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PDF of print edition SUPER BASH! SUPER BASH! JACKSON MEMORIAL MARCHING BAND PERFORMS IN NY GIANTS PARADE By Lauren Puglisi       Sunday was a big day for the Giants. And Tuesday was a big day for the Jaguars. After the New York Giants' big Super Bowl win last weekend, the Jackson Memorial Marching Band was surprised with the opportunity to be part of the Giants' tickertape More ... Jackson Cosmetology Students Compete For Regional Honors By Lauren Puglisi       High school students learn to cut, dye and style hair all before graduation in the cosmetology program at the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School's (OCVTS) Jackson location. Last Saturday, select students were given the opportunity to show off their talents at the National Skills USA regiona... More ... Jackson Beekeeper Takes His Knowledge To Haiti By Lauren Puglisi       When Jackson beekeeper Gerd Boehnke emigrated from Germany to the United States, he quickly learned the importance of preserving the lives of honeybees. "When my family moved to Freehold, New Jersey after the war in Germany, I learned about beekeeping from my father when I was just a young child,... More ... COUPLES OF ALL AGES READY FOR ANOTHER VALENTINE'S DAY By Lauren Puglisi       Candlelit dinners, red roses and chocolate candies are just a few of the things that come to mind for those that truly enjoy Valentine's Day. More ... Where Does Valentine's Day Come From? By Dawn Greenleaf       Valentine's Day is for lovers. We all know that. But where did the tradition of celebrating Valentine's Day come from anyway? According to AmericanCatholic.org, there are many theories of the day's origin, but the holiday stems from both Roman and Catholic roots. More ... Where's Hot On Valentine's Day?       BELLA VELLA LOCATION: 1195 Airport Road, Lakewood DINING: Casual. BYOB AVERAGE PLATE: $34.95 includes rose, chocolate and dessert RESERVATIONS: Highly recommended NOTES: Pre-fixed meals, three to choose from SOPHIA'S LOCATION: 213 Rt. 37 (Kmart Shopping Plaza) DINING: Special Valentine's Day m... More ... Making Sure Everything Comes Up Roses By Keith Hagarty       Nothing says romance better than a dozen long stem red roses given to you by that special someone, says "newlywed" Manny Delmonte, of Brick. "I think it's a law here, right?" the 36-year old joked. "Here comes February. Here comes Valentine's Day- here come the roses. More ... Treating Yourself To A Makeover For The Lover's Holiday By Lauren Puglisi       Women with big Valentine's Day plans may be spending their time leading up to the big day receiving some good oldfashioned pampering. After all, what better way to help themselves feel radiant when out on the town for the night than a deluxe makeover? More ... Valentine's Day Means Hunting For Jewelry By Lauren Puglisi       For women, jewelry has always been a sure-fire present for Valentine's Day, among the most memorable and widely appreciated gift to receive. As they do every year, this Valentine's Day men throughout the world will storm into stores searching for the best piece of jewelry that will help show thei... More ... What Do Guys Want On Valentine's Day? By Keith Hagarty       Valentine's Day means flowers, candy, candlelit dinners … and of course, blasting bad guys into kingdom come. Searching the stockpile of video games lining the shelves of EB Games in Ocean County Mall, Maria Jimenez, 24, of Toms River, tried her best to compare the most desirable titles for her 2... More ...