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Vol. CXXIV No. 4 8 Township of Neptune Thiorsday, December 2, 1999 USPS 402420 35 cents Tuition Program Set for Belmar Volunteers By Alesha Williams

Belmar - The New Jersey Department of Community Af­ fairs Division of Local Government Services submitted a letter to the Council at Belmar’s November 23, 1999, town meeting, notifying the Council of a Volunteer Tuition Credit Program. With this program, volunteers in the fire company, first aid, and rescue squad association and their spouses and children will be eligible to receive tuition credit in the amount of $600 per year, at no cost to the town's government. The Council agreed to support and participate in the program. In other news, a bond ordinance appropriating $1,800,000 for marina improvements, including docks and electrical engineering, was introduces at the meeting, and will be presented for public hearing on December 8, 1999. The Council also offered a resolution requesting an extension of time to the New Jersey Department of Trans­ portation for the 10th Avenue repavement project. Once the water main project, is complete, the repavement will be allowed to commence. In other business, Departmental officers for the Fire Department were elected for the year 2000. They include A1 Hazel, Chief; Sean Pringle, First Assistant Chief; and John Rizzitello, Second Assistant Chief. Avon Elementary School Students Tells Us... It was also announced that Michael Provenzano was admitted to full membership with the Volunteer Hook and What the Holiday Season Really Means to Them...see page 4 Ladder Comoany. "Mayor's" Message Coming to Bradley Beach

By Bonnie Graham Riley Park on Tuesday, December 7 at 7;00 p.m. Bradley Beach - Two lots on Evergreen Avenue - which A number of resolutions were passed - one authoriz­ together comprised the site of the Evergreen Firehouse - ing the Borough to apply for a grant/loan from the New were sold by public auction during the November 23 mu­ Jersey Department of Community Affairs to help defray the nicipal meeting. The winning bids were made by Rita Nappi cost of renovating Borough Hall - and another renewing the ($86,000 for Lot 4, Block 80) and John McLaughlin ($77,500 town's Special Citizens Area Transportation System (SCAT). for Lot 5 Block 80). The Mayor/Council also passed a resolution to permit Avon An Ordinance was passed authorizing the issuance of the use of its courtroom and facilities for is monthly court $460,000 in bonds to finance a portion of the costs for sessions throughout the year 2000, at a fee of $ 100.00 per various road improvement projects. Borough Engineer session. Charles Rooney, of T&M Associates, Middletown, explained Greg Farry, a member of the Sylvan Lake Commission that the projects will include sewer improvements, paving (SLC), presented to the Mayor/Council the Joseph C. Erwin and installation of handicapped corners to Newark, Park Good Citizenship Award from the Monmouth County Water Place, and McCabe Avenues. The sewer improvements Resources Association. Mr. Farry spoke of the many posi­ will run the length of each street, from Ocean Avenue to tive improvements to the lake and surrounding area which Main Street, he said'. He added, “We have coordinated this have recently been undertaken by the SLC, including dredg­ project with the utility companies. Most likely the paving will ing and planting of trees on both sides of the lake. He get underway next March or April, with the expectation that mentioned that, since the SLC is comprised of residents of the project will be completed prior to the start of the 2000 both Bradley Beach and Avon, an identical award was pre­ Summer season.” sented at a recent Avon municipal meeting. Councilman Ronald Perry announced the observance Mayor Schueler mentioned that the work continues on of “Remembrance Day" on Saturday, December 4, at 10;00 the First United Methodist Church gymnasium rehabilita­ a.m. by the flags along the oceanfront south of the Fifth tion “Make a Difference Day' project, which had been un­ Avenue Gazebo. The ceremony will commemorate Pearl dertaken in late October. Harbor Day and participants will include members of Bra­ Love Letters... “There is still more work to do, dley Beach Post 337 of the American Legion, the Veterans and we welcome additional MATINEE of Foreign Wars, and the Bradley Beach Fire Department. If volunteers”, he said. Sat & Sun A New Inn the weather is inclement, the ceremony will be moved to The Bradley Beach Quar­ I the Senior Citizens Building on Main Street. The public is terly” will soon be mailed to (Bo£udh. C im m a invited to attend. all residents of this commu­ MAIN STFIEET'BRADLEY BEACH Joins the Ocean A commemorative plaque will be dedicated at the nity. The publication will be beachfront children’s playground in memory of Police Sgt. forward-looking in nature and Meryl Streep Crove Inn and Charles (Buddy) Cozzens, who was killed in the line of duty will feature a calendar of in Bradley Beach in 1965. events, a “Mayor’s Message", music of the Mayor Stephen Schueler announced the Christmas information about various heart s House Tour Tree Lighting Ceremony was held last Sunday evening in community organizations, and other community-wide Riley Park. A Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held in Monday is Date Night ...See page 17 topics of interest. DEc 2 1999 V124 N48 The holiday theme will weave its way through Belmar with the annual Belmar House and Inns tour, which will run from 1 - 4 p.m. Spotlighted on the tour will be the co-author of “Belmar Volume 2,’’ Karen Schnitzpahn and Sandra G. Epstein who will be signing their book at The Inn at The Shore. Tickets for the tour can be purchased at the Inn or from the Belmar Chamber of Commerce and a tour trolley will be available. The proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Throughout the shopping district, Belmar Chamber of Com­ merce affiliated businesses will sponsor in-store drawings to win gifts or gift certificates and no purchase is necessary to enter. The Belmar Chamber will also host some of the children’s activities at Winterfest. Winterfest is presented by The Belmar Tourism Commission and made possible with the help of many community members. Contributing sponsors include; Birdsall En­ gineering, The Old Mill, Monmouth County Tourism, Fleet Bank, and WJLK-The Point, among others. Local artist, Clare Archer, has generously donated her time and talent for the unique Winterfest poster displayed throughout the area. Visitors to Winterfest are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank of Monmouth-Ocean Counties or to take a request from one of the two sharing trees in the Plaza. One sharing tree will benefit St. Clare’s Home in Neptune. The other tree will benefit local social services children. For information or to purchase tickets for the car­

