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In this Week's Issue • January Calendar • Students Answer TheTIMES' Holiday Question • Sign-up for the Annual Inn-Keeping Workshop • AskMartha...By Martha Stewart • Creative Loafing... Things to Do and Places to Go Wall Township to Hold Reorganization Meeting January 6 Wall Township Mayor Ned Thomson announces that the Wall Township Committee wili hold its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6, 2003 at 7 p.m. in the municipai meeting room. The meeting wiil begin with the swearing in of Mark Brosnan who was eiected to the Committee and Ned Thomson who was re-eiected in November’s ^i^te/vUdniru^? eiection. Ail residents of the Township are cordially invited to attend the reorganization meeting. Mayor Thomson also announced that, at its reorganization meeting, the Committee ^tij/a/ ^^Yyienw will select Mary Burne as the Mayor of the Township for the year 2003 and that Mr. Thomson will be selected as Deputy Mayor. Mr. Thomson said that: “I am pieased to turn over the gavel to Mary Burne. She has been a dedicated public servant for a long time. She, as aiways, wiil represent the people of Wall Township with dignity, grace, and the utmost concern for our community. Ms. Burne, in reflecting upon her selection to be Mayor of the Township in 2003 said that “I am honored by the confidence of my colieagues on the Township Committee and by their seiection of me to serve as the Mayor of Wali Township. Ned Thomson has done a tremendous job as our Mayor this year, and I thank him for that. I look forward to working with my colleagues, including our newest member Mark Brosnan, to continue to improve municipai services, to provide services in a cost effective way and making Wall Township an even better place to live, work and to raise a famiiy.” Mayor Thomson noted that under the Township form of government, the choice of Mayor is a seiection made annualiy by the Committee. “Ali five members of the Committee are equals and the Mayor serves as the Chairman and often the spokesman of the group, with no additionai powers. This makes for very effective government and lends itself to consensus building on issues that impact our town, which benefits ali of our residents,” Thomson said. Mrs. Burne agreed, adding that: “Each member of the Township Commit tee represents ail of the residents of Wail Township. There are occasionaily peopie who say we should have a more powerful, elected Mayor but I believe that just one person shouid not speak or act for the whole community.” Mayor Thomson added that, “We are stili a smail community by comparison to cities and towns that have 40,000 or 50,000 people or more, with eiected Mayors and much more expensive governments. We intend to stay that way and we shouid have a govern ment that reflects the true nature of Wall Township.”
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it the jersey shore, reaching our neighbors in Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bay Head, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Manasquan, Neptune, Neptune City, Ocean Grove, 2 2003 Point Pleasant Beach, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt, Tinton Falls, Wall Township, & Surrounding Communities Since 1875 ^ 129 N1 rieptune's Holiday Decorating Winners The Neptune Township Recreation Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2002 House Decorating Contest. All winners were honored at a recent dinner on December 23, 2002 in their honor by the Recreation Committee. Plaques were presented to the winning individuals. The houses looked lovely and the committee had a difficult time picking the winners. Many thanks to everyone for their hard work in spreading the holiday cheer throughout Neptune. Winning addresses were 136 Inskip Avenue, 77 Mt. Herman Way, 131 The Plaza, 508 Wakefield Avenue, 422 Slocum Avenue, 1713 Sixth Avenue, 305 Union Avenue, 401 Victor Place, 7 Sean Drive, 14 Country Club Drive, 14 Pinebrook Drive and 4 Margert Avenue. Congratulations to one and all!
Brownies Learn to STAY HEALTHY On December 13, 2002, Brownie Troop number 416 Neptune, Belmar, Bradley Beach had the pleasure of a visit from Tara laquinto, a dietary consultant from Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. While visiting with our troop Tara played a food bingo game, spoke about the food pyramid, the importance of healthy eating and even brought the girls a tray full of healthy snacks which included apples, crackers and cheese. The girls used this opportunity to work towards their EAT RIGHT STAY HEALTHY try it TheTIMES’ Holiday Question: badge. “The holiday season is the season for giving. If you could do something nice for one Photo: Back row (I to r) Tara laquinto, Morgan Crease, Stephanie Barry, Emily Munn, person this hoiiday season, who wouid it be, and what would you do for them?” Melissa Yourowski, Amanda Chrzanowski, Morgan Durkin, Collette Allen, Bryna Masarik, Mrs. Bennett’s Preschool Class at the Early Childhood Center, Neptune Elizabeth Krotulis, and Marissa Peragina. Middle row (I to r): Rachel Canella, Shannon Norkus, Brianna Shannon, Victoria Renner and Brenna Strolla. Front row, Jenna Mackiewicz, Brianna Baity, age 4 Rachel Billington, and Ceara Irons. It would be my godmother, Ro Ro because she picks me up on Wednesday from my home. 1 would be nice to my godmother by letting her sleep over at my house. Wall Township Recreation
Tyler Gardner, 4 Winter Program Schedule It would be my mommy because she does nice things for me and she cooks for me. I Wall Township - Registration forms are now available for the wnnter session of Paint-Paste & Pour. would be good and I would be nice to her. This Mommy/Daddy & Me art class is open to Wall Township children from ages 2 through kinder garten. The session will begin January 16th and 17th and run for 8 weeks. There are four classes Bethany Gardner, 4 to choose from on Thursdays, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. There \will be two classes It would be Kaliyah because she is my friend. I would share with her. on Fridays, both in the morning. The fee for the 8-week session is $72 for the 1 st child and $64 each for 2 or more children. Aamira Johnson, 5 The second session of Kiddy Kung Fu will begin January 15th. This session will include a It would be Kim Bien because she is my best friend. I would give her a hug. beginner as well as intermediate class. The program is open to Wall Township children from grades K through 5. Intermediate classes \will be on Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. and beginner Tyson Lowe, 5 classes will be on Wednesdays from 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. The cost for the 8 - week session is $5. If I could do something nice for one person, it would be Kaliyah because she is always The next session of ‘Creative Crafts for Adults" will bepin on January 6th and continue for 8 being good at school. I would share with her and let her come to my house and take her weeks. This program is open to residents and non-residents alike. Evening classes will be held on to get some ice cream. , Mondays from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. and daytime classes will be held on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. The fee has been reduced to $50 for the entire session; materials are not included. ______For more information on any of these programs please call the Wall Township Recreation office at (732) 449-8444. The Wall Township Municipal Offices are located at 2700 Allaire Road, Teddy Bears by the Seashore Wall. Elegant, "Timeless Apparel for Children Always at a Discount Teddy Bears by the Seashore s like shopping on Madison Avenue. on/), the prices are less. " Faux Finishes Joan Hamberg. WOR Radio Murals Children’s Rooms
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The Partnership will host an Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 6, at Free hold Raceway, featuring rides, games, music, food and fireworks. On July 10, the Thursday Summer Concert Series kicks off with Mission Dance. The series continues on July 17 with the Party Dolls, July 24 with Chuck Lambert, August 7 with Jade Fire, August 14 with the Jazz Lobsters, and on August 21 with the Nerds. The concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hall of Records parking lot on Main Street. Freehold’s Fall Antiquefest and San Gennaro Festival will be held on Saturday, Sep tember 21. Antiques dealers will display their wares along the streets, and Freehold’s finest restaurants and food vendors specializing in Italian fare will be on hand for the street festival. The Borough’s annual holiday festivities will begin on Monday, December 1, with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Hall of Records Plaza. The 11th Annual Freehold Holiday House Tour will take place on Saturday, December 6, and the free Comcast Holiday Concert featuring the Arcadian Chorale and Freehold Brass Ensemble concert band will be held on Friday, December 12. The Borough’s annual Holiday Lantern Walk begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 19. The Partnership’s holiday events will conclude with the annual Menorah Lighting on Monday, December 22. The non-profit Freehold Center Partnership is dedicated to fostering economic devel opment and continued revitalization of the downtown commercial district, as well as pre serving the Borough’s historic past. For information on the Partnership and its activities, United Way & PiJ natural Gas Distribute Food call 732-462-3584 or check out www.freeholdcenter.com. Information on Freehold’s spe United Way of Monmouth County recently helped to distribute 50 food boxes to three cial events is also available from Allen Consulting Inc. at 732-946-2711. local food pantries for the holiday season. The food boxes were a donation from NJ t Natural Gas Company, Wall. Over the past years the gas company has donated hundreds of food boxes to the needy through organizations like the United Way. The agencies receiving the boxes included the Bradley Beach Food Pantry, which assists clients from Bradley Beach, Neptune, Asbury Park, Avon, Ocean Grove, and some Starts sections of Belmar, Chant Food Pantry (Conquer Hunger and Needy Together) providing service to Neptune, Asbury Park, Belmar, Long Branch and Lakewood; and Project Paul Inc., Keansburg, which serves the Bayshore area. Each box was filled with a dinner for four; one canned ham, powdered potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, hot cocoa mix, dry milk and cookies. The food was purchased by the gas company and packaged by its s m m trti employees who volunteer their time for charitable events like this. at 10 a.m. United Way also assists in the coordination of the Emergency Pantry Action Commit tee, a network of more than 30 food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the county. For more information about the United Way of Monmouth County, the agencies it supports or % volunteer opportunities, call the United Offices at (732) 938-5988. io e a s t , Photo: Kate Beckett, (left) Administrative Assistant, United Way of Monmouth County, on all winter clothing, coats, helps Richard and Mary Ann Brugger, Bradley Beach Food Pantry, load food boxes do selected shoes & accessories nated by the NJ Natural Gas Co. and distributed by the United Way of Monmouth County. Infants to Size 16 We’re getting ready with Freehold Township Announces 2003 Events Communion Wear for Boys & Girls Freehold - The Freehold Center Partnership will host 19 family-oriented special events in 2003, including the return of the Borough’s popular weekly summer concert series and 527 Bay Avenue monthly Kruise Nites held downtown from May through September. Point Pleasant Beach Most of the events, which also include street fairs, food festivals, and holiday-themed 732-295-5736 celebrations and activities, are free and open to the public. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:30 The Partnership's Executive Director Jayne Carr said financial support from sponsors Sunday noon - 4 p.m. and a $5,000 Cooperative Tourism Marketing grant from the New Jersey Office of Travel & Tourism help make the events possible. “We had a great year, and attendance was strong at all our events in 2002,” Carr said. “As host city for Down town New Jersey’s annual C o G o P a r i conference last spring, we welcomed Gov. McGreevey RED BANK, NJ • DEAL, NJ • WWW.COCOPARI.COM and representatives of com- Voted Best Boutique in New Jersey “New Jersey Monthly’’ merciai districts all over the state. Right now, we have less than a 2 percent com mercial vacancy rate in the Borough, and downtown has never looked better,” she said. To kick off the 2003 55 Central Avenue schedule, the Borough’s Ocean Grove, New Jersey annual spring Antiquefest 732-988-3648 will be held on Sunday, May Pre-Inventory Sale
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Each Century 21 office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity The'nNES Holiday Question I Cape May's Annual Inn Keeping Workshop “If you could do something nice for one person this holiday season, who would it be t Learn all you need to know about acquiring, restoring and operating a bed and what would you do for them?” I and breakfast inn from Cape May’s experienced and seasoned innkeepers. Mrs. Witte’s 4th Grade Class, Ridge Avenue School
