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April 9, 2004
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Konopka’s parting vow: I will be back
Mayor not seeking re-election;
wants to run for higher office
BY KATHY BARATTA
Staff Writer
Stating that he will not seek a third four-year term as Howell’s mayor, Timothy J. Konopka freely admits that he is far from finished with politics or the pursuit of another elec-ted office. More...

CHRIS KELLY staff Alexah Eure, 5, (l) and Asiah Eure, 3, from Michigan, were having a swinging time at the Jackson Jungle playground on Tuesday. The children were in Jackson visiting their grandparents. More...

Jackson Commons awaits zoning board hearing
Proposal calls for

2.9 million square ft. More...


Pet trainer teaches old dogs new tricks
‘Bark Busters’ now
serving dogs, owners
in Monmouth, Ocean
BY SANDI CARPELLO
Correspondent

JACKSON — It is often said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. More...


Rabbi ponders punishment
for 4 charged in bias crimes
BY JOYCE BLAY
Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD — Rabbi Shimon Grama may need the wisdom of Solomon to help decide the fate of four boys charged last fall in a series of bias incidents. More...


Board members fear
voters will nix budget
Lakewood residents will
have say on 14.7-cent
increase on April 20
BY JOYCE BLAY
Staff Writer

LAKEWOOD — Following a marathon session that lasted from 7 p.m. March 29 until 2 a.m. March 30, the Board of Education adopted its budget for the 2004-05 school year with no changes from the spending plan that had been introduced several weeks earlier. More...


Rebuilding Iraq proves challenging task
Marlboro’s Jeff Cantor
led unit that set up
new govt. in Kirkuk
BY DICK METZGAR
Staff Writer

There is a very fine line between actual war and the rebuilding of a nation that has been ravaged by that war. More...


 Bulletin Board
•One-night first aid course in Lakewood
The Lakewood Community School is now accepting registration for a one-night first aid program hosted by Lifeforce USA to be held at Lakewood High School April 20 at 6-10 p.m. More...
•Jackson Library programs for April
•Pinelands Preservation Alliance book discussion
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 Letters
•Residents question Plumsted zoning change
We are deeply concerned about what we believe will become an extremely poor plan for the future of our town and for the pocketbooks of homeowners - the rezoning of a light industrial area in our town for new housing. More...
•Resident questions cost overruns on school project in Howell
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 Editorials
•For the record
The Lakewood Township Committee adopted an ordinance at its March 25 meeting that would vacate all right, title and interest in the public portions of Washington Avenue, Charles Avenue, Vine Avenue and Vine Place, where a residential and commercial development will be built next to Greenwood Cemeter... More...
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 Sports
•Lakewood BlueClaws are ready to play ball
Home opener set for Monday
The Lakewood BlueClaws took the field for the first time in 2004 at FirstEnergy Park Monday, working out for approximately 450 fans who turned out to get their first look at this season’s team. More...
•Jaguars’ offense looks strong in early going
•Goetz boys hoops team enjoys its finest season
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 Business
•Business Briefs
Rider University’s College of Continuing Studies and Quantum Services of Howell, a nonprofit organization, have formed an educational partnership that will enable Rider to offer its bachelor of liberal studies degree program to working adults across the state. More...
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