Winterfesrt in Belmar The fifth annual Winterfest in Belmar will bring an exciting start to the holiday season. On Sunday, December 5, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., Belmar will host its annual winter festival with a few changes from previous years. Because of the renovations at the Belmar Marina, Winterfest will be located this year at Pyanoe Plaza on Main Street and Ninth Avenue. A portion of Main Street will be closed to accomodate the festivities. Winterfest brings together thousands of people to celebrate the holiday season with live musical performances, holiday crafts, children’s activities, costumed characters and riage ride with Santa please call 280-2157. a petting zoo. The highlight of this year’s festival will be the arrival of Santa Claus by horse- Merchants participating in Winterfest Gift Give-Away are below. Visit each shop on drawn carriage at 3 p.m. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available throughout the day December 5,1999 to enter. The Antique Connection, 700 10th Avenue - $50.00 Gift certifi­ for $5 and carriage rides with Santa will be available tor $10 with those tickets being sold cate. Artifact’s Boutique, 1012 Main Street - Hand-blown perfume bottle and $10 gift certifi­ In advance. The festival will end with Belmar’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. cate. The Art Loft, 806 Main Street - Your choice of any framed print up to $100 value. Carr’s Continued... Hallmark Card Shop, 805 Main Street - Gift basket. Fly-Away Kites, 1108 Main Street - Stunt Kite, $49.95 value. Jewelry Repairs By Us, 917 Main Street - 14 Karat Gold earrings. Meserole’s Intimate Apparel, 905 Main Street - $25 Gift certificate. Nostalgic Nonsense Vintage Clothing, 903 Main Street $25 Gift certificate. Oceanside Gallery, Inc., 1010 Main Street - Signed 1st Edition copy of book To the Shore Once More," Frank Finale. The Rubber Stamp Act, 1005 1/2 Main Street - $25 Gift certificate. Sandcastle Treasures, 923 Main Street - $25 Gift certificate. Star 69, 921 Main Street - $20 Gift certificate. Sensations, Corner Main Street and 10th Avenue - Lava lamp. Sweet P’s Chocolate Lover’s Paradise, 908 Main Street - Chocolate Open Sleigh. Taylor Hardware, 914 Main Street - Beach chair. Terry’s Place for Hair and Nails, 907 Main Street - $25 Gift certificate. Thoughts From the Heart, 807 Main Street - Tapestry throw. The Wooden Horse Gift Shop, 700 10th Avenue - Large-handled basket with dried flower arrangement. IFor Decorating Your Home. Benefits of Census 2000, Discussion Set for December 9th For Flowers & Gifts.... Neptune - The December 2, 1999, monthly meeting of the Mid-Town Neighborhood Em­ It’s powerment Council has been W hy Rent? rescheduled to Thursday, De­ cember 9 at the Greater One Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, comer of Stratford and Drummond Avenues, Nep­ Stop tune, 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker will be Di­ ane V. Whitaker of the U.S. Cen­ S h o p p ii^ ! sus Bureau She will speak about The Importance and ' i v Voted vot«i Bm I Benefits of Census 2000 Infor­ i n i1999 AMbmrr Pnrk Preae mation in Communities. The B e s t^ ^ public is invited to attend - re­ M o n m o u th - O c e a n ______freshments will be served. For additional information, please call Gail L. Oliver, Presi­ Wreaths, Blankets, Bows, Garlands dent, at (732) 988-8242, or Designer Gift & Gourmet Baskets Gwendolyn Love, Community Director, at (732) 988-5200 (in all price ranges!) x298. Corporate & Business Gifts Ocean Grove Tabletop Top Trees & Silk Arrangements ...When you can own this beautifully maintained one Senior Millennium Decorations bedroom Co-Op, centrally located within walking Gifts & Keepsakes distance to the beach and all town services. $258.00 Christmas monthly maintenance fee includes real estate taxes, Annual Open House with the sewer and water charges, insurance on the build­ Party in St. Mark’s Church Choir 9 ? ing, and all common area maintenance. See it to­ Sunday - December 5th from 1 -4 p.m. day at the remarkable price of...... $54,500 Belmar Santas Elves in our Workshop., under our Giant Wreath Belmar - The Mayor’s Coun­ cil for Senior Citizens will We Deliver to 449-9189 host a Christmas Party on your [AM ES J. PENTZ December 18, 1999 at Tay­ home or " Sea Girt Avenue • Sea Girt REALTC9KS lor Pavilion from 12 p.m. to Shipping Available www.barlowflowerfarm.com 7« M A IN AVI-NI 11-: • (K |;AN (iKO Vi;, N.l • ()775f> 4 p.m. Lots of fun, music Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday: 9-5:30; and festivities. All Seniors (732) 988-7271_____ are invited. Y2Kabaret: "Musical Compliant" Revue for the New Year Enjoy a fun filled evening of music, dance and celebration with Cabaret for Life’s 5th Annual Holiday show, Y2Kabaret. Y2Kabaret will take place on Monday and Tuesday evenings, December 13 and 14, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sheraton in Eatontown (Route 35 and Industrial Way). The show is a zany and irreverent musical send-off to the last New Year’s Eve of the century...all of our fears realized, all of our paranoia blossomed...a laugh filled evening of musical comedy, dancing, singing and pure fun. “After our sellout success this summer ‘A Century of Broadway, the cast is bounding with enthusiasm and talent to make our 5th Annual Christmas show the best one yet,” states Andrew DePrisco, director of the show. Y2Kabaret includes the best of Broadway holiday favorites old and new, revamped to tell the story of the craziest, funniest New Year’s Eve of all. Featuring a cast of 25 local singers and dancers, Y2Kabaret is directed by Cabaret for Life president Andrew DePrisco (Neptune), costumed by Fred Mayo (Neptune), choreographed by Jose de la Cuesta (New York City) and Cheryl Best (Jackson), and music dire ct^ by Felix Truex (Ocean Grove) and Joseph Wadja (Lakewood). Among the cast are Michael Belliveau (Neptune), Andrea Bochicchio (Jackson), Cindy Buck (Oceanporl), Quinzqll Bunch (Woodbridge), Carmen Crist (Long Branch), Ed Lamb (Neptune), Leonie Higgins (Old Badge), Patricia Hoch (Neptune), Avita Kennedy (Lakewood), Jodi Leitstein- Wooley (Rumson), Erin McNemey (Long Branch), Michael Monks (Ocean Grove), Kelly Owens (Marlboro), Stephanie Parou (Wall), Suzanne Ramsey-Restivo (Ja ckin ), Rose Schein (Marlboro), Dylan Smith (Long Branch), Gabrielle Stravelli (Brick), Christopher Teutsch (Toms River), and Jan Topeivsky (Lakewood). Over the years Cabaret for Life had enjoyed the cooperation of many composers and lyricists Jo Schloeder with Executive Chef of Marielle’s American Bistro and the company is proud to be presenting new songs for the first time in New Jersey. Broadway performer Jeff Blumenkranz (West Long Branch) has written a lovely song entitled, “I Won’t Mind”, A Taste of The Holidays which will be performed by Jodi Leitstein-Wooley, an old friend of the composer. New York cabaret composer David Friedman provides us with his quintessential ballad, ‘W e Live on Borrowed Time” Eatontown - Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts’ hosted ’Taste of the Holidays” - a gourmet food and to be rendered by Gabrielle Stravelli, currently a junior at CCM in Cincinnati, the nation’s top musical wine tasting event held recently at Fairway Manor at Old Orchard Country Club. Guests had the theatre college. Cabaret for Life, established in 1995, produces three events per year and is dedi­ opportunity to taste items ranging from Armadillo Crossing’s Shrimp Santa Fe and Piccola Italia’s cated to raising funds for AIDS help groups in New Jersey. Since its inception, it has donated around Pink Peppercorn Seared Ahi Tuna to The Ritz’s wedding cake and mini pastries. Sixteen restau­ $50,000 to charity. Look forward to its Valentine Show dedicated to the songs of Irving Berlin; rants participated, including; Armadillo Crossing and Ragin’ Cajun, both of Belmar; The Ritz, Ma- Stepping Out With My Baby which will be performed over President’s Day Weekend. Tickets are $40 nasquan; The Draughting Table, Bradley Beach; Navesink Cafe, Hope, Faith & Gluttony and Buona per person and include the two-act cabaret show as well as a pre-show reception, intermission Sera Ristorante, all of Red Bank; Falco Brothers Gourmet Catering & Special Events, Tinton Falls; coffee and dessert display. Please phone 1-877-CFL-TKTS for reservations. Major credit card Great Restaurants and Marielles American Bistro, both of Freehold; Creative Caterers and Piccola accepted. Italia, both of Ocean; A&G Italian Restaurant, Uttle Silver; Joe Leone’s, Point Pleasant; LaCucina DiNadia, Long Branch; and The Fairway Manor, Eatontown. The Fainway Manor donated the scene and staff for the event. Candlelight A chefs competition added to the excitement of the evening. Celebrity judges included: James Conroy of Conroy Hospitality Services, Brick; Marianne O’Heam, executive chef of Sisters Cafe, Spring Lake; Jamie Soto, culinary arts instructor of the Culinary Education Center of Monmouth Christmas Concert at St Paul's County and Chef Danny Cummings of the Grenville Restaurant and Hotel, Bay Head. Joe Leone’s, Ocean Grove - The Twilight Music Series of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 80 Embury Point Pleasant received the Guest’s Choice Award as well as Best Table Presentation Award - a Avenue, Ocean Grove, will present the 30-voice Chancel Choir, soloists, and musicians in a “Candle­ well deserved victory. Their table was piled high with Italian specialty items, cheeses, pepperoni, light Christmas Concerf on Sunday, December 12, at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. vegetables, oils and more. Falco Brothers Gourmet Catering & Special Events, Tinton Falls was the The program will be directed and accompanied on the church’s Austin pipe organ by St. Paul’s victor in the Best Dressed Chef and Chefs Choice categories. Creative Caterer’s, Ocean won the Director of Music/Organist, Thelma Rainear. ^ n n ie Ayres, soprano, Cheryl Parker, soprano, Phyllis award for Best Holiday Display and Marielle’s American Bistro, Freehold was presented with Best Schultz, contralto, Charles Wilder, tenor, Larry Grove, pianist, Glenn Cave, violinist, and Marjorie Food Presentation Award. Underwriters included: MaKyle Press, Inc., Freehold; Coastal Title Agency, Molienauer, harpist, will be featured throughout the program. Freehold; and The Fairway Manor, The concert will inciude a variety of selections, including excerpts from Bach's 'Christmas ‘Taste of the Holidays” was chaired by Jo Smith Schloeder, \A/all. She was joined on the Oratorio”, Handel’s “Messiah”, ‘Carol of the Bells”, “Past Three O’C lo ^ ’, ‘Candlelight Carol”, “Lo, committee by Terry Gladysz of The Fairway Manor, Donald Greninger, Point Pleasant, President of How a Rose ‘Er Blooming”, “Susanni" a 14th - century carol, and “Zither”, a Czech carol, and will be MaKyle Press, Inc., Freehold and long-time Girl Scout supporters and active community volunteers the final program in the weekend-long Ocean Grove Victorian Christmas Festival. The public is Christine LaFrance, of Freehold, and Lorraine Norkus, of Brielle. Over $6000 was raised for Mon­ cordially invited. A free-v.. i .g na- be left at le dooi mouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc.