u CAPE MAY- The innkeeping lifestyle is unique and challenging, filled with hardship, tri- Lashena Alien I umph and joy. Operating a bed and breakfast inn is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week I would choose my grandmother because she is always there for me. I would always be ^ job. Learn the tricks of the trade and the secrets to their successes from the experts of the there for her and love her. g Bed and Breakfast capital of the world. Cape May, New Jersey. This year’s Inn Deep ■^Workshop, Sunday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 19, features four days of lec- Keven Mendez Cruz I would choose my mom because she gives me stuff. I will give her some money for the - tures, classes and tours. Also returning this year is the optional private consulting ses- bills. ” Sion with an experienced Cape May innkeeper. I The workshop begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16 with registration and refresh- Lashaun Britney Marcia Barclay p ments. A talk on Innkeeping Profiles and Lifestyles will be moderated at 3 p.m. by Tom I would choose my uncle because he wanted me to stay, and I loved him for letting me £ Carroll, of The Mainstay Inn, 635 Columbia Ave. After dinner at the Pelican Club Restauarant stay. I would make him a sandwich, and help him relax when he comes home from work. . in the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel, 501 Beach Drive, a lecture titled Location, Location, to Location by Dave McGonigle, The Wooden Rabbit, 609 Hughes St., will be at 7 p.m. Kristena Devlin O Monday’s theme is Innkeeping 101: Shark Innfested Waters. Subjects covered include: I would choose my Mom because she Is always there for me, and is always there to ^ Considering the Purchase; Planning & Executing Renovations; and Furnishing & Deco comfort me. I would comfort her when she is sick. rating. Learn how to develop a relationship with your banker and realtor, how to make an Allreal Rosa inn reflect your personality and lifestyle and where and how to purchase supplies. I would choose my mom and dad, because they are always there for me. I would help The program also features a morning and afternoon tour of Cape May’s Inns featur them every time they need it. ing the nerve centers: kitchens, laundries, offices and owner’s living quarters. In the evening, there is an optional wine and cheese reception at the newly restored Congress Ar>gela Grissma Hall Hotel, 251 Beach Drive. I would choose my stepmom Eveleen, my dad and my mom, because they take care of Tuesday’s theme is Innkeeping 202: Business De Jour. Participants will learn about me. I will try to be good and help out. Breakfast: the Perfect Start to the Perfect Day; You and Your Customer; Marketing and Promotion; and Number Crunching. This full day of Information also includes a morning Sam Green and afternoon tour of more of Cape May’s B&B’s. I would choose my family because I love them. I would help them clean all around the house. The last day of the workshop. Innkeeping 303: Staying in Business will include We Are the Government and We’re Here to Help, Staffing for Long Term Success and Com Arabia M. Green puters at the Inn. More inn tours are available in the morning and afternoon, and the day is I would choose my Mom and Dad because I love them and they were always there for me. completed with an afternoon tea at The Queen Victoria Bed & Breakfast, hosted by the I would do the same thing they did for me. inn’s owners, Joan and Dane Wells. One-on-one consulting sessions with experienced innkeepers are offered again this Nydia Destini Gathers year. Bring your individual questions and concerns and let an expert help you. The cost Is I would choose my mom because she takes care of me. I would get her a nice big house $50 per session. and some money. This four-day series of workshops and lectures is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Regina Owens Center for the Arts (MAC) and is designed for both current and potential innkeepers. Panel I would choose Mrs. Witte because she is very nice and kind, and a great teacher. I would discussions are led by knowledgeable Cape May innkeepers so participants learn the give her a really nice gift. tricks-of-the-trade from those who have first-hand experience. Panelists and other partici pants make themselves available for lunchtime sessions to pursue topics and answer Monik Suit more questions. I would choose my mom because she Is very nice to me. I would clean the house. All sessions of the Inn Deep Workshop will be held at Savannah Key Ballroom in the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel, 501 Beach Drive. The cost for the full four-day workshop, Sherwyn Jay Eldon Steed including lectures and tours, tote bag and complimentary lunch each day is $300 per I would choose my parents and my family and my teacher, because they’re special. I would buy them lots of gifts. person. Any three days of the workshop with lectures, tours, workbook and lunch each day is $250 per person. Any two days of the workshop, including lectures, tours, workbook Rilwan Odunsi and lunch both days is $195 per person; and a one-day workshop pass including lec I would choose my mom and my godmother because they are there for me and if my mom tures, tours, workbook and lunch is $145 per person. had to go to work my godmother will watch me. I would get them what they want. I Individual lectures are $35 each, admission to tours is $35 per tour and the optional wine and cheese reception at the newly restored Congress Hall Hotel is $20. Melia Owens The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the I would choose my mom and dad because they help me with my homework, and buy the preservation and interpretation of Cape May’s Victorian heritage. MAC also fosters the food and clothes. I will clean the whole house and take them to a special place. performing arts. MAC membership is open to all. For Information about MAC’S year-round Louis Otero schedule of fours, festivals and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or I would choose my mom and dad. I chose them because they give me things I want. I visit MAC’S website at would give them something. www.capemaymac.org. TheTIMES' Holiday Question bernadette’s “The holiday season is the season for giving. 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TheTiMES' Holiday Question James Butts 5 “If you could do something nice for one person this holiday sea I would choose my best friend Shaikkir because he is really nice to me and he is a nice o student like me. I will take his family and my family all to Hurrican Harbor. m son, who would it be and what would you do for them?” 4th Grade 4T Class, Ridge Avenue School Dyamond Shorter I would choose my mom because she’s always been there when I was in trouble and we Jessico Joseph always loved each other. I would save up all my money and buy her a lot of presents and I would choose my mom because she treats everybody fair. I would buy her lots of jewels. give her jewelry.
Ian Britt Shanece Millette 3* I would choose my mom because she takes care of me and loves me. I would do some I would choose my mom and dad because they were there for me when I was born and thing very special for her. I can’t tell anybody. they are there for me all the time. I would take them out for dinner and take them to Disneyworld. Jasmine Moure I would choose my Mom, Grandma, Aunt and Uncle, because everytime they go some Brittany Tilton where they think of me and they are always there for me. I would be on my best behavior I would choose my best friend Dyamond because she was always there for me and she and I will make a card or buy one. was the first person who talked to me and never hurt me. I would take Dyamond anywhere she wants to go and buy her something, and thank her and tell her how grateful I am that Ashley Young I have her. I would choose my friends. They are my best friends, and they don’t lie to me or tease. I would draw a get well card if they get sick and be a very nice friend too. Siera Kline I would choose my whole family because they love me and take care of me. I would buy Chonda Foster them all two presents. I would choose my mom because she loves me and she cares about me a lot. I would buy her something for Christmas and her birthday. Kalisha I would choose a friend because they don’t have as much as I do. I will invite them to my Maria Wright hoMse so they can have something to eat. I would choose my mother because she loves me and I love her. I would take her to Six Flags. Armar Keys I would choose my grandma because she is nice to me. I would make good food and have David Birchett her come over with me. I would do something for my best friends because they are my friends and they are really nice to me, they are like family to me. I would buy them things they like. I will Invite them to Kenneth my Thanksgiving feast. I would choose my mom and dad because they always do stuff for me. I would do what I am supposed to do. Dante Hawkins I would choose my Aunt Nell because she has no one to celebrate Thanksgiving with. I will Terrell Yarborough let her come to Thanksgiving with me. I would choose my family because we are always there for one another. I would take them out to a fancy restaurant. Melissa Devrin I would choose my grandma because she is nice to me and she gives me stuff. I really Alfredo Reneal love her. I would buy her anything she would want because I love her so much. I would choose my family because they make me feel great. I would buy them the mall and treat them to a nice Chinese dinner. Kelly A. Green I would choose my best friend Sandra because she was the only friend that really was a Abdul Muhammad real friend. I’d never be mean or empty-hearted. I’d always be her best friend and make I would choose my mom and dad and my friends because they are my best friends and my her happy. best family. I would want to buy them dinner.
Sandra Ochoa I would choose Kelly because she’s my best friend. I would invite her to my house to play.
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The group says test results showed fecal coliform bacteria levels of 60,000, 70,000 and 170,000 colonies per 100-milliliter sample. Water containing 200 colonies per 100- ml sample is considered unsafe for direct contact such as swimming. Said Brian Hegarty, SRCC president, “i found (the leak) around 2:00 p.m. when I was in the woods off of Brookside Drive filming the erosion problems there. The water in the river was gray and smelled awful. I backtracked It by looking in the storm drains across Route 33 and then about a quarter of a mile east on Route 33 in front of Jumping Brook Apartments there was a manhole cover spewing raw sewage in a storm drain.” “It’s a good thing I found it when I did or it would have gone a half mile down stream and ended up at New Jersey American’s water intake,” said Hegarty, ‘This is the second leak from Neptune we have found in the last couple of months and it has got to stop.” This month’s leak follows a sewer leak on September 15 at Jumping Brook, which was believed to have caused a fecal bacteria level of 17,000 colonies per 100 ml of water in that tributary. Crews working In Neptune to repair damage to sewer Hegarty says that he believes the leak is a result ing Sewer Department Supervisor William Blecki for the sewer mishaps. Township Ad- Red Bank Sleep Shoppe of the Township’s negli mfnistratornfnis Phil Huhn asked, “Why would we? Bill Blecki’s been doing an outstanding gence in maintaining such job.” In fact, the Township approved a raise for Blecki at Monday night’s Township meet 732-212-9600 sewer lines. Hegarty cited ing. FREE... Present this ad for FREE... that the Township has had Huhn said that the average of approximately 10 leaks per year is “nothing” compared Delivery Removal 74 sewerage leaks in Nep to what other similar municipalities face. Although Huhn said he did not know whether FREE... FREE... tune in the last seven years, there had been an April 22 leak, he continued that he believes the Township reports Set-up Bedframe 49 of which went into local “100%” of its leaks to the state, “which we are required to do.” In addition, Huhn said that Off AnySet • 1/2 Off Twin or Full water bodies. Hegarty is over the past year the Township has changed the Shark River and Jumping Brook main also accusing the Township tenance schedule to four times a year, instead of twice a year, to address sewer line esses| of not reporting all of the problems. VVattT '^ybed, leaks to the New Jersey De “My understanding is that this was just a routine clog and a small leak that was I r o n ^ b e d s partment of Environmental cleared in minutes and contained right at the site,” said Township Administrator Phil B ra ss Protection, citing an April 22 Huhn, ‘Theoretically, it could have flowed to the water company, but it didn’t flow down into ^U toi leak that he said the state any creek or anything.”Huhn said he did not know the cause of the grease clog. has no record of. Said Hegarty, “I find it appalling that when I request Blecki be replaced the four Demo crats on the Committee voted to promote him and give him a raise. The Mayor and Com Offer expires January 14, 2003 When asked if the Town mittee should be more concerned with the safety and welfare of the residents instead of 25 Broad Street, Red Bank ship is looking into penaliz defending the actions of their employees.” Across from Murphy Grill Hegarty continued that he is also planning a slander _^onda^;Fridaj^J0;7^^aturda^_^0^6^unda^^ Misner Chiropractic lawsuit against Township officials. He says the Township WALK-IN damaged his reputation with public statements that Hegarty waited two hours to report the September leak to the Town HEALTH CENTER ship after discovering it. “1 love Shark River and there is no way 1 would watch Make It Your Why wait when raw sewage flow into it for two hours,” said Hegarty, who you are in pain! adds that he was at the site for only 16 minutes before New Year’s Resolution! calling. Hegarty said the Coalition’s next step will be to file a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Neptune Township. He 732-775-5050 said the lawsuit would be based upon the “amount of sewer Family care, sports, auto leaks being put into Shark River, the amount of pollution, §M. and personal injuries and the fact that 80% of the leaks are from lack of mainte Dr. Kim berly Misner nance.” Medicare, Medicaid and Most Insurance accepted “When we are talking about leaks caused by grease Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 -1 & 3 - 7:30 and roots, we are talking about lack of maintenance - if Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon you’re cleaning them they don’t have grease and roots,” 185 W. Syivania Avenue, Neptune Ci^ said Hagerty The group’s board of directors recently voted to move forward with litigation, said Hegarty, but he could not esti Jersey Shore mate when the case might actually be heard in federal court. Gospel Music Huhn said he has been advised by the Township's attorneys not to comment on any potential litigation. 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M B E R Neptune City Spring Lake Heights “We are more than just flowers** Rte. 35 & 3rd Ave. 700 Allaire Road 732-774-1900 732-974-9800 (732) 282-1770 • 2024 New Bedford Road (Neptune City Shopping Center) (across from Hoffman's Ice Cream) Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey • Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A Taste o f Italy... r Anise Almond Biscotti Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cool: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes For Those Chilly Winter Nights Makes 84 biscotti 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons McCormick® Anise Seed 1 cup sliced almonds 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease large cookie sheet. In a large bowl, add first 6 ingredients. Blend, using an electric mixer, on low speed. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. With mixer running, slowly pour egg mixture into bowl. Mix just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix. 2. