Trailer trouble comes to an end
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Trailer trouble comes to an end
Interactive Links: People Editorial Sports Front Classified School News Obituaries Fall Home Improvement Special Supplement Inside This Issue ® Friday, October 8, 2010 50 cents Trailer trouble comes to an end By Chris Sheldon Neary, trap feral, or wild, POINT PLEASANT cats from the borough’s BEACH — The proposal to identified colonies, then relocate a group of trailers transport them to the trailused for the Point Pleasant ers. The feral cats are held in Beach Trap, Neuter and Return [TNR] feral cat the trailers while they are neutered or manageCooks Lane spayed, and ment program will residents to drop vaccinated for rabies, take place lawsuit over before they — but the are released trailers will placement of in the area not be movPoint Beach’s where they ing across the street to trap, neuter, return w e r e trapped. C o o k s trailers, in light of At the Lane, as o r i g i n a l l y borough’s decision end of last summer, the proposed. to keep trailers at c o u n c i l Instead, expanded the trailers public works its TNR will be moved closer to the curb program by installing the from their current location, trailers on Cooks Road. The proposal to move the near the Point Pleasant Beach Public Works trailers to Cooks Lane Department complex on prompted residents to file a Cooks Road, next to the lawsuit against the borough and the governing body, railroad tracks. Volunteers and members which voted unanimously in of the borough’s Animal June to authorize the move. Welfare Committee starnewsgroup.com [AWC], in conjunction with Log on to comment local Animal Control Officer “Muskrat” Jack See TRAILERS, PAGE 4 Bay Header leaves legacy of generosity Fire Company Celebrates 125 Years SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Friends and members of Point Pleasant Beach’s volunteer Ocean Fire Company No. 1 — including firefighter Mike Ryan and his son, Dylan, 3, of Point Pleasant Beach — visited the Arnold Avenue firehouse Saturday afternoon to celebrate the company’s 125-year anniversary. For full story, see page 9. By Melissa L. Gaffney BAY HEAD — It was announced this week that former Bay Head resident Victoria J. Mastrobuono, who died in April 2009, Estate of late has bequested various gifts to Bay Head theaters, museums and founresident dations, includVictoria ing a $260,000 Mastrobuono gift to an area theater. donates to M s . nearly 30 local Mastrobuono’s will lists no less arts groups, than 29 nonprofit groups — nonprofits many of them local — that will share her residuary estate. The beneficiaries include theaters, museums, foundations that support science and medicine, organizations that care for the poor, the lost and downtrodden, classical music radio stations and opera houses. “Victoria was a very gracious person with her philanthropy, and a frequent attendee of both our council meetings, as well as Bay Head’s board of See BEQUEST, PAGE 27 Bed bugs suspected at Point Borough Hall Community Comes Together SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Wally Niebling [right], of Point Pleasant, placed first in the 30- to 39-year-old category at the annual Shark Run 5K, held Saturday morning in Bay Head, and collected his prizes from run volunteers Jules Duffy [left, front], of Bay Head, and Eb Conklin [left, back], of Point Boro. The run benefits the Bay Head School, and was just one of several community events taking place in Bay Head on Saturday. For full coverage of the day, see page 2. Got Trash? Junk? Clutter? Clean-ups, clean-outs. Single items/large quantities. 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PAGE 2 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Bay Head [USPS 016866] Published every Friday at 421 River Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. 08742 by Coast Star, Inc. $23 per year within Ocean County. $35 per year outside Ocean County. $49 per year outside Monmouth & Ocean County. Periodicals postage paid at Red Bank, N.J. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Ocean Star Subscriptions, 13 Broad Street, Manasquan, N.J. 08742. WEEKLY MEMBER ACCESS CODE MEMBER ID: 8076178 PASSWORD:08742 Index Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . 25 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . 24 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Street Beat . . . . . . . . . . 31 Wellness campaign, school groups host trio of community events By Eric Colvin Residents and visitors from around the state visited Bay Head last weekend to enjoy the borough’s inaugural Fall Festival, which took place in various locations all over town, as well as a couple of beloved annual events — the Shark Run 5K and the Great Bay Head Duck Derby. “It’s a wonderful family day,” said Gina Davis, of Bay Head. Mrs. Davis volunteered at, and ran in, the fifth annual Shark Run 5K. Hosted by the Bay Head Home & School Association, the Shark Run benefits the Bay Head School, where Mrs. Davis’ son, Donald, is a seventh-grader. “We had a great turnout,” said Bay Head’s Deanna Finnerty, who volunteered as part of the Home & School Association’s Shark Run committee. “We even ran out of shirts.” Heather Haddad, of Manhattan, and Christie Andarsia, of North Brunswick, came down to the Jersey Shore to participate in the Shark Run with friend Michelle Lippert, of East Brunswick. The three women said they saw the race advertised on the Internet. When asked what drew the group to Bay Head, each said they are fond of the borough in general, and the race seemed a comfortable distance, in a great area. “We all wanted to run in a race together,” Ms. Haddad said. “It’s a flat course — plus, it’s near the ocean, and you can’t beat that.” Mueller’s Bakery, on Bridge Avenue, had an even greater number of people stopping in than usual on a Saturday morning. Dan Pinkerton, of Long Beach Island, said he made the trip up the Garden State Parkway to participate in the Shark Run with his girlfriend, Heather Powell, also of the Long Beach Island area. “I usually don’t eat a donut like this,” Ms. Powell joked, as she stood outside Mueller’s. “But, it’s OK, because we just ran in the race.” As Shark Run finishers trickled down Bridge Avenue, other festivities were under way as part of the much anticipated event. “It’s all about getting the community together,” said Kathy Jennings, of Brick. Mrs. Jennings finished second in the 5K. Mrs. Finnerty said 150 race participants pre-registered for the event, and more than 100 people signed up on Saturday. In total, she said, about 290 people ran the 2010 Shark Run 5K. Among the top sponsors of the event were The Hesse Companies, of Atlantic Highlands; Conover Beyer Associates, of Manasquan; and Cornell MedClaim, of New Providence. The monies raised from the 5K will go to support the Bay Head School. Mrs. Davis said the funds will be used for whatever the SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Mary Finnerty [center], 7, of Bay Head, and her friend, Olivia Paul, 7, of Sarasota Springs, N.Y., anxiously waited for Chef Looney — a very good friend of Brick’s Cheryl Schwendel — to finish their “wacky marble” balloons at Bay Head’s Fall Festival on Saturday. school needs, including classroom activities, assemblies, technology, field trips and sports programs. “It’s a large event,” Mrs. Davis said, of the Shark Run. “We [the Bay Head Home & School Association] do one, large fundraiser a year.” “We plan all year,” said Bay Head Home & School Association President Diane Cornell, of the preparation for the Shark Run 5K. “We received a lot of community support, and there has been an amazing turnout.” “Today will fund just about all of the projects for the year,” Mrs. Cornell said, of the funds raised for the Bay Head School. One hour after the Shark Run 5K kicked off at 8:30 a.m., on Bridge Avenue, the third annual Bay Head School Foundation Duck Derby hit the water at Centennial Park. Shannon Curtis, of Bay Head School Foundation, said the third annual Great Bay Head Duck Derby was a success. SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Claudia Jacobs, of Bay Head, and her 3-year-old daughter, Caroline, enjoyed the festivities at the inaugural Bay Head Fall Festival, held Saturday in the borough. We Buy All Gold, Diamonds & Watches Highest Prices Paid In The Tri-State Area GET INSTANT CASH FOR GOLD, SILVER & PLATINUM JEWELRY - GOLD IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH! Coins, School Rings, Gold Watches, Silverware, Twisted Necklaces, Broken Pins & Bracelets, Condition Unimportant Estate collections appraised and purchased on the spot. All transactions are confidential. 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All along the Bridge Avenue business district, various members of the Bay Head Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, called “Go Bay Head!” hosted events and activities to promote healthy lifestyles among Bay Head residents, part of the campaign’s first Fall Festival. The Billy Lawlor Band performed for all Fall Festival attendees. The band set up a stage right off Bridge Avenue and could be heard throughout the event. Catherine Jung and her daughter, Gabrielle, both of Wall, attended the festival to participate in the Zumba dance demonstration. “It’s such a great day,” Mrs. Jung said, as she and her daughter drank some of the antioxidant-enriched water that was made available to everyone at the event. The enriched water was distributed at a booth called “Drink to your Health,” which was designed to inform people of the importance of proper hydration. Georgette Januse, of the Shore Ballroom Studio, in Point Pleasant, led the Zumba demonstration, which had people moving in the street. Ms. Januse teaches a Zumba class at the studio on Tuesday nights. Patti Durkin, of Bay Head’s Therapeutic Touch, and a member of the Bay Head Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, was on hand to assist in making the group’s first Fall Festival a success. “We wanted to have things that were fun and would get people moving,” Mrs. Durkin said. “It’s exercise in disguise,” she remarked. Bay Head’s Char Charlton, also a member of the Mayor’s Wellness Committee, was on hand as well. Mrs. Charlton led a group walking tour during the Fall Festival. “Go Bay Head!” has mapped out four different tour routes that take walkers throughout the borough, and Mrs. Charlton said she was going to lead a group on the Town Tour Saturday morning. That tour, which she said is roughly one-half of 1 mile, features many of the historic homes in Bay Head. Bay Head Community Calendar To submit a calendar listing or Bay Head news story, e-mail [email protected] Bay Head Business Association Halloween Parade Set For Oct. 24 On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Bay Head Business Association will sponsor Bay Head’s annual Halloween Parade. This parade is geared toward young children, in preschool to grade six. Line-up for the parade begins at 11:30 a.m. on Mount Street, between Main Avenue and Lake Avenue, in front of the Anchor & Palette Gallery. The parade will begin promptly at 11:45, and will travel from Mount Street north, onto Lake Avenue, then to Bridge Avenue, ending at the municipal parking lot, alongside the Bay Head Firehouse. The parade will be led by a fire truck from the Bay Head Fire Company, and escorted by the Bay Head Police Department. In case of rain, line-up and judging will be at the firehouse. Prizes will be awarded to the children for the best costume in the following categories: scariest, funniest, prettiest, most original, most outrageous and most creative. A trophy will also be awarded for the best family or group costume. Adults who wish to dress up and join the fun will compete for the “good sport” trophy. The only condition for any costumed adult who wishes to be considered for a prize is that they be accompanied by a child under 12. Parade participants in costume are welcome at Dorcas’ Sidewalk Café for free ice cream immediately after the parade. Refreshments, donated by Mueller’s Bakery, will be served at the firehouse. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Evalyn Shippee at 732-892-0223. ~ All Saints Church Preps For Annual St. Nicholas Bazaar All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 500 Lake Ave., in Bay Head, has scheduled its annual St. Nicholas Bazaar for Saturday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., to be held at the church. Activities will include the selling of raffle tickets, jewelry, a book nook, gifts galore, Santa’s Attic, a chic boutique, a children’s corner, Christmas tree decorations, and Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, with a luncheon available from the church kitchen. Eat-in or take-out meals will cost $10. For more information, call 732-892-7478. PAGE 3 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Bay Head Bay Head GOP incumbents running unopposed for council By Nick Malfitano This year, two of Bay Head’s incumbent Republican council members will be running unopposed in the general election. Councilmen John DeFilippis and James A. Urner will be unchallenged on Election Day, Nov. 2, for a pair of three-year terms on the governing body. No Democrats filed to run for their party’s general election in the June primary. Unless a write-in campaign is organized, the two incumbents are guaranteed re-election. Councilman DeFilippis, 78, is a retired corporate vice-president for International Telephone & Telegraph Consumer Specialty Products. He studied industrial engineering at the Newark Technical School [now the New Jersey Institute of Technology], and then after a stint in the Armed Forces, earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from Rutgers University. Councilman DeFilippis resides on Goetze Street with his wife, Helene. They have three sons: John, 49, who is an attorney in Manhattan; David, 46, owner of a film production company in Santa M o n i c a , California; and Randy, 40, who owns companies in JOHN the fields of DEFILIPPIS medicine and education. He has been a resident of Bay Head for 21 years. The councilman recently extolled the virtues of living in 2010 the borough. “It’s a quiet, residential, laidback town,” said Councilman DeFilippis. “It’s a small community where everyone knows one another.” The councilman’s interest in politics goes back to his childhood days. “My family was involved in local politics where I grew up in Perth Amboy. But I had not been active again myself until I moved to Bay Head 21 years ago,” he said. In addition, Councilman DeFilippis has served as president of the Bay Head Republican Club, on the Bay Head Planning Board and as a borough councilman for three terms. He has been endorsed by the Bay Head Republican Club for re-election. “Having been elected on three separate occasions seems to indicate that the residents are JAMES pleased with URNER the job myself and the other council members have done. We address their needs and Historical society house tour tomorrow The Bay Head Historical Society invites the public to enjoy a tour of several historic area homes and a picnic lunch this Saturday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s tour entitled “A Peek At The Past” features nine Bay Head and Mantoloking houses, as well as the Historical Society Museum. The tour offers the public a first-hand look at interesting historic homes, as well as two newer homes with interesting architectural details. All of the homes demonstrate the great architectural elements in the design of homes built soon after the development of the two towns at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the early 20th centuries. Several of the homes, as well as the museum building, were all candidates for demolition or major changes, but instead the owners chose to do whatever it took to preserve or maintain the integrity of the buildings. One of the buildings featured on the tour is an elegant Neo-classic estate home designed in the style of noted world class architect Stanford White. With its huge white pillars and two story portico, it is the premier pivotal landmark building at the northern entry into Bay Head’s historical district. Also featured along with this exceptional residence is the building immediately behind it, which at one time was the carriage house for the main house. Once a garage and then a small bunkhouse for employees of the railroad, it has been reborn as an “upside-down” unusual and pleasurable residence filled with antiquities and treasures from all over the world. Another unusual home on this tour highlights the steps taken to save an old building from the bulldozers and turn it into a house that is suitable for comfortable living in today’s world. With photos important issues accordingly,” said the councilman, who stated that making decisions is not always easy. “There are nuances to the process, but knowing the residents well and remaining cognizant on key issues is very important. As other issues arise, we will address them also,” Councilman DeFilippis said. When asked what he wanted to continue or change during his future in office, if re-elected in November, Councilman DeFilippis said that he “respects the judgment” of Bay Head citizens, and will “continue to work for their best interests.” His running mate, Councilman Urner, 71, also emphasized that representing the borough of Bay Head was a welcome assignment. Having spent summers in a home on Mount Street as a young child, he and his wife, Sherry, became full-time residents of the borough in 2000. The couple has two daughters, Nancy, who lives in Connecticut, and Katherine, of Rhode Island, and a son, James, of Albany, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren. Prior to his retirement, Councilman Urner worked for Phoenix Insurance, located in Hartford, Conn. He is seeking his third term on the council in this year’s election, having served as chairman of the finance committee for the past three years. Councilman Urner has also been endorsed by the Bay Head Republican Club. “I’ve been chairman of the finance committee for three years, and I have the background and experience which is needed in these difficult economic times,” said the councilman, who stated that no drastic changes to Bay Head’s financial future were in store. “I think that we’re on a good fiscal path, and it’s a path that I feel we should continue on.” The councilman also explained his affinity for the community of Bay Head, where his family has maintained a residence in some form for four generations, dating back to the 1920s. “I’ve grown up in Bay Head from the age of 5, it’s a wonderful community where everyone helps each other at the drop of a hat. The weather is wonderful too, and so is the beach. What more could you ask for?” Councilman Urner emphasized that working for the citizens of the borough is a gratifying job. “The residents have supported me in the past, and I do hope they continue to support me in the future,” he said. Polls for the general election will open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Bay Head’s lone voting district is at the municipal building, located at 81 Bridge Avenue. JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, The Ocean Star The Gables, at 200 Main Avenue in Bay Head, is just one of the featured stops on the Bay Head Historical Society’s House Tour, set for tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s tour is titled “A Peek At The Past.” and narrated video to demonstrate what can be done and how to do it, this home offers the public a close-up view of the pleasures and possibilities of restoration. A residence that was once the Baptist church for the servants of the “Golden Age;” a newer home filled with hand-painted murals; an oceanfront estate with a revolving observatory on its rooftop; a pair of original “old Mantoloking” homes built into 1903; and a quintessential country cottage round out the roster of exciting homes on this tour. At the Historical Society Museum, itself an historic building built in 1867 and rescued in 1995 by the Bay Head Historical Society, will be an “old-fashioned” picnic lunch from 12 to 2:30 p.m. For an “old-fashioned” price of $5, lunch includes hot dogs or hamburgers, sides, drinks and desserts. Everyone is welcome to the picnic, and to enjoy the current museum exhibit, “World War II: Remembered.” This outstanding display of artifacts, photos, uniforms, memorabilia and personal stories commemorates the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. The exhibit also honors those in the area who served and highlights the roles played by this area during the war. Admission charge for the house tour is $40 for tickets purchased in advance, or $45 on the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased only at The Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head. A tour brochure for tourgoers will be available the day of the event at The Jolly Tar. Free parking is available in the Bay Head municipal parking lot on Bridge Avenue, and on the side streets of Bay Head and Mantoloking. Admission to the museum is free of charge. While children are welcome at the museum, the house tour is not suitable for children under age 12. 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Trollbeads raised nearly $500,000 for breast cancer awareness and research, in partnership with retailers like Tangerine Boutique and sales representatives. In the spring of 2010, Trollbeads released the Haiti Empowerment bead collection, Beads of Hope, in support of Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to provide housing for 50,000 lowincome Haitian families over the next five years. Trollbeads was able to make a donation of $268,000 to Habitat for Humanity as a result of this program. In order to include all consumers in this worthy cause, Trollbeads has designed Empowerment beads to fit Trollbeads bracelets, as well as similar beaded necklaces. Trollbeads are now available at Tangerine Boutique, located at 84 Bridge Ave. in Bay Head. For more information, please call 732-892-8300. A Remarkable Shore Contemporary Estate created by architect Arthur Manns Harden with 189' of water on Barnegat Bay. 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Call Bob Schwartz 732-295-4757 or Tom Villano 732-793-7800. www.luxuryshorehomes.com PAGE 4 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant Beach TNR trailers change location — FROM PAGE 1 — This week, Cooks Lane resident Greg Gennaro, the attorney who filed the lawsuit, explained that the lawsuit is no longer necessary, because during its meeting last Tuesday, the Point Pleasant Beach Council decided to keep the trailers on Cooks Road, and simply move them closer to the curb, making it easier to hook them up to water and sewer utilities. “I and the plaintiffs are very relieved that the trailers are not going to be placed on the resi- Opdyke Furniture plans cocktail party for charity Opdyke Furniture, located at 308 Sea Ave., in Point Pleasant Beach, will hold a cocktail party for charity at the store, on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The party will be a fundraiser for Providence House Domestic Violence Services, of Whiting, which provides victims of domestic abuse and their children with an array of services that include emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling services, a comprehensive children’s program, a parenting education program, and a program specifically designed to assist victims age 50 and older. Providence House’s services are offered at no cost to the victims, who are struggling to break free from the cycle of violence in their homes. Tickets to the cocktail party cost $12, each, and 100 percent of ticket sales goes to Providence House Domestic Violence Services. Tickets can be purchased at Opdyke Furniture. A portion of everything sold in the store that night will also be donated to Providence House. dential lot on Cooks Lane, and the rest of the residents are pleased as well,” Mr. Gennaro said. Mr. Gennaro filed a lawsuit seeking to block the relocation of the TNR trailers in Ocean County Superior Court last month, on behalf of his father, Richard Gennaro, and a neighbor, Jim Aiosa, who both live on Cooks Lane. The lawsuit stated that the plaintiffs were looking for a judge to invalidate the consent resolution item the council passed in June to authorize the trailer relocation. The plaintiffs were also seeking a court order to prevent the trailers from being placed at the unused lot on Cooks Lane. The lawsuit claimed that, in order for TNR activity to take place on Cooks Lane — which is part of the borough’s SF-5 single-family residential zone — the AWC or the borough would first have to apply for, and obtain, a use variance from the Point Pleasant Beach Zoning Board of Adjustment, something the AWC has not done. On Tuesday, Borough Attorney Kevin Riordan said he “executed a consent order, which will end the case.” The consent order states that because the council passed the resolution to keep the trailers on Cooks Road, the plaintiffs’ action had been “rendered moot.” Council President Kristine Tooker, who is the council liaison to the Animal Welfare Committee, has explained that the trailers had to be moved so they could be hooked up to hot and cold running water sources. In the past, Councilwoman Tooker said water had to be brought in for the cats that were housed in the trailers. At the Sept. 7 council meeting, Borough Administrator Christine Riehl said the Ocean County Board of Health has given the borough some leeway regarding the deadline for relocating the trailers. Ms. Riehl said the council had to make a decision on whether or not it would alter its plan for the location of the trailers by the Sept. 28 council meeting. This week, the councilwoman said the cost of moving the trailers on Cooks Road is about $7,000, which is “equal to, or a little less than,” the cost of moving the trailers to Cooks Lane. That move would have included costs for taking down two abandoned pump houses on the Cooks Lane lot, and landscaping the area. Ms. Riehl said all the expenses associated with the move would be covered by the AWC, which has been helping fund the TNR program through a series of fundraisers. Councilwoman Tooker said this week she felt this was the best course of action for the borough “in the long run.” “It will be better, mainly because it will be less work for us — it will be a lot easier for us,” Councilwoman Tooker said. During last week’s council meeting, Borough Attorney Ray Savacool said the move would also “free up the balance of the parking lot, and eliminates putting them [the trailers] near any residential area.” Mr. Savacool said it would have been cheaper to connect the trailers to water and sewer utilities if they were located on Cooks Lane. During the meeting last week, Councilwoman Tooker said the wheels would be taken off the trailers once they are moved closer to the curb, and a fence would also be placed around them. Councilman Ray Cervino added that he was pleased with the new location, because the relocation would not affect residents. “You can’t put a price on that,” Councilman Cervino said. The council unanimously passed a resolution to move the trailers on Cooks Road, based on the information provided by Mr. Savacool. Happy To Help! JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, The Ocean Star The Point Pleasant Woman’s Club hosted a flea market at its headquarters on St. Louis Avenue, in Point Pleasant Beach, on Sunday. Event chairs Grace Donohue [left] and Doris Mulvaney were on hand to help flea market shoppers make the perfect purchase. Beach first aid squad plans inaugural Monster Dash 5K The Point Pleasant First Aid and Emergency Squad, which services Point Pleasant Beach and Bay Head, will host its first Monster Dash 5K on Saturday, Oct. 30, the day before Halloween. The run and walk will begin at the Central Avenue entrance to Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, in front of Jenkinson’s Aquarium, at 10:30 a.m. Registration will be begin at 9 a.m. Following the race, there will be a party with door prizes, at Jenkinson’s beach. Those who participate in, or watch, the race are encouraged to wear costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed spectators and participants. The top three male and female dashers will receive prizes, as well as the top three costumed male and female finishers. Awards will also be given to Running Club, and the race is the top male and female finish- supported by the Jersey Shore ers in each of nine age cate- Running Club. gories. Race day packets can be picked up on the day of the race, or Friday, Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the first aid squad building, 611 Laurel Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, next to Foodtown. Those who register for the Point Pleasant Beach resirace before Oct. 10 will be guardent Michael Molner recently anteed a race T-shirt, and will graduated from Coastal pay $20. Carolina University, located in The fee to register after Oct. Conway, S.C. 10 is $25, and no T-shirt is Mr. Molner is the son of guaranteed. Barbara and Bob Molner, of Those who wish to register Atlantic Avenue in Point for the race can do so at jerPleasant Beach. seyrunner.com/races/racedeMr. Molner, who graduated tail1.asp?ID=2161. from Point Pleasant Beach Questions about the race can High School in 2005, received a be directed to bachelor of science in resort [email protected] or tourism management. 732-899-0146. Mr. Molner is now living and The squad is working in conworking in Myrtle Beach, S.C. junction with the Ocean Michael Molner graduates from Coastal Carolina PAGE 5 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant Beach Apples Of Their Eyes Clark’s Dockside Grill LOCALS BAR NIGHT EVERY WEEKDAY $2 ALL 16 oz. draught beers and 1/2 price apps. WEDNESDAY ITALIAN SPECIALS THURSDAY - SOUTHERN BBQ CHICKEN AND RIBS Point Pleasant Beach Community Calendar SEAFOOD SUNDAYS Full Raw Platter - Whole Lobsters $15.99 ALL WEEKEND - 6$ bar menu with drink specials including 2$ Fresh squeezed mimosas 732-899-1111 ~ 847 Arnold Avenue • Point Pleasant • www.clarksbarandgrill.com Environmental Commission Seeks Members SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star St. Peter School first-graders Julian Meehan [from left], Aidan Farrell and Owen Bros helped core apples, which were used to make apple sauce, during Johnny Appleseed Day last Monday at the Point Pleasant Beach school. VFW encourages local students to participate in scholarship contests VFW Post 4715, which serves Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant, is sponsoring various patriotic scholarship programs through the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. There are three areas in which students in various grades may participate. The first is Patriot’s Pen, a youth essay-writing contest for students in grades six, seven and eight, which gives students the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. Annually, more than 115,000 students participate. Contestants are asked to write a 300- to 400-word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. The national first-place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The top national winners each receive a savings bond valued between $1,000 and $10,000. The second scholarship program is Voice of Democracy, an audio essay contest for high school students in grades nine through 12 that provides more than $3 million in scholarships. The first-place overall winner, selected from a pool of all participating VFW posts’ firstplace winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. Other national prizes range from $1,000 to $16,000, and each regional winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The third scholarship, sponsored by the VFW Ladies Ed. foundation plans first Local businesses 5K fundraiser host BreastFest The Point Pleasant Beach fundraiser Oct. 19 Public Education Foundation Two Point Pleasant Beach businesses will support the Cancer Concern Center through a Girls’ Night Out fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 19. “BreastFest: Beauty and Comedy United to Conquer Cancer” will take place at Salon du Monde and Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, both located on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. The fundraiser is open to women, ages 18 and over, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tickets for the Oct. 19 fundraiser are $50 each, and include a blow dry and martini at Salon du Monde, and dinner and a comedy show at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club. The Salon du Monde portion of the fundraiser will take place on Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shopping and prizes will be available at the salon during that time. Then, the fundraiser continues at Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, on Oct. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m., with a BYOB dinner and all-female comedy show. All proceeds from BreastFest benefit the nonprofit Cancer Concern Center, of Point Pleasant Beach. Founded in 1997, the Cancer Concern Center proudly provides support groups, nutritional counseling, massage, meditation, Reiki, yoga, and wigs to local women with cancer. For tickets or more information, please contact Salon du Monde at 732-714-1437, or the Cancer Concern Center at 732-701-0250. will hold its first 5K Challenge Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 23. The race will begin and end at the Arnold Avenue band shell, in Point Pleasant Beach, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The run is slated to begin at 9 a.m., while walkers will hit the pavement at 9:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at www.ptbeach.com. Registration is $20 per person until Friday, Oct. 8, and $25 from Oct. 9 through the day of the race The 5K Challenge is one of the major fundraising events and projects benefiting the Point Pleasant Beach School District. The foundation is in need of T-shirt sponsors to help cover the cost of the event. A major sponsorship will cost $500. The name or logo of each major sponsor will appear on the back of each shirt. Donations of $100 or more will be acknowledged at the event, and contributions in any amount are welcome. An anonymous donor has pledged to match a net profit of up to $50,000. The foundation seeks sponsors, contributors and participants in order to maximize this generous gift. Please contact Marygrace Kirsch with any questions or for more information, at 732899-8840, extension 1101, or e-mail her at [email protected]. Or, mail inquiries or donations to the Point Pleasant Beach Public Education Foundation, 299 Cooks Lane, Point Pleasant Beach, 08742. Auxiliary, is the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Program, for students in grades nine through 12. The first-place scholarship is valued at $10,000, second place is $5,00, and third place is $2,500. First prize includes a plaque and airfare, plus two nights’ lodging to attend the Ladies Auxiliary National Convention. The first-place artwork will be displayed at the convention and featured on the cover of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW magazine. Finally, the national VFW annually presents the Teacher of the Year Award, which recognizes the nation’s top elementary, junior high and high school instructors who teach citizenship education topics regularly, and promote America’s history and traditions. National awards include a $1,000 cash award for professional development to each of the top K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 teachers, plus plaques and a $1,000 award for each winning teacher’s school. Program information has been distributed to the Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Borough school districts for implementation. Submission deadlines for Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy and Teacher of the Year Award entries is Nov. 1, and the deadline is March 31 for the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Program. VFW Post 4715 will give one award in each student category, which encompasses both schools, and the teacher awards will be named in the same manner. Therefore, one student and one teacher from the Point Pleasant Borough School District or the Point Pleasant Beach School District will receive the award in a given category. The entries will be judged locally, then sent to the district, state and national levels for judging. VFW Post 4715 will honor the local winners at a ceremonial dinner. On the local level, the VFW scholarship committee chairs are Vincent Castin, for VFW Post 4715, and Sue Cole, for the Ladies Auxiliary. The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission [PPBEC] is seeking interested volunteers to fill recent vacancies. The Environmental Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Commission members are expected to participate in a variety of environmental, educational, public outreach and community volunteer projects. Interested persons may contact Environmental Commission Chair Peter Ritchings at 732899-5024 or by e-mail at [email protected]. ~ Fire Company Entertainment Books On Sale The Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2 Ladies Auxilary is currently selling its 2011 entertainment books for $30 apiece. Call 732-295-4118 or 732899-2237 to get a copy. Copies are also available at Borden’s, on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. HOW “SUNTELLIGENT” ARE YOU? According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) most people are concerned about skin cancer, however, their attitudes and behaviors are hardly in line with their concerns. According to the online survey Suntelligence: How Smart is Your City?, 80 percent of respondents professed to be concerned about skin cancer while 75 percent said they would do anything to prevent it. Yet, 74 percent indicated a belief that a tan makes people look more attractive, and two-thirds of the respondents said that a tan makes people look healthier. Sixty percent agreed that sunexposure is good for a person. Moreover, 28 percent of the survey’s respondents said that they never checked moles and skin blemishes for changes. The warning signs of skin cancer may include changes in the surface of a mole, scales, bleeding as well as tenderness, itchiness and pain. If you have any signs to suggest a skin disease, see a medical specialist. If you do not have a dermatologist at this time, we are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 732-295-1331. I am conveniently located at 407 Richmond Ave., Route 35 South, Point Pleasant Beach. New patients are always welcome. P.S. Fifty-nine percent of the respondents in the survey mentioned above have never been checked for skin cancer by a healthcare professional and 70 percent did not apply sunscreen on an average day despite AAF recommendations! Call for your skin cancer screening now! Innovative Cuisine using the Finest Local Fish and Prime Meats Daniel’s Bistro will be closed for rejuvenation Oct. 10th through Oct. 13th. 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Rated #1 Portuguese Spanish Restaurant on Jersey Shore by NJ Monthly Let’s get outside with some comfortable clogs Encore Breeze $75 Navy, Beige Black Encore Ice $95 Black, Brown, Ink Brushed Pigskin Candidates square off in mayoral recall By Chris Sheldon For the first time in the history of the borough, there will be a recall election on Nov. 2, with two candidates challenging current Mayor Vincent Barrella for his seat. In June, the Republican County Committee chose to endorse Stephen Reid over Mayor Barrella in the recall election. The following day, t h e Democratic C o u n t y Committee picked form e r Po i n t Pleasant Beach councilman John STEPHEN Dixon to go REID up against the mayor. The mayor filed as an Independent candidate in the recall election, after his party chose not to endorse him. Mayor Barrella has consistently challenged in everhigher courts the validity of the petition to put the recall question on the ballot in the first place. Last month, the New Jersey Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal, giving the final green light to the recall election this November. The voters will first be asked if they think the mayor should be recalled. Those that vote yes to a recall will then be asked who they believe should replace the mayor. They will be able to choose from Mr. Reid, Mr. Dixon or even Mayor Barrella. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Encore Elipse $85 Black Brown AL’S BOOTERY 1308 Third Ave. Spring Lake • 732-449-4299 Where Comfort, Walking, & Fit Meet Style Open Daily 10-6, Sat. 10-5:30 Holy Spirit, you who slove all problems, light all roads so that I can achieve my goal. You who give me a divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all my life are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal joy and thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the favor requested will be granted even if it seems difficult. The prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted without mention of the favor, only your initials should appear at the bottom. F.J. 2010 If the majority of voters choose a recall, and Mr. Reid or Mr. Dixon receive more votes than Mayor Barrella, the mayor will not be allowed to finish the remainder of his four-year term, which is set to expire at the end of 2011. He would be removed from office immediately following the election and the new mayor would be sworn in. According to the state recall statute, “the successor receiving the greatest number of votes shall succeed to the office of [the mayor] upon certification of the election results, and shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.” The statute also dictates that if voters JOHN choose note DIXON to recall Mayor Barrella, he “shall not again be subject to recall until after having served one year of a term calculated from the date of the recall election.” No matter who wins the election, they will have to run again in November 2011 for a new, four-year term. Mr. Reid, 46, lives on New Jersey Avenue with his wife, Jacqueline, and daughter Evangeline, 12, who is a seventh-grade student at the G. A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this, my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (three times), Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Amen. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days, you must publish it and it will be granted to you. P.W. JOELLEN ARRABITO FOR POINT PLEASANT BEACH A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE On the Issues • Stabilizing Property Taxes: I will work with our municipal department heads to put forth zero-sum budgets in the upcoming year. I WILL WORK TOWARDS A ZERO MUNICIPAL TAX INCREASE IN 2011-2012. • Our Police Department: I do not support consolidation of our police department with Point Pleasant Borough. • Our Schools: PPB has an excellent school system, which helps to maintain our property values. As a Council member, by law, I would have no role in any decision to consolidate our school system. That type of decision is determined by our Board of Education and our voters. Our Governing Body should not have to play a role in reviewing our local school budget. Our Board of Education members, as elected officials, owe a duty to the voters and taxpayers of PPB to develop a budget that our voters can willingly pass without intervention from our Governing Body. • Generating Revenue: I do not support imposing new taxes on any stakeholder of PPB. Taxes are not the solution, especially in a difficult economy. I welcome all suggestions from the members of our community for ideas on generating nontax revenue for our town. Vote for Joellen M. Arrabito for PPB Council REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PPB COUNCIL Paid for the committee to elect Arrabito, Bill Ammirata, Treasurer, P.O. Box 1557 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742. Harold Antrim Elementary School. Mr. Reid has never served in public office. He ran for a spot on the Point Pleasant Council in 1996, and was unsuccessful. Mr. Reid graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School in 1983, before moving to Point Pleasant, then Pennsylvania. Mr. Reid moved back to Point Pleasant Beach last year. Mr. Reid is the senior vice president of Capital Public Affairs, which handles public relations, grassroots and lobbying for clients such as Walgreens and Home Depot. He is also a wrestling coach at the Antrim School, and was an assistant football coach at Point Pleasant Beach High School last year. Although he has never been a member of council, Mr. Reid is no stranger to local government. His mother, Barbara Reid, sat on the borough council, and his father, Donald Reid, served on the Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board. Mr. Reid also worked with former New Jersey governor Christine Todd Whitman on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Mr. Reid said he has already started going door-to-door to listen to residents’ concerns “The number one thing, I would like to bring civility back to Point Pleasant Beach.” “People are sick and tired of the way things are right now and they want civility.” Mr. Dixon, 51, resides on Niblick Street with his wife, Vivian, and their 15-year-old triplets, John, Abby and Raymond. Mr. Dixon served one, three-year term on the Point Pleasant Beach Council, from St. Gregory’s Pantry preps for toy drive St. Gregory’s Pantry, of St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, in Point Pleasant Beach, is preparing for its annual Christmas toy drive. An organizational meeting is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s-bythe-Sea Episcopal Church, 804 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant Beach. Volunteers are needed. Anyone who wishes to help with the toy drive is welcome, and encouraged to attend the Oct. 13 meeting. For questions or more information, call Michele Pietropinto at 732-892-6927, or Barbara Elkinton at 732267-4483. 