January 31, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

A beacon of light on the bay

Camp Happiness boosts quality of life for visually impaired
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

MIDDLETOWN- Most visitors toCamp Happiness cannot actually see the light but will eagerly tell anyone that the place is blessedwith amillion rays of light and serves as an oasis of caring, kindness and camaraderie to those who need it. More...

Council sets fees for parking shortfalls

Nonresidential projects would pay into dedicated fund
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN - The Borough Council adopted an amendment creating a parking fund at the Jan. 28 council meeting. More...

YMCA hosts Valentine's dance for active adults

RED BANK- On Saturday, Feb. 9, The Community YMCA in Red Bank is hosting its first Valentine's Dance Party for active older adults and their guests in the community. More...

Commission wants Schwebel reinstated

Cty. Human Relations Commission criticizes township's stance
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Middletown Township Human RightsCommission (HRC) has drafted a resolution seeking the reappointment of Carolyn Schwebel, its former chairwoman. At the commission's Jan. More...

Handlin to host public forum on PNC issues

Assemblywoman will renew effort to pass underage drinking bill
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

In preparation for this year's concert series at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) is taking matters into her own hands. More...

Opinion

Coda

Toll hikes the last trick of a very desperate man
GREG BEAN

To understand just how confused many New Jersey residents are over Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to dramatically increase the fees on the New Jersey Turnpike and other toll roads, take a look at the man on the street interviews in the Jan. More...

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Obituaries

Valerie Joan Olexsak

Mrs. Olexsak, 52, of Howell, died Jan. 26, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Patchogue, N.Y., she had resided in Howell since 1968 and was a 1973 graduate of Howell High School. Mrs. More...

Nelson F. Stiles Sr.

Mr. Stiles, 78, ofMonroe Township, died Jan. 20, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Summit, he resided in Springfield prior to relocating to Marlboro in 1954. More...

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Letters

Illegal immigration causes overcrowding

Iam writing regarding the article about the overcrowding situation in Red Bank (Jan. 17) and the mayor's plan to publish the names of the landlords. In all of my life, I have never seen such a display of political correctness. More...

Pushy politician Corzine can't wait to get to D.C.

Ifelt the letter you published from Thomas J. Kesolits was a tremendous move on your part; his letter was truly outstanding. He depicts Gov. Corzine just as he is, a pushy politician that has found himself back to his backside in allegations. More...

BBBS extends thanks to holiday supporters

As 2008 begins, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBSMC) would sincerely like to thank all who brightened the holidays for children in our program and their families. More...

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Schools

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Youngsters gather together in the Red Bank Middle School gym at the end of a Sport Shorts program Jan. 26. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Del Dalpra instructs a group of youngsters during a session of Red Bank Recreation's Sports Shorts program, held at the Red Bank Middle School on Jan. 26. More...

Students serenade seniors with a musical feast

LITTLE SILVER - Piano teacher TerryWhelan couldn't help noticing the elderly gentlemanwho followed every word that hermusic students sang in a special performance at the Pleasant Valley Adult Day Care Center in Holmdel. More...

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Library opens new chapter

Facility reopens with limited hours, work still under way
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

After 16 months of renovations, the Red Bank Public Library staff is taking the revamped facility on a "shakedown cruise," according to library director Deborah Griffin-Sadel. The 84 West Front St. building reopened to the public Jan. More...

Immigrant's tale

CHRIS KELLY staff Actress Ashley Adler portrays a young Irish immigrant as she tells students at Maple Place School in Oceanport on Jan. 25 about her journey to America in the 19th century. More...

Hearing on disputed mayoral contest Feb. 21

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - A hearing on the validity of the Sea Bright mayoral election results that was originally scheduled for Jan. 30 has been pushed to Feb. 21. The hearing will take place at 9 a.m. before state Superior Court Judge Robert A. More...

Emergency notice systems upgraded

Two local boroughs have taken a significant step to keep their residents informed in emergency situations. More...

Finally, a Red Bank event for residents

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - The old adage "One man's trash is anotherman's treasure"may soon ring true in Red Bank. TheBoroughCouncil passed a resolution at the Jan. 28 meeting to begin making plans for a borough-wide yard sale. More...

Quilt exhibit marks homes' centennial

Wesleyan Arms quilt makers celebrate diversity

RED BANK- "ACommunity Sewn Together," an exhibition of 11 United Methodist Homes'Centennial quilts will be on view at Wesleyan Arms, 9 Wall St., beginning Thursday and running through Feb. 1. More...

Suspect in west side assault arrested

RED BANK - A suspect has been apprehended by police in connection with the stabbing of a 21-year-old male on Jan. 25, according to the Red Bank Police Department. More...

Legislators: Corzine balances budget on backs of commuters

Some fear toll increases may divert truck traffic to local roads
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

Twelfth District Republican legislators Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon last week called on Gov. Jon Corzine to produce a budget which is not reliant on his controversial toll road plan. More...

Bulletin Board

Lupus Foundation to hold support group meetings

Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, Springfield, will hold support group free meetings for individuals with lupus and families. Meetings will be Feb. 2 and March 1 at 11 a.m. More...

Flotilla to offer boating course in April, May

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-3, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, will hold America's boating course April 5, May 3 or May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boat operators born in 1949 or later must have a N.J. More...

Spring term, 'Wicked' ticket contest at Brookdale

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will begin its 10- week spring term Feb. 26 at all its campuses, and registration is ongoing. For more information, call (732) 224-1857. More...

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Sports

Battle on the mat

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Red Bank Regional's Nick Letteri (r) tries to break free from the hold of Shore Regional's Tyler Kimble (l) during their 125-pound bout during a match held at Shore Regional High School on Jan. 26. More...

State, Shore Conference tourneys rapidly approaching

Teams scramble to make the cut in the final days of regular season
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

With the postseason rapidly approaching, this week is an extremely important one for those teams currently on the bubble. More...

Rutgers roundup

Rutgers freshman guard Mike Coburn has been named the BIG EAST ConferenceMen's Basketball Rookie of the Week for his play in wins over No. 18 Villanova and No. 13 Pittsburgh. More...

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Arts / Zest

When railroads crisscrossed Monmouth County

A brief history in photographs of riding the rails
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent

You don't have to be a railroad enthusiast to appreciate "Railroads ofMonmouth County." With a modicum of imagination and romanticism, readers are ready to ride the rails along with Tom Gallo and William B. More...

Call for EyeSights 2008

The call for submittals is open for EyeSights 2008, the fifth annual Open Juried Photography Show and Exhibit presented by the Guild of CreativeArt in Shrewsbury. More...

IN THE ARTS

Auditions for Brookdale Community College's upcoming production of "James and the Giant Peach" have been scheduled at the Performing Arts Center Main Theater for three sessions; Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m., Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. and Feb. 7 from 6-7 p.m. More...

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