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a 12x2-inch log. Place logs onto cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes or until slightly risen and firm to touch. -1 r - 3. Remove cookie sheet from oven. Cool logs on wire rack 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Using a Shrimp Bmschetta QikkmMatsalawilh sharp serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/4-inch slices. Place slices in single layer on ungreased Bmschetta comes from the Italian word “buscare," which cookie sheet. means “to roast over coals.” This recipe takes on a sea B^&M udnocmBa^ 4. Bake at 350°F for 10-13 minutes or until crisp and food twist with the addition of OLD S4 V® Seasoning and golden. Cool on cookie sheet. Store in a covered con shrimp. Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes tainer. Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes 4 servings Makes 24 (1 slice) servings 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1-1/2 cups water 2 tabiespoons flour 2 teaspoons McCormick(r) OLD BAY® Seasoning, di 1/2 teaspoon salt vided 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tabiespoons fineiy chopped red beil pepper 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tabiespoon chopped fresh parsiey 1/2 cup Marsala wine 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon oiive oil 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves 1 egg white 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Onion Powder 1 ioaf baguette-styie French bread 1. Place chicken between two sheets of wax paper Mayonnaise and pound to approximately 1/4-inch thick. In a large 1. In a saucepan, combine 1-1/2 cups water and 1/2 bowl or plastic bag, combine flour with next 3 ingredi teaspoon OLD BAY® Seasoning. Bring water to a boii. ents. Add chicken to flour mixture, toss to coat. Add shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turns 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over me pink. Drain weli and let cool. dium-high heat. Saute chicken 3-5 minutes per side 2. Finely chop shrimp. In medium bowl, mix shrimp or until done. Remove from skillet. and remaining OLD BAY® Seasoning with next 6 ingre 3. Add mushrooms and remaining oil, if needed. Saute dients. Stir until weli blended. 2-3 minutes. Stir in wine and remaining 3 ingredients. 3. Cut bread diagonally into 1/2-inch slices and lightly Stir to loosen any browned particles; bring to a boil. toast. Spread bread slices lightly with mayonnaise. Return chiclien to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly over bread slices. 4. Place bread on baking sheet, coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F. 8-10 minutes or until throughly heated and lightly browned. Recipes courtesy of McCormick & Co., Inc. All Rights S^rage Gi^efines from Reserved. Copyright 2002 M c C o r m t c J i It's a fact that the fresher the spices and seasonings are, the more aromatic and flavorful your meals and baked treats will be. But just how do you know if your spices and herbs are fresh? 1) Sight - Check to see that the color of your spices and herbs is vibrant. If the color has faded, chances are the flavor has too. 2) Smell - Rub or crush the spice or herb in your hand. If the aroma Is weak, it’s time to replace it. ! Parmesan Garlic Bread \ 3) Taste - Rub or crush the spice or herb in your hand. If the flavor isn't I I I Prep Time: 7 minutes; Cook Time: 5 minutes | apparent, it’s time to replace it. • Makes 12 servings ■ After purchasing fresh and flavotful spices and herbs from your I 1 loaf Italian bread | grocery store, proper storage will prolong their freshness. Here are some I 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened | suggested storage and usage tips: • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese > Keep them away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. This means ■ 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder J avoid storing spices and herbs over the stove, dishwasher, sink or near I 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Italian Seasoning i a window. I 1. Preheat broiler. | * Keep spices and herbs stored in tightly closed bottles after each use. I 2. Split bread in half horizontally and place, cut sides « 'Instead of sprinkling spices and herbs directly from the bottle over a up, on work surface. Combine remaining ingredients j j steaming pot, measure spices into a bowl or cup and then add them to > and spread on bread. I the pot. Sprinkling spices and herbs over a steaming pot will hasten t 3. Place on broiler pan and brown lightly. B flavor loss and could result in caking. Easy Pizza Margherita * Be sure to use a completely dry measuring spoon when dipping it into An easy dish that will please the kids as well as the I Roasted IMian a spice bottle, as moisture will make the contents deteriorate. adults * Members of the red pepper family, including paprika and chili powder, Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Veg^ables virill retain their color and remain fresher when stored In the refrigerator. Makes 8 servings If you store your spice products properly, here’s a guideline of how long Ingredients: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 30 minutes they may last. 3 tablespoons olive oil Makes 4 servings SPICES 1 tablespoon McCormick® Basil Leaves 6 cups assorted vegetables (onion, potatoes, red bell Ground Spices 2-3 years 1 prepared pizza crust pepper, zucchini) Whole Spices 3-4 years 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup olive oil HERBS 1-3years 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon McCormick® Italian Seasoning SEEDS 3-4 years 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder SEASONING BLENDS 1-2years 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Fennel Seed EXTRACTS 4 years Garnishes: black olives, red or green bell pepper, tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves 1. Biend oil and basil leaves; let stand 5 minutes. Brush 1/2 teaspoon salt One handy way to monitor the age of your spices and herbs is to take a 1/2 mixture over pizza crust. Spread pizza sauce over 2 cups chopped portobello mushrooms felt tip pen and put the date on the label or lid when you first open the crust; sprinkle with mozzarella and black pepper. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese bottle. 2. Drizzle pizza with remaining basil mixture and sprinkle 1. Place vegetables in a large bowl. Mix oil and next 5 with Parmesan. Garnish pizza as desired. Bake ac ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. M. cording to pizza crust directions. 2. Spread vegetables in 13x9-inch baking pan. Roast at 450° F for 25 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and All recipes courtesy of McCormick & Co., Inc. sprinkle with cheese. i_ Righte Reserved. Copyright2002______3. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Dear Martha: What is the significance of Birthstones? yeuxelu^... Since ancient times, the 12 gemstones that we attach to our modem calendar year have been worshipped as objects of great power. that says something about you, The early Persians believed that the sap phire was a chip from the pedestal on which the Earth tralanced and that reflections from it pro other than your birthdate... duced the color of the sky. Cleopatra ground pearls into her wine and drank the mixture, be lieving she was drinking in their beauty. Mysterious with a child-iike side Our association of specific stones with .V . months of the year can be traced - in one com monly accepted explanation - to the gems af T ■; "V- fixed to the holy breastplate of Aaron, brother of Moses, who helped lead the Israelites from Egypt. ? jj'- Whatever their significance, the custom of wearing birthstones as jewelry originated in • Poland in the 1700s. In the early 20th century in f the United States, the National Association of B Jewelers adopted our modem birthstone cal Ei endar. ^ f What is a Gemstone? i - J i ' Birthstones, and all gems, are quite literally pieces of the Earth, which have b ^ n shaped over time. They are classified by the minerals that make them up. Diamonds, for example, are composed of carbon. The corundum group, which includes ruby and sapphire, are crystals of aluminum Bernadette’s, Point Pleasant Beach oxide. Gemstones get their color from the way they absorb waves of light. If all wavelengths are ab sorbed by a gemstone, that stone appears col Confident with style and grace orless. Impurities can cause variations in the way a stone absorbs light; that’s why so many stones come in a wide range of dazzling hues. • - - ■. . w * -■ .'■* : i fm htm m f k Birthstone Calendar This birthstone calendar includes a bit of mineralogy as well as some of the myttis and lure surrounding each stone. JANUARY: GARNET. This stone gets its name from the Latin word for pomegranate, since its crystals often resemble the fruit’s deep-red color and seeds. But garnets come in many colors and can even be colorless. Garnets are thought to protect sleepers from nightmares and travelers from danger. FEBRUARY: AMETHYST. This gem is made of quartz, the second most abundant mineral on Earth. Its color ranges from wine-purple to pale lilac; the deep shades are most valuable. According to mythology, Diana, goddess of the hunt, turned a maiden named Amethyst to quartz, saving her from Dionysus, god of wine. His tears stained her purple. The stone is thought to represent sobriety. MARCH: AQUAMARiNE (ALTERNATIVE: BLOODSTONE). Aquamarine gets its blue color from iron; its crystals can grow as large as 200 pounds. Bloodstone, sometimes called heliotrope or blood jasper, is opaque quartz with flecks of red from iron. Aquamarine is thought to protect ocean voyages, guard against sea monsters and soothe marital discord. Bloodstone signifies martyrdom. Main Avenue Galleria, Ocean Grove APRIL: DIAMOND. The hardest natural substance on Earth, a diamond’s colors range from clear to sooty black. Ancient cultures believed the gems were crystal lightning, splinters of stars and tears of the gods. MAY: EMERALD. This green stone is often fragile, due to fissures and fractures. Transparent gems are extremely rare. The emerald is a symbol of rebirth and romance. It is thought to soothe the soul, sharpen Romantic and soft spoken wit - and change color upon infidelity. JUNE: PEARL (ALTERNATIVES: MOONSTONE, ALEXANDRITE). The pearl is formed inside the shell of a mollusk from an irritant coated with calcium carbonate. Pearls vary widely in color and shape. Moonstones can be semitransparent to opaque; alexandrites are very rare and are known for chameleonlike color changes. The pearl is the Chinese symbol of wealth, power and longevity. Hindus believed that moonstones were bits of moonbeams. JULY: RUBY. Second only to diamonds in hardness, rubies can be even more valuable, especially when they are large and high quality. The red stone is a symbol of wealth, health, wisdom, passion and the triumph of love. It is also said to bring good luck to gamblers. AUGUST: PERIDOT (ALTERNATIVE: ONYX). Peridot is a green stone with an oily luster. It is sometimes called the “evening emerald.” Onyx is an opaque quartz. Peridot is an amulet against night terrors. Onyx, carved with images of Mars, the god of war, suppos edly gave Roman soldiers courage. SEPTEMBER: SAPPHIRE. A gem belonging to the corundum family, sapphire can be any color but red (red con^ndum is ruby). Blue gems are the finest. Rhody’s, Brielle Considered a symbol and guardian of purity, the stone has been worn by clergy to avoid temptation. OCTOBER: OPAL (ALTERNATIVE: TOURMALINE). Opal is a fragile stone of silica and water. Tourmaline has many colors and can even be multicolored within a single stone. Opals symbolize magic, love and hope. Some believe that wearing them is unlucky for those not Vintage with a colorful flair... bom in October. Tourmaline is said to protect against bad decisions. NOVEMBER: TOPAZ (ALTERNATIVE: CITRINE). Trace minerals create topaz gems in colors from blue and green to pink, sherry and even black. Citrine is an affordable, yellow-orange gem. Topaz is the sun jewei. It reminded the Egyptians of Ra and the Romans of Jupiter. It is thought to improve eyesight and break spells. Citrine is believed to guard against snake venom and evil thoughts. DECEMBER: TURQUOISE (ALTERNATIVE: ZIRCON). Turquoise, a gem mined in arid and semiarid lands, ranges in color from blue to green. Zircon is fiery and has a wide range of colors. In the third century, turquoise was thought to protect its owner from falling off a horse. To Native Americans, it embodies the blue of heaven and green of Earth. Zircon is thought to heal disease and bring sound sleep. Photo: August and October birthstones shown. CREDIT: PHOTO BY SANG AN.) Copyright 2002 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia LLC. Ali rights reserved. Questions shouid be addressed to Martha Stewart, care of TheTIMES at the jersey shore, P. O. Box 5, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756. Questions may aiso be sent to Stewart by electronic mail. Her address is: [email protected]. The @ represents the symbol on your keyboard. Please include your name and With Love Alison, Ocean Grove daytime telephone number. Questions of general interest will be answered in this column; Martha Stewart regrets that unpublished letters cannot be answered individually. For more information on the topics covered in the askMartha columit, visit www.marthastewart.com. How through systems, custom-designed protect them. Free crafts from 1- and old the excitement of living furniture, pools and spas, and 4pm. Price is included in general March 2nd happily ever after. cooking products. Specialists in admission. 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Carriage House Gallery, PACE (People with Arthritis Can “Strangers in the Night,” as well Emien Physick Estate, 1048 interviews. Candidates must be Exercise): Free ‘Try Me” class as material from his own CD, As Washington St. Monmouth County residents, at from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. at the I Remember It. In song and style, Jan. 1 ,4 and 5. Gallery hours: 11 least 17 years of age, and a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. $4 for adults, Atlantic Club, Wall. Call to Frank Sinatra, Jr. pays homage $2 for children (ages 3-12) or register. Gentle chair exercises possess a driver’s license. For to his father and the wonderful free with a tour of the Emien more information regarding the include flexibility, strengthening music he left behind. Physick Estate, M job fair, call (732) 460-1167. The and relaxation techniques in this State Theatre, 15 Livingston Cape May’s only Victorian House TDD machine number for Arthritis fitness class. Physicians Avenue, New Brunswick. Museum. Sponsored by the Mid- persons with hearing impairment Atlantic Center consent is needed for trial class. 