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Coastal plan addresses redevelopment issues

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

Ameeting and open house to update the public on the progress of the Coastal Monmouth Plan was held April 30 at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library in Shrewsbury.

Photo

05/08/2008

Members of Not Your Ordinary Dance Team perform outside Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank on May 4 during the kickoff for Paint the Town Pink, a weeklong breast cancer awareness event.

Wilkins resigns as R.B. middle school principal

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

Red Bank Middle School Principal Terrance Wilkins resigned his position May 1 after he was arraigned on charges that he arranged to have his leased vehicle set on fire in 2006.

Paint the Town Pink

05/08/2008

Clockwise from top: Red Bank artist Pinky draws a portrait of Colette Gagliano,Middletown, during theMay 4 kickoff for Paint the Town Pink, a breast cancer awareness event held in Red Bank.Ashley Stiles, 12, Oakhurst, comes bouncing down an inflatable slide during the celebration, which was spearheaded by Riverview Medical Center.

Partnership seeks to stem fort brain drain

BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

TRENTON- According to current estimates, more than half of the 5,000 civilian employees at Fort Monmouth will be looking for jobs after the fort closes in 2011. Projections by the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority (FMERPA) and planners EDAW estimate that 3,000 of the fort's employees will be seeking work after the pending closure.

Residents get into the budget-trimming act

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

RED BANK - Residents unleashed their growing concerns April 28 about the increase in the municipal tax rate proposed in the 2008 municipal budget. The 2008 municipal budget, which was introduced March 10, calls for an increase of 7.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in the municipal tax rate.

O'port planners hear revised fort reuse plan

BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

OCEANPORT- Borough officials asked redevelopment planners to revisit their numbers during the third and final municipal presentation of the evolving plan for Fort Monmouth's reuse. Representatives of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization PlanningAuthority (FMERPA) and their planners from EDAW Inc.

Nurturing future political candidates

BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

TINTON FALLS - The topic was whether to adopt Internet regulations for teens. The stance was open to debate by the teens themselves. And that is exactly what more than 60 young women from 11 area high schools did during the second annual Running and Winning Workshop held at Monmouth Regional High School on May 2.

Clean Ocean Action to host Family Beach Ball

05/08/2008

Clean Ocean Action's (COA) annual seaside fundraiser, FamilyBeachBall for the Ocean, will be held May 18 from3 to 7 p.m. at the ShipAhoyBeachClub in Sea Bright. More than 300 families from across the region will gather to celebrate COA's ocean protection efforts.

Borough man faces attempted murder charge

05/08/2008

RED BANK - A 28-year-old female resident was stabbed in the throat May 6 at 5:28 a.m., according to Red Bank police. The victim was stabbed at the Spring Street residence of Jhonny Campos, 29, who is the accused attacker, according to police.

MU's summer theater season begins June 6

05/08/2008

Shadow Lawn Stage at Monmouth University (MU), West Long Branch, will begin its summer season with "Wait Until Dark," June 6-22. "The Way You Look Tonight" by Niall Williams will make itsAmerican premiere June 27 at 8 p.m., and run through July 13. "The Odd Couple" will run July 18- Aug. 3. Performances are Fridays-Sundays, and times vary. Tickets range from $15-$25.

'Green' campaign moves forward in Red Bank

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

RED BANK - "When you pack, use a sack" in Red Bank. That is the new slogan for the borough's much-talked-about plastic bag initiative. Councilwoman Kathy Horgan unveiled the winning slogan and graphic at the April 28 Red Bank council meeting.

Court orders mediation in builder's remedy suit

BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

OCEANPORT- Abuilder's remedy lawsuit against the borough has been handed down formediation, according toBoroughAttorney John O. Bennett III. During theMay 1 Borough Councilmeeting, Bennett responded to the concerns of River Street resident Debra Sharkey, who wanted to know the status of a suit that proposes the construction of an apartment complex in her neighborhood.

Arts tour showcases Tri-City culture

05/08/2008

The "Tri-Cities" of eastern Monmouth County - Asbury Park, Long Branch and Red Bank- will showcase the depth and vitality of the local arts scene June 6-8 with The Tri-CityArts Tour, a three-day living exhibition highlighting galleries, theater, film festivals, major outdoor events and the legendary homegrown music scene in the Garden State.

Christ Church History Day May 17

05/08/2008

SHREWSBURY - Christ Episcopal Church will share its deep historical heritage as a local landmark during History Day celebrations Saturday, May 17. Festivities at the church, located at the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Route 35 in Shrewsbury, will center around two events.

Mullttiiculltturrall parrade

05/08/2008

Clockwise from top: Won-Ki Lee takes part in a traditional Chinese lion dance in a multicultural parade held at Mahala Atchison School in Tinton Falls May 2. Students dressed in costumes reflecting their own cultural heritage during the school's Multicultural Celebration. Christian Romero is dressed in a Peruvian costume for the parade.

Adopt a Pet

05/08/2008

Noah & Jenny Names Breed rabbits Age five years Color gray & tan/black Sex male & female Description cute dwarfs; spayed & neutered; gentle; friendly; get along well together; allow you to pet them Adoption fees:

O'Scanlon: Legislature looks to cut budget by $1B

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

WEST LONG BRANCH - District 12 Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon was the keynote speaker at the county's Fifth Wednesday Squire's Luncheon April 30. O'Scanlon was a last-minute replacement for scheduled speaker state Sen. Jennifer Beck (D-12), who was called out of town at the last minute and was unable to make it to the event.

Sustainable Communities event set for May 13

05/08/2008

The Red Bank Environmental Commission (RBEC) is hosting a road show by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) to cover the topic of "Sustainable Communities- MunicipalActions to Foster Sustainability.