2007 to 2009. He retired as a patrolman from the Roselle Police Department in May. Mr. Dixon said he is looking to return to the governing body and make the tough decisions for the borough. “If elected, I want to bring back respect and faith in the governing body,” Mr. Dixon said. “Our residents are looking for someone to make tough decisions because they are the right ones, not political ones.” Mr. Dixon said he is ready to lead the town in the right direction. “I have the experience to lead and unite Point Pleasant Beach during these difficult times,” Mr. Dixon said. Mayor Barrella, 58, lives on Niblick Street with his wife, Barbara, their sons Richard, 20, and Michael, 26, and daughter Melissa, 29. M a y o r Barrella has VINCENT R. BARRELLA been a professor of legal studies and taxation at Pace University, in Manhattan, since 1984, and also chairs the university’s faculty council. Mayor Barrella, an attorney, said he wants to “send a message that chaos is not going govern Point Pleasant Beach.” “A recall creates chaos, and it’s bad for government,” Mayor Barrella said. The mayor said there are still things he hopes to do. “I want to accomplish the things I have not yet accomplished, including working to stabalize the town’s finances, seeing through the dredging of the lakes, and making sure that we remain Point Pleasant Beach.” Beach UNICO celebrates Italian Heritage Month The Point Pleasant Beach Chapter of UNICO National has several events planned to celebrate October as Italian Heritage Month. Members and youngsters from the Junior Chapter will be marching in the Ocean County Columbus Parade on Sunday, Oct. 10 in Seaside Heights. The public is invited to UNICO Italian Culture Night on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Spano’s at The White Sands Hotel, in Point Pleasant Beach. An evening of fabulous Italian food and entertainment is planned, for $40 per person. All proceeds go to UNICO charities, including nonprofit groups that support cancer research, mental health and autism awareness, and Cooley’s anemia programs at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Reservations are required. For tickets or more information, contact Grace at 732-8990095. ATTENTION POINT PLEASANT BEACH RESIDENTS The Point Pleasant Beach Water Department will be conducting a flushing of their distribution system. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 THROUGH Friday, October 22, 2010 (8am-4pm) Weekdays Only This procedure is part of our continuing efforts to deliver the best quality water possible. You may experience low pressure or discolored water during the flushing period. This condition is only temporary. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. PAGE 7 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant Beach Two Dems, two GOP’ers seek two open seats on council Point Pleasant Beach Community Calendar To submit a calendar listing or Point Pleasant Beach news story, e-mail [email protected] ~ St. Mary’s Slates Rummage Sale For Today St. Mary’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, 804 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, will hold a rummage sale today, Friday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first large bag filled to capacity will cost $5, with a second bag free. ~ Fall Clothing Drive Set For Weekend The Point Pleasant Beach Music Parents Association will hold its fall clothing drive today, Friday, Oct. 8, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., and tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, on Niblick Street, in Point Pleasant Beach. Bring all unwanted, but useable, clothing, blankets, comforters, shoes, linens and stuffed animals. Please use heavy black bags, and no hangers. Any questions should be directed to Virginia Cronin, at 732 295-8214. ~ H.S. Class of ‘60 Holds Reunion Tomorrow The Point Pleasant Beach High School Class of 1960 is celebrating its 50th class reunion tomorrow, Oct. 9. Those who are interested in attending are asked to e-mail ravenlocks815@bellsouth, or visit the website at ppbhs50th.myevent.com. Any questions can be directed to Art Goldberg, at 732-7809772. ~ First Baptist Church To Host Concert Sunday First Baptist Church, at the corner of River and McClean avenues, in Point Plesant Beach, will host a concert featuring artist Patrizsha, on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but canned foods are requested. The canned foods will be donated to St. Gregory’s Pantry, in Point Pleasant Beach. ~ Flu Clinic Set For Oct. 20 A flu clinic will be held at Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2, on Laurel Avenue, across from Foodtown, in Point Pleasant Beach, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please call Borough Board of Health Officer Karen Mills at 732-892-3757 for more information. ~ Deborah Chapter Holding Gift Auction Oct. 21 The Point Pleasant Chapter of Deborah Hospital will hold its annual gift auction/luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant Beach. Doors will open at noon. The cost per ticket is $27. For tickets and choice of menu, call Judy at 732-8996964. By Chris Sheldon Four candidates will be fighting to claim two open seats on the Point Pleasant Beach Council in this year’s election. The two Republicans running in this years race are incumbent Councilwoman Kristine Tooker and newcomer Joellen M. Arrabito. Ms. Arrabito replaced Councilman Ray Cervino after he removed his name from consideration last month. Until he dropped out of the race, Councilman Cervino was seeking re-election to his second council term alongside Councilwoman Tooker. Both Councilman Cervino and Councilwoman Tooker secured their party’s nomination for the two open seats in the GOP primary, in June, beating out challenger and f o r m e r Republican Municipal chairman G e o r g e KRISTINE Loder. TOOKER Democrats Mike Corbally and John Morrongiello ran uncontested in their party’s primary, and now will be seeking the support of the voters on Nov. 2. Councilwoman Tooker, 45, of Seymour Avenue, is the Point Pleasant Beach High School Media Specialist, or librarian, and also teaches public speaking and journalism classes at the high school, which students can use toward credits at Ocean County College in Toms River. A widow, she has a son, Caleb Fisher, 24. Councilwoman Tooker said she wants to continue to make decisions that will benefit the borough. “I have worked hard and been effective at making positive changes to our town,” Councilwoman Tooker said. “I haven't played politics but have listened to the public and made independent decisions based on what's right for the Beach,” the councilwoman added. Ms. Arrabito, 52, of Forman 2010 Avenue, is a title officer for Premier Abstract & Title Agency Inc., in Cranbury. She is not married and has no children. M s . Arrabito is the vice municipal chair of the l o c a l Republican party, and is the vice presiJOELLEN dent for the ARRABITO Point Pleasant Rotary. She has also been a CCD teacher at Visitation Church in Brick for the last 12 years. Ms. Arrabito said she will be looking out for the taxpayers of Point Pleasant Beach if she is elected. “Fiscal accountability is my main goal, and tax relief for residents,” Ms. Arrabito said. “I want this town to be affordable and for the residents to not fear that they will be taxed out of their homes,” Ms. Arrabito said. Mr. Corbally, 51, of Lake Terrace, served one term on the Point Pleasant Beach Council, from 2005 to 2007. Mr. Corbally is a widower, and has two children, Christy, 24, and Carolynn, 22. He is a real estate agent with the William Ball Agency in Point Pleasant. He is also a partner in Shore Riders Bike Rentals, and Barrier Ball USA, both of which are located in P o i n t Pleasant Beach. MIKE M r . CORBALLY Corbally said he feels he will have a good Mr. Morrongiello and his wife, Elizabeth, who unsuccessfully ran for council last year, have two children, John Chris, 33, and Nicole, 27. Their oldest son, James, died in 2007 at the age of 33. They also have four grandchildren: Nicholas, 13, Joseph, 11, Brianna, 5, and Johnathan, 1. Mr. Morrongiello is a retired lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department. He said he hopes to “bring civility, and improve efficiency of government through fiscal responsibility, and better management of the assets the town already has.” Mr. Morrongiello added that he does not wish to see the consolidation of Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Borough, which are currently sharing courts and construction departments. “I promise to keep the interest of the Beach first, and prevent the consolidation of our town with Point Boro,” Mr. Morrongiello said. COLUMBUS WEEKEND SALE SHIFMAN MATTRESS & BOX SPRING 5 DAYS ONLY NOW THRU MON. OCT. 11 Animal group plans autumn fundraiser The Animal Welfare Committee [AWC] of Point Pleasant Beach is holding its annual autumn fundraiser and gift auction at the Lobster Shanty, 82 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. The good-time country band, Beaver Dam Creek, will supply the music. There will be a hot buffet and sundae bar, with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $40, each. For tickets, call Camille Renner at 908-783-7865 or Karen at 732892-3757. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the AWC’s awardwinning trap, neuter and return [TNR] program. Since the forming of the AWC in 2008, volunteers have trapped, neutered, vaccinated and returned approximately 300 feral cats. The AWC has also successfully placed many kittens in their permanent homes. The AWC operates solely on donations and fundraising efforts. The annual autumn fundraiser and gift auction is the AWC’s biggest event of the year. Last year’s event attracted close to 180 people, and the committee is hoping and counting on this year’s event being just as successful. Monetary donations and donations of cat food, litter, etc. are always welcome. If interested in adopting a kitten, please contact Lisa at 732-773-0322. chance in the November election. “My past experience and expertise on council and running a successful business will allow me to unify the council and allow for the transparency and civility we so desperately need,” Mr. Corbally said. “As a business person, I will make sure all ‘shared services’ agreements benefit the Beach first so that we always JOHN the MORRONGIELLO remain uniquely special and independent town of Point Pleasant Beach.” Mr. Corbally said he will look to reduce costs and spending in the borough. “Working to reduce costs and spending, I will add the knowledge of our employees and residents into the mix before making decisions,” Mr. Corbally said. 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The Point Pleasant Beach Council has approved the site, and Council President Kristine Tooker who is the council liaison to the Environmental Commission, said she sees this as an “important step to help water quality at Little Silver Lake.” Steve Ardito, Green Team Project Lead on the rain garden, said he is excited about the project, as it will serve multiple purposes. The primary purpose of the garden is to demonstrate the benefits of non-structural storm water management, and use of native plants in the landscape. The garden will serve to intercept and treat a portion of the storm water draining from the adjacent asphalt parking area. “The Green Team sees great educational and motivational potential for residents to add some of these native plants to their landscapes,” Mr. Ardito said recently. “With the summer we have had, these drought-resistant plants would be a welcome addition to anyone’s garden.” Mr. Ardito has successfully engaged Rutgers Water Resources Program on the design of the rain garden, and secured donation pricing on the plants from Pinelands Nursery and Supply Co., in Columbus. With the assistance of the Point Pleasant Beach Department of Public Works, volunteer labor, donated materials and reduced plant material costs provided by Pinelands Nursery and Supply, the cost for this project is going to be minimal. The Environmental Sale at Flexsteel Fine Furniture on Sale now through 10/31 Commission and Green Team will also rely upon volunteer labor for any future plantings, as well as maintenance of the garden. The target dates for planting the garden are Saturday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 6. Anyone interested in volunteering to plant or join the Green Team, which meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, can contact Peter Ritchings at 732-899-5024. Recently, Green Team members and community volunteers held a successful Weeding Party, organized by Kim Dietz-Kabbal on Arnold Avenue, to help the downtown business district look its best for the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commercesponsored Festival of the Sea. The Green Team is also working on a Green Business Recognition Program. Part of the program is to actively engage business owners and operators in the maintenance of the area in front of their stores. Point Presbyterian announces October schedule Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Forman Ave. in Point Pleasant Beach, has announced the following events for October: • There will be a Broadway Cabaret on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., starring Jonathan Yount and Christine Hope, and featuring Sara Hoey on piano. Refreshments will be served. Mr. Yount was selected to represent the New Jersey Rotary Club in Australia, as one of a small group of singers, and Ms. Hope is an Equity actress and singer. Contact Sue Hankins at 732458-3823 for more information. • The Point Pleasant Presbyterian Youth Connection is sponsoring an Oktoberfest Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The charge is a "free will" donation to support the church’s Youth Connection’s mission trips and programming. The menu includes pork tenderloin in ginger snap gravy, bratwurst, sauerkraut and red cabbage, handmade spaetzle [German noodles], non-alcoholic beer, and a keg of birch beer. Take-outs meals are available. For more information, please check the church website,pointpresbyterian.org, or e-mail [email protected]. All events take place at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Annex, at the corner of Bay and Forman avenues, across from Point Pleasant Beach High School. A lift chair is available for those who require it. Point Beach’s Warner earns chiropractic degree Over 1,000 Fabric Selections Open 7 Days At the Intersection of Arnold & Bay Ave. in the ♥ of Pt. Pleasant Beach (732) 295-9243 An Apple A Day ... Point Pleasant Beach resident Timothy Ryan Warner recently graduated from Life Chiropractic University, located in Marietta, Ga. Mr. Warner is the son of Dr. Michael and Susan Warner, of Curtis Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. Mr. Warner, who graduated from Point Pleasant Beach High School in 2001, and Monmouth University, in West Long Branch, in 2005, received a doctor of chiropractic degree. After completing his internship in Varnamo, Sweden, Mr. Warner will join his father in his practice in Point Pleasant. SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star St. Peter School first-grader MacKenzie Oreccio cored an apple during Johnny Appleseed Day last Monday at the Point Pleasant Beach school. Beach parent group planning annual Election Night dinner The Music Parents Association of Point Pleasant Beach High School is looking forward to its largest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Election Night Spaghetti Dinner. The event, a town-wide tradition for many years, will be hosted by the band students, in an effort to raise funds for scholarships, trips, the band’s annual banquet, and the needs of the high school’s music department. As in past years, delicious food will be donated by Joe Leone’s for the dinner, including pasta, meatballs, salad and bread. Dessert tables will be brimming with sweets for dinner guests to enjoy while listening to the high school’s awardwinning jazz band, under the direction of Point Pleasant Beach High School music director Emma Fretz. The event is chaired by Sue Prima and Andy Cortes, who have served in that capacity for many years. “Every year, this is our most successful fundraiser, and this year, we hope to top the numbers we have seen in the past,” Ms. Prima said recently. “The generous donations of local businesses make it possible for us to present a wonderful dinner that frees voters from having to cook.” Dinner will be served on Tuesday, Nov. 2 , from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the high school cafeteria. Take-out dinners will also be available, at guests’ convenience. Advance tickets to the dinner can be purchased from the high school’s main office, as well as at the main offices of Point Pleasant Beach’s G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, Lavallette Elementary School and Bay Head School. Tickets may also be purchased at Briggs Transportation and Ideas Plus, both in Point Pleasant Beach. Tickets purchased in advance will cost $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and students, and $5 for children under 12. All tickets will cost $1 more at the door on the night of the event. A 50/50 and calendar raffles will be held during the dinner. The public’s support is very much appreciated. For more information about the dinner, please contact Ms. Prima at 732-892-3327. Scarecrow contests come back to town The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee is hosting the second annual Scarecrow Contest this year for Point Pleasant Beach merchants, and the ninth annual contest for local children. Merchants are asked to create a scarecrow and display it in their storefront by Saturday, Oct. 16. A panel from the Beautification Committee will judge merchants’ scarecrows on Monday, Oct. 25. Community members and visitors are asked to keep an eye out for this year’s creative entries, and enjoy the fall season in town. For more information regarding participation in the merchants’ contest, contact Dorothy Hadley at 732-7141657. The children’s scarecrow contest is slated for Saturday, Oct. 23. Participants can register by contacting Mary Steiner at 732-899-9176, or Sandy Pasola at 732-899-6052. Children’s scarecrows must be set up at the Arnold Avenue gazebo for viewing from Saturday, Oct. 16 until Sunday, Oct. 31. Setup is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16, between 9 a.m. to noon. Prizes for the most original, scariest and patriotic scarecrows will be awarded at the gazebo on Saturday, Oct. 23, at noon. Scarecrows must be weather-resistant, able to stand on their own, and must be secure. All scarecrows will be assigned to a category listed above, and given a title. PAGE 9 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Susan’s Shore Paws Point Pleasant Beach Ocean Fire Co. marks 125 years serving community By Chris Sheldon Ocean Fire Company No. 1 just blew out the candles on its 125th birthday cake, and celebrated its unique distinction as the oldest fire company in Ocean County. The fire company, located at the corner of Arnold and Saint Louis Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, hosted the celebration on Saturday at the fire house. Ocean Fire Company No. 1 firefighter Scott Potter, who is on the company’s anniversary committee, said he estimated that about 250 people attended the celebration. Mr. Potter said he, and those who attended, had a memorable experience. “Overall I think it was a great time,” Mr. Potter said. “There was lots of food, music, drink and a lot of good people coming out to help us celebrate.” “I think everybody who came out had a fantastic time. We had a good time with the members [of the fire company] and the community,” Mr. Potter continued. Mr. Potter said the fire company received a proclamation from the Point Pleasant Beach Council and the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Saturday. He added that the Point Pleasant Borough Fire Department also gave the fire company a plaque to commemorate the event. The cost to attend the cele- SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Ocean Fire Company No. 1 Deputy Chief Bill Leonard [left] and firefighter Mike Oltrichder enjoyed the food, drinks and fun at Saturday’s 125th anniversary celebration at the fire house, located on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach. bration was $15 for guests who were 21 and older and $10 for anyone under 21. Admission included all-youcould-eat barbecue and a plastic, commemorative mug for drinks. Beach BOE looks to refinance bonds By Eric Colvin At the last Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education regular meeting, held Tuesday, Sept. 28, board members voted unanimously to pursue refinancing existing bonds. Brian Savage, school business administrator and board secretary, informed board members and meeting attendees that the current economic climate is suitable for the school district to explore reworking current bonds. “We have a potential refinance of bonds,” Mr. Savage said. He said the possibility exists that the district could obtain “lower interest rates” if board members approved a motion on the agenda. James Ireland, board president, immediately removed himself from any discussion. Mr. Ireland informed board members that he works for Wells Fargo, and it would be inappropriate for him to participate in refinance discussions. Mr. Savage said the first step for board members to take would be to submit an application to the local finance board. Then, members can move forward with the refinance. Board members approved the measure. Mr. Savage said the district will only move forward with a refinance if there is a projected net return of at least 3 percent. Following approval, Mr. Savage said there will be a formal presentation on the matter at the next board of education meeting later this month. At the meeting, the board also accepted the retirements of Mary Testa and Ed Hanley. “Theirs will be hard shoes to fill,” Mr. Ireland said. Both retirees were longtime district employees at the high school. Mrs. Testa was a math teacher and Mr. Hanley a guidance counselor. The board also moved to provide Ocean County Superintendent of Schools Bruce Greenfield with a certified district nursing list. Kathy Fioretti, a certified nurse, and Elizabeth Finnerty, also a certified nurse, are assigned to the schools and will perform nursing duties. Point Pleasant School District Superintendent John A. Ravally opened discussion about the high school sailing club. He spoke highly of the club and informed the board that members would like official recognition from the board. The sailing club would like to be an official, schoolsanctioned club. “There will be no financial obligation on behalf of the board,” Mr. Ravally advised. Mr. Ravally asked board members for authorization to get more information from the sailing club in order to assess the recognition the members seek. Board members unanimously authorized Mr. Ravally to explore the matter further. “The club has been successful,” Mr. Ireland said. In other school district news: • Point Pleasant Beach High School Class of 1960 will have its 50-year reunion tomorrow, Oct. 9. Members of the class, many returning to the area, have requested permission to visit the high school. • All board members and faculty present at the meeting agreed the district had a successful opening this year. 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Members of the fire company received commemorative Tshirts and decorative mugs, as well. Mr. Potter has been a member of the fire company for almost six years, and said he is glad he was able to be a part of the day. “It’s special to say I’m a part, even though it’s a small part, of the 125 years of pride and tradition we have at the fire company,” Mr. Potter said. Mr. Ryan said he also was pleased he was able to enjoy the celebration. “We had a lot fun,” Mr. Ryan said. “We had a fantastic DJ, there was dancing, the food was fantastic and it was a perfect day.” Mr. Potter said this will not be the last anniversary celebration for fire company, but that the next one will not occur until the fire company celebrates its 150th birthday. “This will be the last one for at least another 25 years,” Mr. Potter said. With This Ad • Ocean Star A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary DOG WALKING AND PET SITTING Buy 1 Dinner Get 1/2 OFF 2nd Dinner (Equal or lesser value) Not to be combined. 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Council President Susan Rogers’ seat is also available, as the councilwoman is not running for reelection to her seat and instead has decided to seek the open mayor’s seat [see related story]. The Democratic ticket for council consists of Christopher Goss and Robert Rusk, both newcomers to borough politics. Likewise, Republicans Al Faraldi and Robert Sabosik are also newcomers. Council is currently composed of four Republicans — Councilwoman Rogers, Councilwoman Toni DePaola, and councilmen William Dikun and Mitch Remig. There are two Democrats with seats on council: Councilman Christopher Leitner and Councilman Jack McHugh. Mr. Goss, 34, lives on Kilkare Parkway with his wife, Jacquie, and their three boys. Mr. Goss has four children: Maura DeRose, 10, Spencer, 8, William, 5, and Elliott, 10 months. Mrs. Goss is both a web communications specialist and spokesperson for the Point Pleasant Borough School District. “My wife and I came to Point Pleasant by choice, because we knew that it would be a wonderful place to make our home,” Mr. Goss said this week. “My wife is a product of our fine schools who put herself through NYU and based on our experience so far I have no doubt that the same opportunities for success will be available to our children,” he continued. After high school, Mr. Goss attended Rutgers University and left after his first year to pursue a career in music. In past years, Mr. Goss has worked as a CHRIS GOSS media buyer “I felt that people like me, with concerns like me, weren't being represented in our town.” — Christopher Goss, Democratic council candidate for Jack’s Music Shoppe and an assistant manager for the Murphy Style Grille –– both in Red Bank –– and a custom millwork specialist for Woodhaven Lumber in Lakewood and Point Pleasant. “I worked at Woodhaven Lumber for five years [and] I came to know many of the families and professionals that make the borough so special,” Mr. Goss said. “Coaching soccer and helping form the Skate Club has just reinforced my belief that Point Pleasant is really one large neighborhood.” Currently, Mr. Goss is a fulltime parent, and he and his wife are planning to start their own 2010 grant writing firm. They moved to Point Pleasant in 2004. When asked what prompted him to run for council, Mr. Goss said, “I have three boys that will be going through our schools and growing up in our town.” Mr. Goss said the programs offered by the library and recreation center “are priceless.” He said he believes “it is imperative that we be self sustaining, that we insulate ourselves from the ills of our state, county, and other municipalities. “I think it would be foolish to create a situation where the benefits and services we enjoy and rely on as residents of Point Pleasant are handed off to other towns that would receive our tax compensation but where we do not vote,” he continued. Mr. Goss said he would like to see the borough handle situations internally, instead of looking to outside sources. “Our problems with cell towers, traffic, garbage collection, school conduct, drugs, safety, and so many others are local and we have no good reason to see them as anything else,” Mr. Goss said. “Just as our difficulties are local so are our successes and it is when we come together, one on one, neighbor to neighbor, street by street that we thrive. “I have no love for politics. My passion is for the success of my children. I felt that people like me, with concerns like me, weren't being represented in our town, and when I got involved it started to become clear just how fragile the things I love about our town had become,” Mr. Goss said. Mr. Rusk said, “As someone who was raised in Point Pleasant, it’s been a great pleasure to come back these last five years to our town and find so much of it just the way I remembered. It has also been a personal pleasure to care for my parents and return the care and attention they have always given me. “Unfortunately, obligations at work and at home have kept me busier than I expected, but my love of Point Pleasant and my desire to serve her in difficult times has not diminished,” he added. “I feel as my running mates do, that our community needs to be preserved and that it is people like [William Schroeder], [Councilman Leitner], and myself that are needed, people without personal agendas or personal gains to be made in the name of service. There are no special requirements or skills to serve on council, you just need to be trusted by your neighbors to put their interests above your own. I believe that even a brief look will show Bill, Chris, and I to be those people.” Republican candidate Robert Sabosik, 59, lives on Rue Mirador with his wife, CJ. He has three grown children, Michelle, 33, Meredith, 29, and Megan, 24. Mr. Sabosik is a graduate of Seton Hall University where he majored in history and minored in political science with a concentration in accounting. Mr. Sabosik runs ME Sabosik Associates, a flooring specialist company, on Bridge Avenue. He has been in business since 1976 and at the Bridge Avenue location since 1982. “This town has been good to my family and now I want to give back to our town to insure it remains our town for the future generations to come,” Mr. Sabosik said this week. The success of his business has led to his involvement in several organizations including Carpet America Recovery Effort [CARE], Starnet Commercial Flooring Partnership, American Subcontractors Association and the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association [FCICA]. Mr. Sabosik served as an advisory board member of Summit Bank from 1991 to 2001. M E S a b o s i k BOB Associates was SABOSIK “This town has been good to my family, and now I want to give back to our town.” — Robert Sabosik, Republican council candidate given the Leadership Award for Business Excellence from the Point Pleasant Borough Chamber of Commerce in 2004. Mr. Sabosik grew up in Point Pleasant Borough. He moved away for several years, ultimately migrating back to the borough. He is an active member of the Point Pleasant Boro Rotary Club and the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Sabosik has sat on the Point Pleasant Zoning Board of Adjustment for the last three years. “I have received local awards from [the] Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce,” Mr. Sabosik said this week. He said he received the leadership award for business excellence and the Rotary service above self award. “I believe with my business experience of almost 40 years, I can bring some of my knowledge of the business world to the world of helping to run a town in a positive manner,” Mr. Sabosik said when asked why he is running for office. “I have extensive knowledge in contract review, purchasing including reverse auctions and can lead a cohesive unit to create a platform of respect and calmness that will be beneficial to all,” he continued. “We cannot just keep raising taxes, we must find a way to deliver a safe environment to our citizens without losing the charm that Point Pleasant has to offer,” Mr. Sabosik concluded. Mr. Sabosik’s running mate, Al Faraldi, 58, lives on Bay Isle Drive with his wife, Claudia. The couple has three grown children, Rob, 30, Jaime, 27, and Nick, 21. Mr. Faraldi is a licensed land surveyor and planner. He owns Faraldi Group, Inc., which is based in Secaucus. He also teaches land surveying at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. Mr. Faraldi has lived in the borough since 1953. He attended what is now the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he majored in engineering. Mr. Faraldi served 10 years on the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. “We spend too much,” Mr. Faraldi said this week. “The town does, the state does and the country does.” He said he will focus on providing tax relief for the citizens, while also controlling spending in the borough. “The schools are great, the police are great, and the residents are great,” Mr. Faraldi said this week. “Everything is fine the way it is, we just have to get the spending under control. “You can’t do it by yourself. I’m a team player, we all need to work together on whatever problems come up.” Mr. Faraldi said one way he believes spending can be controlled is to take a closer look at the current contracts the borough has with vendors and professionals. He said he will “ask questions” and encourage “thorough bidding processes.” “I will be an active, forceful member of council,” Mr. Faraldi said when asked to describe what type of councilman he intends to be. “I won’t just be there to be there.” PAGE 11 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant Former mayor, current council president seek mayor’s seat By Eric Colvin With the much anticipated Point Pleasant Borough general election less than one month a w a y , Republican Susan Rogers and Democrat W i l l i a m Schroeder are set to square off, each with hopes of becoming the SUSAN next mayor of ROGERS P o i n t Pleasant. The six-person borough council currently consists of four Republicans and two Democrats. The current leader of the governing body, Mayor Martin Konkus, is also a Republican. With Mayor Konkus’ fouryear term set to expire this year, Ms. Rogers, the current council president, has her eyes set on the mayor’s post, while former mayor William Schroeder, now a Democrat, looks to return to the seat he once held as a Republican. “I am the taxpayers’ advocate and their strong and outspoken voice on council,” the councilwoman said this week. “I know taxpayers can’t afford any more new taxes and I know how to keep us effective and efficient — without raising taxes.” Councilwoman Rogers’ first three-year term on council will end at the close of 2010. She has been council president for the last two years. “In the past three years my leadership and initiatives have set precedents to include being the first town in the [state] to take contract negotiations public,” Councilwoman Rogers said. “I lead the charge with shared services and some of the largest and most beneficial shred agreements in Ocean and Monmouth [counties] that have saved and will continue to save taxpayers more than a quarter of a million dollars heading into the future.” The councilwoman, 43, resides on River Road. She has two children in her life: Bryan, 12, and Kyra, 15. She has been a resident of Point Pleasant for more than 25 years. On council she has been the chair of the administration and finance committee for the last two years. She is also a WILLIAM member of the SCHROEDER p l a n n i n g board, and chairwoman of the open space advisory committee. “I brought taxpayers a zero municipal tax increase in 2010, one of the most difficult years in our state’s history,” the councilwoman said. She said fiscal responsibility remains a top priority, and has the record to prove effectiveness concerning financial matters. “I cut spending 5.4 percent in my first year on council, brought trust accounts into compliance and made sure we did business with transparency,” the councilwoman said. “In 2009, I was the lone no vote against a 4.9-percent tax increase and I know how to provide solutions in difficult economic times.” Councilwoman Rogers also sits on the Board of Directors of Dottie’s House. She is a past Golden Elks cheerleading coach, the founder of the Neighborhood Watch Program and co-founder of the Point Pleasant Warrior Basketball Program. 2010 This year, Councilwoman Rogers was the Ocean County Young Republican Leadership award recipient. The borough’s Foundation for Educational Excellence also inducted her into the hall of fame in 2010. The county’s Federation of Republican Women named her the Woman of the Year for two consecutive years, in 2008 and 2009. Councilwoman Rogers said she is the owner of multiple businesses and has been doing financial planning, as well as land and agricultural development, for more than 20 years. “As the borough’s future mayor, I will continue to build a strong working relationship with our county and state officials,” the councilwoman said. She said that relationship will be important in order to “restore aid to the borough and lead in needed reforms” in an effort to “stabilize taxes here in the borough and keep Point Pleasant an affordable place to live.” After a write-in campaign in the June primary, the Democrats will host former mayor William Schroeder in an attempt to derail Councilwoman Rogers’ ambitions. “I am a former mayor, and council member,” Mr. Schroeder said this week. “I am proud of my tenure. While I served the people of Point Pleasant, I was able to preserve acres of open space by developing Community Park and negotiating the purchase of the property that is now Riverfront Park. I was able to negotiate the hiring of police and build our recycling center. I formed the council of mayors that brought the Urgent Care Center to fruition. I was able to do all this while maintaining a low and reasonable tax rate.” Mr. Schroeder, 63, lives on Clarks Landing Drive with his wife, Bonnie. He has five grown children and five grandchildren. He is a 1966 graduate of Point Pleasant Borough High School. “I love this town, I've made my life in this town,” Mr. Schroeder said. Following high school, Mr. Schroeder attended Ocean County College and Rutgers University, where he studied accounting, agronomy and agriculture. Mr. Schroeder is selfemployed and owns a tree farm in Farmingdale. He is a past soccer and football coach in the borough. He has also served as a member of the borough’s environmental commission, as well as four-year terms on the town’s zoning board of adjustment and planning board, and served two terms on the borough council in the late 1990s. Mr. Schroeder served four years as mayor of Point Pleasant from 1998 to 2002. “In the years since I was mayor, I have watched with dismay at the increasing mismanagement of the borough,” Mr. Schroeder said this week. “Taxes have gone up 94 percent, but we have less services and are have furloughed employees,” he continued. “Our building department is intended to support itself with fees, yet council after council has failed to set the fees sufficiently to allow it to support itself.” Mr. Schroeder, not satisfied with the current leadership in the borough, said, “They have drained every surplus imaginable, and now are raiding our school funds. While they pretend to be low tax, we have seen the water rates go up 16 percent this year. “My agenda is simple: take our town back to those things that make it the town we all love,” Mr. Schroeder continued. Mr. Schroeder said he would support shared services, but only if the sharing is “done right.” He said he believes the recent shared court and construction department services with Point Beach were not done correctly and have changed the face of the borough. “Our home town feel, where you know all the guys in public works, you know all the officers on the force, where you can go into borough hall and get answers, are evaporating under the plans of my adversaries. I want to preserve those things,” Mr. Schroeder said this week. Mr. Schroeder said earlier this year that he originally thought the 12 years he served as mayor and on council were enough, but his opinion has changed. “I am compelled back into public service because of the mismanagement I see from the current establishment,” Mr. Schroeder explained. “I want to change course from the path they have taken us on since I left public service. I want to take Point Pleasant back to the good old days, and move forward to better days. “Some of the things that make Point Pleasant the place that I, and so many of my neighbors, love, have been under attack, and I want to protect those institutions,” Mr. Schroeder concluded. Point Library posts Oct. schedule The Point Pleasant Branch of the Ocean County Library recently released a schedule of upcoming events for the month of October. The library is located at 834 Beaver Dam Road. This month, the library display case will feature hotel detective memorabilia from Steven Peacock. The meeting room will contain paintings in water color and acrylic by Linda Hejduk. For more information on any of the events listed below, or to register, please call the library, at 732-295-1555. Adult • On Monday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., there will be computers for beginners. Learn to use the mouse, and the basics of computing. Instruction on the Internet will also be available. Please register by calling 732295-1555. • On Monday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m, there will be a movie and a discussion. The movie will be “The See SCHEDULE, page 30 PAGE 12 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant THE TOWN (R) Moms With Mums! Point Pleasant Community Calendar To submit a calendar listing or Point Pleasant news story, send an e-mail to [email protected]. DEAR COLOR GUY, My problem is that I can not seem to keep my color. It fades out so fast that I am becoming frustrated. I have a beautiful shade of red put on my hair but within two weeks it looks faded. I am a dark brown naturally with no gray I have my hair made a medium to light red with some copper in the color. Also my hair never looks shiny. I want to stay red do you have any suggestions? Washed Out Toms River Dear Washed Out, You hit the nail on the head. Washing your hair to soon after a color will remove as much as 30% of the color. So for starters do not shampoo for 24 hours after you have a touchup. This give the cuticle or outer layer time to close down or harden and that will make a big difference in your color retention. As you know reds are notorious for fading out but the color companies have come up with some solutions. The best is to use a temporary color on the shaft as this will help stain your hair and will have more of that shine you are looking for. Another thing that works is to have the salon put a refresher on after about two weeks this will be a big help. I know that people do not have a lot of time to do this but it is well worth doing. The red shampoos will also help start to use them as soon as you see any fading. Something else to consider is it is possible that you are reaching for to light of a shade. When your hair is dark brown it takes a strong developer to lighten it up to the level you like. When you do that the color can become diffused or weaker and that will definitely add to the problem. Talk to your stylist about going a little deeper for the color. Reds are still very popular but really need a lot more maintenance to look vibrant. The richness and vibrancy is what people look for in their reds and it can be frustrating when it looks faded. If you take my advice and go a little darker but feel to dull just put some killer copper or amber highlights in. I haven’t seen you but I am willing to bet that your hair is a little to light for you and with fall approaching it might be time to go for a change. You can always go back if you do not feel comfortable with the new tone. EMAIL THE COLOR GUY WITH ANY HAIR QUESTIONS [email protected] BEACHCOMBER SALON 507 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach • 732-899-9802 316 Route 166 South, South Toms River • 732-349-7302 ~ Chamber Launches Make It A Po!nt Campaign JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, The Ocean Star Point Pleasant Fire Company No. 2 Ladies Auxiliary member Renee McCarsky [front], led her mother, auxiliary president Ann Bise [right, rear], and auxiliary member Gail Wells, with mums in hand. The women sold the mums at the fire company last Sunday, Oct. 2, to benefit the department. Boro contractor sentenced to 270 days, must pay restitution By Eric Colvin Last week, after more than three years had passed since borough resident Ira Blaine, 66, stole from and forged the signature of a Brick resident, the contractor was sentenced for the crimes he committed. Kenneth J. Sullivan, D.D.S. GENERAL DENTISTRY Celebrating our 22nd Year in Practice! Quality care in a gentle manner for the Entire Family Implants • Cosmetic Bonding Porcelain Veneers • Whitening Crowns • Bridges • Dentures Special Attention to Insurance 928 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant 732-899-0222 Personal and Commercial Auto Insurance for Less! CBA CONOVER BEYER ASSOCIATES Insurance Solutions Since 1882 Trust Conover Beyer to find the most competitive personal and commercial auto insurance rates. We’ll make sure you have the coverage you need and shop the market with dozens of highly-rated insurance carriers like Palisades Insurance. Business - Auto - Home - Health - Life - Bonds Call Today for a Quote 732-223-9700 2600 Highway 35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 www.conoverbeyer.com Mr. Blaine, of Cedar Street in the borough, was sentenced on Oct. 1 to 270 days in the Ocean County Jail and ordered to repay his victim the $22,670 he took instead of completing a construction project. Mr. Blaine pleaded guilty to third-degree charges of theft and forgery in Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River on July 13. Superior Court Judge Stephanie M. Wauters had been prepared to hear the case, but Mr. Blaine instead pleaded guilty concerning the construction contract gone bad. Last Friday, Judge Wauters handed down the sentence, but allowed Mr. Blaine to remain free until Dec. 1, when he must report to begin the sentence. Mr. Blaine pleaded guilty to third-degree charges of theft and forgery at the beginning of what was scheduled to be his trial at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River on Tuesday, July 13. Senior Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor Martin Anton said Mr. Blaine entered into the construction contract with Linda Sparrow, of Brick, in 2007. According to Mr. Anton, Ms. Sparrow hired Mr. Blaine to build an addition to her home. At the time, Ms. Sparrow wanted to expand her home to house and care for her elderly mother. Records show