877-STATE-11. for the Arts (MAC). For more Next session: 1/7 - 2/27. Tues is (732) 219-9484. www.statetheatrenj.org information, call 609-884-5404 day and Thursday at 12:15 -1:15 or 800-275-4278 p.m. - Open to non-members. January 18 or visit www.capemaymac.org. For more information call the Allaire Village Mid-Winter January 4 and 5 COMBINATION TROLLEY/ Atlantic Club at (732) 292-4477. Invitational Antiques Show and PHYSICK ESTATE TOUR: Guided January 9-12 Sale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. indoors at trolley tour of Cape May’s Atlantic Sail Expo: Largest the South Wall Fire Station at Historic District, followed by a indoor display of sailboats and Atlantic Avenue and Route 34, guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian House Museum, the gear on the East coast comes to Wall Township Admission is $3/ Emien Physick Estate, 1048 Atlantic City. Sailing seminars, adult. Children under 12 when Washington St. 11 a.m. and 1:30 boat models, and more. Featur accompanied by adult are p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 ing over 250 exhibitors, 100 free admitted free. and 5. $12 for adults; $6 for seminars and boats up to 50 feet January 18 19 children (ages 3 to 12). Tickets available and tour begins at the in length. For more information New Hope Winter Antique January 30 Washington Street visit www.sailamerica.com. Show. The 15th Annual New Sleeping Beauty on Ice Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Sponsored by the Mid- January, 10-12 Hope Winter Antique Show from at 7pm in New Brunshwick at the 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $6, Atlantic Center for Jersey Show Home Show State Theatre, 15 Livingston the Arts (MAC). For more infor held in the Eagle Fire Hall, Route Environmental/Gardens: Avenue. 732-246-7469 or toll mation, call 609-884-5404 or The January show will feature 202, New Hope, Pennsylvania free: 877-STATE-11. 800-275-4278 or more than 125 of the region’s For info call 215-862-5828. A company of champion Russian visit www.capemaymac.org. GUIDED TOURS OF THE EMLEN most innovative manufacturers January 19 ice dancers performs the PHYSICK ESTATE: Entertaining and sellers of home furnishings, Penguin Awareness Day enchanting story of the cursed and educational kitchen cabinetry, appliances, Learn about African penguins Princess Aurora, who falls into a guided tour of the 1879 Emien security systems, air/heat and conservation efforts to deep sleep, only to be awakened Physick Estate, 1048 Washing 100 years later by the kiss of a ton St. 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, prince. Fall in love again with this Jan. 4 and 5. $8 for adults; $4 for classic fairy tale, as the graceful children (ages 3 to 12). Spon skaters of the St. Petersburg sored by the Mid-Atlantic Center State Ice Ballet show both young for the Arts (MAC). For more information, call 609-884- 5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit MAC’S Web site Ocean Front Restaurant at www.capemaymac.org. HISTORIC DISTRICT TROLLEY The Critics Agree TOUR: Get acquainted with Cape ★ ★ Asburv Park Press. 11/02, Andrea Clurfield May on a trolley ★ ★ The Bergen Record. 9/02 Nancy Thorpe tour as knowledgeable guides ★ ★ New Jersey Life. 10/02 present entertaining and educa I Top Rated Restaurant 2002 Zagat Restaurant Guide tional stories about the nation’s oldest I Dinner Served Wednesday through Saturday seashore resort. 11 a.m. and I Wednesday Nights-Live Jazz IDinner Tluirsdiiy, Friday & - Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday Brcakfiist: Saturday & Sunday, and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 5. $6 for I Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. lainch Tiicsday-Saturday adults and $3 for children (ages 3 to12).Tours begin and tickets I Gift Certificates • Holiday Parties Creative Contemporary Cuisine are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. ^yiSA&MasterCard accepted Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic ICuisineby Views by Mother Natu« Center for the Arts (MAC). 732-449-1909 Call 609-884-5404 or 800-275- |l300 Ocean Avenue, Belmar 732-681-7680 1321 Third Avenue, SfffingLake 4278 or www.capemaymac.org. 5 Brennen's™ Steak House "Stompin" at the Shore' o m to Open This Month Exhibit on Display in Cape May Neptune City - Executive Chef Mark Mikolajczyk, formally of Whispers in Spring Lake, Exhibit Features Famous African-American Performers who Visited Atlantic City, Wild declared with a broad smile, “Fans of Whispers will not be disappointed in my move to wood and Cape May from the turn of the century to mid-1900s. Brennen’s™ Steak House.” Brennen’s^“ , the newest venture from life-time restauranteurs CAPE MAY-Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Billie Kevin & Maura Fitzsimmons, will have everything that a traditional steak house has and Holiday were just some of the African-American performers who came to the southern much more. “It’s a very exciting time”, says Chef Mikolajczyk, “Brennen’s™ will have the Jersey Shore during the first half of the twentieth century. great steaks that are served in the finest steak houses in the country, but with more variety, more casual elegance, more value, and more fun.” Their visits are documented in “Stompin’ at the Shore,” a traveling exhibit from the While the black granite-top bar, the tile floor, and the baby grand piano all say el Atlantic City Historical Society that tells the story of entertainers and famous visitors who egance and special occasion, the tone and ambience of Brennen’s™ is warm and wel came to Atlantic City from the turn of the century through the 1950s. The exhibit features coming; casually well-appointed though not at all stuffy. Designed with attention to detail more than 60 photographs, period advertisements, memorabilia, artifacts and ora! histo *< Vi and with an emphasis on extra touches, the restaurant’s interior suggests an intimate ries that capture this exciting chapter of show business history. o dinner club with a hint of deco in its clean, jazzy lines and beautiful lighting. Fancy enough The exhibit is co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) and the Mid- for special occasions, but down-to-earth enough for weekly or even nightly dining, Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) and will be on display in the Carriage House Gallery, Brennen’s™ is a completely new and different steak house on the Jersey shore dining 1048 Washington St. in Cape May, from January 18 to May 4. Funding for the exhibit is scene. “Brennen’s™ is for diners who are looking for a nice but casual evening out,” says provided by Sturdy Savings Bank. Mr. Fitzsimmons, who anticipates a positive response from the public: “People will have to The History Committee of the Center for Community Arts has researched, conducted see it for themselves — once they’ve eaten here, I think they will find it very hard to forget.” interviews and gathered artifacts in Cape May and Wildwood to enhance the traveling So what is new on the menu? Chef Mikolajczyk is enthusiastic about Brennen’s™ exhibit, which focuses on Atlantic City. CCA is supplementing the exhibit with a display of cuisine: “We have designed a menu with several appetizers that are traditional to a Steak House, such as Lump Blue Crab Meat Cocktail, Baked Scallops with Brandy, Bread crumbs the rich contribution of Wildwood and Cape May to this African-American entertainment Butter and Garlic. We have a fantastic Caesar salad. Shrimp Scampi, and Escargot. All scene. our salad dressings will be homemade.” CCA discovered that Ethel Waters once worked as a waitress in Wildwood, and in his “For meat entrees, we will feature a killer Prime Rib served on the bone. Filet Mignon, younger years, Sammy Davis, Jr. played in his father’s band at The Bolero in Wildwood. Delmonico steaks. Lamb Chops, Porterhouses, and of course the famous New York Because guest accommodations in the area were segregated during the first half of the Strip. Additionally, much to the delight of our customers, we will offer signature combina 20th century, African-American performers frequently had to stay in private homes. Local tions such as Lobster, Baked Scallops, Chicken, Scampi, Stuffed and Fried Shrimp, all of African-American families would move in with relatives to provide comfortable sleeping which will be served with a Prime Sirloin Steak. Brennen’s<“”> dinner prices start at $16.95; ...Continued on page 15 all entrees are served with house salad and choice of potato.” Diners will be able to watch their meals being prepared in the smartly tiled open kitchen just off the dining room. Dinner is available in the lounge as well as in the stylish Getting Ready for the Super Bowl? adjoining dining room. Brennen’s''’”* has a comprehensive wine list of over 60 wines from Vfe're Your One Stop Party Shop! around the world as well as the U.S.; twenty of these fine wines can be had for $20.00 a bottle. Fine Wines • Cordials The emphasis in Brennen’s™ is on exceptional quality food in a unique ambience with attentive, friendly service. Champagne • Ice Cold Beer “Our goal,” says proprietor Kevin Fitzsimmons, “is to offer a top-shelf steak house experience without sacrificing casual comfort and warmth. Brennen’s™ will be a great Soft Beverages • Chips & Dips place to go for a special occasion, but it will also be a great place to go anytime.” Ice • Mixers • Snacks Brennen’s™ serves dinner seven nights a week beginning at 5:00 p.m., 4:30 on Sundays. For reservations, information and directions call 732-774-5040. Brennen’s™ Steak House is located at 62 Highway #35 North, Neptune City, New Jersey. Shore Wines & liquor Entertainment 810 Main Street, Bradley Beach B o o k s Open 7 Days Didn’t get an Entertain 775-6008 ment 2002 Book for the Holi 13 BROTHERS days? Don’t fret, books are still available in limited DEIIYERY quantity. Price $30. Save over 50% on local dining, Home of the travel, movies, fast food, dry cleaning, car rentals, airline Q il” P i e tickets, plays, amusement I I off centers, etc. The savings inch pie uiith are endless!!! P!ease mai! 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I would help her because she is already trying to quit and I feel that I could be of some help to her. I know she can quit if I help her. Olivia Carbonaro If I could do something for someone this holiday season it would be an elderly person. I would spend time with him or her which doesn’t cost money. Money doesn’t always make happiness, and if someone is lonely, spending quality time with him could make him happy. Sarah Shotweil If I could do one thing nice for someone this holiday season it would be to visit the elderly in a nursing home. Sometimes elderly people have no one to visit them. This would make them happy, and that way they wouldn’t be lonely. Jamie Lyons If I could do something nice for one person this holiday season it would be my mom. I would do it for my mom because she always has to take care of my five brothers and sisters. I would watch them for a few hours each week. So she could go out with some friends or shop, or do whatever she would like to do. Kafele Thomas TheTIMES' Holiday Question: If I could do something nice for someone, I would invite a homeless person to my winter ‘The holiday season is the season for giving. If you could do some holiday feast. I would do this because I am very fortunate to have the things that other’s thing nice for one person this holiday season, who would it be, and dream of. I believe he would be grateful for the meal and the company. It’s a pity, though, that everyone can’t be kind and good-hearted all the time. what would you do for them?” Mrs. DePierro’s Creative Writing Ciass, Neptune Middle School Stephanie J. If I could do something nice for someone I would spend time with my grandmother be Albert Camwell cause she just lost her husband. Even If I just went over everyday after school she would For the holidays I would help a homeless person be able to spend Christmas at a place be happy. that is not the streets. Maybe even help him or her find his family to be with on the holidays. Lora Lee Chloe E. laBella If I can do something nice for someone this holiday season, it would be this elderly If I could do something nice this holiday season, I would spend time with my sick neigh woman In my neighborhood. I would spend time talking to her and might give her a gift. bor. I pick to spend time with her because she just had surgery. She can’t get around that The reason why I would do It for her is because she is lonely. I want her to feel happy this well. Also she is home alone all day long. That’s why I would spend time with my neighbor. holiday season. Shannon Terry Jacqueline Romero If I could do something nice for one person for the holiday, I would invite my father’s friend If I can do something nice for this holiday season for one person it would be my stepfather. for a nice bath and dinner. I would do this because he is less fortunate than my family, and I would encourage him to learn more about me, and show him through my amicability that having someone give him the dedication to feel loved would make him feel much better. I hope to improve our relationship. Hopefully, I’m successful because this definitely will be beneficial to my mom, stepfather and myself. Ernest Egu If I could do one thing for one person this holiday season it would be to make my time Lakia Walker available to a senior citizen. I know a senior citizen would appreciate my company, and it If I could do something nice for someone, it would be the people in the hospital with is free and easy. By doing this I would fee proud of myself and might learn some new illnesses, cancers and diseases. I would bring them gifts to bring smiles to their faces. things, and have a new experience in life. The most important thing I would bring them is something you can’t buy - tender love and care, something we take for granted. Cara Campbell If I could do something nice for someone this holiday season, I would go to an orphan Brenda Lobb home and spend time with one of the kids there. I would do this to show and make the If I could do something nice for one person, it would be for my elderly neighbor whose person feel as If they are just a normal person, too. I would do this for maybe a month. I husband recently passed away. She doesn’t have much family that is close, so I would think it would be nice to show them what I do and have them enjoy their holiday season keep her company and help her around the house. just as well as I do. Bryan Bonanno Sylvan Lake Projects Completed During the holiday season I would go up to my grandmother’s nursing home to help her During the month of December, contractors working for Bradley Beach and Avon-by- with chores and make the people there feel more at home. I would because my grand the-Sea completed two major improvements for Sylvan Lake. Under a 319H Grant and mother is selling the nursing home and moving down to Belmar. I would help the people local funding from Avon-by-the-Sea and Bradley Beach, a basin that will contain sediment there feel more at home because many of them don’t have families or their families don’t coming in from the drainage area from Neptune City and Neptune Township was built. In visit them. addition to this, Bradley Beach rebuilt bulkhead wall directly adjacent to the chamber. The rebuilding of the bulkhead is part of a five-year plan to rebuild the bulkhead and lake wall Karmina Aqbunaa along the entire shoreline and Bradley Beach shore of the lake. If I had to do one thing for somebody this holiday season it would be to hang out with On the Avon-by-the-Sea side of the lake, four hundred seventy five feet of lake wall someone who doesn’t seem to have too many friends. I would take that person to the mall was rebuilt with keystone interlocking blocks. This construction from First Avenue to the or movies. Maybe even buy this person one or two things to make them feel that I do want east end of the lake. Is Phase I of a three year plan to rebuild the lake wall in its entirety. to be their friend and not just doing it because I feel like I need to. There are two remaining sections from First Avenue to Second Avenue and from Fourth Avenue to Main Street. J. Rosa As part of the ongoing projects to maintain and beautify the lake, the commission has If I could do something nice for someone it would be my neighbors. The reason I chose in place programs for aeration, weed and algae control, goose population control, flower them is because they sometimes don’t get to eat, and when they do get to eat they would planting beds and pots and litter cleanup. The Commission’s goal is to make Sylvan Lake buy take-out. I would love to just go over their house and cook one good meal that they a totally boatable and fishable lake. To do this there are funding applications in place in would be proud of having. three different grant programs to dredge the western six acres of Sylvan Lake. The sedi ment basin was the first phase of siltation control. It now is possible to begin removal of the silt buildup of the last fifty years and not have silt problems arise again after removal of material. 