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Fireworks to fo llo w at aproximately Conveniently located at 2150 Rte 35 just north of Atlantic Ave 6 :3 0 p .m . Quote of felie WeeH: “GiViijg presents is a talent; SalKing BacK to Know Wl^at a person Wants, to Know WKen and Kow Siecond edition in our Holiday Series...The TIMES asked area students to get it. to give it lovingly and Well.” “WKafc does fcKe Kolida^ seasoi^ nieaii to ^ou?” Pamela Glenconner Here are some responses we received from teacher Patricia Farrell’s 7th grade class at Avon Elementary School.

just a tljougljt... Joe Bianco: I think the holiday season is people in happy, kind moods. The holidays aren’t about the type of presents How often do you stress over what to get a friend, a relative or your you receive or how great the food is; it’s about how people give them and the love they put into it. Even if you honey for Christmas? Isn’t that just ridiculous when you step back and have very little or nothing at all to give, you can always give love. Some people you see on the streets you take a look at the whole situation? Isn’t giving supposed to feel good? may not know, but you should pass a cheerful greeting and watch its effect blossom. Well, we’re going to simplify this year’s shopping...we’re going to make your life easier! Shane William Kinsley: First make a list of who you would like to give gifts to this holiday To me, the holidays mean family, and presents, but most of all, food. I love how my family gathers, but I love season. Next to the name, write what they like to do most, then write what the food they cook better. Presents are always good, but food is better. you most like about that person. For example: Christian J. Capron; Aunt Wendy: When I think of the holiday season, I think of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. I think of Christmas Eve Likes to read and drink fresh roasted coffee... dinner and watching “A Christmas Carol” with my family. When I think of the Holidays I remember running Go to the movies... down the stairs Christmas morning to see what presents I have received. When I think of the Holidays, I Likes to stitch (counted cross stitch). think of cutting down our Christmas tree & decorating it.

Her laughter is music to my heart and she has a kind soul. Alyse Adakowski: 7is the season to be jolly, people laughing and having a good time. Don’t forget those great gifts from We’ll get her a CD to listen to while she reads the book we buy her. We’ll Aunts and Uncles, and the good cookies fresh from the oven. Getting dressed up and decorating the add a video of her favorite movie and a gift certificate to STARBUCKS. house with mistletoe and holly, going caroling with your friends. A fun time that never ends. This is what this holiday season’s all about. Let’s try again: Jodie DiStadio: John: To me, the Holiday Season means getting together with family and eating a big turkey with gravy, mashed Likes to walk Heidi on the beach potatoes, and cranberry sauce. It is also a time to give and receive gifts. One of the most important things Listens to the radio while driving to work about this season is seeing my family. The most enjoyable things are the gifts, my family and the Loves Naval history and airplanes delicious food.

He would give you the shirt off his back. Jennifer Neary: To me, the Holidays mean a chance for all families to get together and celebrate. It’s a chance for us to be We’ll get him a warm jacket and gloves for his walks, a book on tape of grateful of what we have and give thanks. It’s for kids and family to exchange gifts and express the love and Horatio Homblower so he can listen to it while he’s driving to work. friendship between them and to realize what they have.

See? Now you try it. It’s really quite simple when you stop and think Jessica Wilding: about why you are even giving the gift...ifs because these people have The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing. It is also a time to be with your family that you might not given you a very special gift all through the year...laughter, love and kind­ see all the time. Even family members you see often, you can just spend more time with them. During the ness. holiday season, for instance. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and to be with your family. At Christmas Now don’t forget to add a kiss and a hug to e a c iy v gift. Write a it is about the birth of Christ and about being with the people you love, not just about getting and giving gifts. personal note that tells the person how very important they are to you and how their ‘presence’ in your life makes you a bettec^ person. Cailin McGrorry: To me, the holiday season means everyone getting together as a family to have fun and tove one another. It’s a time of giving and sharing and having fun. It’s a time of sharing something special with people you care about. Since there are so many different holidays during this time, all different religions can celebrate in different ways to enjoy the Holiday Season.

r ' O Sala Bramhall: To me, the holidays mean good friends and family. It means joy and thanks for tove arxf for living. It means laughing and playing in the snow as we giggle. It means food and presents and games galore. But most Footnote: Light-riding has begun. Ocean Grove of all, to me the holidays mean happiness! has rows and rows of holiday lights along the quaint little streets. Spring Lake has a house Ashley Cuttrell: Christmas, to me, means atot: The presents, remembrance of Jesus’ birthday, family, friends, and the with ten trees lit up with tiny colored lights...Let food that we have. It also means that our family gets closer together and shares our gifts. It is the winter, the fun begin!!!! the snow, the fireplace going, and listening to Christmas music.

John Reynolds: TheTIMES What this holiday season means to me is very simple. It means sperxing time with my distant family and exchanging gifts and memories. It means the start of a new millennium and resolutions during this Welcome to the Good special time. It also means tots of good food, days off of school, and great presents! But the main part is TIMES the quality time I spend with family. at the jersey shore... II Craig Capron: ...since 1875 This holiday season means a tot to me. It means being with family and friends for Thanksgiving, Christ­ mas, and the new Millennium. This year’s holiday season is going to be extra special for my family. We are Publisher <& Editor ...... Stephanie A. Smith going to be in Walt Disney World celebrating Christmas, and ushering in the new millennium. Executive Editor ...... Heather A. Hoerrner Kerry Hofstetter: Contributing Editors ...... Alesha Williams I like the holiday season because of all the family time I get to spend. That is because there is no school Pat Durkin-Wignall and my parents usually have off. I also like giving and receiving gifts to show how much people care, Richard Gibbons including myself. That is why I like the holiday season. Bonnie Graham ^ n e Sofield: ______Denise Herschel ^ Christmas means the most of all to me. I put up Christmas wreaths. Bill Kresge I got a Christmas tree. I go to church. Casey Evershot Erica Skribner: Pet E d ito r...... Heidi Hillard ^The Holiday Season brings lots of thoughts to my Circulation...... John Robinson mind. The most important thought I have is enjoy­ W ing the Holidays and being thankful for my friends Second Class Postage Paid at Neptune, New Jersey 07753 ; and my family. I really look forward to spending Ocean Grove & Neptune Times time with my family. 41 Pilgrim Pathway, PO Box 5 Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 Phone: 732-775-0007 Fax: 732-774-4480 E-mail [email protected]