Ms. Sparrow paid Mr. Blaine $20,000 over the next few years. Mr. Blaine never completed the project, and Ms. Sparrow’s mother has since died. In July, Mr. Blaine confessed to using Ms. Sparrow’s money for personal expenses, including mortgage payments, instead of completing the addition. According to Mr. Anton, the forgery charge, the other thirddegree crime to which Mr. Blaine confessed, stemmed from an incident in which the contractor forged Ms. Sparrow’s signature on an electrical permit application. Mr. Anton said Mr. Blaine admitted he signed Ms. Sparrow’s name when he applied to Brick Township for an electrical permit needed to complete the addition. Not only did Mr. Blaine forge Ms. Sparrow’s name, but he also put on file with the township that she was going to complete the work herself. Under a plea agreement negotiated earlier this year, Mr. Blaine had the option to serve a probationary period and pay restitution to Ms. Sparrow in the amount of $20,039. Mr. Anton said Mr. Blaine originally accepted the terms of the deal, when he appeared before Superior Court Judge Wendel E. Daniels and pleaded guilty to theft in March. Judge Daniels gave Mr. Blaine until May 7, when a sentencing date was scheduled, to return with $6,000 as an initial payment toward the total restitution amount of $20,039, according to Mr. Anton. Instead, Mr. Blaine returned to the courtroom in May with no money, which nullified the plea agreement. Mr. Blaine’s failure to comply with the terms of the agreement led Judge Daniels to schedule the July 13 trial, where Mr. Blaine pleaded guilty. Mr. Anton said, if Mr. Blaine had honored his end of the bargain, the county would have honored the plea agreement. He said Mr. Blaine would have served a probationary period and paid restitution. Mr. Anton said there was no sentencing recommendation, but Mr. Blaine’s offenses could have carried an incarceration term totaling three to five years. Library to host American Indian art program The Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library will present the program “American Indian Art and Culture” on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the library. The Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities will sponsor the event. The bureau is a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The lecture, led by curator Twig Johnson, will survey the various American Indian cultures and artwork. For thousands of years, American Indians have produced art that defines their world. The creation of items such as household implements, baskets, ceramics, clothing, weapons and hunting items illustrates not only their artistic talent, but also their respect for nature, religion and everyday life. By using examples from the Montclair Art Museum’s collection, this lecture will illustrate the enduing traditions of American Indian art. The program is free and open to the public. Please register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or call 732-295-1555. The Point Pleasant Borough branch library is located at 834 Beaver Dam Road, in Point Pleasant. In an effort to encourage area residents to shop locally this fall, the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has launched its Make It a Po!nt 2010 campaign. Throughout the fall and winter, participating chamber businesses will offer Business of the Week postcards, which list the featured local businesses for each week through Dec. 12. During their featured weeks, businesses will offer customers a little something extra, such as a sale or promotion, and shoppers are encouraged to stop by businesses during their featured week, to meet their local merchants. Check the chamber’s website, PointPleasantChamber.com, for coupons from select featured businesses. For more information, contact the chamber at [email protected] m, or 732-295-8850. ~ Black & Gold Football Parents Social Today The Black & Gold Football Parents Club will hold a social today, Oct. 8, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge on Arnold Avenue. Food, entertainment and gift auctions will all be there for those who come out to support the club. The entry fee is $25 per person, and all proceeds will go to support the football program. Contact Kris Bongiovi at 732-295-6696 or Jim DiOrio at 732-892-5656 for more information. ~ Retirement Party For Sgt. Collins Tomorrow To honor the more than 30 years of service Sgt. Kevin “Hubba” Collins gave to Point Pleasant, a retirement party for him will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 9, at Farrell’s, located at 401 Broadway, in Point Beach. The event is open to the public, and there will be hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet and open bar, from 2 to 6 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Poor Boy Studios and Ocean County Emerald Society. The cost to attend will be $65, which includes a contribution to a gift, and the attire will be casual. Call 732-892-0060 and ask for Todd Springsteen or Cathy Clayton for more information. ~ Library To Host Family Fiesta Tomorrow The Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a Family Fiesta tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. There will be music, refreshments and a pinata. Use some paint and turn a sidewalk paver into a festive pumpkin. Register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or call 732-295-1555. The library is located at 834 Beaver Dam Road, in Point Pleasant. THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 PAGE 13 ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS IN MY OPINION, WE LOOK TO PRIOR ACTIONS AND TRAITS TO PREDICT FUTURE BEHAVIOR AND RESPONSES, WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE A FRIEND, A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE OR EVEN YOUR DAUGHTER’S BOYFRIEND. IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE WE HAVE TO PICK A MAYOR. WHO ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE FOR MAYOR? HERE’S HOW I SEE IT. PRETTY EASY, ISN’T IT? BILL SCHROEDER FOR POINT BORO MAYOR! Vote Schroeder, Goss & Rusk, November 2, 2010 Paid for by Robert J. Dikun, 1211 Rue Avenue, Point Pleasant, N.J. 08742 ([email protected]) PAGE 14 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Community Calendar ~ Elks Vets Group’s Dinner, Dance Tomorrow Photo Courtesy of DAVID TURTON The members of the Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore, led by their board of directors — including [from left] Point Pleasant’s Janet Paulmenn, public relations director; Bonnie Murphy, secretary; Robin Baine, assistant area coordinator; Luanne Wood, screening and selection; Pat Hahn, treasurer; and Francine Chussler, area coordinator — are hosting a pig roast fundraiser tomorrow. Dream Factory group preps for tomorrow’s pig roast fundraiser Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore, which was chartered locally in June, will host its first of what members to hope to be an Annual Pig Roast tomorrow, to help raise money for the many efforts of the organization. The pig roast is slated for Saturday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. The rain date is the following day, Sunday, Oct. 10, at the same time. The event will take place at 2158 Lanes Mill Road, in Brick. Dream Factory volunteers request a $25 donation, which will entitle donors to roast pig, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, beer, wine, soda, cake and live music by The Woodzmen. Anyone interested in attending the event should call 732840-100. The event is for people over age 21. Dream Factory volunteers said generous donations from local businesses helped to make the group’s work, and tomorrow’s event, possible. Among the local businesses that contributed are the Norkus Foodtown, located at 505 Richmond Ave., in Point Pleasant Beach; Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties & Catering, located at 400 Route 35 South, in Point Pleasant Beach; the Downtown Market & Bistro, located at 816 Arnold Ave., in Point Pleasant; and the Liquor Chain, located at 400 Richmond Ave., also in Point Pleasant Beach. Diane Turton Realtors, with locations throughout the area, is also a generous contributor to Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore and all the volunteers who work to help others. The local arm of the organization works to bring smiles to the faces of critically ill children in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore was awarded the Outstanding New Chapter award on Sept. 26, at Dream Factory, Inc.’s national convention, in Memphis. The national organization commended the local chapter, noting in its literature that national organization officials were impressed that the group accomplished so much since beginning earlier this year. Specifically, the group arranged for a local child’s dream to come true, by setting up a meeting with teen pop sensations the Jonas Brothers. Currently, the group is working on sending a local 6-yearold to Walt Disney World. The group consists entirely of volunteers. The children whose dreams the group looks to fulfill are between the ages of 3 and 18 years old. For more information about Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore, if you know a child who may be eligible to receive a dream, if you would like to volunteer your services, or if you want to make a donation, contact Francine Chussler, the area coordinator for Dream Factory, at 732-995-7508. Education foundation seeks sponsors for Casino Night Through the generosity of the community over the past 13 years, the Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education has raised and distributed more than $340,000 to the Point Pleasant Borough School District. The money has been used for student leadership grants and scholarships; teacher grants; new technology, including two mobile computer labs and a weather station; and new equipment, including a playground and the Project Adventure high ropes course. Funds have also been used to purchase inventory for the Around the Corner school store. High school students with disabilities operate the store. The organization has also provided more than $2,000 in each of the past two years to provide prizes to students for the Summer Reading Program. This year, the top summer readers — one from each school — took home an Apple iPad. The organization will continue fundraising efforts in support of new initiatives. Those initiatives, which are yet to be determined, will be selected by Point Pleasant School District Superintendent Vincent Smith, along with other administrators such as Robert Alfonse, director of curriculum and instruction. The foundation raises the majority of funds through community-based events. The annual Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education Hall of Fame induction dinner is the largest event of the year for the organization. Coming up next month, the organization will host its Second Annual Casino Night. The event will take place Nov. 20 at the Lobster Shanty. The Lobster Shanty is located at 83 Channel Drive, in Point Pleasant Beach. Foundation members are in the process of reaching out to former Hall of Fame inductees for assistance with this year’s effort. They would especially like members to contribute, but welcome the support of all community members. For inductees who do not live locally, foundation members are asking for a possible sponsorship. A gaming table can be sponsored for $250, either through a company or business sponsorship, or even in combination with a group of classmates or fellow graduates. Table sponsors will receive recognition via a sign that will be placed at the table being sponsored. Another way to assist, if an inductee is not in the area, is through the donation of a gift item, gift certificate, or cash equivalent. The money will be used to purchase prizes that will be raffled off that evening. All proceeds will benefit the children of Point Pleasant. Tickets to attend the event will cost $50 per person. And, because the foundation is a 501[c]3 charitable organization, all contributions and tickets purchased will be taxdeductible. Foundation members stress that inductee and community support is vital to the success of the organization. For more information, contact Jim Dempsey at 732-2337715. Summerhouse Est. 1993 The Point Pleasant Elks Veterans Committee will hold a dinner and dance fundraiser tomorrow, Oct. 9, at the Elks Lodge, 820 Arnold Ave. in Point Pleasant. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and tickets will be $25 per person. Chef Larry will offer a buffet, and music will be supplied by Ed Austin. All members of the public are welcome. For more information, call Nancy at 732-892-8961. ~ Point AARP Chapter To Meet Oct. 11 AARP Chapter 2920, of Point Pleasant, will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. The chapter will meet at its new location, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 708 Ocean Road [Route 88], in Point Pleasant. The guest speaker will be John Gonyo, who will speak on health care reform. Coffee and cake will be available at 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call 732-785-3347. ~ Point Library To Welcome NYC Duo Oct. 16 The Point Pleasant Library will host Eranga and Prianga on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. The popular, New York Citybased duo will perform sounds from around the world. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Point Pleasant Borough Library. Register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or call 732-295-1555. ~ Point Elks Head To Atlantic City Oct. 17 The Point Pleasant Elks will sponsor a trip to the Atlantic City Showboat Hotel & Casino on Sunday, Oct. 17. The National Veterans Service Committee will make the day possible, and all community members are welcome to attend. The cost to attend is $25 per person, and everyone who pays by Sept. 16 will be given a $25 voucher. The bus will leave from Elks Lodge No. 1698, 820 Arnold Ave., at 10 a.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle on the bus. For more information, contact Rosemary Tassie, at 732-7149335 or 201-919-3669. ~ Senior Luncheon, Movie Set For Oct. 20 The Point Pleasant Senior Alliance will host a free luncheon and movie for seniors on Wednesday, Oct. 20 as part of “Octoberfest.” The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The church is located at 708 Ocean Road [Route 88], in the borough. Call Judy Block for more information, at 732-892-3434, extension 128. 732-295-4900 Dr. Frank Costa & Dr. Barbara Costa 512 Arnold Ave. Pt. 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PAGE 15 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Pleasant Point Boro Hall responds to possible bed bug situation — FROM PAGE 1 — they spread easily,” Councilwoman DePaola said. “Whether or not they were there, we’re going to treat as a precaution. “It seems to be a rather limited case at the moment,” the councilwoman noted. According to Councilwoman DePaola, no one at borough hall actually saw a bed bug. The borough is Mums For Sale JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, The Ocean Star The women of the Point Pleasant Fire Company No. 2 Ladies Auxiliary sold mums at the fire house last Sunday. All the money raised through the flower sale will go to the fire department. reportedly basing the need for treatment completely off the positive indication from the dogs. “I have a call out to the borough administrator about this,” Mayor Martin Konkus said yesterday, when asked about the bugs. “The exterminator came to Borough Hall early this morning with a dog that can use its sense of smell to locate any bedbugs,” Mr. Maffei confirmed. He said the dog’s reaction indicated that there was not an infestation, but that “there were a couple of spots that the exterminator said may have the bugs or their eggs.” Borough hall’s administrative office and the hallways are scheduled to be treated tomorrow, while borough hall is closed for a furlough day. As a precaution, Councilwoman DePaola said the construction department will also be treated. “There was a concern amongst some employees that there might be bedbugs in the building,” Mr. Maffei confirmed. “When I heard of their concern, I had the public works department contact an exterminator.” In another forwarded email, this one from the borough’s joint insurance fund representative, council was instructed what measures to take. “What you need to do is make everyone aware the building has them, and that steps are being taken to have the problem taken care of,” wrote Tamara Goble, who handles governmental entities for Connor Strong, in Toms River. “This includes posting a Borough council votes to update surveillance system By Eric Colvin The Point Pleasant Borough Council approved an ordinance to appropriate funds to purchase and install surveillance equipment at various borough parks during a council meeting earlier this week. Council voted 4-2 on the final reading of the ordinance on Tuesday night. As was the case at the Sept. 21 meeting, where council introduced the ordinance, councilmen Christopher Leitner and Jack McHugh cast the only votes in opposition to acquiring the surveillance equipment. “I support a surveillance system,” Councilman McHugh said before casting his vote, “but it is beyond what we can afford right now.” The two councilmen are the lone Democrats on the six-person council that consists of four Republicans. Each of the four Republicans — Council President Susan Rogers, Councilwoman Toni DePaola and councilmen William Dikun and Mitch Remig — voted in favor of the measure. “The new system will enhance and improve public safety,” Councilwoman Rogers said. The councilwoman said “one unified platform will be more cost effective in long run. “The system will have shelf life into the future,” the councilwoman continued. The current system has cameras at three locations in the borough. Cameras are set up at Community Park, the recreation facility and the department of public works. “All the cameras we have now are working,” the councilwoman explained, “but they are not connected to each other.” The new system will link the existing cameras to each other and add an additional two locations. Cameras will be added to River “The new system will enhance and improve public safety.” — Susan Rogers Borough Council President Avenue Beach and the Point Pleasant Skate Park, located on Route 88 at McKennan Lake Field. The new system will have live feeds and be viewable online. Council hopes to streamline the surveillance process by having one system that can effectively monitor key locations in the borough. In a series of votes during the last few years, council appropriated a total of $71,817 to purchase and install the surveillance equipment. The vote this week will add an additional $60,000. “Money has been allocated over a two-year period,” Councilwoman Rogers said. The total cost of the security system is estimated to be $124,191. Council approved Comtech Systems bid at the Sept. 21 meeting for the sale and installation of the equipment. Comtech Systems is located in Vineland. Residents of Waters Edge in the borough approved of the borough using the rooftops there to place cameras that will have a direct view of the park. Last month, Councilman McHugh provided estimates of the cost of implementing the new system. He said upgrades to Riverfront Park will cost roughly $14,200 and $9,200 at the recreation center. Councilwoman Rogers said the new system will be composed of about 30 cameras. Felipe Contreras, a senior design engineer with Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers, provided the breakdown of the number of cameras. Mr. Contreras said, under the current plan, there will be 22 cameras at Riverfront Park, two at the River Avenue Beach, four at the skate park, and four at the recreation center. The total number at the department of public works is still to be determined. At the meeting, resident Laura Beeden expressed concern regarding the money to be spent on the surveillance system. Ms. Beeden said she could not understand how the borough is “furloughing employees” yet has “$120,000 to spend on cameras.” Councilman Leitner expressed similar feelings regarding the system. “We’re approaching a time when we can barely afford to pay public works people and police responding to these tapes,” Councilman Leitner said recently. “Every dollar we spend on one thing is a dollar we cant spend on something else, and our money is better spent on actual personnel. “What’s the sense of having a surveillance system if you don't have anybody to respond to it,” the councilman continued. Like Councilman McHugh, Councilman Leitner said he is “not against the idea in principal,” but does not believe the borough is in a financial position to spend the money. “[The system] will … improve technology on several borough properties and decrease vandalism,” Councilwoman Rogers said. “[The system] will give the police the ability to go after perpetrators who don’t follow our laws. “We have to use technology to offset using additional personnel,” the councilwoman concluded. sign on the doors so the public is aware of it,” Ms. Goble continued. In the e-mail Councilwoman DePaola forwarded, Councilwoman Rogers wrote that Mr. Maffei’s “office has been closed off,” and that the borough administrator was working “in the conference room” on Thursday. While borough hall did not close at any point yesterday, some employees relocated to other parts of the building, and one went home for part of the afternoon. The borough also notified the Ocean County Health Department. The department’s field representatives were unavailable for comment yesterday afternoon. “It appears to not be a widespread problem, and seems to be rather contained to those two areas [the administrative office and hallways],” the Councilwoman DePaola said. In addition to today’s furlough day, borough hall will be closed Monday for Columbus Day, and will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 12. Tips for identification, eradication of bed bugs Bed bugs are small, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, such as humans, according to the website for Tallman Scientific Bed Bug Control. The most common species of bed bug is Cimex lectularius. Adult bed bugs are reddish brown, oval and wingless. They grow up to threesixteenths of an inch in length. Bed bugs’ peak attack period is about one hour before dawn, and they are mostly active at night. The are attracted to warmth and the presence of carbon dioxide. It takes a bed bug approximately five minutes to feed from its host, after which it returns to its hiding place. The skin’s reaction to a bite from a bed bug resembles its reaction to bites from mosquitoes and fleas. At times, these lesions are confused with poison ivy or spider bites. Bed bugs are efficient hitchhikers, and can be unknowingly transported on luggage or clothing. Also, these insects can live for up to 18 months without feeding, so even a vacant house that appears to be clean can be full of them. Bed bugs are adept at hiding in tiny crevices, such as those found in beds, but they can also be found in night- stands, dressers and other furniture, as well as under the edges of wall-to-wall carpeting and inside electronic devices, such as clocks and phones. Bed bugs usually congregate in groups, although they can travel on their own up to 100 feet. The only way to determine whether a home is infested with bed bugs is to find and identify the bugs. “If you find something you are suspicious of being a bed bug, capture the suspicious bug with a piece of clear, sticky tape and then affix the tape to an index card or piece of paper,” Tallman Scientific advises. “You can then take your captured evidence and compare it to pictures of known bed bugs.” Another means of identify a bed bug infestation is to look for the presence of stains from crushed bed bugs or bed bug feces on one’s bedding. These stains will range in color from blood red to dark brown, and can show up in streaky lines. The final method of bed bug discovery is identifying skin lesions as being produced by bed bugs. Bed bug bites can occur on their own, but they often follow a linear pattern of several bites. Often, the lines of bites will run along the paths of blood vessels close to the skin. At the first sign of bed bug infestation, “the best thing to do is have an inspection,” said Joe Montone, of Swarm Termite and Pest Control, in Wall Township. “You could do a preventative inspection at any time, but if you think you’re being bitten or anything like that, then obviously, you’re at the point where you need a professional inspection,” Mr. Montone said. The Internet can be useful in identifying bed bugs and the stains they leave behind, Mr. Montone said. “If you think you already have them, you need the inspection as soon as possible,” Mr. Montone said. “Why even take the chance?” Bed bugs are resilient and difficult to eradicate, but tips for preventing a bed bug infestation can be found at the United States Environmental Protection Agency website, at epa.gov/pesticides/bedbugs. Some simple precautions include checking secondhand furniture, beds and couches for signs of infestation, as well as using a protective cover that encases mattresses and box springs to eliminate hiding spots, and reducing clutter in the home in order to reduce hiding spots for the insects. PAGE 16 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 PAGE 17 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 THE LIGHT THAT TREATS ALL SKIN CARE NEEDS A new technology can now treat unsightly leg veins, unwanted hair, sun damage, and the signs of aging. Intense pulsed light (IPL) uses controlled flashes of light to resolve these imperfections with no down time, right in the office. SkinFirst 2401 Hwy. 35, Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-600-8497 CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION. Running, Walking or Sports Injury? We can help you get back to your exercise routine at Allaire Foot and Ankle Center. Dr. Ken Indahl has extensive experience in treating sports injuries. 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Councilwoman Nelson, 64, No Democrats ran in that a write-in campaign, during party’s June lives on Downer Avenue, with the general election. primary and her husband, Larry. Prior to Likewise, the Republicans n o becoming a councilwoman in ran unopposed in the June priIndependent 2008, Mrs. Nelson spent six mary. Councilwoman Nelson c a n d i d a t e years on the borough planning netted 67 votes, Councilman filed to run in board. Nelson received 74 and Mayor Councilwoman Nelson is the general Nebel recorded 76. According running for election next to borough clerk and adminisher second month. trator, Irene Ryan, there are GEORGE full term on M a y o r 316 registered voters in NEBEL the borough’s Nebel, 72, Mantoloking. governing resides on Runyon Lane with body. She said his wife, Nancy. They have she has been a three grown children, George permanent Jr., 46, Catherine Diehl, 44, resident of and Douglas, 41. DONALD Mantoloking Prior to serving in his curNESS for approxirent role on the governing SURFER MAILBOX body, Mayor Nebel said he mately 10 years, and the served about eight years as a Nelsons have owned their (Exclusively Ours!) councilman, where he focused home in Mantoloking for more his attention on the finance than 30 years. They have five grown sons, committee. Earlier this year, Mayor Lawrence, 38, Peter, 37, Nebel said his goal is to keep Patrick, 34, Timothy, 32, and an eye on the borough’s beach- Andrew, 29. Councilwoman Nelson is a es, which required extra attention this year. He said efforts to graduate of Hollins College, monitor and provide sand now Hollins University, in renourishment have helped Roanoke, Va., where she majored in French. maintain the beach. The councilwoman then The mayor has been a fullWhy settle for ordinary time resident of Mantoloking earned a master’s degree in when you can have extraordinary. since 1991. He and his wife romance linguistics from the had been summer residents University of Michigan. She Visit Our Showroom also earned a second master’s in (located in the Closet Pros Building) since 1976. from Kean Mayor Nebel attended the counseling University of Rochester in University. 2171 Hwy 34 South, Wall Councilwoman Nelson New York, where he received a 732-292-9191 bachelor of science degree in worked as a counselor at St. M-F 10:30-5:30 mechanical engineering and a Vincent Academy, an all-girls Sat. 9:30-1 Catholic school in Newark, bachelor of arts in English. Mayor Nebel has been before retiring four years ago. Prior to becoming a council retired for about one year. Prior in 2008, to full retirement, the mayor member served as CEO for various Councilwoman Nelson served manufacturing companies, six years on the planning taught at Seton Hall University board. “I would like to see us get a and worked as a consultant. handle on dealing with the flooding in the streets,” Councilwoman Nelson said earlier this year. The borough routinely experiences flooding after heavy rain. Councilwoman Nelson said she feels strongly about the quality of life in the borough and wants “to make sure to maintain it.” When asked if there is anything she would like to accomplish should she be re-elected next month, the councilwoman said her goal is to improve conditions on Route 35 in the borough. “I’m hoping that the highway will actually be re-done to give some relief to the residents.” Councilman Ness, 72, like Councilwoman Nelson, joined council for the first time in 2008. The councilman also served on the borough’s planning board. The councilman lives on Barnegat Lane, with his wife, Nancy. He has lived in the borough year-round for 11 years. He and his wife have three grown children: Nancy, 46, Debbie Woodward, 45, and Tim, 44. Councilman Ness has been a registered Republican in New Jersey since 1969. Like his Republican counterparts, Councilman Ness also served on the planning board. During the summer, Councilman Ness said he is looking forward to serving his community for another three years — should voters re-elect him next month. “I’m running for a second term as councilman because of an extension of my desire to volunteer my time and input with the management of our borough,” the councilman said. Should voters chose him next month, Councilman Ness said he “will remain committed to an informed public.” 1210 Third Ave. Spring Lake Dick the mailman says... Fashion is Function at Skuby & Co. 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Mayor LaCicero said residents of the street have complained that they would like to park overnight on their street, but are not allowed to do so, per restrictions placed on the property by the road’s homeowners’ association, Ocean Beach One. Mayor LaCicero said Ocean Beach One has ownership of the road, and the beach and marina located on it. “Their bylaws say there can be no overnight parking, but some of the residents believe they can now abide by borough ordinances, which don’t place that restriction,” Mayor LaCicero said. Beauty with a cause. Trollbeads is proud to offer the pink beads in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Empowerment beads are compatible with Trollbeads and other major beaded bracelet lines. For every pink Empowerment bead sold, Trollbeads will donate $11 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation©, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime. We thank you for your support. He explained that the only overnight parking restrictions the borough has are that people cannot park in the bayfront lots overnight. Mayor LaCicero said not all residents have expressed this concern, and there are some who wish for things to remain the same, and they do not want overnight parking on the road. Mayor LaCicero said he felt it would be a good idea for the borough if parking regulations were enforced on Bay Beach Way. “We could write summonses and collect revenue, from parking tickets,” Mayor LaCicero said. However, the mayor said Ocean Beach will have to make the request of the borough. “We will listen to the association, not to individual residents,” Mayor LaCicero said. He said he has spoken to about about a “half dozen” residents, with two different opinions on the matter. Borough Attorney Philip George agreed and said because Bay Beach Way is a private road, the borough cannot enforce parking regulations there. Mr. George said the homeowners’ association would have to pass a resolution “saying that they want to go forward with this.” He said the borough would then have to create and adopt an ordinance so it could enforce parking on Bay Beach Way. The borough already provides snow plow and garbage pickup services for the road. The consensus of the council was that going forward Do you know someone receiving a special honor or award? Call us at The Ocean Star! 732-899-7606 BANKRUPTCY CAN YOU AFFORD TO PAY YOUR BILLS? STOP! SAVE • WAGE EXECUTION • LAWSUITS • IRS DEBT & PENALTIES • HARASSMENT HOUSE • DMV SURCHARGES & COURT FINES • GET YOUR LICENSE BACK OR CAR • RECOVER REPOSSESSED CARS • STOP EVICTIONS • TRAFFIC & PARKING FINES FORECLOSURE William H. 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Residents had complained that a lack of services provided by Toms River was their main reason for seceding. Both Toms River and Lavallette passed ordinances allowing the de-annexation of the street to Lavallette. The Lavallette Borough Council passed the ordinance during a December meeting and the Toms River Committee passed an ordinance in early January. Library to host flamenco dance company Oct. 13 On Wednesday, Oct. 13, join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library for a fascinating evening of Spanish dance. The New Jersey Premier Flamenco Dance Company will transport the audience to Spain as it celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Experience the breathtaking richness and beauty of the Spanish culture. Known for their theatricality, Alborada delivers in dance and music that will keep audience members riveted to the finish. The annual “Diversify Your Palate” buffet welcomes guests’ most enjoyable covered dish from either their heritage or favorite country. The library thanks the public in advance for their covereddish contributions. This most exciting performance will be held at 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Required registration begins on Monday, Sept. 13 at the library’s website, www.theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information, please call 732-793-3996. Lavallette Community Calendar Beautification Friends Lunch Set For Oct. 19 The Friends of Lavallette Beautification [FOLB] group will hold its annual Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at noon, at the Crabs Claw Inn on Grand Central Avenue [Route 35 North], Lavallette. The cost to attend the luncheon is $23, which includes a salad, entrée and special dessert by pastry chef Fern Holody, of Lavallette. For reservations, call Connie at 732-793-7761 or Diane at 732-830-3412. All proceeds benefit the FOLB projects to beautify the borough. Please join in — new members are always welcome. ~ Beach Sweeps Planned For Oct. 23 Clean Ocean Action fall beach sweeps are set for Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Philadelphia Avenue Beach in Lavallette. ~ Beautification Meeting Slated For Oct. 26 A Friends of Lavallette Beautification meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7:15 p.m. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at Lavallette Borough Hall, at 1306 Grand Central Ave. [Route 35 North]. An election for 2011 officers will be held. ~ Entertainment Book On Sale Now The Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Bonaventure, are now selling their 2011 entertainment book, which can be used immediately. The price of the books is $30. The proceeds are used for the many charities the group supports during the year. Please call Sophie at 732793-1821 to get a copy, or for any additional questions. ~ Mayor Holds Office Hours Lavallette Mayor Walter LaCicero conducts office hours at Lavallette Borough Hall, on Grand Central Avenue, at 3 p.m. every Friday preceding a Monday-night Lavallette Council meeting. No appointments are necessary, and all are welcome. ADVERTISEMENT OCEAN COUNTY’S OLDEST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Founded 1923 OPEN HOUSE 9AM-11AM THURSDAY OCTOBER 14 Come to our fall preview! 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Using the screening method known as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, which is used to detect early signs of cancer, researchers found that prostate cancer deaths were cut in half among the screening group (compared with the non-screening group) over a 14-year follow-up period. However, as effective as prostate cancer screening was found to be, health experts are quick to point out that wide-scale screening programs run the risk of over-diagnosis among men who do not suffer any ill effects from their cancers. Thus, screening remains an individual choice for each man. As a medical doctor, I cannot stress enough the importance of preventative care. Men over the age of 50 should have an annual physical which should include a prostate examination. Prostate cancer is very serious and can be successfully treated if found in time. For more information about PSA testing, call 732-223-7877 for our office located at 2401 Highway 35 (Orchard Park Medical Building), Manasquan or 732206-9830 for the office at 525 Jack Martin Blvd., Suite 102, Brick. We treat genitourinary problems for adults and children. New patients are always welcome. P.S. Despite the risk of overdiagnosis, routine PSA screening is usually recommended for men over 50 based on the assumption that early diagnosis and treatment is better than standing by and doing nothing. PAGE 19 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Lavallette Wenzel challenges LaCicero; council race uncontested Lavallette Community Calendar To submit a calendar listing or Lavallette news story, e-mail [email protected] ~ Women’s Aux. Holds Rummage Sale This Weekend The Lavallette Women’s First Aid Auxiliary will sponsor a rummage sale at the Lavallette First Aid Building, at Bay Boulevard and Washington Avenue, today, Friday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and tomorrow, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be something for everyone, including clothing, household items, books and many special treasures. On Friday, guests may fill a bag for $5, and on Saturday for $3. Please drop off any donations on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon, only. No furniture will be accepted. ~ Committee Holding Bayfront Cleanup Oct. 16 The Lavallette Environmental Committee is sponsoring a fall bayfront cleanup, at the bayfront gardens at Magee Avenue and Bay Boulevard, on Oct. 16, at 9 a.m. The fall cleanup will complement the spring bayfrontcleanup sponsored by Save Barnegat Bay. Come out for the fall cleanup and help keep the bayfront and waters clean. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Dress weather-appropriate, and wear clothes that can get dirty. Gloves will be provided. ~ First Aid Aux. Plans Card Party For Oct. 18 The Lavallette Women’s First Aid Auxiliary will hold a card party on Monday, Oct. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lavallette Volunteer First Aid Squad Building on Washington Avenue and Bay Boulevard with a donation of $3. There will be prizes, dessert and coffee. ~ By Chris Sheldon The Nov. 2 election in Lavallette will see two incumbent Republicans running unopposed for two spots on the borough council, and a contested race for the mayor’s seat. During the June Republican Primary, Lavallette Republican M a y o r Wa l t e r L a C i c e r o received 202 votes in his party’s primary and Democratic mayoral candidate Britta Wenzel received 55 votes in her party’s primary. Incumbent Republican councilmen Michael Stogdill and Robert Lamb garnered 207 and 213 votes, respectively, in the Republican Primary for council. There are no Democratic candidates running for the council seats this year. Councilmen Stogdill and Lamb are running, uncontested, for two open seats on the Lavallette Borough Council in November. M a y o r LaCicero, 52, and his wife, WALTER Joanne, live on LACICERO E l i z a b e t h Avenue in Lavallette. They have four children — Adam, 27, Christian, 25, Stephen 21, and John, 11. Mayor LaCicero is a selfemployed attorney, and is serving his first term as mayor. Mayor LaCicero said he will continue to make good financial decisions for the borough if he is re-elected. “I want to continue to seek other sources of revenue, so we don’t have to raise taxes excessively in Lavallette,” Mayor LaCicero said. “For the past four years we’ve found over a million and a half dollars in grants, and found other sources of revenue that don’t involve raising taxes, which includes adding Bay Beach Way,” Mayor LaCicero continued. 2010 The borough acquired the street from Toms River in January after a long legal battle between the street’s residents and the township ended in a victory for the residents, who sought to deannex from Toms River ROBERT and join LAMB Lavallette. Mrs. Wenzel, 39, of Grand Central Avenue, served two consecutive terms on the Lavallette Borough Council from 2004 to 2009. Her husband, Brick Wenzel, is a former councilman in Lavallette who served for for 12 years. They have no children and run Salty’s, an ice cream and gift shop in Lavallette. Mrs. Wenzel said, “Offering a town with the best services at an affordable price is a priority of mine.” “As mayor, I will work hard toward that goal every day,” Mrs. Wenzel said. M r s . Wenzel said the borough’s operations and budget will be some of her primary concerns. BRITTA “As mayor, WENZEL it will be my priority to form a non-political, citizen and employee task force to conduct a thorough review of the borough’s budget and operations,” Mrs. Wenzel said. “The task will be to make recommendations on efficiency and cost savings measures.” Councilman Stogdill, 42, of Brown Avenue, and his wife, Lori, have one child, Craig, 15. Councilman Stogdill works as a branch manager for the Community Bank of Asbury Park. He began serving on council in March 2007 after he filled Mayor LaCicero’s remaining council term, when the mayor was elected to his current position. He was then elected and began serving his first full term in 2008. Councilman Stogdill could not be reached for comment this week. Councilman Lamb, 52, of Philadelphia Avenue, and his wife, Karen, have four children — Justin, 28, Zachary, 17, Victoria, 16, and Jillian, 12. Councilman Lamb is a selfemployed attorney and is finishing his second term as a councilman in Lavallette, which began in 2005. MICHAEL Councilman STOGDILL Lamb said that consolidation is always something that comes up when the tiny borough is discussed, and said it is important that it does not happen. “The real focus is going to be on keeping us away from consolidation,” Councilman Lamb said. “It’s a real mistake, because some people think it’s going to save money, but larger doesn’t mean better or more efficient.” Councilman Lamb said there is “more efficiency in smaller government, when its decentralized.” “The average citizen has more effect on a small borough than a large township,” Councilman Lamb said. 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Entered at the Point Pleasant Beach Post Office as Periodicals Mail June 26, 1998, under the Act of March 3, 1879 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR _____ How To Reach Us _____ ® ROGERS IS THE ONE WHO CAN GET JOB DONE FOR BORO Editor, The Ocean Star: Recent months have shown the incredible challenges facing us as a community and a nation. People are concerned about what the future holds and when the economy will improve. We feel an urgent need for essential change. The status quo can no longer be carried on the backs of the taxpayers. We need leaders that are not afraid to take on the special interests, break down the acceptance of old ideas, and fight for the change so vitally necessary to our quality of life. Susan Rogers is that leader. Susan is my friend and a very strong woman. She is passionate, intense, brutally honest and executes her responsibilities to the residents with a missionary zeal. She is outspoken and very smart. She is unafraid of the consequences of tackling the most controversial issues when she knows that it is the right to do. Susan is what we need NOW. Some say she needs to “soften” her personality. It’s said by her opponents like an accusation. Well, I disagree. I once had a boss tell me, “Deborah, I didn’t hire you to win a popularity contest – I hired you to get the job done.” Sue is in good company. Polls indicate that Governor Christie is either considered a bully or a great leader. Should we tell him to “soften” his personality? Or to “just get the job done”? The residents have made it clear that they are not going to support paying the outlandish salaries and benefits supported by unions. The days of a 32-hour work week with unlimited health benefits and administrators making $200,000 per year need to be over. Some people that are paid with our taxes say, “Residents expect taxes to go up every year.” I heard that comment with my own ears. Not many would take on the unions or shared services. There is no limit to what people will do or say to discredit an adversary. We need Susan Rogers. Democrats have abandoned the residents. And they have brought Bill Schroeder back? Ask yourself why. Do you really think a recycled “Republican” mayor from the days of raising taxes, increasing salaries and pumping up benefits is what we need now? A smooth talker that will disappoint when the chips are down? That was my experience. I worked on Bill’s campaign when he first ran for council. I was also the Chairwoman to Prevent the Closure of Point Hospital when he was mayor. The last thing that Point Pleasant needs now is Bill Schroeder. We’ve been there, done that and felt the pain. One of the strangest things I ever read was written by the Democrats’ council candidate Chris Goss. He wrote, “I’m not the smartest person in the room.” After reading other things he wrote, I believe him. So I thank Mr. Goss for his honesty. Please leave the room. We need the smartest people working for us right now. Vote for Rogers, Sabosik and Faraldi and put the smartest people to work for you. DEBORAH WILLIAMS Blaze Drive, Point Pleasant ~ ROGERS, SABOSIK & FARALDI CAN HELP BORO AS TAXES REACH CRITICAL MASS Editor, The Ocean Star: I live and work in Point Pleasant, and I am proud to call this my home. 