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Monroe is quoted as saying, “Neptune is on the cutting edge of stormwater manage The traveling exhibit tells that by 1910, 25 percent of Atlantic City’s population was ment.” The Shark River Cleanup Coalition, Inc., of which I am the president, has been African-American. Although African-Americans would continue to face prejudice on the job extremely critical of Neptune’s lack of stormwater management and projects such as 7- because of the color of their skin-and had to contend with low pay and poor housing-those 11, Quick Check, Hamilton Commons, Home Depot, and SSS Neptune at Jumping Brook who worked and lived in Atlantic City formed a strong, close-knit community. This commu and Route 66. nity was made up of thriving neighborhoods on the North Side, whose boardinghouses, These projects and others approved by the Planning Board on which the mayor sits clubs, and restaurants along with one of the city’s beaches and the Boardwalk made (/) »< have substandard, ineffective or non-existent stormwater and pollution controls, or nega Atlantic City a popular destination for African-American tourists. (/) tively impact our watershed. 3- African-Americans who wished to enjoy the Atlantic City beach during the period from ftO When it rains, the stormwater from these and other developments drain into the 1900 through the early 1950’s were restricted to the Missouri Avenue area. As thousands Shark River and Jumping Brook, which then drain into the Shark River Estuary. Testing of vacationing African-American families flocked to the shore with their chicken laden indicates the water contains petroleum products, fecal coliform bacteria, human E Coli, sedimentation, pesticides and trash. These pollutants can effect our drinking water sup picnic hampers, the strip became affectionately nicknamed “Chicken Bone Beach." A ply, marine and wildlife and our recreational uses on the water. block party atmosphere was enhanced by the visits of major African-American entertain Neptune is not “cutting edge," they are “cutting corners” in an effort to develop all of ers, such as Sammy Davis Jr., “Moms" Mabley and the Club Harlem Showgirls. western Neptune and produce short-term gains in tax ratables. “Stompin’ at the Shore” also includes a photograph of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Every study conducted on the “ratable chase” shows that in the long-term commercial Luther King, Jr. vacationing at Chicken Bone Beach in 1953. Chicken Bone Beach was ratables cause tax increases not decreases. declared a historical land site by the Atlantic City government in 1997. Neptune recently released a map detailing new development areas in the town. Not The Center for Community Arts (CCA) and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) one area was designated for “Open space” every lot and block was color coded for devel will host the following events to celebrate Black History Month and coincide with the opment. Property taxes have increased for the last eight years and will continue to do so “Stompin’ at the Shore” Exhibit: despite this development. The township is not voluntarily drawing up a stormwater management ordinance. We January 19, 2003 have been asking Neptune to make an ordinance since last year and they have failed to “STOMPIN’ AT THE SHORE” GRAND OPENING: Visit the Carriage House Gallery at 4:30 act in their zeal to build new developments. p.m. Sunday, January 19 for the grand opening of the “Stompin’ at the Shore” exhibit. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), under the leadership of Refreshments will be provided by the Twinings Tearoom. This event is free and open to Commissioner Bradley Campbell realizes the pressing need for better stormwater man the public. agement and has mandated that all towns in the state draw up comprehensive stormwater control ordinances that will protect our waters. CAPE MAY COOKS, CAPE MAY SINGS: A potiuck supper and community sing to welcome The SRCC is working with the DEP to make the new rules effective and enforceable so that all of our citizens have clean water to drink and use for recreation. newcomers in our community. 5 p.m. Sunday, February 2 in the Savannah Key Baliroom, Neptune owns over 60% of the Shark River watershed and as such should be taking Marquis De Lafayette Hotel, 501 Beach Drive. Free and open to the public. Bring a covered a proactive stance in the protection of our water resources. Instead they are the only dish that celebrates your family. governing body in the watershed that does not support our efforts to clean up the water. Monroe has gone on the record as saying she will never support our efforts. Consid February 23, 2003 ering 98% of the population wants clean water, she is clearly out of step with the majority. “PAUL ROBESON THROUGH HIS WORDS AND MUSIC”: On Sunday, February 23 at 4:30 January 1st will bring a new year and a new mayor to Neptune, hopefully the new admin p.m.. Derrick McQueen will perform “Paul Robeson Through His Words and Music,” a istration will work with the SRCC instead of against us and support our efforts to keep our one-man show produced by The East Lynne Company and written by the Company’s waters clean and protected. Artistic Director, Gayle StahIhuth. Location of this event has yet to be determined. For more information on the SRCC you can reach us at (732) 775-7196 or www.sharkriver.org. Happy Holidays, and a peaceful New Year. Admission to the exhibit is $2 for adults, free for children (ages 3 to 12), and free with Brian F. Hegarty any tour of the Emien Physick Estate. The Carriage House Gallery is located on the President SRCC grounds of the Emien Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Dates and hours vary. For Neptune more information, please call (609) 884-5404 or (800) 275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. Talking Back is a forum for readers to voice their opinions. The opinions are not necessarily the opinions of TheTIMES. All Letters to the Editor must have a signature, address and teiephone The Center for Community Arts’ Youth Arts and Community History Programs use the number in order to be considered for publication. arts and humanities to foster community and creativity by promoting interaction across generations and social groups. The Center is currently rehabilitating the Franklin Street School, a Cape May African- American Historic Site, to house a community cultural A Bit of Retrospect .from Dick Gibbons center. For further informa From Spring Lake to Asbury Park, hammers sound daily. New buildings and remod tion, call (609) 884-7525. eled structures are rising at a record rate. The Jersey Shore is undergoing a wholesale The Mid-Atlantic Center refashioning. Dumpsters are taking away older structures and are bringing in lumber and for the Arts (MAC) is a non roofing and plumbing to fill the gaps. The building boom runs contrary to the stock market profit organization dedi and other economic indicators. cated to the preservation MEMBERSHIP A new house here. A thorough remodeling there, a new commercial building here. A Large Selection of and interpretation of Cape new hotel there. A new porch here, a new roof there. The streets feel the pressure for New Releases Every week May’s Victorian heritage. surface repairs and underground utilities there. This year will see some new playgrounds. 1 O O O ’ s O F T i t l e s MAC also fosters the per More than a few old and decrepit structures will take the dumpster route out of town. Monday Nights A u d i o B o o k s • Boardwalks are getting much-needed attention. Winter showed up on calendars a couple forming arts. MAC member D V D ’ s of weeks ago. That tells one that exterior painting is in the planning stage but we shall see ship is open to all. For infor T\wo for One P o p c o r n • S n a c k s S o d a * I c e C r e a m ladders, buckets, and brushes just a few months from now. mation about MAC’S year- Now Available! “ Murder Down the Shore” by Beth Shermar Meanwhile, truckloads of lumber arrive as well as windows and doors. And cement round schedule of tours, fes mix. And nails. And plumbing fixtures. We’re really getting a face lift. tivals and special events, Among the busiest officials are the code officers and the boards of adjustment. Parks call (609) 884-5404 or (800) Adventures in Video slumber. Going back to the early days of resort development, parks have become very 275-4278, or access MAC’S important as they flourish with lawns and trees and brush. As soon as the weather per 46 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove mits, these oases will be getting regular attention from landscapers and power mowers, Web site at Open 7 Days a Week • (732) 988-6339 and arborists. The Jersey Shore is famous for the way in which it planned public recre www.capemaymac.org. ation and open space. ^ So, come on in, year 2003. You are more than welcome. Retirem eiit and Estate Planning Specials*... A sso c ia te s Tuesdays...... 10% off all Permanents Wednesdays-Frequency Card Have you retired or changed jobs? Who is making deci for Waxing sions about the retirement plan you left behind? We can Thursdays.....W% off a\\ Hair Color & help, by providing you with the information necessary to Ladies’ Cuts...$8.(X) make an informed decision that may be critical to your Fridays...... Men’s Cuts...$8.00 financial future. 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Lambert of the Fair Haven Police Depart ment; Maribel Mora of the Freehold Borough Police Department; Wiiliam D. Keteiaar of the Donates to St. Gregory's Pantry Freehold Township Police Department Christopher M. Acevedo, Tara E. Lomicky of the ! With the holiday season upon us, the Diane Turton, Realtors’ Bay Head office team Hazlet Township Police Department; Ryan A. Huriey, Paul J. Mazzeo, Jr., Jesse A. Moore of recently came together and made a large cash donation to St. Gregory’s Pantry, an ecu the Howell Township Poiice Department; Michaei P. Lahey of the Little Silver Police De menical emergency food pantry, as they do year after year. The donation will be used to partment; Tracey L. Barrett, Robert R. Bataille, Marshali E. Brown, Brendan J. Cahili, ^ purchase additional food, fresh produce, milk, meat and other basic necessities for those Bienvenido Cruz, Michael E. Decker, Stanley J. Eskridge, Kevin J. Hayes, Jr., Erik-Josef G. in need. Wettermark, Sam J. Yoo of the Long Branch Police Department; Bernadette Lallo, Edward ; St. Gregory’s Pantry is an emergency food pantry operating year-round providing food K. Ungrady, Jr., of the Mariboro Township Police Department; Sean P. Sweeney, Eric S. to families in need in the greater Point Pleasant area. Over twenty years ago the Pantry Tentarelii, Adam M. Vendetti of the Middletown Township Police Department; Beau Broadley, began as a non-profit, totally volunteer organization. Thirteen area churches are involved. Roger S. Peter, Scott S. Robinson, Frank M. Taddeo of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s The generosity of individuals, churches, businesses, schools, clubs and various service Office; Hoover Cano of the Neptune City Police Department; Jason R. Constantin!, Todd organizations in the community make the organization a reality. Verrecchia of the Wall Township Poiice Department. Founded in 1986, Diane Turton, Realtors is a full-service real estate company with 18 Seven graduates completed the Basic Course via the Alternate Route Program. The offices throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. New Jersey and two in Florida serving Alternate Route Program is for candidates who pay their own way through the Police Palm Beach and Martin counties. Divisions include Relocation Services, Signature Prop Academy without an affiliation with a particular police department. The Program is re erties, Lifestyles (properties for Active Adults) and the Bed & Breakfast division. Diane stricted to Monmouth County residents. Turton, Realtors consistently ranks in the top of the markets served and closed nearly a The Alternate Route graduates were Erin P. Burns, Steven M. Kirschner, Michael C. half a billion in sales in 2001. National Relocation and Real Estate magazine recently Kostbar, Sean M. McCabe, Michael J. Michalski, Matthew D. Schneider and Richard Zarrillo. ranked Diane Turton, Realtors one of the 350 most successful firms in the country in their Freeholder Narozanick was the principal speaker at the Graduation Exercises saying, annual 200T Power Broker Report and Survey. More information, including office locations ‘Today, marks the beginning of whole new challenges - challenges that come at a particu and contact information, can be found on the company’s Web site located at larly trying time for all police officers - a time that brings concerns not oniy of gangs, guns www.dianeturton.com or by calling toll free 1-877-DTURTON. and drugs, but of new and covert violations of public safety, including international and internal terrorism.” Narozanick urged the new officers to never underestimate the difference that one