Day: June 26, 2003

Louise Joseph of Lakewood has been crowned Miss New Jersey Plus America. Joseph will compete with other state winners in the first Miss Plus America Pageant in August in Monroe, La. "I am so proud to be representing the state of New Jersey in the Miss Plus America pageant and am looking forward to supporting…

The Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library invites the public to a morning of surfing the Web for barbecue recipes, picnic ideas, cooking techniques, and other entertaining ideas on July 1 at 10 a.m. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested as space is limited. Call (732) 928-4400.

‘Silent Servant’ to be honored PLUMSTED — The New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 N. Main St., will be presenting its first "Silent Servant Award" at its church service on Sunday. The award was created to honor a member of the New Egypt community who has quietly contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer time to…

Howell Day, Sept. 20 Howell Day, Sept. 20 Howell Township is seeking nonfood vendors for Howell Day, slated for Sept. 20. Those interested may call the Howell Recreation Department at (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501. County library branch offers computer classes The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library has announced its sched­ule of computer classes…

Datebook • St. Veronica’s Fair June 25-28, at the church on Route 9 north, Howell. Hours: 6-10 p.m. June 25-26; 6-11 p.m. June 27-28. • American Cancer Society Relay for Life, at FirstEnergy Park, Lake-wood, June 27, 7 p.m. to June 28, 9 a.m. • The Howell Historical Society invites the public to a free…

VERONICA YANKOWSKI Howell High School valedictorian Jennifer Simester addresses her classmates, their parents, teachers and guests at June 19 graduation ceremonies.

July Fourth celebration, fireworks in Lakewood Lakewood Township Committeeman Ray Coles, liaison to the recreation de­partment, announced that the township’s annual July Fourth "Spectacular Fireworks Display" will be held at Lake Carasaljo, Route 9 and North Lake Drive. The Lakewood Municipal Band, under the direction of Wilbur Wittemann, will kick off the annual celebration with…

JACKSON — The Friends of the Disabled, a volunteer committee consisting of members of the Mayor’s Commis-sion for the Disabled as well as community members, is looking for volunteers to assist in their fund-raising projects. The purpose of the Friends, in addition to securing funds needed for special projects, is to work with commission members…

JERRY WOLKOWITZ Casey Astalos, 6, of Jackson, eyes her target — a slot at the bottom of the ramp — as she enjoys Family Fun Day in Freehold Township June 8.