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"Average A Home A Minute’’ represents an average based upon all homes bought and sold through CENTURY 21 franchisees during 1994. ©1996 Century 21 Real Estate Corporation® and ™ - |Avon to Host Bed and Holiday Gift Gallery Ocean Grove Christmas i Breakfast Tovir Tree Lighting and > in Home Studios I On Sunday, December 12, 1999, the historic Bed and Cookie Contest ; Breakfast Inns of Avon will be open to the pubic for the A Holiday Gift Gallery will be held in the homes of pot­ I Annual Christmas by the Sea Tour. The event is sponsored ter Gert Cook, 104 Chestnut Street, Island Heights, and Ocean Grove - The Ocean Grove Annual Christmas tree ! by the Avon Business Community and will take place from artist Virginia Perle, 1427 Holmes Avenue, Toms River, from lighting will be held on Friday, Decembers, 1999, at 6 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 1999. in Auditorium Park. Santa will be there, along with his elvesi ; The five participating Inns are: Candlewick Inn, Inn to Potter Gert Cook has been working in clay since the Plus, the first 100 families will receive a holiday “candle I the Sea, The Atlantic View Inn, The Avon Manor and The late 70’s. Her new work features a variety of serving pieces, light” as a gift from The TIMES...at the jersey shore and the Cashelmara Inn. The Annual Christmas Boutique will again including covered pots, bowls, teapots, and platters. Most Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce. Join the fun...listen be held at the Avon Pavilion on the ocean. Handcrafted of her recent work includes large vessels - some wheel to the music...all by candle light! items and refreshments will be on hand. The Avon’s thrown, altered, and then assembled. Also on December 3, the Great Annual Cookie Con­ Women’s Club will serve refreshments and also act as Artist Virginia Perle is exhibiting many new, never seen test. This yummy contest honors some of the Best Cook­ hostesses in the Inns. before originals and six new “Along the Jersey Shore...’’ ies in town. Come taste for yourself this Friday night in the The trolley will run through the afternoon and make prints. Along with her regular collection of shore, city and Community Room on Pilgrim Pathway, (next to Pathway stops at the inns and along Main Street. Tickets may be floral prints, signed editions of the new book 'To the Shore Market) at 5:15 p.m. There will be plenty of cookies for all purchased at You Must Remember This, 526 Main Street Once More” will be available. as well as entries to sample, hot chocolate to sip and prizes and Country by the Sea, 515 Sylvania Avenue. Proceeds Please contact Gert Cook, 270-3569, or Virginia Perle, for the winners! will benefit the Main Street beautification project and the 270-1642 for more information. To enter the Cookie Contest bring your homemade Avon Fire Department. For information call 869-0400. cookies on a plate with the recipe neatly printed along with you name, address and phone number. Categories in this year’s contest are as follows: Family recipes. Children’s 10% off favorites. Something New. Don’t be shy...everyone loves our already low your cookies, why not enter to win and share your favorite priced items recipe? All winning recipes will be published in The Times in with this ad an upcoming Holiday issue! Start baking!!! (expires 12/31/99) The cookie contest is sponsored by the Ocean Grove Clifts • JeweliT • Lighting • Home Decor • Antique Chamber of Commerce. Reproductions • Angelic Wares • Candles, etc. Siti'e yomelj ct hip to ll>e Mall ami experience our unique ^ shop 54 Olin Street, Ocean Grove Live Nativity and ^ ______( 7 3 ^ ^ ^ 2 ^ ^ _ _ _ _ _ a Community Walk in Ocean Grove A Living Nativity Pageant will be presented on Satur­ day, December 11, at 5:15 p.m. in the Ocean Grove Audito­ rium. Ocean Grove residents and visitors to the Victorian Holiday House Tour and Festival are invited to attend, and also to participate. Caroling sheets will be provided. The cast from the pageant, dressed in full costume, s tlie new will be departing from the Auditorium at approximately 1 p.m. to walk through the community of Ocean Grove sing­ ing and spreading good old fashioned Christmas cheer. If runner on Norwood? you would like to walk along, join us at the Auditorium or meet us along the way. Admission to the Live Nativity is free. Herb Hansen’s live animals will be available for We’re pleased to introduce Dr. Susanne children's visits during th» afternoon from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Feel free to come over and visit them in the Auditorium Ziminermann, board certified in family Pavilion. Once known as “Jerusalem”, for this day we will practice and a physician who practices call the Pavilion "Bethlehem." fitness as well as preaches it. An accom­ This Christmas pageant is dedicated to Pastor Chuck plished triathlete and enthusiastic runner, Root who originated the idea when he came to Ocean Grove to serve as Pastor for St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. do not be surprised to see her and her Pastor Root is retiring as of January 1st and we wish hirfi family miming through the neighborhood. all of God’s blessings. It is through the efforts of the following groups and Dr. Zimmennann welcomes both adults individuals that this year’s production is made possible: and children at our Oakhurst office. Herb and Rae Hansen and family’s live animals; Camp Meeting Association maintenance crew and staff, techni­ She has a special interest in fitness buffs cal assistance; the staff and Youth Fellowship groups of and medical problems o f women o f all ages. St. Paul’s Church; and Carol Boniello, coordinator. The Living Nativity Pageant is presented in conjunc­ When you’re selecting a new primary care tion with the Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday House Tour physician for yourself or a family member... and Festival (December 10-12), which is sponsored by the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce. Sign language will care that combines warm and personal be available for the hearing impaired. For additional infor­ attention and modem treatment, we invite mation, please call Carol at 776 - 9239. you to call us at (732) 531-3555 or run, not walk, to our office at 200 Norwood Avenue. Holy Innocents Post Dr. Zimmemiann would like that. Anottier Victory Dr. Zimmemiann participates in most There’s a lot of news in the Holy Innocents School major health plans. Please look for her Gym these days. A new floor, a new Jr. Varsity team and in your insurer’s Physician Directoiy or making an awaited first appearance this past Sunday, the call the insurance company’s member new Jr. Varsity Cheering Squad with new advisor Donna Shirley. services office. The Knights from Neptune hosted the boys form Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Asbury park on Sunday, the J.V. team Oh, and don’t forget to wave to the posted another victory against a hard driving opponent. Zimmermanns as they mn by. Coach Greg Schaefer’s boys took to the floor with an abun­ dance of determination. The games leading scorers Rich­ ard Porter and Patrick Perkins closed out the day with 10 points each. Coupled with fine defensive work by Thomas Hordt, Alex Donofrio, Nick Labanca and many others gives Marshall Silver, M.D. this new team a 3-0 record. When they entered the locker room after final whistle the score was 36-19. Brian Roper, M.D. Coach Tim Wildeman’s Varsity team took to the floor Susanne Zimmermann, M.D. soon after, ending the first period with 8 points, leaving Mt. Carmel down by 4. That lead increased to 28-5 by half Cardiology & Internal Medicine Associates time. When the game ended this very confident team had posted another win defeating the boys in blue 30-19. Holy Innocents still had to work for that score with Anthony Butter 200 Norwood Avenue, Oakhurst, NJ posting 12, Mark Vinci 9, Ian Lee 7, and 2 for Chris Wikfors. (732)-531-3555 Mount Carmel’s coach Joe Corpino, working with a small squad this year, kept his boys moving as they never gave up scoring 14 points in the second half, with Randy Seriguchi leading the way posting 10. This victory puts the Varsity Knights at 3-0. They will be at Mount Caramel’s Gym this week to take on St. Mary’s. Submitted by: Gary A. Nuzzi ’ L. I, 0 '. (/ • i t Xh . V > V * Tti-i-n AiifcT— I ■ w- - -rtrwrw m Ocean Grove Celebrates Neptune TovtmsJ^ Police Pepaitment New Year's Eve 2000 Tips for Holiday Traffic Safety