County Freeholders To Reorganize ' poiice officer can make in improving the quality of life of the community. “At times, a safer, less fearful community may seem unrealistic or unattainable. But, trust the training you on January 6th have received, and the training and education you will continue to receive throughout your Freehold - The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold its annual career. Trust the equipment and technology that has been provided - it’s state of the art." reorganization meeting at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, January 6, 2003. “And, trust the tremendous support you now enjoy from the community at large,” Narozanick The meeting to reorganize county government for the year 2003 will take place in the stated. historic court room, located on the second floor of the Hall of Records, in the Borough of The Police Academy was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1963, Freehold. and to date has graduated more than 2,095 men and women from the Basic Course for Among the matters to be acted upon will be the swearing in of the two freeholders Police Officers. reelected at the General Election, last November. Freeholders Harry Larrison, Jr. and The Course consists of 20 weeks of intensive training, one of which is conducted in Thomas J. Powers will be sworn in to their thirteenth and eighth terms, respectively. Also, the individual’s own police department. the Board will select a Director and Deputy Director for the year 2003. The Director, like a The Academy has been approved by the NJ Police Training Commission as a partici local mayor, presides over all the meetings and events of the government. The Deputy pant in the Alternate Route Basic Course for Police Officers. This program is designed to Director serves in the absence or disability of the Director. give individuals interested in becoming poiice officers the opportunity to attend a police The Board will also make appointments to the various boards, commissions and training academy, at their own expense, prior to being hired by a police department. The committees. These positions are held by volunteers who help guide county government. selection process is basically the same as most municipalities use except alternate In addition various professionals and department heads will be appointed to help route trainees must have at least 60 credits in an institution of higher learning with credits manage the various functions that fall within the responsibilities of the Freeholders. to be accumulated toward an associate or baccalaureate degree. The public is invited to attend the Reorganization Meeting. The Hall of Records is The 64th Class, with seven trainees, is the thirteenth class to participate in the Alter located at 1 Main Street, Freehold. nate Route Program in Monmouth County. To date 90 police officers have graduated from the Program. “The goal of the Monmouth County Police Academy is to provide the citizens of 44 Complete Police Academy Course Monmouth County with the best trained law enforcement officers possible,” Freeholder Freehold Township - Forty-four new police officers were sworn in recently as part of the Narozanick concluded. 64th Graduation Exercises of the Basic Course For Police Officers at the Monmouth County Police Academy. It was attended by the families and friends of the graduates as McQreevey Signs Amber Alert System Bill well as numerous dignitaries, including Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick and Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Robert A. Honecker, Jr. into Law Chief Kevin A. Sauter, Police Chief of Colts Neck and president of the Monmouth West Trenton -At the State Police Headquarters in West Trenton, Governor James E. County Police Chiefs Association, was present and assisted Academy Director Wesley McGreevey signed legislation last week establishing the Amber Alert system in New Mayo, Sr. in presenting certificates and awards to the graduates. Jersey. The Amber Alert system utilizes media alerts to help locate missing children Graduating Officer Eric S. Tentarelli, of the Middletown Police Department, was the within hours after they are abducted. recipient of the Academic Award for achieving a 97.75 grade, the highest in the class. The In August, the Governor instructed the Attorney General and the State Police to Marksmanship Award was presented to Officer Jason R. Costantini, of the Wall Township expedite the development of the State’s Amber Alert system in order to make it opera Police Department, for attaining a score of 98.33, the highest score using firearms. The tional by the fall. The new law effectively codifies the agreement between the broad Traffic Officers Association Award went to Officer Scott S. Robinson, of the Monmouth casters and the State Police to implement the Amber Alert. County Sheriff’s Office, for attaining a score of 99.8, and the Physical Fitness Award was “When children are abducted, time is of the essence,” said McGreevey. “Whether presented to Officer Marvin K. Terry, of the Asbury Park Police Department with a score of they’re driving their car or watching TV, the goal of the Amber Alert system is to galva 95.57. nize all New Jerseyans in the search and safe return of missing children. Clearly, the Prosecutor Honecker presented the Merit Award to Officer Christopher Acevedo, of Amber Plan is about finding missing children, saving lives and catching abductors.” the Hazlet Township Police Department. The Amber Alert system is named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old Texas girl The graduates were Matthew T. Lloyd, of the Aberdeen Township Police Department; who was abducted and killed in 1996. To date, the Amber Plan has been credited with ...continued above recovering 41 children across the nation. New Jersey is one of 30 states to have implemented statewide Amber Plans. Da v is o n B a a a Linder the plan, broadcasters send out an Amber Alert during the most crucial Redeemer Church time-the first few hours after a child is abducted. According to the National Center for / —' Vf n u v ™ . UMOUUM Missing and Exploited Children, 74 percent of the children murdered by non-family Sunday Services of Holy Communion (Mass) members are killed within the first three hours after their abduction. To notify the public of an abduction, broadcasters use the Emergency Alert Sys 7:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Family Owned tem (EAS), formerly called the Emergency Broadcast System, to air information about the missing child, suspected abductor and the vehicle involved. The alert is broadcast A O perated as often as possible-every 15 to 25 minutes during the first three hours after the State A caring^nclusiue Lutheran community 732-775-7371 Police issues an abduction notice, and every 30 to 60 minutes during hours three of faith, worship & service. through six. 732-922-2757 39 Pilgrim Pathway Additionally, the Department of Transportation, the New Jersey Highway Authority, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 3531 State Highway 33 at Jumping Brook Road, Neptune Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority will be notified so An RIC parish www.redeemchurch.org Carpet Cleaning, tool that they can broadcast the alert on their roadway message signs. The bill, A-1558 was sponsored by Assemblymen Louis Greenwald (D-Camden) and Gary Guear (D-Mercer, Middlesex). The Senate version was sponsored by Sena My Answer tors John Adler (D-Camden), John Girgenti (D-Passaic, Dear Dr. Graham; I used to read the Bible every day, but now I can't because of my Bergen), Richard Bagger (R-Essex, Union, Somerset, eyesight, and it’s very discouraging. I don’t have a question, but I hope you’ll Morris), and Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth, Middlesex). encourage people to read the Bible while they can. - Mrs. A.J. by Billy Graham “New Jersey parents can now rest assured that the Dear Mrs. A.J.; Thank you for your reminder. From time to time, I get tetters like - ■' state is doing everything it can to ensure the safety of yours, and they always challenge me to be more diligent in reading my Bible and allowing its truth their children,” said Greenwald. “It’s been proven over to shape my life. Job said, “I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread” (Job and over again now that the Amber Alert Plan indeed 23:12). saves lives. Amber alerts are an easy way to enlist the And yes. I know it’s discouraging for you not to be able to read the Bible any longer. But I hope 118 Main Avenue help of every citizen within eyeshot or earshot of TV, ra that during those years when you could read the Bible, you were storing up its truth in your mind Ocean Gtove dios, and message boards, in the rescue of an abducted and heart, like water stored in a reservoir. (This is one reason I always encourage people not just child.” to read the Bible, but to memorize it.) If so, now you can draw upon it to encourage and sustain you “We hope New Jersey never has to utilize the Amber each day, and I hope you will. The Psalmist said, “I have hidden your word in my heart” (Psalm 775-0434 Alert System, but we know it’s there just in case,” said 119:11). But I hope you also will find other ways to make the Bible part of your life every day. You Guear, a former Trenton police detective. “If we are able mention elsewhere in your letter that you are now in a nursing home; perhaps someone there can PtefU read it to you each day. Or perhaps you can obtain sound recordings of the Bible on disk or tape. to save just one family from the trauma of losing their Most of all, I pray that these may be good days for you, in spite of your difficulties - and especially ...to our way o f thinking, child, the effort will have been well worth it.” as you look forward to the hope of Heaven that we have in Christ. Never lose sight of Jesus’ that's what Adler, co-chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee promise: “In my Father’s house are many rooms...I am going there to prepare a place for you” (John funeral service said: “‘Amber Alert’ represents our best possible chance 14:2). Is all about of finding missing or abducted children quickly and with Write to Reverend Graham in care of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, PO Box 779, out harm. Often, the first few hours of an abduction are Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55440, call 1-877-2GRAHAM or visit his web site at www.billygraham.org. w illiam P. W alton, III, Monogar Thomas J. Saragusa, oirectoi ‘^yAn!U!er“cobtmnisbrouxhttoyoHbvdoiutiomnuukto Sl Paul's UnitedMethodist Qmrd), Ocean Grove. ...Continued on page 17 5 Amber .Continued from page 16 Down Memory Lane .with Bill Kresge O m the most important, and the likelihood of finding a child alive after the first few hours is 30 Years Ago...From the December 14, 1972 issue of TheTIMES greatly reduced. Having a network of literally thousands of eyes and ears on our J. Craig Trouwborst, Ocean Grove, a Davis-Elkins College junior, was among those roadways keeping an eye out for a missing child could mean the difference between students selected from around the nation for the Foreign Policy Semester at American life and death for our State’s sons and daughters.” University, where they would liaison with government and elected representatives. “We’ve seen the successes of Amber Alert in states such as California in recent “Christmas Around the World,” written by Dexter Davison, Ocean Grove choral-dra months in the finding of kidnapped or missing children,” added Girgenti, co-chair of matics youth director during the summer months, was to be presented in St. Paul’s the Senate Law and Public Safety and Veterans Affairs Committee. “By enlisting the Church on December 15, under the leadership of Wendi Bell and Reverend David public, law enforcement organizations have an increased pool of informants and an VanSciver. In the youth choir were Linda Dietz, Glen Cuttrell, Jeff James, Sue Jones, important tool in ensuring the safety of children. Bringing Amber Alert to New Jersey Sharon DenBraven, Jill Donnelly, Nancy Day, Lynn Snyder, Kim Misner, Bill Bailey, Robin 3* will invariably aid our law enforcement community in the protection of New Jersey’s Dabler, David McEwan, Sue Rea, Brenda Brown, Nora Cuttrell, Sherrie Mockridge, Lynn children.” Larrison, Chris Wood, James Devereaux, Lynn Bell, Lee Thompson, Barbara Bridge, Vi Kerry Boyd, Richard Hendrickson, Norman Reece, Donald Jones, David Johnson, Sandra Vi3“ Brown, Diane Michak, Randy DenBraven, Judy Smith, Peter Califiore, Scott Harvey, Sue O Werner, David Wade, Craig Ruding, Charles Force, Fred Harvey, David Shotwell, Margie Johnson Wales to Hold Open House Reece, Lisa Mockridge, Bobbi Rae Barnes, Susan Antes, Gail Flay, Bonnie Cordts, Rich ard Day, Betsy Rea, Tim Hill, Sue Bridge, Mary Ann Campbell, Jody Dent, Sue Morrison, For All Programs of Study Beth Whaley. Providence, Rhode Island - Johnson & Wales University will hold an open house for all William H. Oliver, Jr., Neptune, was admitted to the bar for the practice of law. He was colleges on Sunday, January 12. a graduate of Williams College, where he was a member of the undefeated football team, The open house for prospective business, hospitality and technology students and of George Washington University School of Law. will be held at the DownCity Campus starting with registration at 11:00 a.m. Prospec 50 Years Ago...From the December 19, 1952 issue of TheTIMES tive students and their families will have a general presentation at McVinney Audito Fred A. Smith, Sr., of the Eagle Hook and Ladder Co., was starting his 44th year as a rium, followed by a faculty presentation at the John Hazen White Center on Pine Street. secretary of the Ocean Grove Firemen’s Relief Association. James Blair, of the Washing A tour of the DownCity campus will be provided and conclude with department infor ton Co., was beginning his 20th year as treasurer. mation booths at the Pepsi Forum. Parking will be provided in the Johnson parking lot Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Bills, Jr., Ocean Grove, were parents of a girl, born December 17 on Pine Street, and transportation will be available to McVinney Auditorium. in Fitkin Hospital, and of an 18-month-old son, Douglas, a daughter, Kathleen Ann, was The College of Culinary Arts open house will take place at the Harborside Cam born December 12 in Fitkin to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilson, Ocean Grove. A Christmas program, dedicated to Mary, mother of Christ, was presented during the pus located at 265 Harborside Boulevard starting with registration at 11:00 a.m. Pro meeting of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of St. Paul’s Church, Ocean Grove. spective students and their families will register at the Recreation Center and visit the Mrs. Jean Williamson portrayed Mary. Lulu May Cooper was president of the society. department information booths, located in Delaney Gymnasium. Participants will then Janet Sandford, Ocean Grove, a junior at Bucknell University, was sworn in as a member have an admissions and facuity presentation and conclude with a campus tour and of Kappa Delta Epsilon, national education sorority. culinary demonstrations. The Neptune High School basketball team defeated Princeton High School in a sea For additional information and directions, call 1-401-JWU-1000 or 1-800-DIAL- son opener. JWU. Alfredo Luizi, who has been a soloist with the NBC orchestra, the Radio City Music Johnson & Wales University will also hold Financial Aid Workshops to assist Hall and in the Ocean Grove Auditorium, was featured in a free Christmas program in the parents and students with their financial aid forms on Wednesday, January 22, from Asbury Park Convention Hall with the American Legion’s Bob Eberle Memorial Band. 6:45-9 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick, R.I., and Wednesday, January 29, from The Virginia Tea Room, popular Neptune restaurant, advertised Christmas dinners for $2. 