights with big bluefish.

Sports Shorts

05/15/2008

The U12 boys Jackson Thunderbolts will hold tryouts Monday, May 19, and Thursday,May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Jackson Justice Complex Field 2 on May 19 and Field 4 on May 22. The tryout is for boys born betweenAug. 1, 1996, and July 31, 1997. For more information, contact coach Mike Torchia at miketorchia88@ optonline.net.