Ocean Grove will welcome the Millennium with an all­ As families and friends come together to celebrate this holiday season, the Neptune Township Police Department day music and spiritual celebration, starting at 2 p.m. on will be increasing traffic safety efforts. Officers will be targeting impaired and aggressive drivers in an effort to save lives Friday, December 31st, and continuing right through the by preventing needless automobile crashes. stroke of midnight. Events will take place both outdoors “The Neptune Township Police Department wants to get the word out that impaired and aggressive driving are and indoors throughout the town, culminating in a gala dangerous crimes and too often deadly. We cannot afford to overlook this serious threat to our community," said Chief concert in the Great Auditorium, starting at 9;45 p.m. James A. Ward. During the day, Main Avenue shops and restaurants We will be using a variety of enforcement strategies to address these threats. Our officers on routine patrol have will be open for shopping and dining, as well as Ocean been directed to concentrate on the problem of aggressive driving, speeding and as the holiday approaches, impaired Grove’s Historical Society Museum. At 2 p.m., DJ Joey “V" drivers. Additional patrols, funded through the Drunken Driver Enforcement Fund, will also be deployed during the next will start “dancing in the streets" followed at 4 p.m. by the two months. We would hope that people would think before they drink and drive, but deterrence through enforcement is Atlantic Pipe and Drum Corps Parade. an effective strategy. From 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the entertainment moves Our officers will be using traffic enforcement tactics and technology to encourage safer driving. We will use all the indoors to various venues: the Ocean Grove Community tools at our disposal. This includes our radar speed warning sign, radar enforcement using stealth and unmarked cars Room, Grove Hall, St. Paul’s United Church, Francis As- and patrol cars equipped with mobile video recording equipment. You may see our speed sign out and in some cases bury Manor, Thornifey Chapel and of course, the Great Audi­ an officer running radar right behind it. “If you can’t take the hint, we may have to give you a summons," said the Chief. Our torium. Storytellers, puppeteers, magicians, folk singers, goal is to increase safety. Bluegrass, swing and jazz bands, silent movies and other Our cars are equipped with the latest mobile video recording equipment. In some cases we will have video surveil­ activities for the entire family are available with a $10 day lance of high-risk traffic locations to better determine the needs of the area. Again, our goal is to increase traffic safety. pass. Please note: children must be accompanied by an We encourage everyone to have a designated driver and allow enough travel time to prevent aggressive driving. We adult. Free trolley shuttles will be available to the entertain­ want people to call and report any aggressive or impaired drivers. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. ment sites. At 9:45 p.m.. Father Alphonse Stephenson and the Or­ chestra of St. Peter’s by the Sea will perform a New Year’s Eve Gala Pops Concert in the Great Auditorium. Dr. James Fleming will offer a Millennium Invocation. Tickets are $25 (general admission) and $30 (reserved seating) per per­ son. Communion will be offered in Thornley Chapel at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Tickets and badges may be purchased at the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Av­ enue, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays - Fridays. For informa­ Wint^zrfizst in B(3lmar tion, call (732) 775-0035. Wreath Making & nday, 5th froni I - 5 p.m. At Bradley Library pyano^z plaza on Main The Bradley Beach Public Library will sponsor another f(zaturing... “Wreath Making" workshop on December 7 at 7 p.m. at the libary, 511 4th Avenue, Bradley Beach. This workshop is stloliday Carols. Crafts, t 1o rs (7 ?)rawn Carriagtz; the second for the season as the first workshop on No­ “Ridiis. plotting Zoo. Carriagsz Ridfzs with d)anta. vember 18th was completely booked out. The workshop is being taught by the international floral designer, Laurie Children’s fletivities and the Christmas Tree Lighting... Torres of Bradley’s Garden Florist who has acquired many Sponsored by The Selmar Tourism Commission - 280-2157 awards for her unusual and distinctive floral designs. We still have a few spaces left for this workshop. If you are interested, call the Bradley Beach Library at (732) 776-2995 and make your reservation. Merchants’ Gift Give-flway Visit and fill out entry blanks at the shops where the prizes are offered. One day only, December 5th. No purchase necessary. The Antique Connection - $50.00 gift certificate I > Tm mi 21. Coastal Realtors* Artifact’s Boutique - Hand-blown perfume bottle and $10 gift certificate The Art Loft - Your choice of any framed print up to $ 100 value A r a . Carr’s Hallmark Card Shop - Gift basket Jean W estfall Hones Fly-Away Kites - Stunt Kite - $49.95 value REALTOR • ASSOCIATE’^ Jewelry Repairs By Us -1 4 Karat Gold earrings Business: (732) 774-7166 • Evenings: (732) 774-4819 67 Main Avenue • Ocean Grove • New Jersey 07756 . Meserole’s Intimate Apparel - $25 gift certificate Nostalgic Nonsense Vintage Clothing - $25 gift certificate Oceanside Galleiy, Inc. - Signed 1st Edition copy of book ‘T o the Shore Once More,” Frank Finale The Rubber Stamp Act - $25 gift certificate Sandcastle Treasures - $25 gift certificate Star 69 - $20 gift certificate M O D E L O F TH E W E E K : Sunsation - Lava lamp Congratulations to Sweet P’s Chocolate Lover’s Paradise - Chocolate Open Sleigh our discovery Lori Herbert Taylor Hardware - Beach chair for her location booking Terry’s Place for Hair and Nails - $25 gift certificate in the Bahamas & the current Thoughts From the Heart - Tapestry throw Target Campaign! The Wooden Horse Gift Shop - Large-handled basket 55 Central Avenue with dried flow er arrangement. Ocean Grova. New Jersey Shop all d a y ...fill out entries aU day! 732-988-3648

"A Children's Ciftshop" for your Holiday Cift Civliig Wint(zrf(z:st tioasiz: @ TrolRy Tour Vrawiwqs American Girl ^ooks ihroughoul Sunday, 5,1999 l-T p.m. the • Educational Items Holiday • Gift Certificates Season Tickets $10 Tickets are available at the Winterfest site at 9th Avenue and Main Street, the Trolley ^anie babies site at 8th and Main Street or in advance by calling, 681-9023 or 681-3762 Included in the tour at Inn at the Shore, is a book signing by Karen Schnitzpahn and Sandra G. Epstein with their new book; “Belmar Volume II” . Main Street (7SZ) esi-oss? All proceeds to benefit Coastal Habitat for Humanityt Sponsored by The Belmar Tourism Commission and The Belmar Chamber o f Commerce.

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By Evelyn M. Payne

Neptune High School: Three Neptune High School students, Amanda Nichols, Rachel Herbert and Keith Cafferty, attended the official launching of the School Counts! Program with the Chairper­ son of Neptune High School Guidance/Counseling Department, Mrs. Peola Smith-Smith. School Counts! is a program of the Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. It connects high school students’ performance to future employment opportunities. The program has three components: School Counts! Employers, School Counts! Students and School Counts! Speakers Bureau. The following criteria must be met to become a School Counts! Student: make a “C” grade or above in all academic courses, achieve a 95% or better attendance and punctu­ ality record, complete high school in eight consecutive semesters and take more courses than the minimum graduation requirements. School Counts! Kits were distributed to the participating high schools. Governor Christine Todd Whitman and David Hespe, Com­ missioner of Education, attended the kick-off of this project that was held at Manasquan High School. The project is being piloted in Monmouth, Ocean and Salem counties before it is implemented throughout the State. The District Wide Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Decem­ ber 7 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Beverly Holland, Chairperson, invites all Title I parents to attend the meeting in the High School Information Center. An Honor Roll Assembly will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:45 a.m. Stu­ dents who have earned the academic status of all As and B’s will be recognized in the North Cafeteria. At 1:10 p.m., a Renaissance Awards Assembly will take place in the Neptune City Wish Tree same location. This program offers gift certificates, prizes and discount coupons from Be sure to stop by Neptune City Borough Hall to visit the Neptune City Women’s Club area businesses as a way to encourage the students to continue to strive for excellence. (members above) Christmas “Wish Tree”. Once again, the club invites the community to Mrs. Rosalie Coleman, Principal, announces that Neptune High School will hold make the holidays special for children in need. The tree is located in the lobby of Borough Open House to Parochial Students and their parents on Wednesday, December 8 during Hall. It will be decorated with ornaments noting the “special wish” of a child less fortunate. the hours of 7:40 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. They will be given information about the school and its Helping out the club is very easy. Pick an ornament from the tree; purchase the many programs and activities, a tour and visit some classes. requested item; return the unwrapped gift with the ornament attached and place it under Parents and community members are invited to attend the Annual Winter Concert that the tree. The Women’s Club will wrap and deliver the gift in time for Christmas. Your help will be presented by the High School Band and Chorus on Thursday, December 9. The 7 will make the Holidays just a little nicer for someone. p.m. program will delight your hearts and minds as you enjoy some favorite and familiar tunes and songs from the band under the direction of Raymond Kelly and the Chorus led ’ Chocolat(z Covfzrtzd pr^tzizls' W esley by Mrs. Sharon Reeves. Neptune Middle School: Lake The New Jersey Peer Leadership Program has come to Neptune Middle School. The p ’ § ^ focus of this program is to use positive peer pressure in order to help young people resist Tea& - bad choices in life. Mrs. Kate Grisard, Mrs. Patricia DePierro and Neptune Patrolman fl Chocolatiz Donald Allen are the adult mentor team. There are twelve eighth grade students who are L)OVGingerbreads, take a trip to the New Brunswick State Theater on Thursday, December 9. The students (732) 681-6060 49 Main Avenue, Ocean will see the American Repertory Ballet Company’s performance of The Nutcracker. Call for H ou rs Grove. Green Grove School: WE DELIVER Door Prize is an Ocean The Mixed Chorus of Neptune Middle School warmed the hearts of the students and 908 Main Street. Belmar. Mew Jersey Grove Season Beach Pass. staff of Green Grove when they presented a concert. The seasonal and holiday music was well-received as they joined in the singing of some favorite tunes. Cookie Trays • 6i)'l Baskets Join the fun and celebra­ tion, Sunday, December 5th. The Principal, Benedict Yennella, has announced an Awards Assembly for the stu­ dents in this school on Friday, December 10. They will be presented certificates for aca­ demic achievement and perfect attendance for the first marking period. Parents are in­ vited to attend the presentations for Kindergarten and first grades at 9 a.m., second and third grades at 9:30 a.m., and fourth and fifth grades at 10 a.m. NEWYEARS EVE Ridge Avenue School: e ie S r a t e ^ A Scholastic Book Fair will be held in this school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes­ day, December 6,7, and 8. Students, teachers and parents may visit the Library from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tAe ...Continued on page 9