6:45-9 p.m. at the Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk, Mass. This is for families needing help filling out their financial aid forms. Johnson & Wales - America’s Career University(r) - was founded in 1914. It is a private, non-profit, accredited institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, food service, hospitality and technology. With an enrollment of nearly 15, 000 students, Johnson & Wales is based in Providence, R.I., and maintains campuses in Charleston, S.C., Norfolk, Va., North Miami, Fla., Denver, Colo., and ISO Gothenburg, Sweden, with plans to open a new campus in Charlotte, N.C. in 2004. For more information about Johnson & Wales University, visit www.jwu.edu. F u el Allaire Crossing, a Senior Affordable OIL DELIV OIL • GAS • COAL INSTALLATION & SERVICE Housing Community, Gives Holiday Support A Family Owned & Operated Company Trusted to Monmouth County Food Bank Throughout Monmouth County Since 1930 Wall Township - Residents and staff at Aliaire Crossing, a senior affordable housing community here, will make the holidays brighter for community residents by donating I ; i r r i Q n n 732-774-5352 food items to the Monmouth County Food Bank, a non-profit agency that distributes ■ I w w l I Highw ay35 food and other necessities to community members in need. Residents and staff collected non-perishable and frozen items that were deliv COAL & FUEL CO. INC Neptune City ered to the Monmouth County Food Bank on Monday, December 16. “Many of our residents have deep ties to the local community,” said Executive Director Teresa DeGeorge, adding, “it makes them feel good to help local families during the holiday season.” Ailaire Crossing is affiliated with Princeton-based Presbyterian Homes & Services, Inc., a not-for-profit, non sectarian retirement housing provider. The PHS con tinuum includes continuing care retirement, assisted liv For Pets & their People ing, and affordable housing communities. For more in formation about PHS, please call 1-800-222-0609 or visit our web site at www.phsnet.org. WESTGRGVE Watch for next week’s IMlEDMETHODISrCHUROf issue...Featuring the Coriies Avenue at Walnut Street, Neptune Worsftip Wit/i entries for the !FamiCy Church and .Sunday 5ychool Hours 9:15 a.m. 2003 Pet Photo Rrnnal Service 9:l5a.m & 10:30a.m. Wheel chair Access Paul .Amey, Pastor Contest... Be sure to bark for Ely Funeral Home your favorite Highway 33, Neptune pet photo! (1 mile w est of hospital) 9 1 S 6 6 5 0 The Pet Gazette is a division of TheTIMES...at the jersey shore, and is published once a Funeral Preplanning Medicaid Planning month and read by over 15,000 Monmouth and Ocean County pet lovers! Handicapped Accessible The Pet Gazette P. O. Box 5 - 41 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 Family Owned and Operated 732-775-0007 fax: 732-774-4480 email: [email protected] D. John Ely, Manager • Howard L. Ely, Director CO I C\J§ PUBLIC NOTICES JOSEPH W. OXLEY Mortgage Electronic Registration MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF above stated action to me directed, I #2 (Ocean Grove Rre District) Section to be held on February 15,2002, kindly Systems, Inc., Plaintiff vs: ^ril16 OctoberlS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE shall e ) ^ s e for sate at public vendue write and apply in person to the undersigned at once requesting that a civilian Johnnie M. Moore, et als, Deternjants May21 November 19 SALE at Hall of Records, 1 ^ s t Main Street absentee ballot be forwarded to you. By virtue of a writ of execution in tiie JunelS December17 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Such requests must state your hoe address, and the address to which said ballot above stated actk)n to me directed, I should be sent and must be signed with your signature, and state the reason why This NOTICE is given in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 10:4-18 JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY Room), in the Borough of Freehold, The Special Meeting Notice required by Chapter 231, P.L 1975 will be provided shall expose for sale at public vendue, you will not be able to vote at your usual polling place. No civilian absentee ballots CHANCERY DIVISION County of Monmouth, New Jersey, on if necessary. at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street will be furnished orforwarded to any applicant unless the request is received not Docket No. F -2 2 2 3 3 ^ Monday, the 271h day of Ja n u ^ ,2003 Dated: December 23.2002 ( 2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting less than seven (7) days prior to the election, and contains the forgoing informa CH-758337 at 2 o’clock PM. prevailing time. Michelle A Bivens Room), in the borough of Freehold, tion. Homeside Lending inc, Plantiff vs: The property to be sold is located in the Board Secretary >» County of Monmouth, N ^ Jersey, on DATED: December23.2002 Tanisha M. Whitley, Antfiony Mason. Township of Ocean, to the County oil Mrs. M. Claire French Monday, the 27th day of January, 2003 Monmouth, State of New Jersey. County Clerk TOWNSHIP OF WALL Kimberly Newman, Def^dants at 2 o’clock PM . prevailing time. a) By virtue of a writ of execution in the Commonly known as: 38 Rawson PO Box 1254 NOTICE OF HEARING The property to be sold is located in the above stated action to me directed, I Circle, The Manor at Wayside, a Con Freehold. NJ 07728 -1254 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT MARTHA AND M/\RK BRANAGAN. the Townsh ip of Neptune, in the County of shall expose for sale at public vendue dominium. Bldg 71, Unit 38. undersigned, have appealed to the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Wall s : Monmouth, State of New Jersey. at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street Tax Lot No. 9C1802 to Btock No. 34.03, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FORE for variance approval. The applicant does hereby propose to apply for a bulk Commonly known as: 404 Mayfair (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting on the Tax Map of the Township of DISTRICT #2 variance to add a bedroom-living area on the PREMISES LOCATED AT: 1410 Lane, Neptune. NJ 07753. Ocean. Beir^ known and designated (OCEAN GROVE RRE DISTRICT) Stanley Drive, Wall NJ 07719. A so known as Block 214 Lot 8 on Tax Map. Room), in the Borough of Freehold, Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 3004. NOTICE TO MILITARY SERVICE VOTERS AND TO THEIR RELATIVES County of Monmouth, New Jersey, on as Condominium Unit No. 38 in Build Any person or persons affected by this application may have an opportu Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) AND FRIENDS DESIRING ABSENTEE BALLOTS Monday, the 27th day of Ja n u ^a X W , ing No. 71 in The Manor at Wayside, a nity to be heard at the meeting held Wednesday evening, the 15th day of January 90.25 feet wide by 115.22 feet long. If you are in the military service or the spouse or dependant of a person in the a t2 o’clock P.M. prevailing time. Condomtoium, together with an undi 2003 in the Municipal Meeting Room, 2700 Alaire Rd., Wall Township, at 7:30 Nearest Cross Street: Surrey Lane. military service or are a patient in a veterein's hospital or a civilian attached to or The property to be sold is looted in the vided 0.4020 percent interest In the p.m. Situated at a point on the easterly side serving with the Armed forces of the United States, orthe spouse or dependent of Township of Neptune, in the County of common elements of said condo A copy (X the application has been filed in the Office of the Board Secretary line of Mayfair Lane at its intersection and accompanying or residing with a civilian attached to or serving with the Armed Monmouth, Slate of New Jersey. mtoium 6 located substantially in ac Forces ol the United States and desire to vote, or H you are a relative or friend of and may be inspected by the Public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with the southerly sideline of Surrey cordance with the M a ^ Deed for said any such person who, you believe, will desire to bote, or if your a relative or friend at the Municipal Building, 2700 Allaire Rd.. Wall, New Jersey 07719 Commonly known as: 1222 9 ^ Av Lane enue, Neptune, New Jersey. 07753. condominium records April 13,1987 of any such person who. you believe, will desire to vote in the Neptune Township Martha Branagan TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT; 20% of TaxLotNo.161 in Block N o .169 in the Monmouth County Clerk’s Of Fire District #2 (Ocean Grove Fire District) election to be held on February 15, 12/3002 the bid amount atihe time of sale. Bal Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) fice in Deed book 4747, Page 676; 2002, kindly write to the undersigned at once making application for a military }/2 ance due in 30 days. Cash or c e r t i^ senrice ballot to be voted in said e l^ o n ,to be fon^^ded to stating your name, 50 feet wide by 150 feet long. amended and/or supplemented by check only. age, serial number if you are in military service, home address and the address Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Deed Book 4860, Page 990, et seq., The approximate amount of the judg and as same may all now or thereafter at which you are stationed or can be found, or If you desire the military service ballot southerly side of the Ninth Avenue, 140 ment, Commission and costs to be to beforwarded to himAier stating in your application that he/she is at least eigh feet from the easterly side of Ridge be lawfully amended. satisfied by sale is the sum of teen (18) years of age and stating his/her name, serial number if he/she is in the CLASSIFIED Avenue. Judgment held by ^ t e of New Jersey $163,941.89. Addibonalfy, all sales are m ilita^ service, home address and the address at which he/she is stationed or can The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and entered 1/19/99 Current amount due subject to Advertising fe ^ , to paid e found. Forms of application can be obtained from the undersigned. assessments, tax, water and sewer $2,500.00 December23,2002 by the successful bidder. The Sheriff lierrs and o^e r municipal assessments. Judgement held by American Express Mrs. M. Claire French hereby reserves the right to adjourn The amountdue can be obtained from Travel Related Services Co., Inc. en POBOX1254 MARKET PLACE this sale without further notice by pub the local taxing authority Pursuantto tered 1/4/91. Current amount due Freehold, NJ 07728-1254 lication $3,177.85. ^/23 NJSA46:68-21. The sale may also be JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff subject to the limited lien priority of Judgment held by Division of Motor TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE Dated: Jan. 2.9.16,23.2003 Vehicles entered 4/1/97 current am oirit . TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE any CondominiunVHomeowner Asso Fein, Such, Kahn and S h ^ r d , Attor 732-775-0007 due$2,327.00 ^ 2003 MEETING DATES ciation liens which may exist. neys. TTre meetings of the Township Committee of the Township Of Neptune will TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of Total $is,004.85 plus costs, fees, and M ^ Ann Greenberg, Esq., for the firm interest. be held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Municipal Complex. the bid amount at the time of sale. Bal 25 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune, N.J. The workshop portion of the meetirtgs will (973)5384700 TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of ance due in 30 days. Cash or certified 123 begin at 6:00 p.m. and the regular portion of tite meetings will begin at 7;30 p.m. check only. the bid amount at the time of sale. Bal TTie 2003 meeting dates are as follows: Help Wanted ance due in 30 days. Cash or certified The approximate amount of the judg JOSEPH W. OXLEY January 13 July 14 Ocean Grove Rower Shop has a full time position ment, Commission and costs to be sat check only. January27 July28 MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF The approximate amount of the judg Februa^lO August 11 isfied by the sale is the sum of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE available for an energetic enthusiastic person to work $157,81324. Additionally, all sales are ment, Commission and costs to be February 24 August 25 SALE subject to advertising ^ s . to e paid satisfied by sale is the sum of March 10 Sept»nber8 retail, floral and garden center prep and area deliveries. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW by the successful bidder. The Sheriff $176,823.92. Additionally, all sales are Match 24 Sejxember^ JERSEY Must be able to work most weekends. Plenty of growth hereby reserves the right to adjourn subject to Advertistog fees to be paid April 14 October 14 (tues) MONMOUTH COUNTY April 28 October 27 this sale without further notice by pub by the successful b k ^ r. The Sheriff CHANCERY DIVISION May 12 NcventoerlO potential. Salary commensurate with experience. Clean lication. hereby reserves the right to adjourn Docket No. F-4796-02 May27(tues) November24 JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff tois sale without further notice by pub license required. Apply in person, Ocean Grove Rower CH-758830 lication. June 9 Decembers Dated: Jan. 2.9.16,23.2003 June 23 December^ Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., Plain JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff Shop, 44 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. 