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Temperatures are Friday's highs and Friday night's lows. makes our town a coveted location to live. Our location at the shore adds to the total package. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that slowly and inexorably, we are taxing ourselves to the point that no one but the richest of us will be able to stay in town. Our public service personnel do a wonderful job! I wish that statement could end the letter, but unfortunately, it can’t. Things have to change. We need to begin to look to another way. Every mention of change seems to bring pain and anguish to some group of people in our borough. The talk of sharing with our neighbor towns seems to bring out the ugly in a lot of folks. Like it or not, cooperation between towns is less painful than a lot of alternatives. The candidates for council, Bob Sabosik, and Al Faraldi, have a history of facing problems in the eye in their businesses and coming up with innovative solutions to complex and sticky problems. Now is the time to look to our business leaders to help our proven leaders like Sue Rogers, our Council President and hopefully, next mayor, continue to work toward the solutions we need in Point Pleasant. Our mayor and council will be faced with extremely hard decisions in the coming years. I believe the team of Bob, Al, and Sue are up to the task. How can I be so sure, you ask? I have a little experience watching Bob Sabosik work through thorny issues. Bob is my partner at Sabosik Associates here in town. We are a family business, and Bob is President and CEO of our firm. We are in construction, and to say this has been an interesting year to be in business, is an understatement. There have been many hard and often unpopular decisions that have had to be made to keep our company vital, in a tough business climate. Bob has made those tough choices, and our company is stronger for them. He will bring that ability to the council. We have a philosophy at our corporate meetings. There are 5 people sitting at the corporate table, but there are 6 chairs. That extra chair is for the corporation. No matter what occurs at the meeting, the corporation must always be considered. The same goes for council meetings. there is one more voice that must be considered at every meeting, the taxpayer. Like the corporation is to our family business, the taxpayer is the reason the town functions. Al, Bob, and Sue will continue to keep our seat at the meeting. They can and will make the right choices for us, and will not lose sight of the people that live in this town. Let’s all help them do the hard work ahead . On Election Day, vote for Sue Rogers for mayor, and Bob Sabosik and Al Faraldi for council. Thank you. MARTY MURDOCH EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT M.E. SABOSIK ASSOCIATES Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant ~ ENOUGH ALREADY! Editor, The Ocean Star: I have to commend the clergy from St. Peter’s Church for their recent stand on the Lord’s Prayer at the council meeting. I have offered to attend with them, along with some friends to make our collective voices a little louder. Also, to run an ad in a local paper inviting others to join with us. Just maybe the police will need some help to control the crowd. For too long the silent majority has looked the other way. It is time to put Christ back in SATURDAY Red Bank 73/52 Asbury Park 71/52 Freehold 74/52 Wall 75/52 Allentown 75/49 Lakewood 74/52 Lakehurst 74/50 Toms River 73/50 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2010 Belmar 68/52 Manasquan 68/52 Spring Lake 68/52 Point Pleasant Beach 68/52 Point Pleasant 68/52 Mantoloking 67/51 Lavallette 68/52 Pleasant with bright sunshine Bright sunshine and nice Pleasant with plenty of sunshine Highs 73 - 74 Lows 52 - 52 Highs 71 - 74 Lows 50 - 52 Highs 68 - 75 Lows 52 - 52 Sun and Moon Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Upcoming Municipal Meetings MONDAY, OCT. 11 • No meetings scheduled. 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The borough was among 60 sites along the New Jersey shoreline that the group included as part of its beach sweep program. Sunrise Sunset 7:00 a.m. 7:01 a.m. 7:02 a.m. 7:03 a.m. 6:28 p.m. 6:27 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:24 p.m. Moonrise Moonset 8:03 a.m. 9:18 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:37 a.m. 6:40 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 8:06 p.m. 8:58 p.m. New First Full Last Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 22 Oct 30 Manasquan Inlet Tides High 8:23 a.m. 8:43 p.m. Saturday 9:11 a.m. 9:33 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 10:25 p.m. Monday 10:52 a.m. 11:21 p.m. Tuesday 11:46 a.m. --Wednesday 12:19 a.m. 12:42 p.m. Thursday 1:16 a.m. 1:37 p.m. Friday Ht.(ft) 5.6 4.9 5.5 4.6 5.3 4.4 5.1 4.0 4.7 --3.8 4.4 3.6 4.2 Low 2:04 a.m. 2:39 p.m. 2:51 a.m. 3:29 p.m. 3:37 a.m. 4:18 p.m. 4:23 a.m. 5:07 p.m. 5:10 a.m. 5:58 p.m. 6:01 a.m. 6:56 p.m. 7:02 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Ht.(ft) -0.7 -0.7 -0.6 -0.6 -0.4 -0.3 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.9 ADAM YANKEE A good scare is worth much more than any kind of advice. PAGE 21 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 — LETTERS — From Page 20 Christmas and the baby back in the manger. Let God remain in the pledge to the flag. Let people live the way they choose, but don’t ask me to change. For too long we have let people trample on the values this country was founded upon. It was wrong for the mayor to make a taxpayer wait until later in the meeting to express her opinion. Whatever happened to the First Amendment? Enough already! JAMES THORNLEY Kenneth Road, Point Pleasant ~ BOB DIKUN KNOWS ROGERS IS THE RIGHT CHOICE Editor, The Ocean Star: In 2007, Bob Dikun said, Susan Rogers is “fiscally responsible,” “character-driven,” “committed to service,” “honest,” “hard-working,” “innovative” and “willing to tackle the difficult issues.” Dikun goes further to say, “We face serious issues in serious times!” Susan Rogers is a “community leader” who will “take on these issues and continue to work hard for us!” [full-page ad in The Ocean Star, 2007]. May 30, the primary race, Bob Dikun said to Susan Rogers, “Let’s do the right thing, get through the primary, and get you elected as mayor.” I couldn’t agree more, we need Susan Rogers! In 2008, Susan Rogers’ first year on council, she cut spending, bringing the municipal tax rate increase down to 1.8 cents, from an increase of 5.7 cents in 2007! Bill Schroeder’s first year on council taxes increased 12.7 percent — the right choice is Sue Rogers! Sue’s second year on council, she was the lone no vote against a majority that included Democrats Chris Leitner, Jack McHugh and Shaun O’Rourke, and on-again, off-again Republican John Kaklamanis. Bill Schroeder’s second year on council, the municipal tax rate increased from 31.1 cents to 37.2 [a change of 19.6 percent]. The right choice is Sue Rogers! In 2010, Susan Rogers’ third year on council, she brought taxpayers a “zero” municipal tax increase! Bill Schroeder never ever gave taxpayers a “zero” only tax increase! In fact, he increased our taxes from 1995 to 2002 — 68 percent — in nine years! The right choice is Sue Rogers! Bill Schroeder was an employee of the borough, a “special police officer,” before getting on council. While on council and as mayor, Bill Schroeder gave some of the richest union contracts with 4-percent raises, more base pay for personnel, more benefits and all paid for through our taxpayer dollars! And, he negotiated behind closed doors. Susan Rogers saved taxpayers $400,000 cutting health care costs! She voted for pay freezes, increasing employee contributions to health care costs and asked for shared sacrifice in these hard financial times. Sue Rogers initiated and took union contract negotiations public, no more closed-door discussions! Finally, transparency; taxpayers don’t have to guess if the council is giving away the farm, they can see it for themselves. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see Bill Schroeder is bad for Point Pleasant, his record tells us all we need to know — 68 percent increase in nine years! Susan Rogers is here for taxpayers — a “zero” increase 2010, cut spending, shared services, reduced union contracts and open up negotiations. Susan Rogers is the honest, hard-working person we should make our next mayor. Vote Column “A” Susan Rogers for mayor, Bob Sabosik and Al Faraldi for borough council! WARREN PLUM Hall Avenue, Point Pleasant ~ SILENCE IS NOT THE AMERICAN ANSWER Editor, The Ocean Star: The issue at hand is not whether the Point Pleasant Beach Town Council should require prayer at its meetings, but whether the council is going to uphold the constitutional rights of its citizens in allowing prayer at its meetings. The first amendment states: Congress “shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Americans are thus guaranteed the opportunity to pray without fear of persecution or suppression. Praying aloud publicly is legal and appropriate. Praying citizens should not be hindered or denied this act. Mandating a moment of silence in place of praying aloud is effectively banning the individual’s right to express their religious beliefs. Muting religion, smothering it and banishing it to silence are a flagrant violation of the principle of religious freedom. The town council would err egregiously in relegating its citizens to silence. Rather, the council has an obligation to provide a moment to any and all who wish to pray aloud, Attempting to substitute silence for prayer would be unconstitutional and unacceptable. Silence is not the American answer. SUZANNE TOMBS Laurel Court, Point Pleasant Beach ~ QUALITY OF POINT PLEASANT EDUCATION MUST BE PRESERVED Editor, The Ocean Star: Every parent with a child in our schools has experienced the quality of education Point Pleasant takes pride in. Every parent whose child has graduated and moved on is watching the investment repaid and the advantages our schools provided flourish. Tough times and huge debt have trickled down from the state to our town, and our schools that have almost always operated under budget. Now, the quality we depend on and maybe take for granted is threatened, not because of something we did or the schools did, but because the state will be withholding millions of the tax dollars we paid them to invest in our schools. People can make villains of the dedicated people that work in our schools, but firing teachers, administrators, or cafeteria staff won’t save the services that will be sacrificed by those that don’t value our schools or the professionals that make them so exceptional. Activities and sports fees will restrict opportunities for students and will limit them to families that can more easily afford them. This will undermine the overall excellence of programs that provide scholarship opportunities to students, and attract grants and investments that reduce our tax burden. Those of us who have been involved with the schools over a long period of time know that programs that get cut never come back. I’m proud of the education and opportunities my children have received and hope other parents that value our schools will vote for candidates that value our schools. Please help elect Bill Schroeder, Bob Rusk, and Chris Goss. MIKE O’KEEFFE Mattapan Avenue, Point Pleasant ~ LOOK AT YOUR TAX BILL Editor, The Ocean Star: How does one judge if their elected officials are doing a good job? There is always a lot of fingerpointing and emotion as election time gets near. My criteria is to pull out my tax bill, which I did, and note that the much-maligned “bloc,” which includes three Republicans and one Democrat, were able to put together a municipal budget that makes up a smaller percentage of my overall tax bill than it did last year [24.15 percent last year, as opposed to 24.08 percent this year]. This is the only spending of your tax dollars that the governing body has control over. Our mayor and two other council persons Laurie and Tooker voted against this zero-increased budget. Also in anticipation of next year’s 2-percent caps on municipal spending and an increase of 15 percent to 22 percent in pension and health costs that is outside the cap, they have moved to share services with the Boro to meet the demands of cutbacks that the 2-percent cap will require. These four councilmen have made very tough decisions to save your tax dollars now and next year. I have asked them if there are any plans for consolidation with the Boro, and I was told an emphatic “no.” Any such move, if ever considered, may be done so by referendum. They are such proud representatives of the “Beach”, and understand the need to keep our own identity. Also needed is a change in leadership in order to bring civility and cooperation between all residents and council persons regardless of party affiliation back to the government. Steve Reid has promised to work hard to accomplish this. Also, he and council candidate Joellen Arrabito, strong fiscal conservative, will work hard to maintain a zero increase in municipal spending if given the chance. JAMES F. MALONE St. Louis Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ ROGERS & RUNNING BRING BUSINESS SENSE TO POINT Editor, The Ocean Star: Sue Rogers should be elected mayor simply because she was able to find a way to avoid raising taxes this year. Many of you know that the council elected to borrow $559,000 from School Tax Deferment Funding to avoid a tax increase. I have read on a couple of different blogs that there is no plan to pay this back. That could not be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, Sue has already devised a plan to pay back $233,500. Sue’s opponent supported borrowing $1,000,000 from the School Tax Deferment Funding from 1995 to 1997, and never paid it back. Sue has also orchestrated several other changes in her three years on council such as: founded the Point Pleasant Neighborhood Watch, took the union contract negotiations public, cut health costs by $400,000, and shared services with Point Pleasant Beach, which is saving each town hundreds of thousands of dollars. Bob Sabosik and Al Faraldi are excellent candidates for council. Both of these men run successful businesses which are succeeding in these hard economic times. It has not been easy for them, they have had to make cuts and make necessary adjustments to keep their business alive. They will bring this knowledge to council. They have a great plan for redefining the bidding process for capital improvements. No longer will we have the choice of the “lesser of two evils.” I’m excited to see this plan take shape, and see how much money it will save the town. I cannot think of three more qualified people to join our local government to make a great town even better. Vote for Sue Rogers for mayor, Bob Sabosik and Al Faraldi for council. J. MICHAEL STALKER Old Farm Road, Point Pleasant ~ I DON’T NEED ROGERS TO BE MY FRIEND — BUT POINT NEEDS HER FOR MAYOR Editor, The Ocean Star: I am supporting Sue Rogers for mayor, Bob Sabosik and Al Faraldi for council in Point Pleasant. Here are the facts; while taxes went down or stayed level under our current mayor and council, they went up by quite a bit during Mr. Schroeder’s tenure. While both administrations used school tax deferment for their budgets; Mr. Schroeder used a $1,000,000.00, raised taxes, and never paid it back. This administration used about half that, gave a zerotax increase, and will allocate $233,000 back to the fund in the upcoming 2011 budget cycle. Under Mr. Schroeder, the size of our government expanded. Under this administration, shared services agreements were hammered out, hard personnel choices were made, and significant changes in health coverage were negotiated resulting in major savings for the Boro. I am very disappointed in the vicious personal attacks against Sue and her family. I am all for vigorous debate in the public arena, but diatribes like Mr. Dikun’s in the Oct. 1 edition of The Ocean Star are inexcusable. His first argument about the schools is just silly. Ms. Rogers is running for mayor, not the board of education. The mayor and council have no authority over the board of education, except in the event of a budget defeat by the people. Only then do they have the responsibility of cutting the budget; but not in specific areas and they are not the final word. The only other concrete issue he seems to address is the shared services agreements. His argument is hard to follow, as he does not say the agreements are a bad thing, just that they hadn’t been studied long enough. This is a consolidation of two construction offices and courts in two small towns for goodness sake. You would think that this mayor and council had upend- ed our entire health care system and passed a law that we didn’t want and they didn’t read in the middle of the night! The rest of Mr. Dikun’s advertisement was invective that does nothing to engage his opposition in relevant debate, and certainly lessens my opinion of him and those he represents. I don’t need Sue to be my BFF [best friend forever]. I need her to be a hard-working, smart-working, and honest mayor. I need her to work with council, county, and state officials to try and lessen the crushing weight of taxes in this state. I believe she will do those things. I believe that Bob and Al will work alongside the other council members to bring about the hard choices that officials all over this country have to make before we dig a hole our children’s children won’t be able to climb out of. Respectfully submitted, NANCY RICCA Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant ~ WHY I AM VOTING FOR STEPHEN REID Editor, The Ocean Star: Point Pleasant Beach and towns throughout New Jersey are at a fiscal/managerial crossroad where the next few years will lay the foundation for the future direction of the decades to come. Not only has the funding stream from Trenton been drastically reduced, but the survival of small towns, such as ours is in jeopardy. Though I am relatively new to Beach, I had the great opportunity to meet Stephen Reid last year and the following are the reasons why I am voting for him for mayor. Stephen Reid brings a wealth of professional experience with regards to navigating through the state and local governmental systems. Not only is he the right candidate to serve as the voice for the Beach, but he will work his hardest to ensure that the independence and sustainability of our town remains intact. Of the many great assets that Point Pleasant Beach has to offer, perhaps our schools are the greatest. As the father of a young child in the G. Harold Antrim School, Stephen Reid has a vested interest in our schools. Thus, he will ensure they retain their rightful and well-earned place at the top of Ocean County and New Jersey schools. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Stephen Reid is Point Pleasant Beach born and bred. Following in the footsteps of his parents, he is deeply involved in the extracurricular activities of our town. As mayor, I am sure that he will bring the same attributes that he instills in our youth as wrestling coach – determination, hard work, ethical behavior and success. PASQUALE CAPRIGLIONE Grove Street, Point Pleasant Beach ~ THANKS FOR SUPPORT OF BAY HEAD SCHOOL FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL DUCK DERBY Editor, The Ocean Star: The Bay Head School Foundation’s third annual Great Bay Head Duck Derby was a tremendous success, thanks to the many months of preparation by Ed Convey and Barry Pearce. Ed and Barry did a yeoman’s job of coordinating all aspects of this important fundraiser for the Foundation, the net proceeds of which fund the mini-grants awarded to Bay Head School teachers and volunteers for innovative curriculum and extra-curricular projects. So thank you, gentlemen, and your hardworking team. There were just so many people and businesses who helped to make this event happen that I fear listing names in case I miss a few, but for those of you who lent a hand please know your effort is very much appreciated. That being said, a special thanks is warranted for Bay Head Board of Education members Jay Cornell and Ben Hinds, who as our race officiants waded in Scow Ditch for hours overseeing the more than 800 rubber ducks. The Foundation is pleased to announce that the grand prize of a new tandem bike, courtesy of Shore Cycling, was won by Bay Head School students Braedon, Connor and Chloe Brenna. Second place earned Bay Head School student Julia Paolella a new sea kayak from Jersey Paddler. Bay Head School Students Liam and Mia Preyer took third place, and will share a $300 gift certificate to the Beach House Classic Boardshop. We also had a prize for the fourth place finisher, the duck sponsored by Bay Head resident Jim Kellogg, who received a $250 gift certificate to Point Pleasant Bicycle. 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Progressive bridge is scheduled for every second and fourth Tuesday, from September through December, at the clubhouse at noon. All are welcome to attend all events. For more information about the flea market, call 732-8996528. For information about military bridge, call 732-840-7551. For information about progressive bridge, call 732-8992731. For general information, call 732-899-5930. Local pizzeria hosts collection for food bank Bella’s Pizza and Ice Cream, 1901 Ocean Ave., in Point Pleasant Beach, is currently holding a food drive. Donors can drop off boxed or canned food to the restaurant until Nov. 19, between noon and 10 p.m. every weekend. All the food that is donated will be sent to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, in Neptune. Bella’s co-owner Maureen Glover said, as each donation container fills up, she will bring it to the FoodBank. According to its website, www.foodbankmoc.org, the FoodBank serves over 270 local pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding programs, distributing over 5 million pounds of food annually. Point Pleasant Community Calendar Friends of the Point Pleasant Borough Library will head to the Arden Theater in Philadelphia for the “ThreePenny Opera” on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The “Three-Penny Opera” is a musical comedy. The bus will leave the library parking lot, 834 Beaver Dam Road, at 10 a.m. Attendees can have lunch in nearby cafés. Showtime is at 2 p.m., and the bus will return by 6 p.m. The cost to attend is $60 per person. For reservations, call Rosalie at 732-295-4057. ~ Ed. Foundation To Host Casino Night Nov. 20 SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Bay Head School first-grader Harrison Tashjian filled his bucket with sand on the last day of the school’s recent “Sea Week” celebration, held at Mount Street Beach, in Bay Head. Breast cancer walk slated for Oct. 17 Join the fight against breast cancer and the movement to create a world with more birthdays by participating in the 16th Annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk, on Sunday, Oct. 17 in Point Pleasant Beach, starting at 8 a.m. This event unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, and supports the society’s mission to help people stay well, find cures and fight back against the disease. To register or to receive more information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline or call 800-227-2345. This year, more than 207,000 American women will receive the terrifying news that they have breast cancer, and more than 40,000 will die from the disease. This includes: • In New Jersey, 6,820 women will be diagnosed, and 1,430 women will die in 2010. • In Monmouth and Ocean counties 1,074 women will be diagnosed, and 242 women will die in 2010. In Ocean County, 542 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed, and 135 women will die in 2010. This event brings out more than 10,000 walkers each year. This year, Peter Criss, best known as one of the founding members of the rock band KISS, will be walking in Point Pleasant Beach. Mr. Criss has been a role model for aspiring rock musicians for more than three decades. Now, he hopes to be a role model in another sense — to help raise the public’s consciousness of the little-known fact that men can get breast cancer too. As a high-profile celebrity, Mr. Criss hopes his heavy metal credentials will help mitigate the stigma around breast cancer for men. Registration will take place at 8 a.m. on Oct. 17, and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. The walk will start at the Silver Lake Lot on Arnold Avenue, then head east to Ocean Avenue. Walkers will proceed north on Ocean Avenue to Broadway, where they will then head east on Broadway, to the boardwalk. They will then walk south on the boardwalk, to the New Jersey Avenue exit ramps. The course will continue south on Ocean Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue, where walkers will walk west, past Lake of the Lilies, to St. Louis Avenue. On St. Louis Avenue, the walkers will head north to Newark Avenue, then travel west to Washington Avenue. Walkers will then progress east to Baltimore Avenue, and from Baltimore Avenue, the course heads north to Forman Avenue. At Forman Avenue, the walkers will head east, back to Ocean Avenue, where they will head north to the entrance of the Silver Lake Lot, completing the event. The distance of the walk is 3.4 miles, or approximately 5 kilometers. Back, Neck & Shoulder RESCUE! Ahh...Relax! Spa Special $45 (reg. $55) This massage treatment concentrates on the tension in your upper body, soothing: • • • • • includes a Cold Stone Facial Massage for an absolutely, heavenly experience! Offer good until Sunday October 31, 2010. Stressed Muscles, Relieves Back Pain, Headaches, TMJ Pain and Sinus Congestion. 732-899-0920 www.therapeutictouchnj.com 58 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742 (Second Floor, Above Dorcas Restaurant) Open 7 Days • Gift Certificates Available The Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education will hold its Second Annual Casino Night on Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Lobster Shanty, in Point Pleasant Beach. Tickets cost $50. Please send ticket requests to the foundation, at P.O. Box 3171, Point Pleasant, 08742, or call Linda Blakaitis at 908-9070379. ~ Sweetgrass Questers Bus Trip Oct. 21 The Sweetgrass Chapter of Questers antiques society, which serves the Point Pleasant area, is sponsoring a bus trip on Thursday, Oct. 21 to Pennsylvania. The group will visit Fonthill, which is the home of Henry Mercer; the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works; the Mercer Museum; and the Byers’ Choice Factory. The trip will leave from the Sacred Heart Church in Bay Head, at 8 a.m., and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $70, which includes bus transportation, lunch and all admissions. Call Marilyn at 732-8920392 for reservations and information. ~ Seniors Group To Host Health Fair Oct. 21 Connecting with Seniors, the local organization dedicated to the health and wellbeing of seniors in the area, will host a health day Oct. 21. The event will take place at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 708 Ocean Road in Point Pleasant, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be free screenings, including for cholesterol, glucose and osteoporosis. There will also be flu shots and free blood pressure checks. In addition, attendees can take advantage of eye glass cleanings and adjustments, wig fittings, cosmetics demonstrations, free massages and chair yoga. For more information, contact Connecting with Seniors at 609-506-4933. ~ PTO Plans Clothing Drive For Oct. 23 The Ocean Road School Parent-Teacher Organization [PTO] will hold a used clothing drive fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Used and wearable clothing for all seasons will be collected, including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. The PTO will also collect curtains, blankets, bed sheets, pillows, small rugs, stuffed animals, belts, shoes, handbags, etc. All items should be dropped off in tightly tied garbage bags. Nothing will be shredded. For questions or more information, call 732-684-2821 or e-mail [email protected]. Page 23 Friday, October 8, 2010 PEOPLE Photos Courtesy of TOM WATTERS One of the greatest joys in Tom Watters’ life comes from spending time with his children [left], including his 11-yearold son, Tommy, and 6-year-old daughter, Alyssa. Mr. Watters shared a moment with his father, also named Tom [right], on a family vacation to Key West, Fla., a few years ago. For over 12 years, Mr. Watters — a Point Pleasant resident — and his fellow Elks volunteers [above] have dedicated their spare time to the Special Needs Children’s Committee of Point Pleasant Elks Lodge No. 1698. Point Elks’ Tom Watters has ‘special’ place in his heart for area children he Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is known nationwide as a charitable, fraternal organization, committed to building community bonds. One Elk who fits that description to a tee is Point Pleasant Elk Tom Watters, 47. Mr. Watters’ story begins in Kearny, as the oldest sibling born to parents Tom and Miriam Watters. Mr. Watters has one brother, Tim, and one sister, Melissa, both 42. “My father is retired from the United States Postal Service [USPS], and my mother worked for the Kearny Police Department. She was the ticket woman,” Mr. Watters laughed. Mr. Watters is a member of Kearny High School’s Class of 1980, and continued his education at DeVry Technical Institute, in Woodbridge. He graduated from that school in 1982 with a degree in electronics, and immediately went to work. “Like my father, I also went to work for the United States Postal Service,” said Mr. Watters. “I started in their Jersey City bulk center in 1982 as a mechanic, then I was soon transferred to their DVD facility in Kearny [also known as their service vehicle maintenance center], where I worked for 17 years,” Mr. Watters recalled. In 1999, Mr. Watters was transferred to the USPS’ facility in Eatontown, a much shorter commute. In the Eatontown location, Mr. Watters has worked as a maintenance supervisor for the past 11 years. “I supervise employees that go to small offices and do maintenance there,” Mr. Watters explained. “That includes HVAC [heating, ventilating and air-conditioning], toilets, electricity, counters, and masonry. “Anything someone would do at home,” Mr. Watters added, with a smile. Having resided in North Jersey for a significant portion of his life, Mr. Watters and his family made the move to Point Pleasant T in 1998, and could not be happier with their decision. Something that accompanied the journey of his family to the borough was Mr. Watters’ decision to join Point Pleasant Elks Lodge No. 1698. “As soon as I got down here, I joined,” Mr. Watters said. Indirectly, it was the Elks organization that brought Mr. Watters and his wife, Carolyn, together, as both of their fathers were longtime friends and members of Harrison-East Newark Elks Lodge No. 2326. “I saw and heard what the Elks do, and decided that I would get involved in it down here,” Mr. Watters said. “I guess you could say that everything came full circle for me.” He wasted no time in dedicating his efforts to the organization, specifically its Special Needs Children’s Committee, which coordinates activities for children with physical and developmental handicaps, or medical needs associated with their care. “Along with my wonderful committee, this has been my sole goal for the last 12 years,” Mr. Watters declared. Mr. Watters described how the New Jersey Elks run Camp Moore, in Haskell, a state project that provides special needs children with a summer camp experience. “The kids will spend a week up at the camp, and then we [the Point Pleasant Elks] bring the whole camp down here to the area for the summer picnic, which is usually about 70 or 80 kids,” Mr. Watters said. The committee chairman said about 250 people help to prepare the Point Pleasant Elks’ summer picnic event for Camp Moore every year. “Being a part of the Special Needs Children’s Committee, and seeing the faces of the kids we impact is the to give them most gratifying STORY BY anything they thing anyone want. This procould possibly NICK MALFITANO gram caters to do,” Mr. Watters said. “We have people who par- every category of special needs ticipate in our events for the first children, and no one is ever time, then immediately say after- turned away,” he said. The emotional impact of the wards that they’re in for next work he has helped to accomplish year.” Likewise, local Elks members deeply affected Mr. Watters on informed Mr. Watters very early one occasion in particular, which on that his own participation on he recollected recently. “At the summer picnic four or the committee would likely develop into a long-standing five years ago, we were gathering all of the children onto the bus, tenure. “When I first did it, my pred- and a girl who didn’t have the use ecessor, Dan DiCorcia, said that of her legs was coming on board,” if you do it once, you’re hooked. Mr. Watters remembered. “Suddenly, she grabbed my To see the kids’ faces and the smiles you’re bringing to them, it shorts and leaned up to kiss me humbles you,” Mr. Watters said, on the cheek, and that was it for adding that his fellow committee me,” the committee chair said. “I always tell my guys to wear members work very hard to plan events, and are “the best of the sunglasses, or they will cry,” Mr. Watters noted. best.” In addition to the summer picAt the annual Point Elks summer picnic event, local boat cap- nic, Mr. Watters and his committains donate their time and their tee members help man the annuvessels to give rides to the Camp al Jersey Shore Relay that stretchMoore children, and the Point es from Seaside Heights to Pleasant Fire Department drives Asbury Park, and benefits the the children around town on fire Special Olympics. “We raise money for scholartrucks. “What we do is such a minor ships to benefit graduating spepart [of the process],” Mr. cial needs students, hold runs and Watters humbly stated. “We try golf outings, and donate medical equipment, as well,” Mr. Watters added. In the past, Mr. Watters said his committee has provided crutches, canes and wheelchairs, among other items, to those in need. “They call us, and we can give them [this equipment] free of charge,” he said. “Once, we donated a wheelchair to Jenkinson’s for handicapped visitors to use on the boardwalk.” Mr. Watters extolled the members of his committee for their work, noting that the group includes members ranging in age from 40 to 87. “We have World War II veterans, Korean War veterans, and I’d put them up against anybody,” Mr. Watters said. In addition to his philanthropic work, one of the brightest parts of Mr. Watters’ life is his family, including his wife Carolyn, son Tommy, 11, and daughter Alyssa, 6. He and his family are parishioners of St. Martha’s Roman Catholic Church, in the borough. “I coach baseball for my two children — my son is in the Babe Ruth League and my daughter just began T-ball,” Mr. Watters explained. “I’ve been coaching Tommy for five years, and whether Alyssa wants to keep doing it [after this season], we will see,” he grinned. “Between time with my family and my volunteer work, there’s not too much spare time,” Mr. Watters said. “You want that time with your family, so any time the phone rings, you’ll try like hell to get the job done,” he continued. “But I have the support of my family in everything I do, and for that, I’m very grateful.” However, when he does get a few hours of free time, Mr. Watters smiles and says he can be found on these fall weekends in his garage, watching football games — “ “ We’re proud to support him in any way we can. — Carolyn Watters Wife specifically, cheering on his favorite New York Giants. Mr. Watters describes himself a “die-hard fan of Big Blue,” but fellow Special Needs Children’s Committee member John Kaufman described his fellow Elks as “an outgoing man, who’s very concerned about meeting the needs of area special needs children,” and “a wonderful person.” Mr. Watters’ predecessor as chairman of the Special Needs Children’s Committee, Dan DiCorcia, testified to his successor’s passion for the group’s worthy cause. “Nobody works harder for the children than Tom Watters,” Mr. DiCorcia said. “I ran that committee for over 10 years, and when I was ready to step down, I couldn’t have been happier to turn it over to a wonderful man like Tom.” Mr. DiCorcia added that Mrs. Watters is also very active in fundraising for the committee’s events and public functions. Mrs. Watters also spoke glowingly of her husband. “We’re very proud to support him in any way we can,” she said. “A lot of people join clubs for different reasons, but Tom’s was always to help the kids,” Mrs. Watters said. “We were on a family vacation on Sanibel Island, in Florida. At the time, we were all on the beach, and Tom received a phone call from a member of the Special Needs Committee,” Mrs. Watters recalled. “There was an individual who required the use of a wheelchair, and despite the fact that he was on vacation, Tom made all the necessary phone calls to ensure that person received the wheelchair they needed.” Mrs. Watters proudly stated that Mr. Watters’ volunteer work has truly become a team effort in their household. “We’re all committed to the cause — it’s a family event now. We’re very proud of him,” Mrs. Watters declared. “He’s a very good man, who’s in it for all the right reasons.” Tom is a man who’s very concerned about special needs children. SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star TOM & CAROLYN WATTERS — John Kaufman Special Needs Children's Committee PAGE 24 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Obituaries Call Carmine R. Villani and Vincent C. DeLuca and let their team work for you. Kim Lowell Clayton Family Law/Divorce and Child Custody njfamilylawyersblog.com Kim Lowell Clayton, 61, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, Oct. 3. Kim was born and raised in Point Pleasant, the town he loved, graduating in the Point Pleasant Borough High School Class of 1969. Kim proudly worked with his uncle and cousin at Point Bay Fuel, and later followed in the footsteps of his father, Capt. H.E. Clayton, as a police officer in his hometown for several years, during which time he received citations for bravery and fine police work. He later moved to Waretown, and was employed by GPU’s Nuclear Security team for 24 years. Kim took great pride in being a part of the Free and Accepted Masons, both as a life member at the Durand Lodge No. 179 in Point Pleasant, and the Mariner’s Lodge No. 150 in Barnegat. Kim was a kind and loving man who had a soft spot for children and animals, and would give a friend the shirt off his back. Kim was predeceased by his mother, Marjorie Van Note Clayton, and his father, Herschel Everett Clayton. Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, James Everett Clayton and his wife Kathleen, of Point Pleasant, Christen May Clayton and her fiancé Jef Henninger, of Toms River, and Cassie Marjorie Clayton, of Point Pleasant; his stepchildren, Brent and Courtney Cunningham; his stepmother, Carole Clayton, of Brick Township; his mother-inlaw, Carol Mead, of Point Pleasant; his sister, Diane Clayton, of South Toms River; his Masonic brother, Jeff Gardner, of Lacey Township; his Criminal Defense/Municipal Court 703 Richmond Ave. (Rt. 35 S) Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Motor Vehicle Offenses www.villanideluca.com newjerseycriminallawyersblog.com Call for a free consultation with one of our attorneys. Personal Injury www.villanilaw.com 732-892-9050 Zoning and Land Use America’s first and best built gas grill for 50 years! MODEL WNK4N MODEL WNK4N OPTIMUM SERIES aunts, Glenda Mount and Julia St. Germain; his dear friends, Susan Clayton and Dawn McCormack Clayton; and a host of cousins and good friends. Kim was a great believer in his savior, Jesus Christ, in whom he trusted. His family is secure in the knowledge that he is now with his parents and his savior, free of pain and truly happy at last. Riggs Funeral Home, Forked River was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation, 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington, 08016. __________________ Thomas J. Brady Thomas J. Brady, 89, of Brick, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, at his home. Born in Newark, to the late Thomas A. Brady and Mary Irene Hanly Brady, he was raised there, and was a longtime Livingston resident before moving to Point Pleasant Beach, and in 2002 to Brick. Mr. Brady was a graduate of St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, • Natural Gas Permanent Post • 12 foot of hose for easy connection • Cast Aluminum grill head • Natural gas with deluxe cart • Stainless Steel Console with Cast Aluminum Deck/Patio Base THESE GREAT GRILLS AND MORE ARE IN STOCK & READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY All MHP Grills offer a lifetime warranty on grills and burners and a limited warranty on all other parts NEED PROPANE? We can fill your tank Ask us about our PROPANE CARD Buy 3 refills - Get 1 FREE GRILL PARTS ---------------------- WE HAVE PARTS FOR GRILLS MADE BY ANY MANUFACTURER STOP IN! ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH Bay Head 500 Lake Ave. The Rev. Neil C. Turton welcomes everyone to All Saints church. Sunday services are Holy Eucharist, Rite I, at 8 a.m., and Choral Eucharist, Rite II, at 10:15 a.m., with nursery care available. Church School classes resume Sept. 19, and are held at 10:15 a.m. Weekday services are at 8:30 a.m., with Morning Prayer on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Holy Eucharist is offered at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. For more information, call the church office at 732-892-7478, log on to www.allsaintsbayhead.org, or email [email protected]. BAY HEAD CHAPEL Bay Head Bridge and Main avenues The seasonal chapel is now closed. The Chapel will reopen for the Christmas Eve Service, on Dec. 24. For information, please call 732-892-2317. Point Pleasant Beach 729 Arnold Ave. Open minds, open hearts, open doors. Our Sunday worship services are led by Pastor Hannah Lee, at 8 and 10 a.m., in the sanctuary. For more information, please call the church office at 732892-3233. We look forward to having you join us for Sunday morning! FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Lavallette 1801 Grand Central Ave. Join Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday mornings for worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 732-793-8138, or log onto www.lutheransonline.com/faithlavallettenj. Faith Lutheran also offers the only state-licensed Christian preschool on the barrier island. The program, for children ages 2 and one-half through 6, focuses on social development, academic readiness and physical and spiritual growth. The yearround program features morning, afternoon and full-day sessions. For more information, or to register, call preschool director Nora Collins at 732-793-6972. As a reminder, Pastor John will be leading a new Bible Study every Tuesday night, from 7 to 8 p.m. FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL Point Pleasant Ocean Road School, Route 88 The Sunday service will be held at 9 a.m., featuring relevant Bible teaching and contemporary music. Nursery, preschool and K5 are available. For more information, call 732-892-1445 or log onto www.fellowshipchapelnj.org. FIRST BAPTIST Point Pleasant Beach River & McLean avenues Sunday morning worship services are held at 9 a.m., with Rev. John Helm preaching. Children’s Church will be held downstairs during the worship service. Sunday school classes for all ages are held at 10:30 a.m. Prayer hour is held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., at the church parsonage. On Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m., Patrizsha will perform in concert, with refreshments provided. On Oct. 24, at 9 a.m., Josh Sofaer, of the Jews for Jesus, will give a presentation entitled, “Fall Feasts of Israel.” On Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m., the church will host an inspirational community hymn sing, featuring several children’s choirs from local churches. On Oct. 30, at 9 a.m., Diane Hunt, of America’s Keswick, will ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING BY One Union Ave. (Hwy 71) • BRIELLE 732-528-9300 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm: Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm Can’t Get to Brielle? Contact the MHP Dealer Nearest You! PALUMBO APPLIANCE • 904 Rt. 35 S., Pt. Pleasant • 732-899-1684 ABBOTT APPLIANCE PARTS • 81 Main St., Toms River • 732-244-2040 LAVALLETTE HARDWARE • Lavallette • 732-830-5551 BRIGHT ACRE • Rt. 34, Wall • 732-974-0110 EAST COAST ENERGY • West Long Branch • 732-870-8809 Home of Point Pleasant is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences to the family, visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com. __________________ Amber Lea McPherson Amber Lea McPherson, 28, of Lanoka Harbor, passed away on Friday, Oct. 1 at her home. Amber was born July 13, 1982 in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Point Pleasant. She was a graduate of Point Pleasant Borough High School, attended Ocean County Community College, and was a paralegal for Geldhauser, Shiffman & Rizzo law firm. She is survived by her mother, Sharon Clayton, her father, Robert McPherson, and her brother, Ricky Cook. “Amber touched many people’s lives and could light up a room with her beautiful smile. She was a truly caring person and a genuine friend. She will be deeply and sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. We know that she is smiling down upon us from the heavens, and will never be forgotten in our hearts.” Houses of Worship CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • 40,000 BTU • 625 Sq. Inches of Cooking Surface and was a United States Navy and World War II veteran, honorably discharged as a lieutenant. He worked for The Mennen Company, Morristown, for 25 years and retired as product manager. After that, he was employed in various positions for the state of New Jersey. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret E. Brady, and by his son, James Brady. Surviving are his son Thomas Brady and his wife Rosemary, of Millville; his daughter, Maureen Oates and her husband Kenneth, of Brick; seven grandchildren, Dawn, Bryan, Thomas, Erin, Kyleen, John and Beth; and a great-granddaughter, Helena. At 11 a.m. today, Friday, Oct. 8, a Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road [at Barber Avenue], Brick, 08723. Cremation and inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory to Vitas Hospice, 1 Meridian Road, Suite 5, Eatontown, 07724 would be appreciated. The Pable-Evertz Funeral give a presentation on the Keswick ministry and the Colony of Mercy. For information or prayer, call 732-892-4648. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Point Pleasant 708 Ocean Road [Route 88] All are welcome at Good Shepherd, which offers two different styles of worship every Sunday, each one focused on God’s mercy revealed in Jesus Christ. Sunday morning begins with a Bible Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., in the church library. “The Gathering” is held at 9:30 a.m. This service features contemporary Christian music and YouTube videos. A staffed nursery is available to watch small children, so bring the family. Sunday morning concludes with a traditional service at 11 a.m., which follows the historic liturgy of the Church and features traditional hymns. For more information, please contact the church office at 732892-4492. HARVEY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Point Pleasant 1120 Arnold Ave. Pastor Hyun-Bo Shim presides over the Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. The Christian education program, God’s Campus, is held on Sunday mornings, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. for preschoolers through adults. The thrift shop is open Wednesday through Saturday, form 9 a.m. to noon. Hispanic language services are held on Sundays at 4:30 p.m., led by Pastor Allen Ruscito. For more information, call the church office, at 732-892-1660. LIFE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD Point Pleasant 3118 Bridge Ave. “Connecting People with God” You are invited to attend our weekly celebration of worship, Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The most important gathering of the week is our Wednesday prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feel free to visit our prayer meeting, or call the church office with your prayer request. Our youth group meets on Friday nights at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Ray Tate and the office of the church by calling 732-2959191. Welcome home! – PRIDE IN PERFORMANCE – Est. 1930 MANASQUAN, N.J. 732-223-0052 • 732-223-1421 N. J. STATE LICENSE NUMBERS 2249-4695 Additional Houses of Worship see page 25 PAGE 25 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Houses of Worship OUR LADY OF PEACE Normandy Beach Seventh Avenue and Highway 35 For more information, call 732-793-7803. PARISH OF ST. PIO AT PIETRELCINA Lavallette 103 Washington Ave. The Rev. Monsignor Leonard Troiano is pastor. For more information, call 732-793-7291, or log onto padrepionj.com. POINT PLEASANT PRESBYTERIAN Point Pleasant Beach Bay and Forman avenues All are welcome at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church! Worship services, led by the Rev. Carlos E. Wilton, Ph.D., and the Rev. Linda Chase, M.Div., take place on Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 a.m. Infant and toddler care are provided during both services, in the Church Nursery. Fellowship hour and refreshments follow each service. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month, with a full breakfast served afterward in the Great Hall of the Education Annex [free-will offering]. On the second and fourth Sundays of the month, a brief service of healing prayer is offered at 12 noon in the Sanctuary. Church School for grades prekindergarten through six is on Sundays from 9:20 to 10:30 a.m. in the Education Annex. Children typically attend the first part of the 9 a.m. worship service with their families, then walk with their teachers across the street to Church School. Youth Connection for junior and senior highs meets in the Annex on Sundays, from 6 to 8 p.m. Call the church office for the schedule. “Souper Wednesday” soup suppers are served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. [come any time during those hours, free-will offering]. Most weeks, there is a Bible Study or other adult education class on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Call the church office for the schedule. Troop 6, Boy Scouts of America, meets in the Annex on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call the church office at 732-8990587, or visit www.pointpresbyterian.org For more information about Point Beach Prep weekday preschool, offering morning and afternoon sessions from September through May, call 732-701-990 or visit www.pointbeachprep.com SACRED HEART Bay Head 751 Main Ave. Weekday Masses are held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Masses are held at 5:15 p.m. Sunday Masses are held at 8, 9:15 and 11 a.m. For more information, call 732-899-1398, or log on to sacredheartbayhead.com. ST. MARTHA ROMAN CATHOLIC Point Pleasant 3800 Herbertsville Road Saturday evening Vigil Mass is held at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass begins at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. For more information, call 732-295-3630. ST. MARY’S BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH Point Pleasant Beach Bay and Atlantic avenues The Rev. C. John ThompsonQuartey, rector, and the Rev. Maria B. Sanzo, assistant rector, lead the Sunday services. The solemn Eucharist Rite begins at 8 a.m., and the choral Eucharist begins at 10 a.m. Nursery care is available for the 10 a.m. service. Sunday school begins at 9:30 — LETTERS — From Page 21 lot and Centennial Park for not only the Duck Derby, but for all of the activities that comprised the first Bay Head Fall Festival. Last, and by no means least, thank you to everyone who purchased a Duck Derby raffle ticket. Please be assured that the funds raised directly benefit the students. SHANNON CURTIS BAY HEAD SCHOOL FOUNDATION Main Avenue, Bay Head ~ PUTTING ‘UNITY ’ BACK IN ‘COMMUNITY ’ IN POINT PLEASANT Editor, The Ocean Star: Point Pleasant is an outstanding town with a terrific community. The town is not divisive despite what we often read or hear coming from a select few with their own personal agenda and resources. That is why I started to have a voice approximately five years ago: to have a positive impact for the community in Point Pleasant. I hope everyone will take the time and be heard in the upcoming election for mayor and council in November. If we do not speak up, a few will continue to segregate the town for votes and pit neighbor against neighbor as we have seen over the last three years. It is not too late. The choice is black and white and not colorful advertisements and signs. We need to break from the current personal agenda politics with hidden plans and decisions. We need to break from controversial decisions made allegedly on our behalf that are quickly put through with little or no notice or discussion by the council or the public. We need to break from quick and under investigated decisions made simply to influence/impact elections. We need to break from these council votes that are partisan [even with one brave Republican crossing the party vote to oppose these poor decisions] and only decided by the tie-breaking mayor as he exits office and simply supports his chosen candidate regardless of the impact on the community. We need to break from the block of three on council and controlled by one. We need to stop the false statements and PowerPoint presentations that attempt to divide our town. We need change from the last three troubling years. We need to put unity back in community and bring this town together for the common good so we can continue to be great. We need Schroeder, Goss and Rusk. Let your voice be heard and vote! SEAN HAGAN Barton Avenue, Point Pleasant ~ HOW DID THE RECALL GET STARTED IN THE FIRST PLACE? Editor, The Ocean Star: Recently, I had a conversation with someone new to our town. They wondered what were the grounds for recalling the mayor. It was an interesting thought. It has been a long time and things sort of morph into something else. No one went around then saying sign this petition to recall the mayor because he is difficult to get along with. No one said, sign this petition because the council members don’t want to work with him, we need a mayor who is easy to get along with. By the way, just because you are easy to get along with does- a.m. St. Mary’s announces new Saturday evening services with contemporary Christian music. The Saturday evening services will be complemented by contemporary Christian music, provided by a quartet of gifted musicians, all members of St. Mary's. There will be drums, guitars, keyboard and tambourines, as well as many other musical instruments making a joyful noise. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the church office at 732892-9254, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.saintmarysbythesea.org. The Holy Day services are at 6:30 and 10 a.m., and 7:30 p.m. Confessions are on Saturday from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. St. Peter’s Church holds monthly evening Masses with healing prayers on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 12 p.m. For information or directions, please call St. Peter’s Church, 406 Forman Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, at 732-892-0049, or visit www.saintpetersonline.org. See LETTERS, page 26 “We Buy Gold” Any Condition!!! Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The church and Fellowship Hall are handicapped-accessible and air-conditioned. Call the church office at 732793-6028 for more information. WATCH BATTERIES Only ST. SIMON-BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH $4.99 LITHIUM Mantoloking 1332 Ocean Ave. St. Simon-by-the-Sea is a summer chapel, and is now closed ST. PAUL’S UNITED for the winter. St. Simon-by-the-Sea will METHODIST CHURCH Bay Head reopen in June 2011. Bridge and West Lake avenues For more information, log onto The Rev. Scott H. Bostwick is www.stsimonbythesea.org. pastor. The Sunday worship schedule UNION CHURCH OF is as follows: Prayer Meeting, LAVALLETTE 8:30 a.m.; Family/Contemporary Lavallette Worship Service, 9 a.m.; Sunday 25 Philadelphia Ave. school, 9 a.m.; Traditional P.O. Box 317 Worship Service, 11 a.m. The Union Church of Child care is available during Lavallette, a non-denominaboth services. Weekly Bible Study is held tional Bible church, has Monday mornings at 11 a.m., announced its schedule of servand on Wednesday evenings at 7 ices and events. Sunday morning service, led p.m., in Fellowship Hall. Child care is available on by Pastor Todd Condell, is held Wednesday evenings. at 9:30 a.m. For additional information, The Women’s Aid Society contact the church office at 732- and the Men’s Club meet at 9:30 892-5926. or log on to a.m. on the second Monday of www.stpaulsbayhead.org. each month, except for July and August. ST. PETER’S CHURCH A prayer meeting is held Point Pleasant Beach Monday evening at 7 p.m., in 406 Forman Ave. Vigil Mass is held Saturday at Fellowship Hall. Bible studies 5:30 p.m., and Sunday Masses are are held on Monday evenings at at 6:30, 7:45, 9 and 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m., and Thursday mornand noon. ings at 9:30 a.m., in Fellowship Daily Masses are at 6:30 and Hall, led by Pastor Condell. All 10 a.m. are welcome. On the first Friday, Masses are The Women’s Bible Study, held at 6:30 and 10 a.m. led by Krista Condell, is held Eucharist Adoration is followthe second and fourth Friday of ing the 10 a.m. Mass. The Holy Day Vigil is at 7:30 the month, at 7 p.m., beginning Oct. 8. All women are welcome. p.m. n’t mean you can tackle difficult problems. No, this all started, when Mayor Barrella said that our town was in financial trouble and it could affect our future. He put together a committee of business people to work on a plan to bring additional revenue into the town. “The Revenue Committee” became known as the “Parking Committee” and they were prepared to bring a plan to the council for pay parking throughout the town using the newest technology. They actually never got to do that. Rumors started flying around about the parking plan. Parking meters and parking boxes, too many signs...we must stop this from happening and the way to do this was to recall the mayor... What happened? The recall petition came about. But let’s be honest, some people probably signed because they had been told they were signing against the parking plan, some people probably signed to just stop being pressured to sign, some people probably signed because they didn’t like the man and some probably signed because they could not get over the fact that their candidate lost. The mayor heard what the people said and he has responded over and over again, that he would not mention the “P” word again. So why vote to recall him? Did he try to push a Police Director on us? Did he want to dismantle our courts, our building department, our school system? Did he want to lower the Hotel/Motel tax? No! I think the record is clear on who wanted to do that. I don’t see anyone trying to recall Hennessy, Dyer, Rizzo or Cervino. I do believe that had Mr. Cervino remained on the ticket, the residents of this town would have shown their displeasure with him by casting their vote for someone else. So why not let the man finish out his term. Why not preserve the office of the mayor and let any future mayor have the ability to present ideas without the fear of being recalled. I would ask that you please vote “No” to the recall. DONNAMARIA ADELIZZI-DIAZ, RN Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ A SPECIAL MEETING WILL SERVE NO PUBLIC PURPOSE Editor, The Ocean Star: Mayor Barrella has scheduled a special meeting for Oct. 12, 2010 to review the legal services provided by our current borough attorney, Kevin Riordan. Specifically, Mayor Barrella’s complaint is that Mr. Riordan told the mayor that the Office of Administrative Courts scheduled a meeting to review our shared services municipal court agreement, whereas Mayor Barrella believes that the meeting was actually requested by Councilwoman Susan Rogers. During the last governing body meeting, Mr. Riordan explained that it was possible that Ms. Rogers had requested the meeting, but that he had only learned about the meeting from a notice he received from the AOC, and based on that notice, had opined that the meeting had been scheduled by the AOC. 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Harold Antrim Elementary School in Point Pleasant Beach on Tuesday morning, as part of Fire Prevention Week. stand that working smoke alarms are needed in every home, on every level, including the basement, outside each sleeping area, and inside each bedroom,” the fire chief said. “And, if a smoke alarm is 10 years old or older, it needs to be replaced.” “Through our educational program, we encourage children to become active in creating a fire-safe environment in their home,” Chief Brodeur said. “In addition to the classroom lessons, we provide material for them to bring home and review with their families,” he continued. “We hope that they will make sure that there is a fire escape plan in place for their home, and that they have working smoke detectors.” Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire, according to local fire officials and the NFPA. NFPA statistics show that working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire nearly in half — but, the alarms must Point Beach Fire Department to hold Fire Safety Fair for families tomorrow, at Laurel Ave. fire station be working properly to do so. The association’s data shows that many homes have smoke alarms that aren’t working or maintained properly, usually because of missing, disconnected or dead batteries. Roughly two-thirds of all home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Through the outreach programs in the local schools and tomorrow’s family-oriented fire safety fair, residents can learn more about the power of smoke alarms, newer options for installing and maintaining them properly, and ultimately, how to better protect their loved ones from fire. The Point Pleasant Beach — LETTERS — From Page 25 occasionally had concerns about professional services. These matters have always been addressed during closed session, as permitted by the Open Public Meetings Act. Closed session is the proper forum for addressing professional service issues. Mayor Barrella is clearly using his authority to call a special meeting as an opportunity to embarrass Mr. Riordan and to afford himself the opportunity to act as both prosecutor and judge in a court-like setting. Mayor Barrella is attempting to use taxpayer money to fund his own political agenda. I have a scheduling problem with the Oct. 12 meeting, but was considering rearranging my schedule to attend the meeting, so to avoid Mayor Barrella criticizing my lack of attendance. However, it is clear to me that this special meeting serves no legitimate public purpose. Mayor Barrella’s issues are not emergent, and can be addressed at the next regular meeting on Oct. 19, 2010. In addition, I am certain that allowing this special meeting to take place will only prove to be another blemish on the history of Point Pleasant Beach, arising out of Mayor Barrella’s behavior. Mayor Barrella is a vindictive man. He regularly uses his position as mayor to embarrass people who have challenged him. I have personally been a victim of the mayor’s forked tongue and disrespectful comments while serving with him as a member of the governing body. The role of the mayor is to keep peace in our town, yet Mayor Barrella uses the gavel as a means to create chaos, rather than to keep order. I cannot think of any person who is more poorly suited to serve as mayor of our town. Please vote “yes” for the recall on the November ballot, so that we can once again have a mayor who can work with others and demonstrate a willingness to keep the peace in our town. COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO Harvard Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ COUNCILMAN DYER DECLARES HE WILL NOT ATTEND SPECIAL MEETING CALLED BY MAYOR BARRELLA Editor, The Ocean Star: The mayor has scheduled a special meeting for October 12, 2010 to discuss the status of the Borough Attorney, Kevin Riordan. As the mayor, he has the authority to call special meetings. However, what I believe he is really planning to do, on Oct. 12, is to hold a public trial, which he will control, and allow the members of the public to attack and belittle Mr. Riordan. As a councilman, I have no ability to stop the Mayor from calling this meeting. My only option is to choose not to attend, with the hope that my absence will prevent a quorum of the governing body. That is my plan. When I campaigned in 2009, I promised to help put the “pleasant” back in Point Pleasant Beach. I Fire Department Fire Safety Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 9, from noon to 3 p.m,. at Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2, on Laurel Avenue, across from Foodtown. All are welcome. The Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department offers the following tips for making sure home smoke alarms are maintained and working properly: • Test smoke alarms at least once per month using the test button, and make sure everyone in the home knows their sound. • If an alarm “chirps,” warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away. • Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10year batteries and hard-wired alarms, when they are 10 years old — or sooner, if they do not respond properly when tested. • Never remove or disable a smoke alarm. • To learn more about “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!,” visit the NFPA’s website at www. firepreventionweek.org. knew that many of our residents were unhappy with the conduct of our governing body, and unhappy with the general lack of civility in our town and public meetings. I admit that I have been unable to fulfill that promise, despite my best efforts to date. The problem is Vincent Barrella prefers to create chaos rather than peace. Some may criticize me for my unwillingness to attend the Oct. 12 special meeting, feeling that I have some how failed in my duties as a councilman. I think that my absence from this meeting is exactly what I should do to fulfill my duties to our town. This is not a question of politics. This is a question of what is right and what is wrong. The role of the borough attorney is to provide legal services, specifically to the members of the governing body. The Open Public Meetings Act permits the governing body to address matters involving personnel, including Borough professionals, in closed session, and that is how they’ve always been handled. By allowing Mayor Barrella to conduct a public trial of our borough attorney, not only we will further diminish the reputation of our town, but also further diminish the types of future professional relationships we will have. What attorney will ever want to work for Point Pleasant Beach? What type of relationship will that attorney have with our council members if he or she has to constantly fear the wrath of any future mayor employing the power to call a special meeting solely to ridicule that attorney? It has been a difficult year to be a member of our governing body. Looking forward, I know that the biggest issues that our governing body will face concern our municipal budget. We need a mayor who is more concerned about the good of the town than he is his own political and personal agendas. In November, Point Pleasant Beach voters will have the opportunity to choose new leadership for our town. I hope that all will vote “yes” for the recall and select new governing body members who are willing to cooperate with those of us who have tried to serve the town well this year. COUNCILMAN JEFFREY T. DYER New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ STEPHEN REID: A VOTE FOR CHANGE Editor, The Ocean Star: I am asking the voters of Point Pleasant Beach who want to bring about a change in the direction of our town, to vote for Stephen Reid to be our next mayor. Stephen has the energy, ideas, patience and background to get our town “back on track”. This is not going to be an easy task. There seems to be a lack of respect for one another in our local government and the task of governing has been lost to endless bickering and personal attacks. Please do not misunderstand me; I applaud those that volunteer and I believe they ran for office with the best intentions. But somewhere along the way things got so personal See LETTERS, page 31 PAGE 27 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Healthy Morsels In last week’s paper, the date of Jillian Marie Brower’s marriage to Yan Suarez was omitted from the couple’s engagement announcement. Ms. Brower and Mr. Suarez, of Point Pleasant Beach, plan to wed on May 14, 2011. by Lynn O’Hara Registered Dietitian & Licensed Professional Counselor I read a column in the local daily paper this past week that left me feeling sad. The author recently lost her daughter to cancer. This particular week, the column was on food addiction. Food addiction is a misunderstood phenomenon. I have many clients who come in thinking they are addicted to certain types of foods. This may or may not be true. Let me explain. The food industry would like you to believe that you, the consumer, are in control over what you purchase and, ultimately, eat. The food industry goes out of their way and spends lots of money trying to figure out exactly how to increase your odds of purchasing certain foods. It starts in the processing of the foods, where sugar or highfructose corn syrup is added to just about everything. The manipulation continues on the television, in print, and in the stores themselves, with foods being promoted in ways that are certain to catch your attention. Now, some people appear to be immune to these manipulations, and others are drawn right in. A person can be drawn in for many different reasons. Emotionally, food can provide lots of comfort, and the tactics employed by the food industry work to draw you in. — BEQUEST— From Page 1 education meetings,” Mayor William Curtis said this week. “She always questioned members of the council on town issues, and always had something intelligent to say. “I admired her for what she was doing, because she made you want to reflect and find a better way to do things for the community,” he added. According to Bay Head School Principal Walter Therien, Ms. Mastrobuono made arrangements before her passing for the Victoria Mastrobuono Prize for Civic Improvement, a $300 scholarship that is awarded yearly to a graduating senior of Point Pleasant Beach High School, who is also a resident of Bay Head, and a graduate of the Bay Head School. “The scholarship was made possible by the heartfelt generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Marx Renzulli, of Bay Head, who wanted to recognize her [Ms. Mastrobuono’s] love of the arts,” Principal Therien said. Among Ms. Mastrobuono’s bequests was a gift to the Algonquin Arts Theater, located on Main Street in Manasquan, which received a $260,000 gift from the estate of the former Bay Head resident. “We are extremely honored to have been included in Ms. Mastrobuono’s will,” said Bill Whitefield, Algonquin Arts executive director. “She was an amazing, unique woman, who dedicated so much of her life to the arts and education, and we are proud to help ensure that her name is not forgotten.” Ms. Mastrobuono was an advocate, ticket buyer, donor and annual attendee at Algonquin Arts benefits — always purchasing works of art, theater officials said. “She was always ready to praise all that was creative, courageous and challenging,” theater officials said. “She was a woman of great generosity who possessed a passion for the arts and all that is good in humanity.” The Algonquin Arts On the flip side, in addition to drawing you in, the food industry wants you to keep coming back for more. Is sugar, in any form, addictive? Do you have to avoid it at all costs in order to stay in control? The author of the column I read thinks that it is an all-ornothing deal. She has to avoid all junk food because she is addicted. I disagree, respectfully. While she is correct in saying that food addiction is unlike other addictions because you have to eat, her implication that quitting the addictive substance is the only answer is incorrect. It certainly is easier to avoid cigarettes than food — however, a person can make peace with food. The work lies in making peace with whatever is driving the eating, and not with the food that is being eaten. That is the difference. Now, if you want to go through life avoiding junk food or processed sugar and carbs, be my guest. It is a healthier way to eat. But let’s say that you eat something that kicks the craving into overdrive. Now what? You constantly fight the craving and restrict, only to throw yourself back into the whole cycle? How about doing the work on what it is that drives the eating? It is possible to overcome food addiction, but the answer Theater will acknowledge the $260,000 bequest with the following: • The Victoria J. Mastrobuono Opera Series, which will debut on May 1, 2011, with Father Alphonse’s performance of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. • The Victoria J. Mastrobuono Studio, a rehearsal and class studio that currently exists, and will be named for Ms. Mastrobuono. • Two scholarships, awarded each year to Algonquin Arts Theater’s Performing Arts Academy students. The scholarships will be offered every year in Ms. Mastrobuono’s name, and will be reserved for Bay Head residents. • A portion of Ms. Mastrobuono’s gift will be dedicated to capital improvements at the theater, theater UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLT. 16-07 Clarification NEED A NJ STATE BOATING CERTIFICATE? Attend a 1-day “About Boating Safely”(ABS) at the Manasquan River CG Station in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. and receive the NJ State certificate required for all boaters and PWC operators. It will be held Saturday, November 6, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Cost: $55/person (age 15 & under - $40). To register, call: 732-785-2618 and leave your name, number & e-mail address. LYNN O’HARA M.S., R.D., LPC is not in dieting or restricting. The answer lies in the reason for the overeating. My sympathies go out to the author of the column, who is in the depths of grief for her daughter. She is eating in an effort to comfort herself. As she puts it, she is not used to caring for herself. If she can learn to do that without using food, she will find that junk food will no longer have the power over her that is does now. There are answers out there. It is not as helpless as she implies. Along these lines, I want to remind you that there are still a few openings for my Diet Recovery Group. If food addiction is something that you think you suffer from, this group can help. Contact me at the number below for more information. Until next time, eat healthy, be happy. Lynn O’Hara is a licensed psychotherapist and registered dietitian in private practice in Bay Head. She can be reached at 732899-9312, or at [email protected]. officials said. Among the improvements will be an upgrade of theater seating. Ms. Mastrobuono already sponsored the upgrade of two seats in Row J of the theater, and the remainder of Row J will be designated as a gift from her. Funds will also help establish the theater’s new capital campaign, designed to improve patron comfort and accessibility, according to theater officials. • And, to help the Algonquin Arts Theater meet the current economic challenges that all arts groups face these days, a portion of Ms. Mastrobuono’s gift will be put toward the theater’s general operating fund. Digging The Dunes SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Bay Head School third-grader Courtney McGarry and volunteer Jane Brenna planted new dune grass on the final day of the school’s “Sea Week” celebration late last month, at Mount Street Beach, in Bay Head. SURFER MAILBOX (Exclusively Ours!) Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary. Visit Our Showroom (located in the Closet Pros Building) 2171 Hwy 34 South, Wall 732-292-9191 M-F 10:30-5:30 Sat. 9:30-1 Express your opinions in a letter to the editor! The Ocean Star 421 River Avenue Point Pleasant Beach 08742 New & Used Clothing & Accessories Guy’s Stuff Too 903 Main St., Belmar (corner of 9th & Main) (732) 681-8810 Open Daily Poodle Skirt $28 • CatEye glasses $7 Saddle Shoes $25 PAGE 28 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 School foundation planning Locks of Love fundraiser Featuring... 424 Main Street • Avon-By-The-Sea 732-361-8250 www.ArtNsoleFootwear.com La Luz Salon and the Bay Head School Foundation are joining forces to raise lots of hair — and money — to benefit Locks Of Love and the Bay Head School. Salon owner Luz Zavala-Rose, who is celebrating being in business in Bay Head for 15 years, is spearheading this effort in memory of her sister, Diana Claudio, who succumbed to cancer 15 years ago. The Bay Head School Foundation [BHSF] is proud to partner with La Luz Salon in offering two fantastic ways to support the children in the community and throughout the United States. First, the BHSF encourages all of its friends, young and old, with long hair to keep growing it, and to let La Luz Salon give them a shorter hair style to start the new school year and fall season off in style. A blunt cut is complimentary. La Luz Salon will also accept a donated ponytail if the donor cuts it at home or at another salon, as long as it is 10 inches or longer, braided and in a sealed, Ziploc bag. Hair that has been colored or permed can be used, but bleached hair cannot. It takes six to 10 donated ponytails to make one cranial prosthetic hairpiece, at a cost to Locks Of Love of $1,000. La Luz Salon will have appointments throughout September and October for Locks Of Love haircuts, and the salon will package and send donated ponytails to Locks Of Love, which is a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis, including alopecia areata. There will be prizes for the student [age 20 or younger] and adult [age 21 or older] who donate the longest locks. Second, save the date, as the BHSF invites the adults to celebrate the success of its Locks of Love Campaign at a cocktail party on Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the New Jersey Museum of Boating, located at 1800 Bay Ave., in nearby Point Pleasant. There will be a live and silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Locks Of Love and the Bay Head School Foundation, both 501[c]3 nonprofit, charitable organizations. Information regarding tickets to the event, and the items up for auction, will follow. For additional information, please call or e-mail Luz ZavalaRose, at La Luz Salon, at 732892-6363 or laluzsalon@verizon net, or contact Bay Head School Foundation President Shannon Curtis at 732-899-1178 or [email protected]. Castle Creator SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Bay Head School kindergartner Dawson MacPherson began constructing a sandcastle during a school trip to the Mount Street Beach, in Bay Head, late last month. Boro arts advocate elected to board Bead Dazzle — Full Service Bead Store — Get ready for Fall and the Holidays Call about our new Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry Projects • Awareness Crystal Heart • Awareness Crystal Ribbon • Awareness Wire Earrings WE HAVE MANY NEW AND EXCITING ITEMS • New Swarovski Crystal Colors • New Semi Precious Stones • Handmade lampwork beads • Fall charms, pendants & silk cords • Much, much more! OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY (10-5) • FRIDAY (10-8) SATURDAY (10-5) • SUNDAY CLOSED 801 Belmar Plaza (Rt. 35 N & 8th Ave.) • Belmar 732-681-1213 www.vivasrestaurant.com *Andrew Elkwood, M.D. *Michael Rose, M.D. *Matthew Kaufman, M.D. *Tushar Patel, M.D. Russell L. Ashinoff, M.D. 732-295-6679 www.beaddazzlenj.com 2319 Bridge Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Prominent arts advocate Carol Herbert, of Point Pleasant, has been elected to the Board of Trustees for Young Audiences New Jersey [YANJ]. T h e Princetonbased organization is the state’s largest provider of arts education programs in CAROL schools. HERBERT “ Yo u n g Audiences is helping to ignite the creative spark in New Jersey’s children — not just for an afternoon, but for a lifetime,” Ms. Herbert said. “I'm excited to be working with YANJ, which is putting kids on the path to becoming innovative, imaginative adults.” “Carol Herbert brings to our board a dynamism, and a real passion for the arts,” said Larry Capo, executive director of Young Audiences New Jersey. “She’s a great fit with our organization, and we’re thrilled to have her expertise.” Ms. Herbert has been a leading arts advocate for nearly 20 years. Appointed to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts in 2003, she was elected chair in 2004 and held that position for five years. Ms. Herbert has been involved in numerous organizations and boards, including the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force, the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, and the David B. Crabiel Scholarship Foundation, of which she is a founder and board president. She also represents the State of New Jersey on a national level, as a member of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. Ms. Herbert joins three other new YANJ board members: Liz Fillo of Princeton, Eleanor Horne of Lawrenceville, and Jeffrey Keyton of Princeton. The four trustees will serve a three-year term ending in 2013. Their appointments now bring YANJ’s Board of Trustees to 25 members. Young Audiences New Jersey has been in existence since 1973. The organization has been bringing creativity and inspiration to children and educators through innovative, curriculum-based arts education programming. Each year, member artists perform for and work with nearly half a million kids across New Jersey — from prekindergarten through high school — in all 21 counties with dynamic assembly presentations and artist-in-residence workshops. Young Audiences New Jersey is the first arts education organization designated as a major service organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and, as part of the national network of Young Audiences, Inc. was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton. Crossword Solution • Puzzle see page 25 Shrewsbury Manhattan Bricktown Edison Somerset Freehold East Bruswick Egg Harbor PAGE 29 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Jolly Tar selling tickets for Dec. 4 Christmas Symphony in Bay Head There’s The Beef! This event is always a sellout, Tickets are now on sale for Theresa’s South. Front-section the Christmas Symphony reserved seating at the concert is and area residents are urged to Concert in Bay Head, featuring included with the patron ticket. plan early. the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea. This widely acclaimed performance will be held on Saturday evening, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church Hall, Main Avenue, Bay Head. Father Alphonse Stephenson will be conducting. The Christmas Symphony Concert is the highlight of the annual Christmas in Bay Head with weekend, sponsored by the Bay Head Business Association. Tickets are limited and are sold only in advance, on a firstonly +tax come basis. All tickets for this event are on sale only at The Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Ave., in Bay Head. General admission tickets cost $35 apiece, and patron tickonly +tax ets are $100. Patron tickets include a sit-down, three-course These offers cannot be combined with any other offers. dinner with complimentary WINTER HOURS (Start Oct. 1): wine at either The Grenville or Large 16" Cheese Pizza 2-Liter Soda $9.95 SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Pamela and Walter Boright, of Lavallette, selected their cuts during the Lavallette Voters and Taxpayers Association’s annual beefsteak dinner at St. Pio’s Church Hall in Lavallette on Saturday night. Point Beach Library slates Oct. programs The Point Pleasant Beach Branch of the Ocean County Library recently released its schedule of upcoming events for October. The library is located at 710 McLean Ave., in Point Pleasant Beach. For more information on any of the events listed below, or to register, please call the library at 732-892-4575. One can also register for activities online, at theoceancountylibrary.org. • Stitch at the Beach: Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Bring along needles and yarn and join the library’s monthly knitting group. All skill levels are welcome, please register. • Preschool Pajama Party: Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, games and more. Guests are invited to come in their jammies and join the fun. For ages 3 to 5, please register. • Jack-O-Lantern Grins — Recycled Treasure: Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Come to the library for some page-turning fun. Transform a good novel into a work of art. Those who register will be making jack-o-lanterns from used books by folding the pages and finishing them off with paint and a smile. Teens and adults are welcome. • Point Pleasant Beach Friends Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Library are an essential link between the library and the public. The Friends plan programs and fundraisers for specific library needs. New members are always welcome, please join. No registration is necessary. • Adult Book Discussion: Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. This month’s book is Shanghai Refuge, a memoir of a World War II Jewish ghetto by Ernest G. Heppner. The book is available at the branch. Marian Latendorf is the group leader, please register. • Monster Mash: Thursday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Come in costume for Halloween stories and a spooky craft. Tricks and treats will be provided. For ages 2 to 5, please register. • Personalized Computer Instruction: Thursdays at 3 p.m. Trent, the library’s Teen Tech Buddy, will be here on Thursdays at 3 p.m. Call the branch to schedule a one-on-one appointment with Trent. • English Conversation Group: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. New to learning English as a new language? Interested in practicing speaking skills? Please join Judy Sette, the library’s new group leader, and practice conversation skills in a relaxed and informal setting. Classes meet every Tuesday at 6 p.m., please register. Norby earns veterinary degree at Ross University Dr. Kate Getshall Norby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Norby, of P o i n t Pleasant, recently graduated with high honors from the Ross University School of DR. KATE Ve t e r i n a r y GETSHALL Medicine, in NORBY St. Kitts, the West Indies. Dr. Norby completed her clinical year at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Norby recently accepted a position as an associate veterinarian at a practice in Hudson County. at Spring Lake A Senior Residence By the Jersey Shore • Situated close to the boardwalk, downtown Spring Lake and the park. • Private rooms with bath, starting at $2,820. No entrance fee. • 3 meals a day served in our dining room and prepared by a culinary trained chef. • Monitoring of medication and laundry service and assistance with a.m. care optional. • Owned and operated by the Murray family since 1981. For further information, or to be our guest for lunch, Call 732.449.4444 ___________________________ OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket F1067209, will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2010 between the hours of 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock (at 2 o’clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 324 MADISON AVENUE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 9 BLOCK: 1307.101 The Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 100.00 FT X 75.00 FT X 100.00 FT X 75.00 FT Nearest Cross Street: TWENTY THIRD AVENUE The above description does not constitute a full legal description, 550 Warren Avenue, Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762 springlakearbors.com said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S ATTORNEY. The amount of the judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $437,361.37 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff’s Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of WARREN WILHELM, ET ALS., and taken in execution at the suit of BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, to be sold by William L. Polhemus, Sheriff. This sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Phelan, Hallinan & Schmieg, PC 400 Fellowship Rd. Suite 100 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Sheriff’s Docket: CH 764450 (10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22) ($182.16) (138) The Ocean Star 2 Large 16" Cheese Pizzas $15.95 Mon.-Thurs. CLOSED • Fri & Sat. 11am-9pm • Sun. 12-9pm Closed for Entire Month of February Express your opinions in a letter to the editor! The Ocean Star 421 River Avenue Point Pleasant Beach 08742 FREE DELIVERY to Pt. Pleasant, Pt. Pleasant Beach & Bay Head 1901 OCEAN AVENUE (Rt. 35 S) next to 7-11 Pt. Bch. 732-295-0020 THE ALLAIRE CENTER Wall Circle Park Wall, New Jersey ent Kind of Day C r e f f ent Di er A Medically supervised day center for seniors in a safe and friendly environment Open 7am to 5:30pm Transportation available Call for more information 732-974-7666 www.allairecenter.net PAGE 30 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 — SCHEDULE — From Page 11 Cove.” The movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. The film documents a secret that looms off the coast of Japan — fishermen are hunting down thousands of dolphins. A team of activists and filmmakers attempt to expose the killings in the award-winning documentary. Please register by calling 732295-1555. • On Monday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m, the library will host the Jersey Shore Science Fiction Club. Share love of this genre with others who feel the same way. • On Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m, Caring Crafters will make an appearance at the library. Visit the library to create items for distribution to local charities and organizations. Make new friends and practice knitting and other crafting skills, while making a difference. • On Thursday, Oct. 14 and 28 at 7:30 p.m, the adult writers group will meet at the library. Explore and develop writing skills by meeting and sharing with other adults. • On Fridays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29, at 1 p.m., there will be games for adults. Plenty of board games will be available to play and enjoy. Keep a sharp mind while having fun by playing a variety of The Cutting Edge SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Seventh-grader Matt Boyle made a precise cut as part of the rowboat construction project undertaken by Bay Head School students during “Sea Week” last month. games. Bring a friend and have even more fun. • On Saturday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m, Eranga and Prianga will perform. Come enjoy this New York City duo’s energetic performance of songs from around the world. Originally from Sri Lanka, their beautiful voices travel through Africa, Italy, Greece, Hawaii, the American South and so many more places. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Point Pleasant Borough Library. Please register by calling 732-295-1555. • On Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m, there will be dinner and a movie at the library. The movie will be “Dear John,” which is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. A soldier who is home on leave from military assignment falls in love with a girl. Later, time and distance begin to take a toll on the young lovers. Bring dinner, and the library will supply dessert. Register by calling 732-295-1555. • On Thursday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m, the Ocean County [OC] Connections Van will visit the library between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit the library to explore all the resources the OC Connections Van has to offer. • On Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m, there will be fall pumpkin paver crafts. Visit the library to make a great fall pumpkin decoration out of a simple sidewalk paver. Please register by calling 732295-1555. • On Monday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 p.m, there will be a classic movie being played at the library. Visit the library to get spooked by the Alfred Hitchcock classic, “Psycho.” Feel free to bring lunch and a beverage. Registration is required by calling 732-295-1555. • On Thursday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m, there will be a computer class at the library. Basic skills will be taught, but please check with branch staff for a specific topic, and to register, at 732-295-1555. Children • On Tuesdays, Oct. 12 and 19, OPEN COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY the beach home lavallette, nj come visit lavallette’s newest home accessories and gift boutique. see new inventory including monogrammed products and holiday gift items. 407 grand central ave. (at 35 north and corner of Guyer ave) lavallette, nj 08735 on-site parking 732.793.0232 www.thebeachhomenj.om at 11 a.m., there will be preschool storytime at the library. Come listen to stories, and make a craft with Miss Robin. Children from ages 3 to 5 are welcome. Please call 732-2951555 to register. • On Wednesdays, Oct. 13 and 20, at 11 a.m, there will be toddler time at the library. Enjoy some stories, rhymes and music. Children from the ages of 12 to 36 months, with their adult caregivers, are welcome. Please call 732-295-1555 to register. • On Monday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Nintendo DS gaming extravaganza. Challenge friends or show off Nintendo DS skills at the library. Attendees are asked to bring their own Nintendo DS games and gear. Open to children ages 7 to 12. Teens • On Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 3:30 p.m., the teen advisory board will meet at the library. Get involved with the library by helping to plan programs and events. Snacks will be provided. Teens ages 12 to 18 are welcome. Please call 732-295-1555 to register. • On Thursday, Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m., there will be Halloween crafts at the library. Celebrate October and make a creepy, cute Halloween craft. All materials will be provided for those between 12 and 18. Please call 732-295-1555 to register. • On Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 p.m., there will be altered book crafts at the library. Learn how to make a pumpkin out of a book. Teens in grades five and up are welcome. • On Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m., the teen sewing club will meet at the library. The club will conduct its monthly program, where a oneof-a-kind, simple sewing project is always completed. All materials will be supplied, and the event is open to all skill levels. Ages 12 to 18, please. Family • On Saturday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m., there will be a family fiesta at the library. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun fiesta. Take a little paint and a lot of creativity, and turn a sidewalk paver into a festive pumpkin. Music, refreshments and a piñata will add to the fun. All ages are welcome. Please register by calling 732-295-1555. • On Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., the chess club will meet. Practice chess skills and have fun. Bring a friend or come alone. All ages and skills are welcome. • On Saturday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m., will be a family movie afternoon. “Cars” will be the movie. The movie is rated G by the Motion Picture Association of America. This animated, high-octane adventure follows Lightning McQueen, a hot-shot stock car that heads to the big race. Register by calling 732-2951555. Book Discussions • On Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., there will be a discussion of the book Loving Frank. Join members of JSQspot’s book club as they discuss Nancy Horan’s novel. New members are welcome. • On Monday, Oct. 18, at 10:30 a.m., there will be a discussion of the book The Thirteenth Tale. Discuss this Diane Setterfield novel with the members of the Point Pleasant Friends Book Discussion Group. • On Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a discussion of the book Sons of Fortune. Join the Point Pleasant Good Readers group and discuss this novel by Jeffrey Archer. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. Blood drive slated for Oct. 19 at Ocean County College New Jersey Blood Services [NJBS], a division of the New York Blood Center [NYBC], is calling upon the communities it serves to donate blood. A blood drive will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Ocean County College Center Annex, on College Drive in Toms River, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recent stormy weather, and the Labor Day holiday weekend, have resulted in fewer donations, and a less than twoday supply of O-negative and B-negative blood for patients in need. Donations from O-negative and B-negative types are particularly needed, immediately. NJBS calls upon blood donors to help achieve its goal of a five- to seven-day supply of these types. Of course, healthy people of all blood types and ethnicities are also encouraged to donate and help save lives. As students return to school and the summer of 2010 comes to a close, we must remember that the need for blood is constant. Hospital use of blood products remains high due to surgeries, emergencies and care of cancer patients. About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. People with Rh-negative blood, including A-negative, B-negative and O-negative, account for just 15 percent of the population, yet their blood can be safely transfused to the remaining 85 percent. People with O-negative blood are known as “universal donors,” because their blood can be transfused into anyone. Type O-negative blood is found in just 6 percent of the population, but is used more often by patients with other blood types, especially in emergency rooms and trauma situations. 10/10/10 SPECIALS This Sunday Only… BOOKS - 10% OFF NON-BOOKS - 20% OFF SELECTED ITEMS - 30% OFF (excludes sale items & special orders) MEET THE AUTHOR: • SUNDAY, OCT. 17TH, 12NOON-2PM Meet Michael Rex, drawing pictures & signing copies of “Goodnight Goon” and “Runaway Mummy.” With the school season under way, NJBS would like to encourage students, teachers and faculty to please organize blood drives, a process that teaches community service and leadership skills, and engages the surrounding community. To date, approximately 600 elementary and middle schools have sponsored Little Doctors Program blood drives. NYBC and NJBS also offer scholarships for high school and college students who initiate and coordinate successful community blood drives. Calendar Girls now accepting bookings The Calendar Girls, a senior tap dance group, are currently accepting bookings for fall and winter performances. The group is a nonprofit entity that is ready and willing to perform at a variety of events. The group is a Rockette-style dance group, and the ladies are anxious to show off their new tap dance routine and glamourous new costumes. For more information or to book a show, please call Gloria at 732-657-1502. Republican Club meets on second Mondays The Point Pleasant Republican Club holds its meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, at the Bay Head Shores Yacht Club. Anyone wishing to join is invited. 171 Main Street Manasquan, NJ 732-722-7255 Visit www.booktowne.com START RIGHT. START HERE. Corner of Arnold & Richmond Avenues Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (732) 892-5200 20% FIXTURES INCLUDED! PAGE 31 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 This week’s question: Street Beat “The movie ‘The Social Network’ recently made its debut to rave reviews. What are your thoughts on social networks like Facebook?” “It’s good to an extent, for people who graduated high school, so they can keep in touch with their friends.” “I think it’s a great way to see what all of your friends are doing at one time.” “I think it’s a good way to connect with your friends.” “I think it’s a good way to stay connected with your friends.” “Facebook is a good way to stay in touch with your friends, as long as you use it responsibly.” MELISSA JOHNSTON POINT PLEASANT JOHN MORRIS, 17 POINT PLEASANT BEACH RON SHIELDS, 16 POINT PLEASANT BEACH JORDAN PETTINATO, 16 POINT PLEASANT BEACH TIFFANY NIEBOLDT, 16 POINT PLEASANT BEACH — LETTERS — From Page 26 that there are those who can’t effectively communicate with one another. We can not have a group of people governing that don’t talk to each other! I have known Stephen personally for many years and I know he will work tirelessly for you. He will represent “all” of the people of Point Pleasant Beach...no personal agendas...no alliances with anyone...just his ideas as to what makes this town such a wonderful place to live and his desire to maintain it. I encourage you to contact Stephen and ask him any questions or express any concerns you may have about his platform and his vision for the future. Do not to rely on what “you heard”...find out the truth. It is only then that you can empower yourself to make an educated decision as to who you would like to vote for to be our next mayor. If you decide you want Stephen Reid as the next mayor of Point Pleasant Beach, you must first vote “yes” for the recall and then vote for Stephen Reid. Thank you. DANA PEARCE-FERGUSON Curtis Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ DIXON, CORBALLY & MORRONGIELLO ARE THE FUTURE Editor, The Ocean Star: As a former female candidate for Point Pleasant Beach Council, I would normally be supportive of having two women represent our interests on the governing body. However, this year I cannot in good conscience pull their lever in the election booth. Councilwoman Tooker is a nice woman who unfortunately has directed her enthusiasm in many ways intrusive to our residents. She advocates having us receive approval from some appointed board to plant/relocate/dismantle trees and other foliage on our own properties. Moreover, as an employee of the town’s school system, Ms. Tooker will be precluded from interceding in any effort from Point Boro to take over our schools. I believe that’s on the horizon, and we need every vote we can get to make sure this doesn’t happen. Ms. Arrabito I do not know, but she’s actively running on the Republican slate, which has been railroading through the consolidation of our court and building departments with Point Boro, to our immense detriment, both financially and in terms of our way of life. That’s why I’m voting for John Dixon as mayor, and Mike Corbally and John Morrongiello for council this year. Both John Dixon and Mike ________________________________________________________ BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BOND ORDINANCE NO. 2010-18 NOTICE OF ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT, IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS PARKS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT, APPROPRIATING $60,000 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING $57,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT TO FINANCE THE SAME WHEREAS, the Borough of Point Pleasant, in the County of Ocean, New Jersey (the “Borough”) finally adopted a Bond Ordinance No. 2008-10 on August 19, 2008, (the “Prior Ordinance”) providing for the various capital projects including the purchase and installation of surveillance equipment for various Borough parks; and WHEREAS, the Borough has determined that additional funds will be required in order to purchase and install the surveillance equipment at various Borough parks. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT, IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Point Pleasant, in the County of Ocean, New Jersey (the “Borough”), as a general improvement. For the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 hereof, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $60,000 and the sum of $3,000 as the down payment required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment has been made available by virtue of provision in the capital improvement fund in one or more previously adopted budgets. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose not covered by application of the down payment or otherwise provided for hereunder, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $57,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be issued is the acquisition and installation of surveillance equipment for various parks in the Borough, including all equipment, work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. (b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued ___________________________ OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket F1126309, will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 12TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2010 between the hours of 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock (at 2 o’clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 428 SWEENEY AVENUE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 26 & 28 BLOCK: 1269 The Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 100 FT X 100 FT Nearest Cross Street: CONTE AVENUE The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITH- have proven themselves to responsible, knowledgeable and civil members of the governing body in the past — and I’m sure they will continue to conduct themselves as such if elected. John Morrongiello located his family here permanently after 9/11, when he fought as a New York City firefighter at Ground Zero for five months. Although he never talks about it, he sustained injuries there which forced him into early retirement. This man, who put his life on the line to save others, will fight as hard for us on council. I’m ashamed of the conduct of our current mayor and council. Too many people here have too many second agendas and egos. Let’s get back to the time when honest debate occurred on council, when the residents’ opinions were heard and civility dictated. We need a governing body that’s not fighting among themselves, but fighting for us. That’s why we should elected the team of Dixon, Corbally and Morrongiello. Without all three, I believe the future of our town is definitely at risk of being absorbed by our town to the west. LOIS WENING Trenton Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ ABANDONED ANIMALS NEED SHELTER & LOVING CARE Editor, The Ocean Star: We rescued 3 young adult and extremely friendly cats on Tuesday of this week, when we received a call from Jack Neary, “Muskrat Jack”, saying a woman had called him to say while she was walking her dogs over by Slade Dale Bird Sanctuary at the end of Dorsett Dock Road in Point Boro, she found a medium-sized dog carrier with 3 cats in it. The cats were abandoned and left there to die all the way down by the water in all the bad weather we had.Thanks to Jack who immediately went right over to rescue them and later stated they had to have been there for a couple of days with no food, no water, no litter box, nothing…? The cats appear to be healthy, a little scared, but very friendly and were definitely someone’s pets. If anyone at all has ANY information that may be helpful to us, your name will be kept confidential so please find it in your heart to do the right thing and call me. Please call Patti Ascolese at 732899-6487 or e-mail me at [email protected]. The cats are being fostered by Point Paws Point Pleasant’s Animal Welfare Committee as of right now and are definitely adoptable and adorable. This situation could have, and should have been handled in a very different way. It seems that sometimes an elder person may die and their family may not want the pets their relatives may have had, so instead they think See LETTERS, page 32 for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof. (c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefore. Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determination and all notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8(a). The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time, at not less than par and accrued interest, at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant tot his bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. Section 5. The capital budget or temporary capital budget (as applicable) of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and amendment, the resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget or amended temporary capital budget (as applicable) and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with the Borough Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 6. The following additional matters are herby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not a current expense. It is an improvement or purpose the Borough may lawfully undertake as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose, within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bonds authorized by this bond ordinance is 7 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a OUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: TA X E S / S E W E R / WAT E R MAY BE DELINQUENT - YOU MUST CHECK WITH THE TAX COLLECTOR FOR EXACT AMOUNTS DUE. SUBJECT TO ANY OPEN TAXES, WATER/SEWER, MUNICIPAL LIENS, ETC. PLUS ANY SUBSEQUENT TAXES AND ACCRUED INTEREST AS THEY MAY BECOME DUE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS OBTAINED A LETTER OF INDEMNIFICATION WHICH WILL INSURE THE SUCCESS- FUL BIDDER AT SALE IN RESPECT TO: JUDGMENT #2003-0150. The amount of the judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $88,930.21 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the sur- complete executed duplicate thereof, has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $57,000 and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that law. (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $10,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement. (e) The Borough reasonably expects to commence construction of the project described in Section 3 hereof, and to advance all or a portion of the costs in respect thereof, prior to the issuance of bonds or notes hereunder. To the extent such costs are advanced, the Borough further reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures from the proceeds of the bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance, in an aggregate not to exceed the amount of bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof. Section 7. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. Section 8. The full faith and credit of the Borough is hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations land the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. Section 9. The Borough hereby covenants to take any action necessary or refrain from taking such action in order to preserve the exclusion form gross income of interest on the bonds and notes authorized hereunder which are issued as tax-exempt bonds as is or may be required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Code”), including compliance with the Code with regard to the use, expenditure, investment, timely report and rebate of investigation earnings as may be required thereunder. Section 10. To the extent that any previous ordinance or resolution is inconsistent herewith or contradictory hereto, said ordinance or resolution is hereby repealed or amended to the extent necessary to make it consistent herewith. Section 11. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local plus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff’s Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of DEBRA FLORA, ETC., ET VIR, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK FSB, to be sold by William L. Polhemus, Sheriff. This sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman 200 Sheffield St. Suite 301 Mountainside, NJ 07092-0024 1-908-233-8500 File#: FCZ-118409 Sheriff’s Docket: CH 764428 (9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8) ($157.08) (119) Bond Law. The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF BOND ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Borough of Point Pleasant, in the County of Ocean, New Jersey On October 5, 2010, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such bond ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this notice. MARTIN KONKUS, Mayor DAVID MAFFEI, RMC, CMFO Municipal Clerk/Administrator ($100.32) (304) (10/8) The Ocean Star ________________________________________________________ BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on October 21, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the Borough Chamber, 2233 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, New Jersey, DeFelice Associates is applying to the Zoning Board for a Certificate of Continuance for alleged pre-existing nonconforming use, or alternatively, a use variance under Section (d) of R.S. 40:55D-70 on property known as Block 192, Lot 1. ADDRESS: 2506 Lakewood Road In a GC Zone This request is to seek permission to continue sale of used motor vehicles at the above-described property. Applicant reserves the right to seek such other variances or waivers as may be determined necessary by the Board or its professionals at or prior to the hearing of this matter. Applicant also reserves the right, if it chooses, to bifurcate this application so as to have the application for Certificate of Continuance heard first and the application for use variance, if necessary, heard at a later date. PLANS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR REVIEW AT THE BOROUGH HALL MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. AND FRIDAYS 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. STEVEN A. PARDES, Attorney for Applicant DeFelice Associates ($18.48) (56) (10/8) The Ocean Star The Ocean Star ___________________________ COUNTY OF OCEAN SALE AFTER REPOSSESSION The First Financial Federal Credit Union, 1800 Rt. 34 N, Wall, NJ 07719 will sell at public auction at 643 Herman Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527 on 10/14/10, at 10am, a 2006 CHRYSLER 300, VIN#2C3KA63H26H252805 repossessed from BRITT R. MANZIE by breach of security agreement. The seller reserves the right to bid. ($4.95) (15) (10/8) The Ocean Star ___________________________ COUNTY OF OCEAN SALE AFTER REPOSSESSION The Pinnacle Federal Credit Union, 135 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, NJ 08837 will sell at public auction at 643 Herman Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527 on 10/14/10, at 9am, a 2001 HONDA CR-V, VIN#JHLRD18451C026248 repossessed from RAUL DOMINGUEZ by breach of security agreement. The seller reserves the right to bid. ($5.28) (16) (10/8) The Ocean Star PAGE 32 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 — LETTERS — From Page 31 this is an easy way out, and it is a heartless, sick way out. With the economy the way it is today, others who may have had to leave there homes due to bad times sometimes leave behind their pets as well. This is not the way to handle this. You need to take them to the right place. There is no excuse! There are rescues, shelters and many places you can go to, even the police department would see they get in the right hands, but to do this would lead to a long, horrible death for these kitties if they weren’t found. Also, our part time residents in our area need to be reminded at this time that when closing up your summer homes you need to please be very careful to make sure there is no wild life under the crawl spaces there before hand, because a lot of people close up the crawl space. This has become a problem with feral cats and other wild life, and again, a long horrible death. If people would just take the time to think before they act in these situations these horrible incidents can be prevented. PATTI ASCOLESE CO-CHAIR, POINT PAWS POINT PLEASANT ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE Chicago Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ BARRELLA DESERVES CHANCE TO FINISH TERM Editor, The Ocean Star: To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure how a son writes about his father without sounding completely cliché or cheesy. By writing this letter, I risk doing just that, because a lot of what I have to say about my dad is, in fact, cliché and cheesy. But I can promise you this much as you read this: it’s all 100percent honest and from the heart. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m the youngest, and probably the quietest [comparatively speaking] of the Barrella family. I’ve been somewhat out of the loop as to a lot of the events happening in town, mostly because I’ve been spending the past few years at New York University studying drama. Now, for those of you who don’t know, NYU is a pretty expensive school, and drama isn’t necessarily the most lucrative career choice, but it’s what I want to do and NYU is where I wanted to go to do it. One of the many people who understands this is the guy who writes the checks: my father. When I was in third grade, I decided I wanted to be an actor. Fast forward to over ten years later, with an almost innumerable amount of shows attended and checks written for acting and voice lessons, he still has complete faith in everything I do, even when I don’t. Most people don’t know how difficult it is to be the mayor of a town. It’s a job that requires huge amounts of dedication and is very time-consuming. This situation has led to many sleepless nights for him, and I’ve never met someone who is so busy that gets so much done. Since taking office, he has gone to every graduation and rarely misses a town event. But my father not only concentrates his attention to his mayoral position. He is a tax professor at Pace University’s school of business and he commutes to New York City two to three times per week. He has been married for nearly 36 years and has raised three successful children. My father is a committed man who I have never known to walk away from a promise he made or to back down from a fight when he believes something is wrong. My father is a role model, a dedicated citizen, and the kind of man I’d like to be someday. He Specializing in Non-Invasive, Invasive & Interventional Cardiology We will accommodate your appointment needs Most Insurances Accepted Hospital Procedures • Cardiac Catherization • Angioplasty (PTCA) Stent • Carotid, Abdominal, PVR Testing • Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing • Echocardiograms • EKG’s • ECP-External Counterpulsion Therapy State-of-the-Art, Comprehensive Cardiac Diagnostic Testing Lab on Premise V. 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RICHIE BARRELLA Niblick Street, Point Pleasant Beach ~ PARKING PLAN NOT MAYOR BARRELLA’S WORK Editor, The Ocean Star: In the Sept. 24 edition, a letter was published from Point Pleasant Beach Councilman Frank Rizzo, providing his opinion as to the reasons the town council has become dysfunctional. The councilman has every right to his opinion. However, the letter Councilman Rizzo sent included a couple of factual inaccuracies. First, the 2008-2009 proposed parking plan did not call for residents or property owners to pay to park in town. They were all to be provided with parking permits. Further, the plan was not created by Mayor Barrella. We, the members of the citizens’ committee, did so without direction from the mayor. In fact, the only advice he and the two town council liaisons [one Democrat and one Republican] gave us was to try and develop a new approach that would raise revenue, but in a way acceptable to local property owners. We worked completely independently, and presented our recommendations to the entire town council in several public meetings, giving citizens the opportunity to impact the decision. To quote Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” JOHN CHEASTY, MICKEY DIAZ, CURT LEACH, JOHN MULLEN, GLEN PAESANO, BILL REILLY & ALETA WEINSTEIN POINT PLEASANT BEACH PARKING REVENUE COMMITTEE ~ TIME TO RECONSIDER REASONS FOR SIGNINGRECALL PETITION Editor, The Ocean Star: Did you sign the petition last year thinking it was against the proposed parking plan? Did you sign the petition last year thinking it was for closing the local bars earlier? Did you know you were signing a petition to recall Mayor Vincent Barrella, a man who has not broken any laws or done anything wrong since taking office on January 1, 2008? The only thing you can accuse him of is making good on his campaign promises of putting the Beach’s residents and taxpayers first. If you were duped into thinking that petition was against a parking plan or for closing bars early, please think again. The group of individuals who circulated and signed that petition don’t have the best interests of Point Pleasant Beach residents at heart. Mayor Vincent Barrella does. He is the right man in the right place at the right time. As our town faces a very challenging financial future, Mayor Barrella’s financial and legal background will help us navigate the choppy waters. He knows and understands the Beach's finances and the ramifications of decisions affecting our revenues and expenses. He tells the truth, like it or not. Mayor Barrella works hard for the residents and taxpayers of Point Pleasant Beach and does it without ulterior motives. Give Mayor Barrella the opportunity to finish his term, the term he was duly elected to serve in November 2007. Make your vote count this Nov. 2 and remember to vote twice. First, vote no in order to not recall Mayor Vincent Barrella, and then vote Column C for Vincent Barrella to remain Mayor of Point Pleasant Beach. SUSAN LODER Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach ~ THANKS FOR SUPPORT OF KENNY TOOKER LONGBOARD CLASSIC Editor, The Ocean Star: The fourth annual Kenny Tooker Longboard Classic was a great event thanks to the many people and businesses that supported us! A big thank you to Tom Moran and Christian Surfers Manasquan for their help all day. Tom’s morning prayer and devotional set the tone for the day again this year and was a wonderful tribute to Kenny. Thanks also to Tom Spader for posting information about the contest and pictures on his website [www.localswell.com] and for always being so supportive. Sponsoring the contest as always was Eric Beyer from the Beach House Classic Board Shop who took the lead and helped with all phases of the event. The day would not be possible without his efforts! Brian Kearney once again created our amaz- ing tee shirt design and keeps outdoing himself each year — thanks to Brian for making our posters too. The contest ran very smoothly again thanks to Jane Hoste and Kate VonSuskil who kept everything organized and on time. They were assisted by Dan O’Cone who did an excellent job again as our announcer keeping everything moving and keeping us all laughing with his witty anecdotes and commentary. Big thanks to Rob Nagel, Sean Groll and the crew at Surf Taco who generously provided a buffet lunch for the couple hundred people on the beach again this year! Thanks to Dunkin’ Donuts for providing morning coffee, donuts and bagels for the crew again and special thanks to Dave Terranova of Rockin’ Joe Coffee House for setting up a table again and giving all the contestants their morning jolt. We also wish to thank Tom Gage of the B.H.I.A. for allowing us use of the Karge Street beach again – it is always very special for us to hold the contest there because it was Kenny’s home surf break. Thanks to everyone who took turns judging [Don Barlow, Ron Gurlufsen, Joe Russo, Jim Herman, John Repsher & Andy “Kahuna” Nagy just to name a few] and thanks also to all of the ladies who did a great job setting up the prize table and selling raffle tickets — Jill Wagner, Alex Montuoro, Jessie Mercuro, Madison Santa-Lucia, Jill Holland, Mary Ackerman, Karen Barlow, Jean Johnson, Pat Terasaka, Pat Montouro, Amy Montouro [who also made all of the signs, solicited and organized everything] and Debbie Harris [who did most of the soliciting as well]. We also want to thank our setup and cleanup crew [David Butler, Nestor Wagner, Dave Soleau, Steve Messenger, Bob Montouro, Rob Montouro, Robbie Montuoro, Bill Skillender, Mike Mercuro, Tom Collins, most of the aforementioned judges, and I’m sure a few more whose names escape me] for all their hard work and to those of you above who were on the committee, helping for months to plan the event, a huge thank you! Thanks also to the many other people and businesses who made donations: Fred May & VNA of Central Jersey, Jersey Mike’s, Bob Fritz, Point Lobster Company, Stella e Luna, Bay Head Landscaping, Brittany Bags, Randy & Susan Holden/Ferrari-Carano Wines, Chef ’s International/Lobster Shanty, Dr. Tom Crawley, Fresca Ristorante, Insight Clothing/Currie Wagner, JMJ Farm, C.R.A.B., Borden’s, Spano’s, Sunshine Daydream, Broadway Bar and Grill, Frankie’s, Beachcomber Hair Salon, Colie Sails, The Ark, Allaire Engraving, The Off Shore, Shrimp Box, Bay Point Market, Mileto, Massage by Lisa Muller, Cheap & Chic, Peace O’ Glass, Manasquan River Golf Club, Kevin Bogan’s Custom Rods, Everybody’s General Store, The Swim Gallery, The Beanery, Jawfly Charters, Borden’s, Mind-a-Pet, Red’s Lobster Pot, Brian Higgins, Jeff and Kathy Heim, Doug and Peg Russack, Joe Antenucci, Lucy Patriarca, Jack Holland, Susan DeLand, Skull Candy, Lanzo Plumbing and Single Fin Clothing Company. Special thanks to Keith Bollen of Hyperflex Wetsuits for donating a wetsuit package once again. Thanks also to Nick Malfitano and Sueanne Goss of The Ocean Star for excellent coverage of our event and to Rob Tooker for his amazing photographs. Lastly, a big thank you to all of the wonderful members of our community who supported us by purchasing raffle tickets, cheering on the contestants, buying T-shirts, etc. and thanks to all of our contestants and congratulations to all of our winners! Apologies if I have left anyone out – there were so many that helped and we are grateful to everyone. The weather was beautiful and the day was filled with camaraderie and a great vibe and the all of the money raised goes to the Kenneth E. Tooker Memorial Scholarship Fund. In June we awarded six $500 scholarships to deserving seniors at Point Pleasant Beach High School and we hope to do the same for this year’s graduating class. A limited number of Classic tee shirts are still available – please [email protected] or call 732539-7899 if you would like to purchase one. We look forward to continuing the Kenny Tooker Longboard Classic each year in the fall and hope to see you all on the beach again! KRISTINE TOOKER & THE KENNY TOOKER LONGBOARD CLASSIC COMMITTEE Seymour Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach Page 33 Friday, October 8, 2010 SPORTS Panthers Fall To Wall Page 36 Second-half surge pushes Boro past Jackson Liberty By Greg Domorski POINT PLEASANT — Panthers head coach Kiara Bolger made one thing clear to her field hockey team this past Saturday — the team could either run against the Jackson Liberty Lions or run extra sprints the following practice. With the team FIELD HOCKEY already Panthers 3 engaged a chalLions 0 in lenging C CENTRAL DIVISION c o n d i tioning program, the Lady Panthers responded with a 3-0 victory over the Lions at Point Pleasant Borough High School this past Saturday, to stay alive in the B Central Division race. “[Coach Bolger] gave us the right motivation,” laughed senior sweeper Molly Hoffmaster, who stopped the Lions forwards in their tracks. “We wouldn’t be able to do it without her. She pressured and helped us today. She always knows what to say.” Bolger did not want the team to approach the game too lightly after defeating Jackson Liberty on the Lions’ home field in the teams’ previous meeting. “I told them just because we remained competitive early, evenly attacking the opponent’s side of the field. The Panthers barely had the advantage in the half, as the team had five shots on goal compared to Jackson Liberty’s four. In the second half, the story unfolded differently, as the Panthers pressed the Lions, outshooting the Jackson Liberty team 8-2, propelling the Panthers to two more goals. On defense, the Panthers were led by Kate Delucca, Catherine Hunt and Molly Hoffmaster, who shut out the Lions and stopped opportunities, letting their own offense go to work. With 22:57 left on the clock, sophomore forward Cailyn Rafi hit the ball across the net to senior forward Joanna Peluso, who tapped the ball in the left side of the goal to take a 2-0 lead. “I can’t fully take credit, because Cailyn [Rafi] made a great cross,” explained Peluso. “I SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star finally had my stick down, and Lady Panther seniors Kayla Duffy [back, from left] Molly Hoffmaster, Joan McCabe, Leigh Ketchersid and Brittney Geisel, was able to put the ball in the as well as JoAnna Peluso [front, from left], Catherine Hunt, Andrea Berger and Katelyn DeLucca led the team to victory net.” against the Jackson Liberty Lions last weekend. Rafi had plenty of opportuniThe Panthers took the field knocking the ball past the Lions ties throughout the second half, beat them 6-0 the last time does happen. Our girls could have not mean we will beat them 6-0 had a bad day. We just had to by storm. Senior forward goalkeeper to give the Panthers this time,” Bolger said. “You come out tough and ready to Andrea Berger scored in the an early lead. That said, both teams third minute of the game, never knew what was going to play.” See BORO, page 37 Gulls soar to shutout in first home victory By Greg Domorski After five straight POINT PLEASANT losses at home BEACH — Last Friday night, the drenbetween this season FOOTBALL c h e d o n a l d and last, Point Beach Point Beach 28 D T . squad turns things Keansburg 0 F i o r e t t i around at Donald T. F i e l d B CENTRAL DIVISION became Fioretti field the grounds for a victory ceremony, as the Point Beach the Keansburg Titans [0-3, 0Garnet Gulls [2-1, 1-1] buried 2], in a 28-0 B Central Class win. The Gulls, who run the option offense, crushed the Titans on the ground with 332 rushing yards, only passing the ball three times during the course of the game. “We knew we had the speed on the edge,” explained Garnet Gulls head coach Steve Sasse. “We are a flexbone option See GULLS, page 36 JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, The Ocean Star Jarelle Reischel has gained experience playing basketball all over the world, but has narrowed down the choice for his next stop to five schools. Living the dream By Greg Domorski POINT PLEASANT BEACH — From Jarelle Reischel’s arrival his sophomore year at the Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant Beach basketball head coach Nick Catania knew he would be different from any of Catania’s previous players. Relocating across the Atlantic Ocean from Germany, where he grew up with a European background mixed with a hint of Americana, Reischel's game is unique to the spectators that have the pleasure of seeing him play at the Garnet Gulls gymnasium. Reischel’s savvy moves, coupled with the fact he can jump nearly out of the gym, are just two of the reasons that the Gulls’ Nest With one visit down and four to go, Point Beach’s Jarelle Reischel is traveling across country to determine where he will go when he leaves Gulls’ Nest day he walked through the school’s front doors. “When he first came here, he was not a Big East player,” said Gulls head coach Nick Catania. “He started off as a low Division I player, but he is the [athlete] he is today because [of ] how hard he has worked.” Reischel has worked his way to a recruiting rating of 88 by ESPN [Entertainment Sports Programming Network], which is equivalent to a three-star rating. According to ESPN, a player rated 87 to 92 is a “player [that] should be a terrific role player for three or four years at a highmajor program, or faithful recognize the 6foot-6, 205-pound senior as the star of the team. Like any true star, Reischel does not take his prominence for granted, and has backed up his raw talent with hard work, a positive attitude, and whole-hearted commitment to the sport from the See REISCHEL, page 37 Panthers Pounce On Lions In Overtime SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star At Al Saner Stadium this past week, junior midfielder Stevie Ferrara and the Point Boro Lady Panthers scored four goals in the first half — and the Jackson Liberty Lions responded with four in the second, sending the game into OT. In the 93rd minute, a Kelsey Haycook goal put the Panthers on top. For more Point Boro girls soccer coverage, see page 34. PAGE 34 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 High School Soccer 2010 Gulls remain undefeated, shoot down Seraphs 5-0 By Greg Domorski With multiple sporting events rained out in Point Pleasant Boro and Beach this week, the Lady Gulls soccer team was elated to be back on the field enjoying playing under the lights Tuesday night at Donald T. Fioretti field. Taking advantage GIRLS SOCCER of the Point Beach 5 c l e a r w e a t h e r, Mater Dei 0 the undeB CENTRAL DIVISION f e a t e d Gulls, standing at 6-0-2, dominated the Mater Dei Seraphs 5-0 to remain undefeated this season. Coach Shaun Burstein was hesitant with how the team would come into the game with three of the last four games post- Amato’s Hair Studio Great Hair Cuts & Prices for Men, Women & Children NOW OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK 2205 Rt. 88 Point Pleasant 732-295-8746 Mon. 10-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 8-8 Wed. & Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-3 Closed Sun. poned, but was happy to see the team battle to a comfortable victory. “I think if you have momentum, outside weather can be a deterrent,” said coach Burstein. “But I think our girls are handling the adversity well with how they are playing.” Point Beach exhibited no mental or physical lapse coming into the game, displaying their superior athletic skills from the first whistle. Two minutes in, Morgan LaDuca strategically shot the ball off the goalkeeper, causing the ball to spin to the middle of the field. Erin Springsteen ran down the center of the six and was able to glide the ball into the net for the first score of the game to put the Gulls on top, 1-0. The Seraphs instantly tried to respond when forward Dejah McGee, the Seraphs’ main offensive threat throughout the game, almost had a goal on the breakaway, but Gulls goalkeeper Cora Wallace made a diving save to prevent the score. It was clear the bottled-up energy of the Lady Gulls was just beginning to be released. Anxious to answer the competitive call, LaDuca kept the pressure on Mater Dei on a breakaway. Sprinting down the right sideline, she shot the ball off the left post, which rebounded into the Runway 34 PRIME RIB NIGHT IS BACK Sundays & Tuesdays $15.95/pp ~ Live Entertainment ~ Fri. 10/8 - The Main Street Band Sat. 10/9 - The Jimmy Two Times Band Wednesday & Sunday Karaoke Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 W. Hurley Pond Rd. Wall 732-919-2828 JOESPH J. DELCONZO, The Ocean Star Nicole Meyer [center] and Hailey Ray [right] listen to instructions from coach Shaun Burstein as the Point Pleasant Beach Gulls pounded the Mater Dei Seraphs 5-0 Tuesday night. Seraphs goalkeeper’s face. The ball then gently rolled into the net, which extended the Beach’s lead 2-0 in the 13th minute. The Seraphs defense struggled with the Gulls’ offensive firepower throughout the game. Mater Dei was led by Danielle Hesler, who was able to make key stops throughout the game. Yet, the relentless pressured attack crafted by the Gulls caused the Seraphs to execute shots that were being constantly pounded at the goalkeeper, who was on high alert to prevent a goal. Point Beach’s Hailey Ray created the next opportunity by kicking a lead pass to Nicole Meyer. After gaining control, Meyer kicked the ball in the left side of the net to make the game 3-0 in the 24th minute. Meyer returned the favor next, by helping her teammates with her smooth passing skills as she set up Morgan Ludwig. Ludwig one-timed the ball from inside to the box to light 4-0 on the scoreboard just one minute after Meyer’s goal. Ray capped the scoring of the game, scoring on breakaway, kicking the ball past the goalkeeper and running the ball into the net, upping the score to 5-0 in the 32nd minute. After half, the Gulls were able to move players into different positions, in order for the team to gain knowledge and experience about the positions around them. Maggie Loundy moved from defense to forward, and late into the second half, she broke free within the box to almost score, but the Mater Dei goalkeeper lunged for the ball before she had an opportunity. Wallace was the only player held at one position,but she was happy staying in goal, as it further validated her worth throughout the game with key stops in the second half. “I believe I am best in goal. Offensive positions are not for me,” laughed Wallace. “I was probably meant to play football in a different life because I play best on defense and am physical, but sometimes is nice to get