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Neptune School News ...Continued from page 8 Dr. Deborah Green­ The Peppermint Players will direction of Mrs K aren wood, Principal, invites ail present a program to the Buerkle will present a con­ parents of students in this staff and students in this cert to the students and staff school to attend the PTO school on Wednesday, De­ at 1 p.m. during anfl4ssem- meeting that is scheduled cem ber 8 . The 9 a m. pro­ bly program. At 7 p.m., the for Tuesday, Decem ber 7. gram will highlight the recy­ Chorus and Band led by Mr. Robert Palmer will render The 6 p.m. meeting will be cling process in keeping our an evening of music for the held in the Library. environment safe and V i v a L a D i v a clean. parents. All of this will take On Friday, December 43 Pilgrim Pathway • Ocean Grove • 988-6690 • Gift Certificates Thursday, December 9 place following a PTA meet­ A Full Service Salon - Manicures - Pedicures - Make-up 10, Sweatshirt Day will be will be a day of music. The ing conducted by Jenee Hair Cuts- Hair Coloring - Tuesday-Saturday 9-6 Thursday til 9 observed in this school. Stu­ school Chorus under the Farley, President. dents and staff will partici­ pate in holiday gift-making activities. Service, Shark River Hills School; Artist Limousine Inc. A holiday Concert by the Kin­ "Where every trip is a masterpiece! dergarten classes will be presented in the school The ^/Stop 5hop Gymnasium on Monday, Executive Town Car Service to i m December 6 at 7 p.m. Par­ Newark, JFK, Laguardia, ents, students, and commu­ ‘Y’our c^hristmas 5feadc|u«*rters nity members are invited to Philadelphia Airports, & N YC . for your photographic needs attend. Red and Black Day or Newark - $60 Cameras • Film • Processing • Binoculars Sweatshirt Day will be ob­ Photo Christmas Cards • Calendars served in this school on Fri­ 732 775-5252 Cups • Plates • Photo Ornaments • Photo Sculptures , day, December 10, reports & much more... Mr. Joseph Santanello, Prin­ Serving all shore locales - Satisfaction guaranteed! Need a Camera? Come in and check out our variety of cipal. cameras Summerfield School: lenses, flashes, tripods & accessories Looking fora last minute gift? Peters Farm Market Lost your negative to that favorite photo? H i l i l Established 1946 Have a print or slide printed in minutes. Color or black & white (copyrighted materials excluded) We Grow Our Own Frame your prints with one of our many frames Great Stocking Stuffers... Christmas Trees Filters • Film • Batteries • Lens Caps • Cleaning Kits Plantation Grown & Single use cameras with or without flash • color or black & white film, pan­ Fresh Cut oramic style sports style for surfing, underwater & skiing Transfer your old Fraiser Fir, Douglas Fir, White Pine regulars & supers reels to VHS duplicate your favorite VHS tape or VHS-C tape Store Hours Scotch Pine, Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce Monday thm Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5: 30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Trees $ 19.95 & up! We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express Automatic Tree stand i j ; : z : L Automatic Watering System Visit our Gourmet Pantry featuring Henri’s Homemade preserves f ^ m .nolta Don’t forget...Fresh Wreaths, Grave Blankets, he 1 /0 1 0 |J shop Poinsettias, Christmas Accessories, YOUR ONE STOP p"oTO SHOP Candles & Holiday Yard Decorations r . I Kodak B r a d 1 e ) www.fstopshop.com Beach Trair Memorial Drive Slaliot ^ 775-4428 Film • Processing • Darkroom Supplies • Instant Passport Photos Atkins Avenue You’ ll find us here... | Cameras Enlargements • Reprints • Accessories • Kodak Image Magic Copy Print PETEP® ^ Machine • Copy Prints from Prints in Minutes • Custom B&W Processing (in House) -jt-O-8-A - M aia-Street.^ .B elniai;. N.etv.Jersey 0.7.7,1.9-• 733-.681-0808 This is a drawer from an old desk...filled with colorful glass ornaments. Some are old, some are new...but they all sparkle! Variation: add a touch of greenery such as holly or tiny branches from your Christmas tree...place a candle in the center for soft lighting and heavenly scents...and they sparkle! This has now become our holiday centeipiece. Now, for that tired old kitchen clock...dress it up with a holly wreath...soooo simple! ^ H o t id a Y ^Entertaining \ N ' V I L ML, L J •j^^serves tFie best.. For those of you with a real firepifece, * 'J ' h ' you’ll need some kindling...grab vi» EkL-. L':a tr\ Qdebrate the ‘nofiefays and br'inQ in an old metal bucket, tie a red i LLlL' t_’L ' l i n tFic

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...Great books for Kids from Andrews McMeel Publish­ ing! To Honor a Teacher is a compilaton of notes and sayings from students...about their favorite teachers and the influence they have had on their lives. The book offers touching thoughts...this is an interesting book that shows how deeply young people actually think and feel. A nice gift for a teacher!

Now for the kids, why not let them begin to find out what Clara Claus... life is realy about and who they really are. Their own personal journal that helps them list their favorite A Traditional things...people...places and dreams, in Holiday Book List Your Self for Kids.

In 1960, Shyla wrote a poem for her five children. It was first published in 1976 in paperback. The neighboring children loved the book so much, that word travelled about this special holiday poem. Finally, Dave Christiansen, Shyla’s nephew, decided to publish the book for all children to enjoy under the name of Shybooks in honor of his aunt. Larry Parkhurst illustrated the book and the Elfship'" stickers that go along with the book's characters. Charlene Fernetz is the international spokesperson for the team, and Laurie Flinn is the Clara Claus coordinator. She schedules and oversees all of Clara’s readings and personal appearances. There is also a coloring book with puzzles and lots of fun things to do for little fans of ' Clara Claus. The book is a sweet tale of Santa Claus and his elves wondering if there would even be a Christmas Eve. There is no snow and they are in a quandary about what to do. Will there even be a Christmas? Can Clara Claus help save Christmas? With the help of the elves and pixies, Clara finds a solution. The poem is encouraging and inspirational and an excellent story for young people. It brings together the importance of teamwork. Although the book is short, the illustrations are colorful and tell a story