732-988-7900. TF Shapiro & Diaz, A tto rne y tiff vs: Januaryl.2004-11:55 AM. Linda A. Hynes. Esq., for the firm Dated: Jan. 2,9,16,23,2003 January 1,2004 -12:00 Noon Vincente Lopez and Dolores M. Gary, Frank J. Martone. Esq., Attorney Re-Organization Meeting SERVICES (856)810-1700 Defertoants 1/23 (973)473-3000 This notice is given in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 10:4-18 By virtue of a writ of execution in the 1/23 Dated: January 1,2003 Dan’s Tank Rem oval 1/2 JOSEPH W. OXLEY BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP FIRE MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF DISTRICT #2 Have you changed to gas over the past 9 years? TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE NOTICE OF (OCEAN GROVE RRE DISTRICT) NOTICE NOTICE TO PERSONS DESIRING CIVILIAN ABSENTEE BALLOTS Inexpensive removal of unwanted fuel tanks FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given toat the regular meetings of the Township of Neptune It you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who expects to be absent SUPERIOR COURT OF Rooming and Boarding Home Licensure Board for the year 2003 will be held on (above ground & underground). Environmentally outside the State on February 15,2003, or a qualified and registered voter who will NEW JERSEY the third Wednesday of the month in the Mayor’s Conference Room, Neptune be within the State on February 15,2003, but because of illness or physical dis MONMOUTH COUNTY Municipal Complex, 25 Neptune Boulevard. N ^ u n e , NJ 07753 at 7:30 p.m. on the sound, safe disposal of unwanted tanks. Free CHANCERY DIVISION ability or because of the observance of a religious holiday pursuant to the tenets following dates: of your religion, or because of resident attendance at a school, coitege, or univer estimates. Reliable & friendly service. (732) 517- January 15 July 16 Docket No. F-12056-02 sity or because of the nature and hours of errployment, will be unable to cast your February 19 /\ugust 20 CH-758629 ballot at the polling place in the Neptune fire District #2 (Ocean Grove Fire 0132. 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Tasting menus provide a flavorful and fun way to enter Cucumber Yogurt Sauce: 3 - Add butter, milk and eggs; gently stir until well blended. tain this winter by presenting guests with a variety of dishes, instead of just one entree choice. Whether you’re having 1 cup plain yogurt 2. Heat a large non-stick skillet, coated with cooking spray, 1 /2 cucumber, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes an intimate gathering of your closest friends or a party for over medium heat. With a tablespoon, drop shrimp 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots fifty, a tasting menu offers a festive and social option to ring batter into skillet. Cook cakes in small batches, 5 min 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves in the season. utes per side, or until done and lightly brown. Set aside and keep warm. 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mint Leaves Restaurants have embraced this concept by offering 1/4 teaspoon salt more appetizers and smaller portions on their menus so 3. Combine all aioii ingredients in a medium bowl; mix Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill patrons can choose a variety of flavors. In addition, many well. Serve with warm shrimp cakes. until ready to serve. chefs have added tasting menus with four to five courses to encourage sampling of their specialties. Even at home, * To toast seeds: Heat a small skillet over medium Do-Ahead Suggestion: Can be made up to 24 hours ahead and especially for entertaining, sampling is becoming a heat 2 minutes. Add dill seeds and toast, shaking pan and refrigerated in a covered container until ready to serve. popular dinner style where a selection of small dishes is constantly until seeds are fragrant (about 1 minute). prepared in lieu of the traditional main dish meal. Remove seeds from skillet immediately. Allow to cool. Makes 1-1/3 cups sauce A menu of hand-held appetizers and sampling portions fits into any busy holiday schedule and enables ** May substitute with light or fat-free mayonnaise. Each tablespoon: About 9 Calories, Fat Og, Protein 1g, Car bohydrate 1g, Cholesterol Img, Sodium 36mg you to offer something to please every guest. The range of flavor choices will instantly impress. Truly social food, din Do-Ahead Suggestions: Shrimp cakes can be made ing with finger foods and sampling plates creates an inter up to 24 hours ahead, cooled, wrapped, and stored in Apple Fennel Bulgur with Sausage active dynamic, whether you’re serving in the living room, the refrigerator. Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350® F Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes den or around the dining room table. oven for 10 minutes. The aioii can be made up to 24 Ingredients: hours ahead and refrigerated in a covered container Try some new and different appetizers from the 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth until ready to serve. flavor experts at McCormick and Company, Inc. to serve at 1 cup uncooked bulgur 1 teaspoon McCormick® Rosemary Leaves your next gathering. We’ve also included some “make ahead” Makes 12 (2-inch) cakes and 1 cup aioii 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves, divided preparation tips to ensure that you spend less time in the 1/2 teaspoon salt kitchen and more time with your guests. Serve them one- Each cake: About 92 Calories, Fat 5g, Protein 5g, Car 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Sage by-one, in groupings, or all together. bohydrate 6g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 223mg 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil For a fun finger food that will invoke indulgence, make 1 small onion, quartered, cut into 1/4-inch slices and Asian-Spiced Chicken in Wonton Cups with Vanilla Apri Each tablespoon aioii: 103 Calories, Fat 11g, Protein halved crosswise (about 1-1/2 cups) cot Sauce. Use prepared wonton wrappers available in the Og, Carbohydrate 1g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 220mg 1/2 kielbasa-style sausage, halved lengthwise and grocery store to make an eye-catching edible shell for the cut into 1/4 inch slices spiced filling of cubed chicken, spinach, basil, cumin, gin 1 apple (Gala or Golden Delicious preferred), cut into ger and garlic. Ginger drives the flavor both in the chicken Kofta Kabobs with Two Dipping 1/4-inch sections and halved crosswise and in the sauce, and the flavors of vanilla and pumpkin pie 1-1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Fennel Seed Sauces 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar spice give this dish a holiday flair. Prep Time: 15 minutes Marinating Time: 60 minutes Directions: If seafood is your calling, try Shrimp and Wild Rice Cook Time: 15 minutes 1. Pour broth into liquid measuring cup. Add water to equal Cakes with Roasted Pepper-Diii Aioii. Cooked wild rice 1 pound lean ground beef or lamb 2 cups. and shrimp are stirred into a seasoned pancake mixture. 1 cup finely chopped onion Both toasted dill seed and dill weed are used to provide a 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 2. Pour broth mixture into medium saucepan. Add bulgur, unique layered flavor combination, while OLD BAY® Sea 2 teaspoons McCormick® Parsley Flakes rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, salt, and sage; bring to soning is added to enhance the natural flavors of the shrimp. 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin boil over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to The Aioii topping, traditionally a flavored garlic mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon McCormick® Season-All® Seasoned Salt low. Cook until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender, takes on a warming twist with the addition of mustard and 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice about 15 minutes. Set aside. black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder Kofta Kabobs, a traditional Greek appetizer, fea 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper 3. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover tures ground meat with sweet and spicy flavors from cumin, Add onion and begin caramelizing by cooking 10 min and refrigerate 1 hour, or longer for stronger flavor. pumpkin pie spice, garlic, and red pepper. Grilled or broiled utes, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, apples, re maining 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and fennel seed. Cook on a skewer, these make great hand-held food to dip in your 2. Soak 16 short wooden skewers in warm water for 10 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in balsamic vin choice of two sauces, one warm and one cold. The To minutes; dry skewers. egar. Add herbed bulgur to sausage mixture; mix until mato-Eggplant Sauce is cooked with cumin, garlic, red pep ingredients are evenly distributed. per and a touch of sugar, then pureed. For a cooling alterna 3. Divide meat mixture into 16 equal parts; shape into 2 tive, yogurt is combined with thyme and mint to complement to 2-1/2 inch long oblong pieces. Gently skewer each Makes 6 (1 cup) servings crunchy cucumbers and shallots in the Cucumber Yogurt meat piece lengthwise being sure not to push the Sauce. skewer all the way through meat. Each serving: About 230 Calories, Fat lOg, Protein 9g, Apple Fennel Bulgur with Sausage offers an excit Carbohydrate 25g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 851 mg ing sampling as fennel takes the flavor lead, joined by thyme, 4. Broil or grill skewers 8-10 minutes or until done, turn sage, rosemary and caramelized onions. Together, these ing once. Serve with dipping sauces. Polenta Pizzas with Herb Goat ingredients enhance the sweet apples and kielbasa sau sage, providing the perfect Autumn offering. Do-Ahead Suggestion: Follow steps 1-3 above; cover Cheese For a sampling twist on traditional pizza that is and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Cook right before serv Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes ing. simple to make and eat, create Polenta Pizzas with Herb Ingredients: 5 ounces goat cheese (Chevre) Goat Cheese. The crust is made of broiled polenta covered Makes 16 kabobs 1 teaspoon McCormick® Basil Leaves with a layer of basil and thyme flavored goat cheese. Top 1 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves with sauteed sliced red peppers and mushrooms and watch Each kabob: About 72 Calories, Fat 4g, Protein 6g, Car 1 tablespoon oil your guests grab more. bohydrate 4g, Cholesterol 18mg, Sodium 202mg 2 cups sliced mushrooms For more delicious appetizer ideas, call 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch strips and halved McCormick’s toll-free number at 1-800-MEAL-TIP (1-800- Two Dipping Sauces 1 roll (24 oz.) pre-cooked traditional polenta, cut in 1/ 632-5847) or visit the web site at www.mccormick.com. Tomato-Eggplant Sauce: 4-inch thick slices Directions: Shrimp and Wild Rice Cakes with 1 tablespoon olive oil 1. In a small bowl, blend cheese with basil and thyme. 1 cup chopped eggplant Set aside. Roasted Pepper-Dill Aioii 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup water Cakes: mushrooms and bell pepper; saute 8-10 minutes or 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until done. Remove from heat and keep warm. 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cumin 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon OLD BAY® Seasoning 3. Place polenta slices on large cookie sheet, coated with 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (frozen, canned or fresh) cooking spray. Broil 5-7 minutes per side. Spread 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cooked (unsalted) wild rice herbed cheese mixture over one side of each slice. Heat oil in a small skillet over high heat; quickly add egg 1/4 cup chopped scallions Top with mushrooms and peppers. Serve warm. 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Seed, toasted* plant, tomatoes, red pepper and water. Cook until thick. Reduce heat to medium and stir in remaining ingredients. 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves Makes about 24 mini pizzas 1/4 cup butter, melted Cool slightly. Pour mixture into a blender or small food pro cessor and puree. Serve warm. 1/4 cup milk Each piece: About 51 Calories, Fat 3g, Protein 2g, Car 2 large eggs, beaten bohydrate 5, Cholesterol 5 mg. Sodium 119 mg Aioii: Do-Ahead Suggestion: Can be made up to 24 hours ahead 1 cup mayonnaise** and refrigerated in a covered container. Just before serving, 1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, finely chopped warm through. 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Dill Weed 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Mustard Makes 3/4 cup sauce 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper Each tablespoon: About 17 Calories, Fat 1g, Protein Og, 1. Mix flour, baking powder and OLD BAY® in a large bowl. Carbohydrate 1g, Cholesterol Omg, Sodium 51 mg anuary 2003 ^ ccsday Wednesday! Thursday Friday i January is Nation^ i Eye Care Month... I Have your eyes i examined! A new year... Call Dr. Ward at with I Pearle Vision in Wall new opportunities... i & make an ! appointment New Year’s Day 732-449r9.5Q3 Pet Photos for The Pet Gazette’s Pet Photo Contest appear in this week’s issue of Plan your MES II Superbowl party menu... 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Put 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract on your hat & ; 3/4 teaspoon McCormicI^ Ground Ginger 1/4 teaspoon McCormick^ Ground Ginger mittens & take ; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice Martin Luther King a walk on ; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder Day the beach | 1 cup fresh spinach, cut into thin strips To make wonton cups, preheat oven to 350« F. Coat two 6-cup muffin pans with cooking spray and press one wonton Birthstone: Garnet square into each cup. Lightly coat squares with cooking spray again. Bake 7 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool in Flower: pan; remove and set aside. In medium bowl, combine chicken cubes, onion, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil and Carnation spices. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken The Winners of The mixture with marinade and cook 7-10 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute. Drain j Pet Gazette’s Annual; liquid from pan. Fill baked wonton cups with chicken mixture. Set aside. To prepare vanilla sauce, combine all "^SuperbowlW I Pet Photo Contest will? ingredients in a small bowl. Stir and microwave 25 seconds or until warm. Top chicken cups with a dollop of sauce. * Available in the produce section of the grocery store. Do-Ahead Suggestions: Bake wonton cups; store in air-tight s Sunday f f I be announced in the ? ► I January 30th issue of container at room temperature for 1-2 days. Make the sauce 1-2 days ahead; cover, refrigerate and heat just before serving. Makes 12 wonton cups and 1/2 cup vanilla sauce. Each piece with sauce: About 118 Calories, Fat 3g, I TheTlMES! Protein lOg, Carbohydrate 13g, Cholesterol 23mg, Sodium 293mg ...Additional recipes on page 19