NOTES AROUND TOWN

05/08/2008

Ten Thousand Villages, a local store, will join fair-trade stores and organizations around the world in observingWorld Fair Trade Day on May 10. Ten Thousand Villages, 69 Broad St., will celebrate the day with refreshments, live entertainment, special discounts, and giveaways.

MU's summer theater season begins June 6

05/08/2008

Shadow Lawn Stage at Monmouth University (MU), West Long Branch, will begin its summer season with "Wait Until Dark," June 6-22. "The Way You Look Tonight" by Niall Williams will make its American premiere June 27 at 8 p.m., and run through July 13. "The Odd Couple" will run July 18-Aug. 3. Performances are Fridays- Sundays, and times vary. Tickets range from $15-$25.

Training class for park system volunteers May 17

05/08/2008

The Monmouth County Park System is seeking volunteers for its trail maintenance corps to help preserve the 100- plus miles of trails within the system. A free training session will be held May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell.

Owners warned to keep pets safe from thieves

05/08/2008

Members of the Domestic Companion Animal Council have seen an alarming rise in dog thefts in recent months and warn pet owners to be vigilant. In the first three months of 2008, the American Kennel Club has tracked more than 30 thefts from news and customer reports, versus only 10 for all of 2007.

Your Turn

PASQUALE MENNA Guest Column — 05/08/2008

This year commemorates the centennial of our designation as a borough and the establishment of our municipal identity. Events have been planned for 2008 and culminating in March 2009. A citizens' committee has been busy planning the commemoration, for which I am very grateful. The entire community owes them a debt of gratitude.

Coda

GREG BEAN — 05/08/2008

Some days I come to work, click on my computer, and I can actually feel The Force flowing into me from my keyboard. That's the way it's been for more than a week, as readers responded to my Sears challenge.

Red State/Blue State

DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN — 05/08/2008

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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.

We've been there

05/08/2008

Familiar places and local landmarks are waiting to be revisited in an art exhibit of watercolor paintings by local artist Linné Grant. "Places We All Have Been" will run through May 10 at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center at 128 Ocean Ave.

N.J.Watercolor Society All-Member Show

05/08/2008

The New JerseyWatercolor Society is holding its 2008 Annual All-Member Show May 3-28 at the Guild of CreativeArt, 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury. The NJWCS was formed in 1938, and members are professional artist who produce watercolors of exceptional quality. The opening reception is Saturday, May 17, 4-6 p.m. and is free to the public.

IN THE ARTS

05/08/2008

Soar Productions will present the Neil Simon comedy "Barefoot in the Park" May 9-24 in Union Beach. Simon's light domestic comedy revolves around newlyweds adjusting tomarried life. Performances are Friday and Saturday, May 9-24, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors and students. For reservations, call (732) 471-8268.

GREEN SCENE

05/08/2008

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.

Charles Parrino Sr.

05/08/2008

Mr. Parrino, 75, of Pompano Beach, Fla., and formerly Ocean Township, died April 26, 2008. He was a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service,Asbury Park and Oceanport, retiring in 1985.

Jane H. Rendelson

05/08/2008

Mrs. Rendelson, 84, of Red Bank, died April 24, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She volunteered for several years at Fort Monmouth Thrift Shop, Eatontown. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Capt. Paul L. Rendelson, USN, Ret.,March 24, 2008.

Donald Edwin McClement

05/08/2008

Mr. McClement, 67, of Rumson, died April 26, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a mason and member of International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 5, for more than 40 years. He was predeceased by a brother, Sandy.

Robert "Bob" G. Elliot

05/08/2008

Robert "Bob" G. Elliot Mr. Elliot of Red Bank, died May 2, 2008, at home, following a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was a colonel with the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Roslyn, N.Y., and the Pentagon, retiring after 31 years. Prior to that, he was employed at Booz Allen, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies.

Rude awakeniing

05/08/2008

Cars were dropped from a crane to simulate a crash at 65 mph as part of the "Rude Awakening" program held April 30 at the Marine Academy of Science and Technology on Sandy Hook. The program is designed to teach high school students about the dangers of drunken driving and provide them with the tools to avoid becoming victims.

Local schools' arts programs recognized

05/08/2008

The Monmouth County Arts Council will hold its 2008 Art in Education Showcase and Awards Presentation at the Middletown Art Center, Thursday, May 15, 6-9 p.m. The annual awards program recognizes creative arts programming, talented faculty and arts infused schools in Monmouth County.

Monmouth U. baseball splits weekend series

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent — 05/08/2008

As the Northeast Conference Baseball Tournament rapidly approaches, the defending championMonmouthUniversityHawks are looking to finish off what has been another championship-caliber season in style.

Plenty of local teams still on playoff bubble

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent — 05/08/2008

For those of you who simply can't wait for the high school baseball and softball postseason tournaments to begin, this should be a good week for you. While the NJSIAA state and Shore Conference tournaments are still a couple of weeks away, the cutoffs for those tournaments are rapidly approaching, with teams scrambling to qualify through a series of must-win games.

Brookdale baseball GSAC champions

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer — 05/08/2008

You might say that the Brookdale Community College baseball team powered its way to another Garden State Athletic Conference championship. Johnny Johnson's Jersey Blues used a .384 batting average to slug their way to a 16-2 conference mark in 2008 and the top seed for the Region XIX tournament. Overall, the team finished the regular season 31-11 and ranked No.

Sports Shorts

05/08/2008

The Rutgers football team was ranked No. 22 inAthlonMagazine's Preseason Top 25 poll,whichwas released today on AthlonSports.com. The Scarlet Knights return 15 starters fromlast season's 8-5 squad that won the program's second consecutive bowl with a 52-30 victory vs. Ball State in the International Bowl.