out of the goalie box.” Mater Dei nearly prevented the shutout when Hesler had a free kick 20 yards out, but Wallace barely tapped the ball over the net to prevent the scoring opportunity and to continue frustrating the Seraphs. “I have had a couple fights with the crossbar before where I hit [the ball] and went down hard,” said Wallace. “I just thought I should go for it. I had to time it but I jumped up and got lucky enough to [block the ball].” As the time ticked away at the end of the half, coach Burstein was proud with how the team played against the Seraphs. “It was a nice effort,” said Burstein. “We finished very well in the first half.” The Point Beach Gulls outshot the Seraphs 15-9, in the game but the Gulls had better opportunities, which put the team on top. Burstein is confident in his team, but believes there is still much work left to do. “We have enjoyed a little bit of success but we haven't done anything yet,” he said. The Gulls play Matawan at home today, Oct. 8, at 3:45 p.m. The team’s key divisional games come against Shore Regional [Oct. 11] and St. Rose [Oct. 12]. The winner would put either team in the driver’s seat to winning the division. But Wallace believes the team has to play every game like it is their last to have a successful end to the season. “We have to go out to every game like its St. Rose,” said Wallace. “We don’t just want conference this year, we want to win a state championship.” Boro falls to Manasquan in heartbreaker By Greg Domorski On Wednesday afternoon at the Sea Girt Army Camp fields, wild wind SOCCER rustled the Point Boro 0 across pitch in a Manasquan 1 b i z a r r e C-CENTRAL DIVISION m a t c h between the Point Boro Panthers and Manasquan Warriors. The Panthers had 26 shots in the game compared to Manasquan’s seven, but bad luck haunted the Panthers throughout the game as they fell to the Warriors, 1-0, in a heartbreaker. The Panthers were on the offensive attack the majority of the contest, but the Manasquan defense remained resilient, led by Kate Badecker, Emily Dayton and Shea Cowley. The Panthers’ Carly Snyder tried finding her teammates inside the goal area, but the ball was by kicked away by Squan’s Shea Cowley on the cross. Boro’s Stevie Ferrara kept the Manasquan defense on their toes when she had a near shot in the 26th minute, but the ball ricocheted off the crossbar, preventing the goal. Clare Baxter and Kelsey Haycook kept the pressure intact by pounding the ball at the net, but the Manasquan defense still remained tough. Manasquan could not find its way to the net the first half, and the team’s most favorable opportunity was when Emily Dayton booted the toward Panthers goalkeeper Lauren Hughes. Hughes easily blocked the shot and prevented the score. The Panthers’ opportunities remained endless, with the team just missing the goal on every opportunity. Alana Keffer had a beautiful cross that curved to Haycook for a side header in the 33rd minute, but the Manasquan goalkeeper grabbed the ball in the middle of the air to prevent the score. The Panthers’ Shannon Smith was next in line, and had nice strike toward the end of the first half, when her shot hit the goalkeeper and then the crossbar. With the shots differential being 14-3 at the end of the first half, the Panthers were bewildered about why they could not light up the scoreboard. When the second half started, the Panthers kept attacking the Manasquan goal. The Warriors had their golden opportunity on a long ball as Melissa Pavia had a breakaway down the left sideline. In the 62nd minute, Pavia crossed the ball to Julia Ford. The ball deflected off her right knee and bounced right into the goal, to shock the Panthers bench, giving Manasquan the 1-0 lead. Later on in the second half, both teams’ played physically. Snyder and Haycook both collapsed in the goalie box, and no call was made by the offi- cials. Boro remained firing at the Manasquan goalkeeper, but she did not falter the entire game. Snyder shot the ball down the center of the goal, but the ball took a Warrior bounce right into the goalkeeper’s arms. As the clock ticked zero and the Panthers shocked by the loss after outplaying the Warriors, Point Boro head coach Mike Edolo was quiet after the game, disappointed with the end result. He remained confused about why the team just couldn’t get the ball in the back of the net. “We had great opportunities in the first and second half — we just couldn’t score,” said Mike Edolo. “This seems like this has happened a few times this year where we outshoot teams and just end up winning or losing” Even with the loss, he was complimentary toward the Warriors. “I think their goalie played very well,” he explained, but was still disappointed none of his team’s chances found their way into the net. “We had [26] chances. We are creating opportunities — they just are not going in [the net].” The Point Boro Panthers will play at Wall High School today, Oct. 8, at 3:45 p.m. SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Point Boro junior midfielder, Nicollette Kraus juggles the ball trying to find her way through the Squan defense. PAGE 35 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 High School Soccer 2010 Boro crushes Squan 4-0, looks forward to playing Wall By Greg Domorski With a game against the mighty Wall Crimson Knights team looming in the distance, the Point Boro soccer team made sure to take care of business early against Manasquan this Wednesday night at Al Saner Stadium. The Panthers demolished the Warriors 4-0, and keep banging BOYS SOCCER on the Point Boro 4 door at the top of Manasquan 0 the diviC CENTRAL DIVISION sion race as they continue to trail Wall — th e highest-ranked team in the division. The Panthers will face off against the Knights today, Oct. 8, at 3:45p.m. at Al Saner stadium in Point Pleasant Borough. Leading the pack of Panthers against Manasquan was senior forward Bryan Brodeur, who had two goals in the game. With this season being his final year, he feels the pressure to lead his team to a state championship. When asked his secret to finding out how he prepares for a game, as he nearly had a hat trick in the first half against Manasquan, he claimed he performs a pre-game ritual for good luck. “I get pumped up for a game by doing a routine and it works every time,” he laughed. “I actually just start screaming before the game.” The Boro soccer team soon SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star Preparation as key as the Panthers get ready to play their most significant game against the season against the Wall Crimson Knights, today, Oct. 8. followed Brodeur’s passion, beginning with his first goal of the game. Mike Dolan kicked the ball off the goalkeeper and the ball went right to Brodeur’s legs. He instantly kicked the ball off the rebound in the 18th minute to start the game with a 1-0 lead. “When you place yourself in the right position and when you get an opportunity, you can’t get nervous,” he explained “You just have to finish it.” Brodeur remained confident throughout the rest of the game and was able to score in the center of the goal area when Lou Pazienza crossed the ball to him in the 29th minute, extending the lead to 2-0. Brodeur believes the reason the team played well together was chemistry. “Our chemistry is good,” he explained. “We hang out before, during and after school.” Pazienza got his share scoring, as well, down the right side of the box. He controlled the ball then one-timed it to the top right corner of the net in the 35th minute, to make the score 3-0. In the second half, the Panthers kept pressuring the Warriors. In the 44th minute Tori Remondelli kicked a lead pass Mike Dolan, who kicked the ball into the net, capping the scoring at 4-0. Afterward, when most of Point Boro’s starters were pulled from the game, there remained lots of activity around both nets. Bill Kavanagh, a sophomore, proved he will be able to take over the goalkeeper position, once the starter Ed Moran graduates after this year. Moran plans to play for Siena College in New York next year. Oswaldo Giron played forward toward the end of the game and had several opportunities, but his strikes could not find their way to the back of the net. In his first attempt, he cut to the center of the goal area and kicked the ball, which curved off to the left side of the goal. In his final opportunity, he was on a breakaway until a Manasquan defender finally caught him. As the clock struck zero, the Panthers were proud of the shutout. During the game, the team wore pink laces, in order to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month. A Pop Warner mother, Michelle Mayfield, organized the effort. All of the Panthers coaches supported the cause, as there was a wide range of pink apparel displayed at the game. “We discussed about doing something for Breast Cancer awareness this month,” said Panthers head coach Pete Casalino. “I told them to think about the most important female in their life and what they would be going through something like this and how they will feel. So we are trying to honor [those who are suffering].” Coach Casalino believes the team will be in a favorable position if they can come up with a win against the Crimson Knights on Oct. 8. “If we win this game, we are in pretty good shape to win the division,” he explained. “Every time we play Wall it is an intense match up. Hopefully we can come out with the same energy and intensity [as we did today].” When Brodeur was asked about the possibility of losing to Wall again after they fell to the Knights 2-0 on Sept. 22, he swiftly responded, “I’m not letting it happen.” High School Volleyball 2010 Haugen sisters bring family chemistry to Beach volleyball By Greg Domorski T h e P o i n t Beach Volleyball team [9-3] split games this week, defeating Brick Memorial this past Thursday, but losing to Manchester Township on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The Gulls volleyball team, which has a guaranteed spot in the state and shore conference tournament by hitting the .500 record mark, is now looking to improve its seed and overall play. The Lady Gulls contain a powerful roster with many creditable contributors on the team, but two key players that took the spotlight this week were sisters Mary Grace and Jane Haugen. Mary Grace is a junior and plays opposite/outside hitter, and Jane is a sophomore and plays libero. The two earned a starting spot on the varsity volleyball team and have become valuable assets. They worked hard in the off-season while playing at Goodsports USA, located in Wall Township,where BEACH VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK COMING SOON they developed skills and chemistry coming into the season. Jane is excited for this season because she believes the team can have a successful year. “We worked together last year but this year [the team] is more tight knit,” explained Jane. “We are pulling the ball more and getting passes to the center. We learned how to communicate better in this game.” The Beach proved their dominance this past Thursday, destroying the Brick Memorial Green Dragons in two sets with the final scores being 25-15 and 25-12. In the game, Sarah Beresik, the team’s senior who plays outside hitter, had three kills and three aces. Samantha Crescitelli, a junior middle hitter, had four kills, one block, two digs and five aces. Mackenzie Donald, a junior middle hitter, had seven kills and one ace. Kirby Given, a junior outside hitter, had three kills. Jane Haugen had one kill and eight digs, while Mary Grace Haugen had one kill and two 2ND ANNUAL INVISALIGN OPEN HOUSE aces. Lauren Sharkey, a junior setter, had one kill and fifteen assists in the game. After the game, Mary Grace said, “It was really all teamwork. We have improved so much and we know how to talk to each other. [Games like this] teach us how to hit more and look for the open spots.” But on Wednesday afternoon, the Point Pleasant Gulls lost to Manchester in three sets. Garnet Gulls head coach Rick Lill was hesitant approaching the game against Manchester after playing Brick Memorial, which was not highly rated. “Sometimes when you play a weaker team, you play down to them instead of playing hard against a stronger opponent,” he The team’s next game is explained. “When we play one Boro on Thursday, a game of the tougher teams, I want to which was too late to be covered today, Oct. 8, at Wall High play a team that is better than in this edition of The Ocean Star. School at 3:45 p.m. them beforehand.” When the Gulls played Manchester, they won the first set 25-18 but lost the second 11-25 and barely lost the third 19-25. Shop smart this season… Beresik had five kills and one Check out our quality clothing consignments… assist. Crescitelli had four kills, Vintage and current fashion… two blocks and two digs in the game. Donald had two kills, one Create your own style with our unique selection… block and three aces. 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He “I want to bring starts on the heart and hard work sport. “When I team as a right to [Point Pleasant played recreback, but his ational soccer versatility has Boro Soccer].” I just fell in led him to — Tori Remondelli, love with the move to many Point Boro 2012’ game,” he different posisaid. “I decidtions. ed to [pursue Remondelli enjoys playing for the team, and soccer over baseball].” Remondelli’s, and the would take pleasure at the opportunity of playing college Panthers,’ most significant game of the season was today, Oct. 8, soccer. “I would love to play in col- at home, against the Wall lege, but academics come first,” Crimson Knights. Remondelli he said. “I want to be an aero- said he is willing to give all he can to help his team come up space engineer.” Off the soccer field, he likes with wins this season. “I want to bring heart and to participate in a variety of activities, which include playing hard work to the team,” he said. ping-pong and studying. He is “We want to win, and that is the bottom line.” close to his friends and family. Remondelli has played all Sneakers Plus Subscribe to The Ocean Star Call 732-899-7606 K-Mart Plaza, Hwy. 35, Wall 732-280-2921 TORI REMONDELLI Log onto our website: www.sneakersplus.com PAGE 36 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 High School Football 2010 Chilly second-half offense leads to Panthers’ loss to Wall Knights the Crimson Knights on top 7-0 to start the game. When the Panthers failed to compile their second offensive drive, resulting in a punt, the Crimson Knights kept up the heat on offense. On a trick play, the Wall team lined up in the wildcat formation, and Avon passed the ball to receiver Harry Paytas for a 50yard touchdown. Down 14-0, the Panthers offense finally gelled, and capitalized on the team’s raw talent to put some much-needed points on the scoreboard. Krohn floated the ball to Jeff Lokerson down the left side of the field for a touchdown with 5:57 left to play in the first quarter, cutting Wall’s lead to 14-7. On the Panthers’ next possession — which resulted from defensive back Dan Trainor intercepting a pass — sophomore kicker Brett Blank kicked a 29-yard field goal to cut the lead to 14-10, closing the deficit. Blank was perfect on the day — 4 for 4 on extra points and field goals. The Panthers’ momentum appeared to build, but it would be short-lived. The Crimson Knights made another trip to the end zone, when Wall's dynamic running back, Raul Pola, got into the scoring on the Wall team’s next possession. Pola ran a 7-yard touchdown up the left side of the field with 7:54 left in the half, to put the Knights up 21-10. By Greg Domorski When the Panthers [1-3, 1-2] entered October, their secondhalf offense turned as chilly as the weather this past Saturday night. After halftime, the team failed to score an offensive point against t h e FOOTBALL Crimson Point Boro 24 K n i g h t s , as the Wall 49 Wall team C CENTRAL DIVISION [2-2, 2-1] demolished the Panthers, 49-24, at Wall High School. With a losing record to start the season, a bye week could not come at a better time to give the Point Boro squad a much-needed breather, and time to hammer out mistakes and work on execution. “It does not get any worse than this,” Panthers head coach Calvin Thompson said recently. “We have no choice but to get better.” After a strong first defensive series resulted in a Wall punt in Saturday’s game, the Panthers initially struggled on offense. Junior quarterback Chuckie Krohn threw an interception to Wall’s Kyle Cozens on the Point Boro team’s first possession. This set up the first score of the game for Knights running back Will Avon, who — in one play — ran for the first touchdown of the night, shifting his way between the tackles to put STEVE WEXLER, The Ocean Star Sophomore wide receiver Steve McGarry climbed on top of Wall defensive back Jim Guliano for a stunning catch in Saturday night’s game, but the Panthers fell to the Crimson Knights 49-24. Thus began a see-saw scoring battle between the Panthers and the Crimson Knights, starting the Boro squad’s adrenaline pumping. With 4:18 left in the first half, Panther junior running back Jim DiOrio streaked down the right side on a hand-off down for at 5yard touchdown, to cut the Crimson Knights’ lead to 21-17, capping off a 66-yard drive. However, the Boro defense could not contain Wall, resulting in another touchdown to put up the Knights up 28-17 at the half. On and off the field, the general consensus was that there was plenty of athletic talent and competitive play left in both teams, and the game was still up for grabs. The Panthers opened the second half with a bang, when Mickey Kearns recovered a fumble down the sideline for 24 yards to score. The touchdown brought the the Panthers within four points of Wall, 28-24, and seemed to give the Boro team new life. But the Panthers offense went cold in the second half, as the Crimson Knights scored 21 straight, to cap the score at 4924. Overall, the Panthers struggled with the game in the air, as quarterback Chuckie Krohn grappled with a completion percentage of only 36 percent — only one of the Panthers’ final seven attempts through the air connected with a receiver. The Knights dropped back deep in coverage, making it difficult for receivers to find open space. Wall junior quarterback Steve Cluley remained hot all night, as he tore apart the Panthers secondary, ending the game 8 for 11, having thrown for 175 yards and three touchdowns. The majority of Cluley’s passes were caught by senior wide receiver Kyle Janeczek, who had two touchdowns and 153 yards receiving. “The kid was Tom Brady out there,” said Panthers head coach Calvin Thompson, of Cluley. “There is nothing I can say to explain it. We know what we are coaching this team to do.” Tight end Ryan Malleck believes his team should simply look in the mirror and take own- ership of the loss. “We beat ourselves,” he said. “We need to work on tackling and executing all around. We have to win from here on out. We have no choice, but I think we can do it.” The Panthers will receive help from the return of former quarterback John Dunbar, who Krohn replaced as the starter. Dunbar, who had been out recovering from a concussion, will give the Panthers more options on offense when he joins the team as a receiver upon his return. “We need to have more go-to guys,” explained Thompson. “Dunbar will give us another play-maker when he returns.” Citing dissatisfaction with the number of defense breakdowns and missed offensive assignments, Thompson will look to rebuild this team into a contender one player at a time. “We have to express the importance of doing your job,” coach Thompson said after Saturday’s game. “All we can do is coach.” The Panthers will look to correct their previous mistakes in the upcoming bye week, and in two games against lesser division rivals Monsignor Donovan and Lakewood, on Oct. 15 and 23, respectively. If the Panthers can look ahead and put their losses behind them, the team has the potential to make a run back into contention for the division title. Gulls soar to shutout in first home victory against Keansburg touchdown down the right sideline, while keeping the ball on the option to extend the Gulls’ “We knew we had team, and we are going to run lead to 14. the ball [the majority of the to get this win and “They couldn’t stop us, so we time].” be 2-1. This week, kept on running the ball,” On the Gulls’ first offensive Fioretti explained. “The blockwe have to keep series, sophomore Kyle ing was great today, and I was Samaratano ran between the physically and able to get in open space.” tackles, breaking into the secThe Titans had their best mentally preparing, ondary for a 13-yard touchopportunity with 2:26 left in the because we know down. Samaratano’s charge second quarter. On an 11-play completed a carefully crafted Keyport is going to drive, the Titans reached the 55-yard Gulls drive, with 6:19 Gulls’ 27-yard line. be a big game.” left to go in the first quarter. But, Point Beach’s unshakable Setting the pace with an early — Taylor Fioretti, defense did not falter. On fourth 7-0 lead, the Panthers were Point Beach quarterback and long, when Manzo attemptdogged in their effort to prevent ed to find a receiver, the ball was a score by the visiting Titans, deflected on an inaccurate pass, who were still looking for their and was turned over on downs. their efforts. first win of the season. The Gulls kept up relentless This demoralized the Titans, With only 30 players on their who were unable to cash in on pressure, and the home team had no problem driving down the field. Fioretti utilized his formidable speed, running CATERING across the edge of the offensive FOR ALL Student Specials line. 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This week, we have to keep mentally and physically preparing, because we know Keyport is going to be a big game.” With the team starting to buy into its own ability to succeed, Coach Sasse believes the Gulls can do well if the players continue to work together. The proof, according to the coach, is in the proverbial pudding — Friday’s win was the team’s first at home since the fall of 2009. “We have to keep on getting better,” the coach said after Friday’s game. “If we can do that, we can do very well [this season]. We want to make it to the playoffs.” The Gulls will have plenty of help against Keyport, with the return of sophomore running back/defensive back Andre Cochran. Cochran was kept out of the game against Keansburg due to a concussion, but is expected to play tomorrow in Keyport. THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 PAGE 37 Point Beach senior Reischel choosing between five colleges — FROM PAGE 33 — have a significant impact as a freshman at a mid-major [team].” As he moves into his senior year, Catania noted that Reischel has been presented with more than 40 offers to play at the college level. Reischel said this week he has narrowed down that pool to his top five choices, a varied set of impressive universities. Reischel’s top schools include Seton Hall University, in South Orange, Philadelphia’s Temple University, Penn State, Rice University in Houston, and Georgetown. Reischel has hit the road recently, and is enjoying the recruiting process, searching for the school that will be the best fit. On his first stop, at Rice on Sept. 23, Reischel was exposed to what life will be like as a college athlete. He believes the school would have a lot to contribute to his development as a player and as a person. “I chose Rice in my final five because they have great academics, and I think they are going to be a great team,” Reischel said. “I was surprised with how nice the campus was. I thought Rice would be in a separate area, but it is right near the city of Houston. It is only five to 10 minutes away on the train.” “There are great alumni and academics, and it is really hot down there,” Reischel said. “I played with the guys in the gym, went to breakfast and went inside the dorms.” Reischel, who plans on majoring in international business, was also able to sit in on a criminal justice class on his visit to Rice. Reischel is slated to visit Seton Hall on Thursday, Oct. 15, and a significant selling point for the Pirates is Reischel’s relationship with the coaching staff, and the opportunity to help build a program. Reischel said he plans on attending the Pirates’ first practice on the 15th, and said he plans on spending three days at the school. “I like Seton Hall’s change in the coaching staff. They want to rebuild Seton Hall,” Reischel said this week. “ [I like] how the coach [Kevin Willard] has experience from Louisville and the Boston Celtics.” Next up, Reischel is due to visit Georgetown on Oct. 23. Reischel recognizes that the school is top-notch. “Georgetown is an overall great school, with great academics,” Reischel said. “They have a history of great players. They have a great coaching staff [with John Thompson III].” Reischel said this week he is excited about the opportunities at Penn State, and plans on visiting the university on Oct. 30. “Penn State is a great academic school, and I have a chance to play as a freshman,” said Reischel. Reischel said he is looking to visit Temple in between Georgetown and Penn State, but has not scheduled an official visit. As for Temple, Reischel said the school made the cut on his short list, because the school is close and the basketball program has been successful on the court the past couple seasons. “Temple is always, like, top 30 in the country, and it is close to home,” Reischel said. “ I like the head coach [Fran Dunphy] a lot.” When asked what factors will play a prominent role in his final decision, Reischel said he would mostly focus on the coaching staff, playing opportunities and the campus atmosphere. “The campus is really important to me, because I really want to experience college,” he said. “I have always wanted to play college basketball. In Germany, they really don’t have these opportunities. I want to make the most out of it.” With Reischel coming all the High School Cross Country 2010 Beach, Boro compete at Shore Coaches Invitational By Greg Domorski This week, Point Pleasant Beach and Point Pleasant Boro Cross Country teams traveled north to compete in the 39th Annual Shore Coaches Invitational, held at Holmdel Park. Both teams have been improving their times all season and posting better results by the race. The Point Pleasant Beach boys and girls cross-country teams competed in the Varsity F class of schools. T h e CROSS COUNTRY b o y ’ s NOTEBOOK team fini s h e d 27th out of 29 teams with a 747 score but the team still continues to show improvement. The team is composed of all juniors except for James Giordano, who is a freshman. Elliot Tombs was the top runner for the team, finishing 110th with a 20:45 time. Luke Luccioni finished 135th at 21:23. Matthew Finlay was in third for his team and finished 176th place, running across the finish line at 22:50. Conor Laterza finished in 23:19 and placed 185th. James Giordano completed the scoring for the Gulls finishing in 190th place at 23:59. The sixth runner, Calvin Potter, finished in 24:24 at 193rd and right behind him was Robert Parlow who finished at 24:26 at 194th. Brianna Feerst led the Lady Panthers and finished third in the Varsity F race with a 19:44 time. Feerst had the 24th best female time of the day and was recognized as a National Elite along with only 59 other runners that competed in the Shore Coaches Invitational. To qualify as a National Elite, the runner must meet the national silver standard. To meet that national silver standard in a 5K race, a female runner must have a time under a 19:45. The male’s standard is stricter as he must have under a 16:30 time. Feerst barely made the cut by a second. Freshman Amanda Hoeler was next to finish for the Gulls, as she placed 32nd with a time of 22:59. Sophomore Megan Staub finished 74th with a time of 24:51. Kelsey Mayhew, a junior, finished 97th at 25:48. Alyssa Teese, a freshman, finished the scoring at 103rd with a 26:07 time. The team was 10th out of 20 female teams that competed in the Varsity F class. Beach’s final score was 273. Point Pleasant Boro ran in the Varsity D class. George Geoffrey, a senior, finished 167th with a 20:32 time and Frank Livia, a junior, finished 187th with a 21:57 time. With only two runners competing for Point Boro, the team was unable to score out of the 30 teams that competed in the race. The Lady Panthers were more successful as Carly Martz, a sophomore, finished 16th with a 20:40 time. This was the 98th best time of the day for female runners. Taylor Biggs, a junior, came in at 75th place in the Varsity D class with a time of 23:08. Brittany Cotta, a freshman, finished in 23:31 resulting in an 82nd place finish. Elizabeth Davis, a sophomore, ran in at 96th place. Susan Walsh, a freshman, finished at 108th place. The Point Boro Lady Panthers finished as a team in 14th place out of 24 teams with a final score of 360. Jersey, but I came from Germany, so it really does not matter.” Reischel said he does not feel pressured to make a decision, and believes that time will not come until he is finished with all of his official visits. “I really don’t have a timetable,” he said this week. “Once I am finished with all my official visits, I will sit down and make a decision.” Once he makes a non-binding commitment to a particular school, Reischel said he will end his recruiting process and not open it back up for any school. Reischel will then able to ink his commitment in one of the two NCAA-approved signing periods. Reischel can sign a binding national letter of intent during the early signing period, from Nov. 10 to 17. If he does not sign then, Reischel can sign during the regular period, from April 13 to May 18, 2011. Catania believes that college coaches have traveled all the way to Point Beach to watch Reischel play, due to the senior’s STEVE WEXLER, The Ocean Star Point Beach senior Jarelle Reischel [seen here during his work ethic and overall developjunior season with the Garnet Gulls] is looking forward to fin- ment as a basketball player. ishing his epic high school career with a bang. “He improves every year, and that is what all colleges love “Distance does not really play way from Europe, location is not about him,” Catania said. a terribly important part of his a factor,” he said. “I mean, I “Reischel’s hard work has want to stay kind of close to decision. become contagious throughout the team.” With Reischel looking to be a better player every day, Catania believes he has taught his fellow athletes the commitment it takes to excel on and off the court. “His biggest impact is not only playing basketball, but off the [court], in terms of showing kids how hard you have to work, to get to that level,” said Catania. Reischel believes his commitment and versatility are what separate him from others on the court. “Right now, I say the versatility is the strength of my game,” he explained. “I can play many different positions, and I am working out everyday. I have been working on my ball handling, conditioning and strength.” With this being Reischel’s final season at Point Pleasant Beach High School, Reischel has big plan to propel his team to a successful season. “My last year, I want to go all out and win as many games as possible,” Reischel said confidently. “I want to practice as hard as I can, because high school is eventually going to be over. I want to leave it all out on the court.” Point Boro blanks Jackson Liberty — FROM PAGE 33 — but could not capitalize, unluckily missing the goal on each attempt. Toward the end of the second half, she had her best opportunity when her shot went through the goalkeeper’s legs — but the ball rolled just outside the box, prompting the Lions to breathe a sigh of relief. Even though she did not record a goal, Rafi pressed the Lions goalkeeper, who had to make 11 saves in the game. Berger had the Lady Panthers’ final score, on an unassisted rebound, to extend the lead to 3-0 with 20:56 left. “Andrea [Berger] had some good goals,” remarked Bolger. “She was really aggressive.” After coming off a disappointing loss to the Manasquan Warriors, the Point Boro players knew they had to make a statement. “We played so well in the final 7 minutes [against Manasquan], and we need to prove ourselves today,” Peluso declared. “When we started this season, we thought it was going to be a rebuilding year, but [later on], we realized we can win [this season].” On the first day the sun on the Purple Roses today, at tough,” Bolger said. “We play some very solid teams in and came out after a stretch of St. Rose High School. “Our schedule is pretty out of conference.” pouring rain that drenched the fields this past week, Bolger was proud of her team’s play, despite having limited prep time for the Jackson Liberty matchup. “We haven’t practiced out on our field since Monday,” said Bolger. According to Bolger, the team practiced in the high school gymnasium during the deluge, to prevent any lapse going into the Jackson Liberty game. “I am real proud of how they came out and played today,” Bolger said Saturday. The Panthers’ scheduled game against Freehold Boro was rained out on Tuesday. The Panthers were scheduled to play the undefeated Wall Crimson Knights yesterday, in a game that ended too late to be covered in this edition of The Ocean Star. “We have a chance to beat Wall if we play perfect for 60 minutes,” Bolger said earlier SUEANNE GOSS, The Ocean Star this week. “They have good Sophomore forward Cailyn Rafi [seen here in earlier field vision, are controlled, and action] has emerged as as a key forward for the Lady have good coaching.” Panthers. Her one assist in the second half against Jackson After Wall, the Lady Liberty on Saturday extended the lead to 2-0 as the Panthers Panthers are scheduled to take cruised to a 3-0 shutout of the Lions. PAGE 38 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Point Golden Elks defeat Manchester Hawks Midgets 20-6 The Point Pleasant Golden Elks Midget Pop Warner Football team is one step closer to claiming first place in the Jersey Shore Liberty division and clinched the number one seed in the upcoming Divisional Playoffs with a deciGOLDEN ELKS sive 20-6 POP WARNER w i n NOTEBOOK Saturday over the Manchester Hawks Midgets. The game was a hard-hitting contest on both sides of the ball all night. The Elks’ running game, led by Joe Wegrzyniak, Gavin Hynes, Antonio Garcia and Jake Fioretti, dominated. Garcia was tough up the middle yards and Hynes consistently moved the sticks. Wegrzyniak scored twice. The offensive line dominated the Hawks’ aggressive defense. The score was 14-0 at the half. The Elks’ squib kicked the opening kickoff of the second half and recovered the ball near midfield. A time-consuming drive was capped by Fioretti’s 20-yard strike to Jax Wigert to end the Elk’s scoring at 20-0. Manchester was able to muster a score late in the game to make the final score 20-6. The Elks Midgets will open the conference payoffs at home at the Donald T. Fioretti Field on Oct. 16, against the Keyport Indians.The Elks Midgets will make their way through the divisional playoffs and attempt to reach the regional playoffs in November. MITEY-MITE PURPLE On Saturday afternoon, the Golden Elks Mitey-Mite Purple kicked off the seventh week of the Pop Warner season hosting the Holmdel Hornets, in a game where no score could be recorded due to the instructional level of play. For the first two quarters, both teams were scoreless in what turned into a defensive battle. It was not until the second half when Christian Aurin broke a run to the outside for a 20-yard touchdown run, putting the Elks on top. Tight end Michael Mayfields scored the extra point after. In what coach Joesph Mayfield calls the “most exciting game” he ever coached, the players had a great time in a nail bitter. They picked up the extra point on a play that the players designed in the beginning of the season. Given as a “homework assignment,” the players had to write up a play. Coach Mayfield tested his team to see how well it understood the offense. There were no names allowed HARBOR PET SUPPLIES We now carry: • PRO PLAN • PRECISE • NATURE’S VARIETY • PREMIUM EDGE Dog, Cat, Bird, Small Animal & Fish Products Large selection of Holistic & Organic Foods Treats • Bedding • Leashes & Collars Flea & Tick Control Products Health & Grooming Products Open 7 Days Gift Certificates Available Many top rated brands including: *Ask about our rewards program* NEW, LARGER LOCATION 2615 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant Next to Reel Life Bait & Tackle 732-899-0747 on the plays, and the coaches or parents were not allowed to help. This paid off, as the best play was selected and the team now uses it in the playbook. The Hornets’ lone chance to score in the game occurred in the fourth quarter, but linebacker Garret Romer read the quarterback, jumping in front of a long pass for an interception PEE WEE The weather was a bit unpredictable on Sunday, Sept. 26, as the Golden Elks Pee Wee team took the field in Toms River to square off against the Toms River Raiders. The performance by the Elks Pee Wee team was anything but unpredictable — its offensive and defensive lines worked in unison to produce another tally mark in the win column with a final score of 19- 6. Following the initial kick-off, the Elks began their first offensive drive on the 50-yard line. The offense moved 50 yards in nine plays, accumulating three first downs finally culminating with a 5-yard touchdown run by Devin Connelly. The extra point attempt was no good to start the game off with a 6-0 score. The Elks started the second half with an onside kick which they were able to recover on the Raiders’ 49-yard line. This was the beginning of an impressive drive that moved the ball 35 yards. The drive ended with Connelly airing the ball out 14 yards to the corner to Mike Waddleton in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was no good. The scoreboard lit up 12-0 in favor of the Elks. After a turnover on downs by the Raiders, the crowd came alive in the stands when Connelly, behind the blocking of the offensive line, broke out for a 59-yard run with no defender near him to score in the endzone. The extra point attempt was again no good, and the score now stood at 19 -0. The Raiders had the ball for the last possession of the game and pushed hard to get close to the endzone. Late in the fourth quarter, they were successful as the Elks’ defense gave up a touchdown. Toms River was not able to run the ball in for the extra point. The final score stood in favor of the Golden Elks, 19-6. FISHING TIPS This sounds like a repeating column, but once again, more wind and bad weather has been on tap for our coast. Another storm, this one a nor’easter, came in early Sunday morning and blew into Tuesday. There was, however, a short weather window on Saturday afternoon, as the hard northwest winds from Thursday, Friday and Saturday othat prevented boaters from getting out finally subsided. But, by then, most anglers were already engaged in other activities, or had other things on their mind. I was lucky enough to get my work done in the morning, and was ready to go banking on the forecasted calm seas in the afternoon. So, I headed out with my son, Tommy, and my friend, Dan Keating, and we made a quick run in calm seas out to the west side of the Mud Hole, in hopes of jigging up some bluefin tuna. We did find some good sand eel bait readings, but only had big gator blues take our jigs. Nonetheless, it was a lot of fun having our rods bend after being off the water for so long. It was either rain, wind or swells — but mostly wind — that was the pattern for the majority of September, making it one of the worst Septembers for getting out in the boat in a long time. The few weather windows that did exist did have excellent reports of bluefin, bluefish and false albacore spread over a wide area. In fact, the run of false albacore in September was one of the best runs in several years. Unfortunately, there weren’t many opportunities to get out and target them. Greg over at Brielle Bait and Tackle reported: “It was another tough week with the weather, but we still managed to have a little action. The Manasquan River is a good place for porgies, spots, tog, blowfish and even stripers. “Chris Smith, of Sea Girt, fished the river with clams and caught three, 25-inch stripers right by the Route 35 bridge. “The local kids have been fishing by Union Landing, off the By Jim Freda dock, and catching spots and porgies on sandworms. Small boats drifting in front of the Point Pleasant Canal are catching small weakfish, tog, sea bass and porgies, mostly on clams and worms. “Mark Mantlick, from Brielle, fished by the old hospital and caught a couple nice tog on green crabs. “In the surf, clams were working well this week, as striped bass from 20 to 30 inches long are being caught from Manasquan, north to Spring Lake. I just got in some awesome surf plugs, a new batch of R.P. Customs from Asbury Park, 2- and 3-ounce swimmers in white, yellow and chartreuse — they’re awesome. “As far as the party boats, Wednesday was the only day the boats got out during the week, but the ling fishing was hot. Paramount customers fishing the Mud Hole did very good, with big ling. High hook was in the 30s. “This past weekend, and this upcoming weekend, are when many freshwater anglers from our area head up to the Salmon River in Pulaski, N.Y., to cash in on the world-class king salmon and coho salmon fishery. “Every fall, at this time, these fish run the Salmon River coming out of Lake Ontario by the thousands. Unfortunately, the heavy rains from last week have put the town in a state of emergency, as the second-worst flooding ever seen in the area has taken place, as water from the Salmon River has reached dangerous levels. Chris McGrath, of CNY Central, reported: “This is supposed to be a very big weekend for fishing in Pulaski. In fact, people from as far away as Texas are in Oswego County to cast their lines, but fishing is off limits because of the high water levels. “It’s impacting businesses big time, as they rely on this time of year to make money. “‘We’re in one of the biggest weekends of the season, and a lot of these shops aren’t gonna make any money this year,’ said Tony Gulisano, of the Yankee Fly and Tackle Shop. ‘We've already been feeling the effects of the economy from the get-go, but now, we’re really going to be feeling the effects of this.’ “The village is also reporting that part of a retaining wall on the banks of the Salmon River has collapsed, and village officials are concerned the rest of the wall could collapse in the river. “Hopefully, water levels will subside enough during this week to make this Columbus Day weekend fishable. If they do, good fishing should result, as increase water flows bring in major runs of salmon and steelhead.” The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife fall trout stocking began this past Tuesday, Oct. 5 and continues through Oct. 13. Over this period, approximately 21,000 trout, averaging 14 to 16 inches, and weighing 1.5 to 2 pounds, plus 1,000 exceptionally large broodstock trout, measuring 17 to 24 inches, and weighing 3 to 8 pounds, will be distributed in 16 streams and 16 lakes and ponds statewide. Monmouth and Ocean county waters were scheduled to be stocked this Tuesday with the following numbers of trout: Manasquan River, 640; Metedeconk River, North Branch, 270; Metedeconk River, South Branch, 240; and Toms River, including TCA, 350. Tip of the week: If you are heading up to the Salmon River, never try to wade across the river when the water levels are up. The swift currents can sweep you right off of your feet. Send information or notable catches to [email protected]. 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Pleasant, NJ 08742 page 39 Friday, October 8, 2010 Key Circulation Areas The Coast Star Avon • Bradley Beach • Brielle • Lake Como Manasquan • Sea Girt • Spring Lake Spring Lake Heights • Wall Township The Ocean Star Bay Head • Lavallette Mantoloking • Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Beach Monmouth County Bradley Beach Shark River Avon Belmar E LL TOAC CA L P AD N A CLASSIFIED Spring Lake Heights FAX US Brielle 21 Manasquan Ocean County [email protected] Manasquan River Point Pleasant 732-528-1212 13 Broad Street Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-223-0076 E DEADLI NY TU ES DA 4:00PM Mantoloking Bay Head STRAIGHT CLASSIFIEDS Lavallette A. Articles for Sale 16.00 Week Up to 20 Words 80¢ for ea. add. word $ B. Garage & Yard Sales 100% SEASONED Oak Firewood. $195/cord, $125. 1/2 cord. Free delivery. 732-942-4462. BRICK- 560 Winding River Lane (off Herbertsville Rd.), Fri.-Sun. 10/8-10/10, 9am-3pm. Collectibles, furniture, clothes, HH. Lots of good stuff! ALL MUST go. Brielle house sale. Call for appt. 732-939-2590. BRICK- 625 Turnkey Point Rd., Sat.-Sun. 10/9-10/10, 8am-4pm. Household, exercise items. No early birds! BURNHAM H/W furnace. Approx. 3 yrs. old. Can be verified. 63,000 BTU’s. $500. Call 732-841-7736. GIRL’S 5PC Stanley bedroom set, full size bed, natural wood w/stenciled flowers. Excellent cond. $500. 917-597-1454. MOVING- MUST sell. 3pc LR set, 3pc table set, kitchen table w/chairs, home decor, kitchen dishes, lamps, etc. Please call 732-359-6141, leave message. NORITAKE- PERFECT condition! Sterling Cove complete 8 piece place settings, many extras, $700; Royal Pierpont Stemware, 15 wine, 8 water, 6 flutes $550. 732-779-8334. NY GIANTS Tickets- 2 seats & parking pass avail. for purchase. Section 227A, Row 3. Games avail.: Bears, Jaguars, Redskins & Eagles. Call 732-539-1173. SWING SET- Backyard Cedar 2 level Jungle Gym w/fort & tube slide, green accents. Buyer dismantles & moves. Best offer. 732-996-4464. BRIELLE – 504 Fisk. Oct. 9. 8 am. Upholstered King Headboard, couch, entertainment stand, upright piano, roman shades, PB linens, girls clothes/shoes. BRIELLE- 503 South St., Sat. 10/9, 9am-4pm. Baby items, toys, cushions & much more. No early callers, please. BRIELLE- 540 Woodland Ave., Sat. 10/9, 9am-1pm. Antique radio, lamp, display case, Star Trek, tile cutter, tools, & rocker. BRIELLE- FOR all you garage sale fanatics! Huge multifamily sale! 411 Melrose Ave., Fri.