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Snack bar available. Lincroft: The Monmouth County Park bagpiper Bob Phelan. Horse drawn carriage December 2 Allentown: The Allentown Business System’s Holiday Happening. Visits with rides sponsored by Coldwell Banker Schlott Neptune; The Holy Innocents PTA will host Community Association invites you to their Santa and photos, too. 12 noon to 5 p.m. Realtors and The Greater Spring Lake an evening of shopping in the Holy Annual Holiday Open House . Entertainment, Wagon rides, toy hunts, kids races and more. Chamber of Commerce. $7 per person. Innocents gym from 6-9 p.m. Admission is caroling and refreshments . (609) 208-1141. For info call 842-4000. Christmas Carols at Holy Trinity Church at 4 free. There will be refreshments and door Spring Lake: St. Catharine’s School will p.m.. Third & Monmouth Ave. Free Hot prizes. Vendors: Avon, Creative Memories, host their annual craft fair from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Decembers Chocolate. For info call 449-5240. discovery Toys, Home Interior, Maty Kay, Refreshments, prizes, etc. Belmar: The /\ARP chapter #3918 will hold Oakhurst: The Chorus of the Atlantic Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Longaberger Point Pleasant: Point Pleasant Boro its annual Christmas luncheon at Pat’s presents a Gala Christmas Concert. Holiday Baskets, Party Lite and private distributors. High School Band Boosters will hold their 24th Waterview Pavilion, Highway 35, at 12 noon. Harmony Barbershop with Brass with guest Call Lisa at 280-2508 or Adrienne at 775- annual craft and gift show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are welcome. For info call 775-1518. appearance by Glory Brass a quintet from the LU 7785. Items ordered will be in before at the Memorial Middle School, Laura Herbert Avenel Presbyterian Church. 3 p.m. at the o DecemberlO Christmas. Rt 33 and West Bangs Avenue. Drive. Crafts, gifts, pictures with Santa, Ocean Township High School Auditorium, Free Hayride from 6-8 p.m. refreshments. For info call 899-1391, Spring Lake: West Park Avenue, East of Highway 35. December2&3 sponsored by Thistledown Gallery and Kate & General admission: $10, Seniors & students Avon: Country by the Sea annual open December4&5 Co. Caroling by the Point Pleasant High $8. Age 16 & under, FREE. house from 5-9 p.m. refreshments and Long Brsnch: 5th annual Greater Long School Choir. Jersey Shore Pipes & Drums. For info call 229-7687. prizes. 515 Sylvania Avenue. Branch Chamber of Commerce Antiques and Spring Lake: Artist and illustrator, Margie Middletown: Monmouth County Park System’s Decembers Collectibles Show at the Long Branch Middle Morre will make a personal appearance and Good Tme Holiday Show at the Tatum Park School, comer of Bath and Indiana Avenues. have a demonstration at Thistledown Gallery Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road. To Ocean Grove: An Evening of Holiday Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 4 pjTi. 1405-1 Third Avenue. reserve tickets call 842-4000. Music plus...music from the ‘30’s and AO’s, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 66 dealers. Glass to help benefit the renovation of the Land­ December 11 repairs during show hours. Appraisals from December 11/12/1 ^19 mark Old Neptune High School to a special /\ppearance by 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, at $3 per item. Admission $4. Spring Lake: Red Bank/Lakewood: Performing & Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. at Ronald McDonald with his Magic Show at First For info call 671-2676. Furniture, glass, The Nutcracker will be performed at the Count St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Union Bank parking lot Third and Morris cameras, stamps, coins, toys, jewelry, Basie in Red Bank and the Strand in Lake- Sponsored by the Ocean Grove Historic Avenue from 1-3 p.m. Hospitality Tour of the antiques, vintage clothing, wood. For information call 842-4015. Preservation Society and the Lutheran Inns from 1-4 call 449-0577 for tickets. antique maps, and books. Brotherhood, Monmouth Branch 8936. Neptune: The holiday play is scheduled for December 13/14 Refreshments. For info call 502-0050. December 4th & 11th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Ridge Avenue School. Free. EatontOWn: cabaret for Ufe will present Ocean Grove: Christmas Tree Lighting Spring Lskc; Spring Lake Christmas Ocean Grove: Tom Rich and Friends of their 5th annual Christmas show at the and festivities in Auditorium Park. Hospitality Tours. Tour the Inns of Spring Lake. the Jersey Shore Musicians Prayer Fellowship Sheraton at Route 35 and Industrial Way. Spring Lake: Free Hayride from 6-8 Hollycroft Inn (below) is just one of the beuatiful will present a gospel concert at 7:30 p.m. at Cocktail reception, intermission with coffee p.m. Caroling by the Point Pleasant Inns on tour this year. $16 per person. For info the Francis /Vsbury Chapel, and dessert. For tickets call 1-877-CFL-TKTS. High School. call 449-0577. 70 Stockton Avenue. December17 Rumson & Shrewsbury: Holiday Neptune: Holiday school play at 1 p.m. at Horse drawn carriage rides House Tour sponsored by the Visiting R i^ e Avenue &hool. Free to the public. Spring Lako: from 5-8 p.m. Sponsored by Karen’s Boutique, Nurses Association of NJ. 5 Distinctive Freehold: The Shrewsbury Chorale Chateau Hotel and Ocean House. $7 per homes will be on display. Optional luncheon presents A Garland of Holiday Music at the person. Caroling by St. Catharines Adult Choir at the Rumson Country Club or Navesink First Presbyterian Church, 118 Main Street. For and music by Bagpiper Bob Phelan. Country Club. A holiday boutique at Bingham tickets call 946-7204. or Annual holiday wreath Hall, Bingham Avenue, Rumson from 10-4. www.sh rewsb u rychorale .com Avon-by-the-Sea: sale at the greenhouse located behind the Tour tickets are $50 ($40 for 65 and over). December 11th & 12th Municipal buildir^. For info 224-6970. Holiday inn and House Bay Head: Annual Christmas Walk. Ocean Grove: December 19 Tour. Live Nativity, Author book signings, artists Santa arrives and open houses for busi­ Celtic Music and Irish Darrce demonstrations, more than 15 homes and Spring Lake: ness and Inns. Mrs. Claus, refreshments. Concert from 1-3. St. Catharine’s School, Inns to tour. Quaint little shops and restau­ Bridge Avenue, Main Avenue, 442-9433. SecorxJ and Salem Avenues. River-dance rants. This year the tour is combined with Neptune: Annual tree lighting and Santa style and Traditional Irish Dance performed by / ^ u r y Park’s Church Tour. Tickets $20 per visit from 6-8 p.m. at the Municipal Building. the Deirdre Shea School of Irish Stepdancing. person. In the evening, purchase a $25 ticket Grades K-5th. Photo with Santa, The shore Refreshments will be served. $7 per person. Asbury Park/Lakewood: and enjoy the Twrilight Sampler from 7-10 pm Freehold: The Manalapan Arts Center Ballet Company will present the Nutcracker Free hayride from 1-3, sponsored by The on Saturday, December 11th. Enjoy delicious Symphony Orchestra and the Arcadian with the Shore Symphony Orchestra and Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce samplings of Hors d’oeuvres, entree Chorale will be appearing at the Holiday Chorus. Paramount Theater, Ocean Avenue, and Coldwell Banker Schbtt Realtors. Photos samplings and dessert samplings as you Concert presented by Comcast. The concert Asbury Park; Saturday 12/11 at 2 and 7 p.m. with Santa at Thistledo\wn Gallery from 1 -4. stroll from Inn to Inn. Tickets to for both events: begins at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Sunday 12/12 at 1 p.m.; Lakewood at the 1405 Third Avenue. From 1-4. call 774-3191. Churchy 118 Main Street. For info; 462-3584. Strand on Clifton Avenue. Saturday 12/4 at 2 Cost is $5 each. Ocean Grove:; /\nnual Christmas & Point Pleasant Beach: The Point and 8 p.m. and Sunday 12/5 at 1 p.m. Tickets Trains, a holiday tradition returns. 40 Pilgrim Pleasant Beach Music Parenfs Association from $14 to $35. For info call 831-0100. New Years Eve Pathway in the Community Room from 11 will hold their annual holiday wreath sale. Ocean Grove: Celebratbn throughout the a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4. HO, G, For information call Ann Wolber at 899-3835. Decembers day, concert at night by Father Alphonse with Spring Laks: Photos with Santa at Alan’s and the incredible modular N-scale layout of St. Peter’s Orchestra by the Sea at the Great December 3-5 Butcher Block, 1210 Third Avenue from 1-4 the Jersey Central N-Tracker of Tinton Falls. Auditorium at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for concert are Somerset; country Folk Art Craft Show. p.m. $5 per photo. Horse drawn carriage rides Sponsored by the New Jersey Museum of $35 and $25. For info call; Ocean Grove Friday from 5 - 9 p.m., Saturday 10 -5 and from 1-4 p.m. sponsored by Ultimate Cre­ Transportation Pine Creek Railroad of Allaire Camp Meeting Assoc.ASSOC. 77'5-0035.ng /Z5-0035. Sunday 10 -4. For info (248) 634-4151. ations Floral Studio, Johnson & Johnson State Park, The Crawford family of Neptune Meetings Garden State Convention Center. Realtors and Ye Town Shop. $7 per person. and the Central N-Trackers of Tinton Falls. December 4 Caroling by the Premier Theatre Co. FREE. For info 774-1391. Haziet: The Jersey Shore Chorus of Sweet December12 The Neptune City Seniors Club will hold their Ocean Grove: Breakfast with Santa Adelines will present a Christmas Concert at Annual Christmas Luncheon at Doolan’s Avon-by-the-Sea: Christmas-by-the- from 9-11. Each child will have a visit and 3 p.m. in the James Cullen Recreation Center, Restaurant, Highway 71, Spring Lake Heights Sea Tour, Boutique and dessert. 12 noon - 5 photo with Santa. Pancakes and all the Veteran’s Park, Union Avenue. A holiday on Monday, December 6 at 12 noon. Please p.m. Tickets and information may be obtained fixin’s $8 per child, $4 per adult. St. Paul’s boutique and refreshments will also be bring canned goods for the less fortunate. Fellowship Hall. Tickets: Gingerbreads, from You Must Remember This, 526 Main Serving time is 12 noon. offered. Tickets are $5. For tickets: 583-6673. Street. 869-0400. Favorite Things, Adventures in Video. silent Auctbn Point Pleasant Beach: Point Pleasant Beach: Antique & Ocean Grove: Residents of Asbury sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach collectible bazaar at Wilingeris Auction, back Manor invite you to attend their annual /Vitique & Collectible Association. Place your Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at room. 20+ vendors . Ocean Avenue. 295-7500 Send us your events and happenings for bids and take a tour of the antique shops Spring Lake: visit with Santa from 1-4 the Manor, 70 Stockton Avenue. Jewelry, attic throughout town. For info 295-7500. this holiday season...Fax: 774-4480 treasures, plants, hand-crafted articles, etc. p.m. Caroling by the Premier Theater Co. and