-Sat. 10/8-10/9, 10am till? Too much to list! MANASQUAN- 273 Cedar Ave., Sat. 10/9, 8am-12pm. Treasures beyond belief! Antiques, shell art & garden garb, unique seashell (conch) ornaments & wreaths. #257. MANASQUAN- 332 Euclid Ave., Fri. 10/8, 9am-1pm. Holiday decorations, clothes, cookbooks, wooden organizers, games & more. One day only! #259 BRIELLE- 631 Valley Rd., Fri.-Sat. 10/8-10/9, 9am-3pm. HH items, Amigo Scooter, furniture, exercise equipment, fishing poles, and much more. MANASQUAN- WOMEN’S Club Spooktacular Sale of Halloween collectibles & Fall florals. Sat. 10/9, 9am-2pm. Clubhouse, 62 Main St. Call 732-528-6576. BRIELLE- 641 Susan Lane, Sat. 10/9, 9am-2pm. Daughters moving, Mom says everything goes. Furn., home furnishings, kitchen appliances, clothes, Nintendo Game Cube, much more. OCEAN GROVE- Super Yard Sale. 66 Main Ave., Sat. 10/9, 9am-4pm. Antiques, collectibles, furn., HH, stained glass. Something for everyone. SEA GIRT- Tag Sale. 907 Homestead Rd. (off 8th Ave.), Sat. 10/9, 9am-2pm. Antiques, art, household, tools, German road bike, furniture, exercise equipment, Lladro, Doulton, more. CALL EXT. 13 Ads run in both The Coast Star & The Ocean Star plus on our website. Ads are identified in 22 categories. BRIELLE- ESTATE Sale. 506 Fisk Ave., Fri.-Sat. 10/8-10/9, 9am-3pm. Selling first half of contents of Historic home. B&H slag lamp, Roseville, Weller, secretary, RR lanterns, fishing lures, stained glass windows, Ruth Vail oil painting, 3 generations of collectibles, lots more. PT. PLEASANT- 107 Meadow Pt. Lane, Fri.-Sat. 10/8-10/9, 9am-2pm. Moving it forward: Craftsman riding mower, snow blower, tools, HH items, antiques, lamps, furniture, old books, records, teacher materials, much more! Real Estate display ads can run in both papers or just The Coast Star or The Ocean Star. Combination $12.50 per inch LI NE OPEN Coast Only $8.65 per inch DEAD DAY 00PM RATE Ocean only $5.67 per inch TU1:ES For Contract Advertiser’s Discounts Call Linda Q. at Ext. 39 [email protected] DISPLAYS 3 BUSINESS & SERVICE Run in both papers or just 1 $ . .60 The Coast Star or The Ocean Star. T Week Both Papers $10.80 per col. in. 1x2" Ad Coast Star Only $7.05 per col. in. EX in both papers Spring Lake Sea Girt Point Pleasant Beach REAL ESTATE DISPLAYS 732-223-0076 Lake Como Wall Township Straight Classified Ads Real Estate Display Business & Services Legal Advertising PT. PLEASANT- 918 South St., Sat. 10/9, 9am-3pm. Toys, HH, decor. Great values! SEA GIRT Estates/Wall- 908 Homestead Rd., Fri.-Sat. 10/8-10/9, 9am-3pm. Bikes, furn., gift items, clothing (children-adult all sizes), handbags, toys/games/dolls, holiday items, kid’s books. Too much to list, great prices. SEA GIRT- 610 Beacon Blvd., Sat. 10/9, 9am-3pm. Antique furnishings, military items, surfboards, Opti sailboat, musical instruments, jewelry, clothes, collectibles. SEA GIRT- 711 Crescent Place (off of Hwy. 71), Sat. 10/9, 9:30am-1pm. Household, rugs, books, linens. Something for everyone! SPRING LAKE Hts.- 802 Rte. 71, Sat.-Sun. 10/9-10/10, 9am-5pm. Big Sale! 2 Britax car seats, PB furniture, nursery rocker, Barbie jeep, roll-top junior desk, PB cottage, antiques, great kids/adults clothing, HH, much more. SPRING LAKE Hts.- 902 Claridge Dr., Sat. 10/9, 8-11am. Boys/girls bikes, books, toys, wagon, jewelry, doll houses, TVs, more. SPRING LAKE Hts.- Estate Sale. 524 Hwy. 71, Sat. 10/9, 9am-3pm. Furn., vintage HH items & lots more. Rain/shine. SPRING LAKE- 210 Atlantic Ave., Fri.-Sun. 10/8-10/10, 9:30am-4pm. Some furn., bric-a-brac, patio furn., toys, Christmas/holiday, & much more. Ocean Star Only $4.90 per col. in. To Place an Ad Call Chris at Ext. 10 CHARGE YOUR AD! SPRING LAKE- 407 St. Clair Ave., Sat. 10/9, 9am-1pm. Baby items, toys. Low prices. No early birds. WALL- 2087 Ohadi Dr. (off Ocean Rd.), Sat. 10/9, 9am-1pm. Furniture, lamps, HH items, books and more. WALL- 2810 Concord Dr. (off Baileys Corner Rd.) Sat. 10/9, 9am-3pm, raindate Sun. Quality HH items/decor, clothing, etc. Low prices. WALL- 3700 Belmar Blvd., Sat. 10/9, 8am-3pm. Fundraiser to benefit needy children. Donated items collected from many families. Something for everyone including bikes, furniture, HH. WALL- ORCHARD Crest, 1421 Pippin Dr., Sat. 10/9, 9am-3pm. Furn., dishes, books, clothes, seasonal items & more. WEST BELMAR- 908 Woodland Ave., Sat. 10/9, 8am-4pm. Rain/shine. Artist canvas supports, craft supplies, 3 walnut mid-century bureaus, chiffarobe wardrobe, Halloween decorations, jewelry, oil lanterns, DR set, antiques, teapots, plants, much more. D. Articles Wanted LOOKING TO buy costume/estate jewelry, gold & silver, religious items too! Same day house calls. Immediate cash. Call Peggy 732-581-5225. E. Dogs, Cats, Pets DOG WALKING Services avail. Sea Girt/Wall/Manasquan/Brielle. Walking, refreshing water, playing, feeding. Reasonable rates, ref. provided, free consultation. Call 732-859-1096. PET PARTNER, LLC- Fully insured, experienced vet tech. Providing companionship & exercise while at work or on vacation. Lynne 732-299-4181. PET WATCH Pet Sitting for your pets’ needs. Vacations, daily or occasional walks, medications given. Bonded, Insured. Est. 1993, www.petwatchnj.com Call Laura 732-899-8338. SEEKING CAT Sitter- Prefer mature woman, 2 cats, occasionally overnight. References req’d. Pt. Pleasant area. 732-295-4306. THE PET Nanny while at work or away. Daily walks. Will board with conditions. Fully insured. 732-280-9452 or 732-233-4865. C. Antiques CHAMBERS GAS Range (1950 or older). Very good condition. 3 burners, grill, broiler, deep well oven. Spring Lake. $700. Please call 603-399-4451. TRUE COMPANION Pet Sitting, LLCFully insured/bonded. Travel knowing your pet & home are in responsible hands. Call Caron 732-483-4215. MARY HOLDER Owner/Broker OWNED AND OPERATED BY MARY HOLDER BELMAR SEA GIRT WALL WALL ! 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Call 732-223-4500 Meticiously maintained ranch in Wall with hardwood floors, fireplace, 2.5 baths. This expansive home with plenty of square footage is ideal for comfortable living and entertaining -The sun-filled breakfast room overlooks the perfectly secluded backyard with inground pool, patio and three season room. Finished basement $549,900 Call 732-223-4500 POINT PLEASANT BRICK MANTOLOKING SHORES BAY HEAD OPEN HOUSE SUN. 10/10 • 12-3PM 327 HWY. 35 NORTH D! CE U D RE DIANE REMIG MAURICE DAVIDSON Realtor Associate HELEN COCUZZA Realtor Associate JODY SOWELL Broker Associate ANNE DUNN Realtor Associate SUNSHINE HARBOR WATERFRONT!!! Lovely vinyl sided home w/new landscaping, 2-tiered paver front entrance, paver double driveway. On lagoon in sought after Sunshine Harbor with new 75 ft bulkhead & new fencing at dock. 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Designed w/relaxation in mind and build in 2005, this house is virtually maintenance free! Glistening kitchen and 2.5 baths, 4 BRs, sparkling wood floors, new heated pool, patio, privacy fence, fpl and balconies. Loads of space for entertaining. Vacation year round! $699,999. Mantoloking, Brick. Call 732-295-9799. Dir: Route 35 North or South. BAY HEAD STUNNER! Over 3200 s.f. of shore living! 4 BRs (2 are masters), 3.5 BA, spacious e-i kitchen w/custom cabinets and granite counters. Open floor plan to family room w/fpl, GINA formal dining room and living room. Full bsmt, MROCZKOWSKI Broker Associate 50x140 lot, private, landscaped backyard. Must see inside! $1,049,000. Call 732-295-9799 520 Main Avenue Bay Head, NJ 08742 732-295-9799 620 Arnold Avenue Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-899-4224 530 Washington Boulevard Sea Girt, NJ 08750 732-449-9590 1225 Third Avenue Spring Lake, NJ 07762 732-449-3113 2441 Highway 34 Wall, NJ 08736 732-223-4500 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.maryholder.com PAGE 40 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 G. Real Estate for Sale AVON- INCOME & charm $899k quaint 3BR, one level home w/separate cottage plus garage apt. Private backyard. Gross annual income $58,560. Avon Realty 732-988-8900. Open House Sun. 10/10 1-3pm. FL., DELRAY Bch.- Condo, 2BR, 2BA, fully furnished 1st floor. Remodeled kitchen, bath, living room, floors. Gated community. $57,000. 732-892-6713. FL., PALM Beach ShoresCondo on the ocean. Bahama yellow & cool blue tequila colors throughout this 2BR, 2BA. Virtual tour avail. $199,900. 732-556-1799. BRIELLE- APPROVED, ready to build, 50’x100’ residential lot, east of Rte. 71. $265,000. Some owner financing available. Call 732-267-1232. MANASQUAN- OPEN House, Sat. 10/9 1-3pm, Sun. 10/10 1-3pm. 91 Fletcher Ave. Ranch, double lot, pool, oversized garage. $925,000. 732-618-1130. BRIELLE- CHOICE wooded lots in Country Club section. 732-528-7708. WALL TWP.- Sea Girt Estates. 75 x 100 approved building lot. $325,000. Call Charles Wooley, RE/Max Shore and Country, 732-449-7200, ext. 224. Greenbriar I FOR SALE An Elm with new (less than a year) high efficiency gas heat and central A/C system. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. It has a formal dining room and den. The home has ceramic and hardwood floors and is freshly painted. It is located on a cul-de-sac, with a large extended porch that backs to the woods. $170.000 Unique Dogwood 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, dining room, den, enclosed porch, gas heat. Newer windows backs to common ground. Prime location. $174,900 Dogwood - Gas heat, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, den, dining room and lovely covered patio $94,900. Dogwood - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, den. Dining room, enclosed porch that backs to woods. Close to clubhouse and pools. $94,900 Elm - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, master bedroom suite with bath, country kitchen, full appliance pkg., enclosed porch, vinyl siding, all windows have been replaced. Views of the lake in fall & winter $164,900 WALL- FSBO. Open House Sun. 1-4pm, 1604 Palmer Way in Sterling Woods. For details see FSBO.com listing number 143542. SPRING LAKE Hts.- A great deal. New 4BR, 2.5BA Colonial to be built on large lot. Only $699,000. Call 732-890-2663. WALL/MANASQUAN PARKFSBO. 3BR, 2BA ranch. 2402 Beech St. $395,000. Call 732-223-3677 for details. H. Real Estate for Rent BAY HEAD- Winter Rental. 2 apartments on Mount Street, 2BR + studio. Call 908-233-1424. BAY HEAD- Winter. Room in large home, near beach, w/separate entrance & bath & tiny kitchenette. $675/mo. includes utils./Wifi. 732-759-5791. BRIELLE- 2/3BR condo in Brielle Landing. Enjoy riverviews, heated pool, 3 balconies, custom kitchen. No pets. $2,950/mo. + utils. 732-310-3566. BELMAR- CLEAN 3BR, 2BA, W/D, C/AC, HDWD floors, newly renovated. Parking, porch/patio, nice yard, outdoor shower. $1,650/mo. yearly, $1,450/mo. winter. Plus utilities. Avail. 10/15. 732-280-0539. BELMAR- SINGLE car garage for rent, $150/mo. 732-535-0947. BELMAR- WINTER. 2BR w/balcony. 1/2 block to beach. $800/mo. + utils. Call 732-682-6932. Our largest Elm model. Freshly painted inside and out! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, country kitchen, family room, Andersen windows, screened-in porch $164,900 BELMAR- YEARLY. Well kept 3BR, quiet location, entire spacious 2 story home, 1.5BA, granite countertops, SS appliances, HDWD floors, large front porch, W/D, full dry bsmt., driveway parking. $1,750/mo. 908-578-6708. Elm Model - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, laminate flooring in living and dining rooms. New A/C and garage door. Outside of the home recently painted, sensor lighting throughout house, enclosed porch backs to woods. BRICK- 1ST floor office space in beautiful Herbertsville section. Avail. immediately. $550/mo. utils. included. 732-840-7911. All homes have garage & A/C RENTALS 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large enclosed porch $1000/month 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths enclosed porch $1200/month Evergreen Woods - 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full basement, tile, central air, eat-in kitchen $1300/month View our homes on our website www.jacquelinerealty.netreal.net Presented By Jacqueline Realty 732-458-9400 BRIELLE- CHARMING 2BR, 1BA w/frpl. on water. Furnished or unfurnished. Canoe from backyard. Credit check req’d. Call 831-566-0226. BRIELLE- WINTER. Furnished Pottery Barn style cottage. 2.5BR, frpl., porch, W/D. Fresh, clean, adorable! No pets/smoking. $1,150/mo. + utils. 201-739-4050. FL., ANNA Maria Island- Vacation rental on canal. 3BR, 2BA single family home w/dock. Monthly/wkly. Walk to bay/gulf. Affordable. 732-449-5255. FL., JUPITER- Great location. Spacious 2BR, 2BA condo across from pool. Walk to beach. Gated community. Avail. January only $2,500. 908-227-0419. FL., PALM Beach Shores- 2BR condo w/beautiful ocean, inlet & Palm Beach views at Inlet Beach Club. Avail. Nov.-April. Call 732-674-9587, 732-528-1951. FL., TEQUESTA- Golfer’s townhouse, gated community w/pool, 2BR, 2.5BA, 2 screened porches, 5 miles to beach. $2,300/mo. Contact Shelby 732-245-9283. FLORIDA KEYS, Islamorada2BR, 2BA townhouse, pool, tennis, beach, gated community. Call 732-223-1174. SEA GIRT- Winter. Immaculate 4BR, fireplace, adjacent to park. New kitchen w/SS appliances, granite countertop. New bath. $1,595/mo. 914-714-2309. FLORIDA KEYS, Islamorada1400SF townhouse, 3BR loft, 2BA w/whirlpool, fully furnished. Pool, tennis, fishing dock, beach. $985/wk. or discounted monthly rental. 732-245-1212. SEA GIRTWinter/monthly. Must see this furnished cozy garage apartment. 2BR, W/D, DW. No pets/no smoking. Utilities allowance. $800/mo. 732-547-8897. LAKE COMO- Yearly. 2BR, 1BA, LR, DR, kitchen $1,150/mo., utils. not included. Close to beach. Call Tim 732-610-4497 after 5pm. SEA GIRT- Yearly rental, 3BR, 1BA apt. across from park. Convenient downtown location close to shopping, school & church. Walk to beach. Avail. Dec. 1st, $1,595.00 Joseph Riordan, Broker/Owner 732-996-1027. LAKE COMO- Yearly. 2nd floor apt. in quiet residential neighborhood. 3 rooms plus kitchenette. 3 blks. to beach. No smokers. $900/mo. with utils. included. Call 732-974-1988. LAKE COMO- Yearly. Cozy 2BR, 1.5BA lakefront first floor apt., $1,200/mo. + utils. Upstairs studio/loft $600/mo. + utils. Avail. immed. Call 732-801-6069. MANASQUAN- MAIN Street Office, block from train, downtown Manasquan. Pleasant & bright 2nd floor offices in award-winning restored Algonquin Arts building, ample on-site parking, furnished or unfurnished, 720 sq. ft., patio garden entrance, private bath, tenant controlled HVAC. $1,050. Available Nov. 1st. Call 732-245-0538. MANASQUAN- PRIVATE, cozy 1BR cottage close to town. Off-street parking, gas heat, C/AC, D/W, W/D, storage. $1,250/mo. + utils. 732-223-3360 or [email protected] MANASQUAN- WINTER. 2BR, W/D. 1 house to beach, very clean. $850/mo. + utils., security req’d. No pets/smokers. Call 732-996-4864. MANASQUAN- WINTER. Rear house on beachfront until 5/1. Rent + all utils. House has everything. Call for details. 732-841-7736 or manasquanbeachhouses.com MANASQUAN- WONDERFUL Winter rental avail. thru June. 4/5BR, 2.5BA. Fenced yard & great porch. Walk to town, beach & school. $1,800/mo. Please call Jeanne 732-740-4034 or Tara 973-457-4711 for details. MANASQUAN- YEARLY. Unfurnished 1BR apartment, 2nd floor, private entrance. $875/mo., heat included. No pets, no smokers. 732-223-1739. OCEAN GROVE- Winter rental. Fully furnished 1BR including all utils. $900/mo. Call George 732-774-9444. PT. PLEASANT BchYearly/Winter. 2 family, 1st floor 3BR apt. Newly redone & furnished. Yearly $1,575/mo. Winter $950/mo. Heat/cable included. 732-779-2803. PT. PLEASANT- 1BR cottage, excellent cond. No pets. Avail. 11/15, $895/mo. +. Call 732-295-3745. SPRING LAKE Hts- Studio apt. avail. immed. $800/mo + utils. Refs. & credit report req'd. Call Tammy Schwier cell 732-245-9694. SPRING LAKE Hts.- Cottage w/front porch, 1BR, W/D, off-street parking. Clean, private, quiet neighborhood. $1,150/mo. includes water. Yearly. 732-539-9132. SPRING LAKE Hts.- Offices, 2022 Hwy. 71, 3 suites, 665+ SF each, parking. Excellent cond. Minimum $995/mo. net, security. 732-325-7285. SPRING LAKE - Yearly. Modern, renovated, large 2BR townhouse. Quiet, private location. “The Commons”, 5 blocks to beach/train/town. HDWD floors, W/D, DW, C/AC. $1,850/mo. + utils. No pets/smokers 732-539-0307. SPRING LAKE Hts.- Winter. Charming furnished 3BR, 1.5BA rancher. Large EIK, frpl., HDWD floors, C/AC Avail. 10/15-5/15. No pets/smokers. $1,100/mo. 609-560-2469. SPRING LAKE Hts.- Homestead Gardens. Spacious 1 & 2 bedrooms available. Newly renovated luxury apartments. Heat/water/cooking included. SS appliances, HDWD flrs., C/AC. Laundry & storage space. HomesteadGardensApts.com Call about our Fall Savings! 732-449-3270. SPRING LAKE- Beautifully furnished 2nd floor 3rm. apartment w/kitchenette, bath. $1,500/mo. All utils. and laundry service included. Available monthly/yearly. CO for 1-2 people. Refs. req’d. No pets. 732-449-3060. SPRING LAKE- Modern 4 room small cottage. Near trains. No pets. $1,100/mo. + utils. Call 973-403-3471 for appt. SPRING LAKE Hts.- Lovely 2BR, 2BA home. Quiet residential neighborhood, close to local stores & restaurants. LR, DR, A/C, W/D, garage, deck. Furnished. Please call 908-309-4008. SPRING LAKE- Oceanfront winter rental. A must see! 4BR, 2.5BA, LR, DR, EIK, finished basement. No pets, no smoking. $2,300/mo. + utils. Avail. Oct.-June. Call 732-610-0498. SPRING LAKE- Avail. beautifully furnished or unfurnished 4 offices, half bath, all utils. C/AC, hwbb heat, 800SF. Avail. immed. Call for details Henry Schwier cell 732-492-8655. Henry S. Schwier, Inc. Realtor, 732-449-6200. SPRING LAKE- Winter. Perfect furnished 2BR home, LR w/frpl., den, EIK, W/D, C/AC, gas heat, charming front porch. $975/mo. 732-567-8354. BAY POINT REALTORS 526 BAY AVENUE POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 08742 Jim Dattoli, Jr. Cell 732-773-5166 JimDattoli.com 732-899-8202 Each Office Indepenently Owned & Operated James T. Dattoli Cell 732-239-5501 JamesDattoli.com Combined 50+ Years of Fulltime Listing and Selling Experience OUTSTANDING AGENTS, OUTSTANDING RESULTS OPEN HOUSE • SAT. 10/9 • 11:30-1:30 2341 HARBOR DR., POINT PLEASANT POINT PLEASANT REDUCED TO SELL! POINT PLEASANT Yearly Rental in Bay Head Shores! Well maintained home in Desirable Neighborhood. Not Your Typical Bi-Level Home! Must See Inside! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, bar for entertaining, decks, porch & more! Price Reduced to $414,900. Call Jim Jr @ 732773-5166 (cell) DIR: Beaver Dam to Harbor. Beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch. Park-like yard with a built in pool & an oversized garage. Nothing to do but move in! Close to shopping & schools. REDUCED $30,000 to $369,900 Call Jim Jr @ 732-773-5166 (cell) 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch Walk to Bay Beach & Hardwood floors and $1,600/month Call Jim Jr 5166 (cell) with garage. Clubhouse. waterviews! @ 732-773- SELLING YOUR HOME??? CALL FOR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS BRICK PRINCETON COMMONS BRICK Preview this breathtaking riverfront location on a 170 foot bulkheaded lot. Two bedroom ranch needs some TLC but great potential for vacation or year round use. $449,900 Call Jim Sr @ 732-239-5501 (cell) BRICK PRINCETON COMMONS House almost completely upgraded vs. earlier Princeton Commons models. Newer kitchen cabinets & ceramic floor, hardwood floors, bathrooms remodeled, space saver closets, Andersen windows, entry door, 20' patio with framed awnings & beautiful landscaping...plus bonus/computer room. Best located adult community in Ocean County. $284,900 Call Jim Sr @ 732-239-5501 (cell) Best located adult community in Ocean County. 2 BR 2 BA Danfield model with the largest bedrooms in the community. Great room w/cathedral ceiling. Motivated estate has lowered price to bargain level! $224,900 Call Jim Sr @ 732-239-5501 (cell) Weichert These agents are the Top Associates for the Point Pleasant Office for the month of September 2010. Call to congratulate them at 732-899-9700. WALL- YEARLY. 2BR cottage. Avail. now. No pets. $900/mo. + utils. Call 908-561-8866. SEA GIRT1&2BR apts. $1,050-$1,200/mo. + security. No pets. Gas, water, parking included. Upscale, quiet garden complex. 732-325-7285 for application. SEA GIRT- Furnished winter rentals: 2BR cottage $850/mo.; carriage house $750/mo.; & studio apt. $725/mo. + utils., 1.5 month security. No smokers/pets. Call Beacon House 732-449-5835. New Listings in Point Pleasant $274,900 SEA GIRT- Townhouse. Great location. Immaculate 2BR, 2.5BA, patio, new appliances. $2,200/mo. + utils. Call 732-895-2088. $389,000 Constance A. MacKinnon Sales Representative Top Listing Agent for the month of Sept. 2010 Daniel DeJianne Barbara Maragano Sales Representative Sales Representative Top Sales Agent for the month of Sept. 2010 Top Producer for then month of Sept. 2010 OPEN HOUSE • SUN 10/10 • 1- 4PM TOWNHOUSE! POINT PLEASANT - Manasquan Riverfront Spacious 6 bedroom, 4 bath home. Country kitchen w/dual fireplace, hardwood floors. Heated inground pool. Detached 2-car garage. $1,550,000. MLS#20916462. DIR: Route 70 to River Rd. #3209. TOMS RIVER - Great townhouse in Anchorage Harbor. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fireplace. Tile entry, Pergo floors. Master bedroom w/newer Jacuzzi tub. New sliders to deck. Private yard. $259,000 MLS#21026590 WATERFRONT! Charming 2 bedroom, one bath home has been redone for the demands of today’s buyers. Whether you are a first-time buyer or down-sizing, you will feel right at home here. Open floorplan, hardwood floors, and cathedral ceilings add to the spaciousness. And, the professionally landscaped yard leaves plenty of room for a pool. Don’t miss this beautiful home at a fabulous price! Come to the Open House on Sunday 10/10 between 2 and 4 or call Diane Glander at 732-233-9630 to preview. Location! Location! Location! This beautiful home, located in the St. Marthas section of town is just what you have been waiting for! Situated on a double 100X100 lot, there’s plenty of room for the whole family! Features like hardwood floors and a finished basement make this a must see at this fabulous price. Call Diane Glander for appointment at 732-233-9630 or visit dianeglander.com for additional information. 732.449.4397 x220 Spring Lake Office • 1216 Third Avenue Diane Glander Sales Representative BRICK - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car gar., fireplace, Beautiful open FL plan! Spacious Contemporary on a nice wide Lagoon just minutes to the Bay! $589,990 MLS# 21002025 To join our successful team of agents, call Karen for a confidential interview 732.899.9700. Point Pleasant Beach Office 600 Richmond Avenue Invite Us In - We’ll Bring Results (732) 899-9700 PAGE 41 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 SPRING LAKE- Updated 6 room apt. Near trains. No pets. $1,400/mo. + utils. Call 973-403-3471 for appt. WALL TWP.- New free standing industrial 3,000SF clear span building w/16’ ceiling. Surrounded by large fenced parking area. $2,750/mo. 732-938-4224. WALL- ATLANTIC Ave. 1 room professional office, $350/mo. utils. included with office furniture. Clayton & Clayton Realtors 732-295-2222. WALL- OFFICE space. Newly renovated $650. Includes internet, furnished reception area, conference room, all utils. & cleaning. Short term avail. Located on Rt. 138W. Call 732-556-0520. WALL- YEAR Round rental! Hurry to see this 3/4BR Bi-level in Sea Girt Estates. Just blocks to beach and Old Mill School district for the kids! Large lot on great street, C/AC, HDWD floors. Avail. at $2,300/mo. Please contact ERA Byrne Realty at 877-458-1077. WALL- YEARLY. Close to golf course/beaches. Furnished or unfurnished, parking space, W/D, A/C. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/mo. Call 732-974-4041. J. Real Estate Wanted SINGLE FULL-TIME working mother of one looking for person(s) willing to share home, or has room(s) for rent in their home in the Manasquan School district. Willing to do all yard work and house work. Neat and organized. Keep to myself. Non-smoker and no pets. Please call 908-642-7934. K. Rooms & Board BRADLEY BEACHProfessional person to share new townhouse. Near beach & NYC transportation. Large room w/private bath. Private parking. All facilities included. $950/mo. References req’d. Non-smoking/no pets. Call 732-409-6363 or 703-336-3385. OCEAN GROVE- Rooms available from $450-$600 per month. Includes all utils. Call George 732-774-9444. SPRING LAKE- Clean, quiet, furnished room, private bath, shared kitchen. In room: satellite TV, refrigerator, microwave, A/C, WiFi; 3 blocks from beach. Close to transportation. $225/wk. year-round. 732-974-2192. M. Help Wanted ASSEMBLER - ELECTRONIC Custom cable manufacturer. Requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, ability to follow written & verbal directions & familiarity with common hand tools. Soldering & cable assembly experience preferred & ISO experience a plus. Fax resume or letter of intent to 732-528-4521, ATTN: Assembly. BARTENDERS COOK and Wait Staff. FT/PT. Apply in person, McCann’s Tavern, 1704 Main Street, Lake Como. REAL ESTATE- Have you dreamt of working at the beach? Training + support. Call Frances Graffeo, Mgr. Normandy Beach office. 732-793-6484, Weichert Realtors. CLEANING- NOT enough hours in your day? Residential/commercial, 10 yrs. experience, reasonable rates, local references, flexible. Call Michelle 732-714-6190. GRACE SULLIVAN Professional Cleaning Service. 38 years serving the shore. Owner supervised. Honest, reliable, reasonable. Fully insured, free estimates/refs. 732-280-1087. WE ARE seeking a motivated and professional nail technician for an upscale, trendy salon in Brielle. Someone who is passionate about the industry! We offer benefits. E-mail [email protected] or fax resume to 732-223-5722. DON CARNEVALE PaintingSpecializing interiors. Very neat. Prompt, courteous service. Reasonable/affordable. Quality always. Low winter rates. Area since 1980. Licensed, insured. Senior Discounts. References. 732-899-4470. HANDYMAN- RELIABLE, dependable. No job too small. I will answer or return your call! Kevin 732-449-3961. P. Situations Wanted CAREGIVER SEEKING position live-in/live-out. I believe my nature is to help and assist people. 6 years experience, excellent refs., reliable transportation. 732-359-6536. DOORS & Windows- Specializing in Andersen, Pella, Marvin. Expertly repaired, installed, leaks repaired. Fully insured, 20 yrs. exp. Call Jerry 732-829-6109. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER looking for elderly care, live-in position. 7 yrs. experience, excellent references. Call Katie 347-631-1000. HOME IMPROVEMENTS, renovations, painting, wallpapering, powerwashing, gutter cleaning. Fully insured. Please call for free estimate. Eric Nobbs 908-917-7671. T. Instruction PIANO LESSONS with certified K-12 Music teacher. Free trial lesson (new students only). Beginners thru advanced levels. Spring Lake area. Please call 732-974-5435. PIANO LESSONS- Juilliard graduate, Master teacher, master’s degree, beginners/advanced welcome. Free musical evaluation. Spring Lake area. Please call Pat 917-710-2614. TUTORING CLUB- Get a good start to the school year. Math, Reading, Writing, SAT Prep., Spanish, Rt. 71, Brielle. 732-223-4660. POLISH WOMAN w/18 yrs. experience will clean your house or office perfectly. Call Eva 732-581-4726. REALTORS, HOMEOWNERSVirtual tours filmed & edited using professional equipment & software. Call 908-240-7969 or email [email protected]. #1 office in Pt. Pleasant/Pt. Pleasant Beach/Brick combined sales 2008-2009 (source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS) Michele Jasionowski REALTOR/Sales Associate RE/MAX Executive Club 2009 2009 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award 732-899-8202 x42 John (Jack) McHugh Broker/Owner 732-899-8202 x23 www.JackMcHugh.com www. M i c h e l e J a s i o n o w s k i . c o m OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 10/10 • 1-3PM 103 Niblick St. Pt Pleasant Beach Waterfront! Rare, desirable Lake Louise frontage w/direct access to Manasquan River & ocean. 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, everything newer! Dock your boat in the backyard & walk 1 block to the beach & boardwalk. Call Michele to see @ 732-581-8133. Asking $1,350,000. DIR: Ocean Ave to Niblick St. OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 10/10 • 12-3PM 3 Morey Lane, Brick Quiet neighborhood only steps to the Metedeconk River. Beautiful Colonial on large corner lot with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open floor plan, family room w/fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, living room, basement, garage, deck & more…must see to appreciate! REDUCED TO $339,950. Call Michele @ 732-581-8133 (cell) Dir: W on Mantoloking Rd , pass Adamston & take next R onto Barnegat, L on Morey. 526 Bay Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 SHORE SHRINKWRAP- Professional detailing for boats, waverunners, furniture & gazebos. 15 years experience. Call Matt 732-312-7156. www.ChildersSothebysRealty.com Childers OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY • 10/10 • 1 TO 4 252 Park Ave., Bay Head Listing Agent ‘03 TOYOTA Echo- 4-door Sedan, 89,000mi. gas saver, approx. 40mpg. $5,700. Call 732-449-6751. BAY HEAD VOLKSWAGEN- 2005 Beetle, 5 speed manual, red, 6300 actual mileage. Excellent cond. $8,100. 848-459-5921. Sunny and charming, 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach retreat with classic 1930’s style architectural details, generous room sizes and original hardwood floors with lovely patina. Partially finished detached garage provides extra storage or could be a studio or cabana. Excellent location just steps to the beach or bay. Y. Services POINT PLEASANT BEACH OFFICE • 732-714-7900 AB CLEANING Service- 1 time, weekly, biweekly, monthly. Residential, commercial, windows. Tailored to meet your needs. Affordable & reliable. Same maid each time. All supplies incl. Refs. avail. Serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties. Ask for Carmen. 732-458-0104. LAVALLETTE/ORTLEY BEACH OFFICE • 732-830-2700 AFFORDABLE + ProfessionalJeannette's Cleaning Services. Free estimates. Fully insured. Residential/commercial. Reasonable rates. Cleaning weekly, biweekly, monthly. Excellent refs. Call 732-449-6882 or 732-223-6661. AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN35yrs. experience in all phases of home repairs & renovations, painting, etc. No job too small! Dean 732-894-3356. DONNELLY REAL ESTATE, LLC 523 Main Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742 Phone: 732.899.0200 www.donnellyrealestate.com Proudly offered at $999,000 Call 732-295-2008 A SUMMER Wind Cleaning Service- Home or office, 20 yrs. exp. Owner supervised, fully insured, free estimates. Call Barbara, 732-458-2255. AFA CLEANING, LLC- Over 25 yrs. experience. Will clean your home impeccably. Refs. available. Call Diane 732-779-1098 (business) or 732-458-5045. EVALYN SHIPPEE, New 3 home is classic Bay Head tradition, Cell: 973.722.4017 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Great rooom w/fireplace, dining room, granite kitchen with open floor plan, huge 3rd level bonus room (possible 2 BR, bath & rec room). Porch & garage. Listing price: $899,000. X. Automotive DRIVER WANTED. I am a student looking for a ride to and from Ocean County College. I’m willing to share in the expense of gas for your kindness. Please call 732-899-2734 for details. SPRING LAKE Golf ClubFT/PT Server, Bartender. P/T Office Assistant. Excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals to join prestigious golf club. 901 Warren Ave., SLH. 732-449-8100. PROPERTY CARETAKERSWinter Eyes, LLC. Tending to your property while you are away. 27 yrs. police experience. Insured/Bonded. Customized rates. Andy. Office 732-556-1175, cell 732-900-1586. MAP TRUCKING LTD- Small jobs welcome. Tri-State, Hamptons, Jersey Shore. 28yrs. experienced & insured. www.maptruckingltd.com, 908-654-6940. ALUMINUM ROWBOAT- Starcraft Seafarer, 12ft with trailer. Good condition. $399 o/b/o. Call 732-988-5656. AFFORDABLE CLEAN-OUTS, & Clean-ups! Single items/large quantities. Friendly, reliable. 7 days/week. Best prices around. Free estimates. Shore Removal Service, 732-295-JUNK(5865). REAL ESTATE- Premier South Monmouth Real Estate office looking for self motivated people to join it's award winning sales staff. Experienced or not, we'll show you the path to success. Call for confidential interview 732-996-1506. MAN AROUND The House by Handy Dandy Don. Expert repairs inside/outside, clean-ups, light local hauling. Man of many talents! 732-580-3345. MARIA’S PROFESSIONAL Cleaning Service- Our reputation is "spotless". We're honest, reliable & reasonably priced. Free estimates. Many yrs. exp. 732-241-7896. WALL REPAIR, sheetrocking, painting. Specializing in color design. Serving Monmouth & Ocean counties. Call Matt 908-240-7969,732-449-4920. V. Boats & Accessories BOOKKEEPER- P/T for local law firm. Minimum 5 yrs. experience required. Flex. hrs. Reply to Box 10-32, The Coast Star, 13 Broad St., Manasquan, NJ 08736. PRESCHOOL TEACHERS needed! Please call Point Beach Prep Preschool at 732-701-9900 or email [email protected]. DNR HANDYMAN Services. No job too odd! Call Danny 732-229-4959. HOUSE SITTING- Going away on vacation or for the winter? Local Wall resident will stop by daily, bi-weekly, or weekly while you’re away. Ref. avail. Call Barbara 732-890-0682. SWIMMING POOL ServiceOpenings, closings, weekly cleanings, chemical checks, covers, supplies. 732-239-7242, 732-449-7096. BAY HEAD OFFICE • 732-295-2008 NORMANDY BEACH OFFICE • 732-793-5500 SEASIDE PARK OFFICE • 732-793-8800 Subscribe to The Ocean Star 732-223-0076 Ext. 37 VANSCIVER REALTORS® BAY HEAD BAY HEAD 431 Main Avenue 217 Main Avenue (732) 701-1366 (732) 899-0038 POINT PLEASANT BEACH 409 Richmond Avenue (732) 295-1055 Exclusive Affiliate of MANTOLOKING 1130 Ocean Avenue (732) 899-6460 NORMANDY BEACH At the Post Office (732) 793-7800 CHRISTIE’S GREAT ESTATES® The Manor on the Manasquan River Brielle AL SKORA Masonry- Experienced in brick, concrete, block & stone veneers. New construction, renovations & repairs. Free estimates. For more info. call Alex 732-779-1543. BLADES LAWN Service- Fall clean-ups, mulch, mowing, edging, trimming. Free estimates, insured, local owner/operator. Call Eric 732-779-3035 for quick response. CLEAN-UP, DEMOLITION & Hauling- Debris removal. Call Randy Stoddard 732-751-9300 or 732-245-1474 (cell). CLEANING SERVICE- Residential. Reliable, honest, excellent refs. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. Call Margaret 732-899-5561 (leave message), 908-910-5099 cell. Fabulous waterfront estate on 4+ acres with 382’ river frontage with large porches that open up onto manicured lawns and gardens. The home includes six bedrooms that overlook the Manasquan River, including the master suite and a handsome library. The property also features a dock, swimming pool and pool house and is close proximity to the Manasquan River Golf Course and minutes away from the finest deep sea fishing. Call your Real Estate Broker for Price. Broker Participation Welcomed. Peter Van Sciver 732-899-6460 www.luxuryshorehomes.com PAGE 42 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Open House ~ Sunday 10/10, 1-3pm Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc. Agent of the Month ~ September 2010 1636 Bay Ave., Bay Head Congratulations Eric Valenzona on your outstanding achievement! Impressive 2 bedroom, 1 bath home w/ large rooms, great rm w/ fireplace & bar. Kitchen/family room has sliders to large deck and fenced yard. Oversized lot. Great weekend or vacation home. $599,900. Dir: Corner of Bridge Avenue and Bay Avenue W G NETIN S LI ERIC VALENZONA can be reached at 732-295-1400 x108 or 732-771-6962 cell Bart Dennin Realtor Associate/Owner Bart Dennin Realtor/Owner Ocean Pointe, Realtors Cell: 732-567-3702 [email protected] 555 Washington Blvd., Sea Girt, NJ 08750 732-974-2300 COLDWELL BANKER RIVIERA REALTY, INC. 219 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 732-295-1400 OVER $25 MILLION MARKETED IN LAST TWO YEARS!! ___________________________ OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket F2025608, will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 12TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2010 between the hours of 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock (at 2 o’clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 24 LEE DRIVE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 6C1104 BLOCK: 1427 The Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: NONE GIVEN (CONDO UNIT) Nearest Cross Street: NONE GIVEN (CONDO UNIT) The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S ATTORNEY. ***PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21 ET SEQ., THIS SALE MAY BE SUBJECT TO A LIMITED LIEN PRIORITY OF THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND ANY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AT SHERIFF’S SALE MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING UP TO 6 MONTHS WORTH OF UNPAID CONDOMINIUM FEES. The amount of the judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $139,296.54 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff’s Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of KENNETH VIGUILLA, ETC., ET ALS., and taken in execution at the suit of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6, to be sold by William L. Polhemus, Sheriff. This sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Phelan, Hallinan & Schmieg, PC 400 Fellowship Rd. Suite 100 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Sheriff’s Docket: CONSTRUCTION COMPOSITES, LLC STRUCTURAL REPAIRS 732-528-0292 SEAMLESS DECKS • SHOWER PANS • ROOFS 13 yd. Dump Trailer Construction Debris • Attics Basements • Garages • Furniture FIBERGLASS Your Front Porch Specialists RUBBISH REMOVAL - Termite Damage - Water Damagesill plates - floor joists - girders New or Refinished Call Lou 732-223-2125 leave message Maurice Gaquer PREMIUM QUALITY WORK Fully Insured FREE Estimates Don’t Wait Until Winter! Immediate Openings Available! All Work is Guaranteed Licensed & Insured VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR LET US COME TO YOU! Serving Monmouth & Ocean County! Unlimited Home Repairs •Roof Leaks •Gutters/Leaders •Carpentry •Basements •Ceiling Fans •Caulking •Kitchens •Structural Repairs •Bathrooms •Windows & Doors •Foundation Repair •Ceramic Tile 10% Discount with ad on all work Above & Beyond Cleaning Pros Reface for 1/2 the Cost of New! 732-832-1900 421 Cleveland Ave., Plainfield (Appointment Only) Monthly, Weekly, Biweekly, Onetime Cleanings Residential - Offices References Available All Employees English Speaking www.dmpkitchens.com VINMAR ELECTRIC 732-547-7944 Honest/Reliable (908) 757-0300 Fax: (908) 754-4293 Jack’s FLOORCRAFT, LLC COMPLETE HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES Lic. #12605 Our goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction SANDING & REFINISHING IS OUR SPECIALTY Reliable Service FREE ESTIMATES SERVING OCEAN & MONMOUTH COUNTY FOR OVER 20 YEARS Jack Gullo, Proprietor 25 years Experience 732-223-3234 Call 732-714-1490 License #13VH01995300 PT. PLEASANT Free Estimates Insured All work performed by owner (732) 672-2519 We do all those small repairs everyone else leaves behind and we keep our appointments. J. Plunkett & Sons Plumbing & Heating Service REPAIRS ON Water Heaters & Dock Water Lines GREG’S MASONRY Sewer & Drain Cleaning “No Job Too Small” Prompt & Professional Service Install and Repair Brickwork Cultured Stone & Belgian Block Installations Porch Rebuilds • Sidewalks • Walkways Chimney Rebuilds • Demo • Haul Away Foundations Replastered 732-528-4503 Gregory Schwerd CH 764424 (9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8) ($195.36) (148) The Ocean Star ___________________________ OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket F4403508, will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2010 between the hours of 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock (at 2 o’clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 775 PINE DRIVE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 8.01 AND 9 BLOCK: 679 The Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 100.00 FT X 75.00 FT X 100.00 FT X 75.00 FT Nearest Cross Street: EASTERN LANE The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S ATTORNEY. The amount of the judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $229,890.72 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff’s Department will require notification of the certifi- Free Estimates Fully Insured cation of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of MICHAEL A. SUAREZ, ET AL, and taken in execution at the suit of BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1, to be sold by William L. Polhemus, Sheriff. This sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Phelan, Hallinan & Schmieg, PC 400 Fellowship Rd. Suite 100 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Sheriff’s Docket: CH 764436 (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15) ($174.24) (132) The Ocean Star ___________________________ OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket F1926009, will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 19TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2010 between the hours of 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock (at 2 o’clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean and Gas Piping - Boilers 732-892-7055 MURPHY PAVING CO. DRIVEWAYS & PARKING LOTS ALL SURFACES • Asphalt • Paver Bricks • Concrete • Stone Call for estimate & schedule now for Spring ’10. 732-223-0010 Lic #8412 State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 141 SAWMILL ROAD BUILDING 11 Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 10 C0260 BLOCK: 1386 The Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: UNAVAILABLE Nearest Cross Street: SAWMILL ROAD AND LANES MILL ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE. SUBJECT TO UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AS OF AUGUST 11, 2010, AS PER THE TAX COLLECTOR, ARE AS FOLLOWS: TAX PERIOD & AMOUNTS: 1ST QUARTER 2010 $618.58 PLUS INTEREST 2ND QUARTER 2010 $618.58 PLUS INTEREST 3RD QUARTER 2010 $633.41 PLUS INTEREST TOTAL: $1,870.57 PLUS INTEREST THE ABOVE FIGURES WERE FURNISHED TO HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK BY THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRICK AND THE ACCURACY OF SAID FIGURES MUST BE VERIFIED BY ANY INTERESTED PARTY AS HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF SAME EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ACCORDINGLY, YOU MUST CHECK WITH THE TAX COLLECTOR TO VERIFY THE EXACT AMOUNT DUE. SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER UNPAID TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, WATER AND SEWER LIENS, IF ANY. SUBJECT TO ANY ENFORCEABLE CLAIM OF SYLVAN GLADE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION D/B/A MAPLE LEAF ASSOCIATION TO A PRIOR LIEN FOR ALL RELATED ACCESSORIES • Belgian Block • Walkways • Drainage - Pipes/Basins • Coatings - Asphalt/Paver Bricks MONTHLY CONDOMINIUM CHARGES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF SIX MONTH COMMON CHARGES AND ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO OBTAIN PAYMENT OF MONTHLY CHARGE ARREARAGES FROM A PURCHASER AT FORECLOSURE SALE. The amount of the judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $148,176.63 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff’s Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of ZHAOHUI GUO, ET UX, ET ALS, and taken in execution at the suit of HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, to be sold by William L. Polhemus, Sheriff. This sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Dieffenbach, Witt & Birchby West 100 Century Road Paramus, NJ 07652 CH 764435 (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15) ($201.96) (153) The Ocean Star ___________________________ OCEAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket F432009, will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2010 between the hours of 12 o’clock and 5 o’clock (at 2 o’clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 423 DRISCOL DRIVE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 8 BLOCK: 1067.02 The Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: .241 ACRES Nearest Cross Street: SPIRAL DRIVE The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO, THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. **IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S ATTORNEY. The amount of the judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $246,866.56 more or less, plus interest. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01, Section 10. The Sheriff’s Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of FRANK R. DESANTIS, ET ALS., and taken in execution at the suit of GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, to be sold by William L. Polhemus, Sheriff. This sale is subject to postponement without further notice. Attorneys for Plaintiff Phelan, Hallinan & Schmieg, PC 400 Fellowship Rd. Suite 100 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Sheriff’s Docket: CH 764447 (10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22) ($168.96) (128) The Ocean Star PAGE 43 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Lic. #4386 PARK HOME D.A.S. 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Frank HOME HEATING OIL TANKS PUMPED, CLEANED & REMOVED - in Craftmanship & Service Renovations By 15% OFF with this ad MURPHY OIL TANK REMOVAL Professional Contracting Inc. #1 FULLY INSURED CLOGGED DRAIN? Slow Drain? Toilet Won’t Flush? ★ ASSURANCE ★ Sewer & Drain Cleaning, LLC Sinks, Showers, Tubs, Toilets, Main Sewer Lines, etc. Complete Drain Cleaning & Repair. Free Estimates. Lowest Prices. Licensed & Insured. Immediate Response. 732-678-7584 cell NJ License #13VH05930800 732-223-0010 CUSTOM PAINTING & Hot Water Power Washing All Faux Finishes Interior/Exterior Refinishing Decks and Siding 732-830-1611 PAGE 44 THE OCEAN STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010