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• Belmar - Sunday, December 5, Winter Fest Tree lighting will take place at 5:00 p.m. Pyanoe Plaza and Main Street Parade firand Marshals Selected • Neptune City - Sunday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. Fireworks display. Memorial Park. South Belmar - The Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee selected the Grand and • Neptune Township - Friday, December 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The Deputy Grand Marshals for their 27th annual parade, to be held on Sunday, March 5, 2000. tree and Menorah will be lit on the Neptune Boulevard entrance. Inside the rotunda re­ Parade Chairman Dave Stanley and Parade President Jerry Lynch announced that Will­ freshments will be served, caroling will take place and each child can have their picture iam N. O’Connell of Wall and Sharon Keena Day of Belmar will serve as Grand and taken with Santa. Deputy Grand Marshals, respectively. Bill O’Connell, a retired Jersey City Police sergeant and Jersey City Police Credit • Ocean Grove - Friday, December 3, at 6 p.m. Christmas tree lighting & festivities in Union manager, and Sharon Day, currently the Deputy Borough Clerk of Belmar, are very Auditorium Park. • active in our local Irish affairs..two people especially active in our St. Patrick’s Day parade • South Belmar - Sturday, December 11 in front of the Borough Hall. Carolers from Ma- and the various functions associated with it. nasquan High School will perfrom and hot chocolate will be served. After several meetings held in Bar Anticipation in South Belmar, both Bill and Sharon were ardently endorsed by the parade executive committee. It’5 Time for our 3rd Annual Pet Photo Contest It’s simple...just send us a photo...Lots of winners...the funniest...the biggest...the smallest...cutest...best dressed...etc. Grand Prize...A handmade paper sculp­ ture Clock of your pet (by F.B. Fogg) 1st Prize...$100 Gift Certificate to any of our participating stores

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.K ' K.t %. S VJU a a a a.%. a a 'Talking B ack ..Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I would like to share the following letter with you in recognition of Neptune Housing Authority’s accomplishments: Robert West Executive Director, Neptune Housing Authority ■ Dear Mr. West, Congratulations again on the good job you are doing in providing housing and sup­ portive services to the low income residents in you community. At the Secretary’s Recog­ nition Ceremony in Washington earlier this year, Secretary Cuomo pointed out that Public Housing is working throughout the country due to the hard work of Executive Directors such as yourself and the increased involvement of residents in their communities. Through the Public Housing Assessment System, we are able to measure and recog­ nize the results of the work that agencies such as yours have done to house people in need of a decent, safe place to live. It’s a pleasure to be able to highlight the fact that so many PHA’s are doing a good job in administering their programs and serving the people in their communities who most need their assistance. As your were unable to attend the ceremony, I have enclosed the award for your agency's successful performance as measured by the Public Housing Assessment Sys­ tem. As long as there are families in need of a decent and affordable place to live, I know that you will continue your efforts at proving that Public Housing Works.

Sincerely, Harold Lucas Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Washington, D.C. We appreciate the acknowledgement. Sincerely, Mr. Robert West Executive Director Neptune Housing Authority Neptune

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From the lack of food leftover, we would have to say that the annual Thanksgiving Dinner held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church was a rousing success. Rainy condi­ tions did not keep over 110 people from attending. Many take-out meals were delivered and most attendees not only enjoyed delicious food and fellowship but got to take home the leftovers. In all over 225 meals were served. The organizers would like to thank all those who helped to make this the smoothest, most successful Thanksgiving ever, starting with the generosity of an anonymous bene­ factor who purchased all the meals from Hinck’s and donated it to St. Paul’s. Without his Sheriff Oxley Seeks Name for Iguana contribution, none of this would have been possible. We’d like to thank the volunteers who came to set up on Wednesday, the kitchen and wait staff and cleanup crew on Thursday, and the people who made pies, side dishes and table decorations. We’d also like to Inmates in the Sheriff’s tasks. Inmates will have resolve. thank the United Methodist Women for the use of their materials; Girls Scout Troop 171, Labor Assistance Program given nearly 30,000 man­ “What do you name an St. Rose Grammar School and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Confirmation Connection tor (S.L.A.P.) collecting litter hours of work in 40 county iguana?” the Sheriff asked. baking over 200 mini breads for the guests to take home and the Belmar Fishing Club for around Deal Lake near municipalities by the end of The Sheriff’s Office is spon­ the use of their kitchen. Finally we’d like to thank the following merchants for their dona­ Interlaken last week discov­ the year, the Sheriff said. soring a contest to name the tions: Norkus Foodtown (pies). Ocean Grove Florist (table flowers), Welsh Farms Nep­ ered a barely alive iguana Inmates collect litter, reptile and Sheriff Oxley en­ tune (cider, butter, ice cream and creamers), Atlantic Farms (gourds), Freedman’s Bakery trying to hibernate in the clean parks and plant dune courages everyone to sub­ (rolls). The American Bakeshop’s Daily Grind (coffee, tea and coffee makers) and The mud, Sherriff Joseph W. grass, but finding an exotic mit a suggestion with an Pathway Market (apples). Oxley said today. animal is a first. Iguanas are explanation for it. For in­ I hope we haven’t left anyone out - thank you all for giving your time, service or goods. S.L.A.P. is a community- native to Central America stance, someone at the I am so proud to live in Ocean Grove amongst people and merchants who have so much based corrections program and need warmth to survive, cleanup suggested “Slappy” community spirit. May God continue to bless us all. that rewards inmates’ good so this one was apparently in honor of S.L.A.P. All en­ behavior. The inmates, who trying to stay warm for the trants will receive a free SincereThanks, are non-violent offenders coming winter. pass to the zoo, and the win­ Mary Winkler, Linda Morton, John and Carolyn Eckels and Susan Twidle nearing the end of their sen­ “ He w o u ld n ’t have ner will attend a special cer­ Ocean Grove tences, are put through a made it,” the Sherriff said, emony when the iguana is rigorous screening then “He’s very lucky the inmates given to the zoo’s Reptile sent to Monmouth County found him in time.” House, municipalities for cleanup The iguana was very Entries should be sluggish when found, but mailed to the Monmouth V was placed under lamps at County Sheriff’s Office Pub­ lic Information Office, 50 ■ Lunch... Afternoon Tea... Sunday the Interlaken Department of Public Works building to East Main Street, Freehold, Brunch...and now revive it. It was then sent to New Jersey, 07728, by De­ Special Occasion Parties the Associated Humane cem ber 3. Bridal or Baby Showers, Birthdays ■■ Societies, Newark, for “The Sheriff’s Labor As­ &. Holiday Luncheons proper care, the Sheriff said. sistance Program benefits in a quaint little tea room by the sea. ‘Tm pleased to announce everyone, from inmate to tax­ Lunch Tuesday - Saturday from 12-3 that the iguana is healthy payer," Sheriff Oxley said, Tea at 3 & 4 • Sunday Brunch 11:30 & 1:30 JL and heading for a new home “We select the best candi­ The shop is open Tuesday - Sunday 11-5 J at the Popcorn Park Zoo, dates for this work program Call Rene Bannerman at...776-6671 % which the society operates based on their reliablity, in Lacey Township,” Sheriff honesty and willingness to Oxley said, ‘The zoo is a very work. I am proud of S.L.A.P.’s Slje Sea Roorn ? popular attraction, and the accomplishments because ...at Country-By-the-Sea ^ iguana will have the best the members of this pro­ 515 Sylvania Avenue • Avon-bv-Lhe-

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Spring Lake - The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has announced it will name Anita Roselle of Fair Haven as its fourth Humanitarian of the Year at a black tie dinner dance to be held on March 20, 2000 at the Ocean Place Resort and Conference Center in Long Branch. Dinner will be prepared by Doris and Ed’s Seafood Restaurant, Highlands; Fromagerie, Rumson; The Grenville, Bay Head; Joe & Maggie’s Bistro on Broadway, Long Branch; Mumford’s Culinary Center, Tinton Falls; The Reef Club, Long Branch, and Whispers, Spring Lake. Each course will be accompanied by appropriate wines from the Jador portfolio. Music will be by Tim McLoone. The Humanitarian award is presented annually to one person who exemplifies the best in our community. “Anita seemed a natural choice at a time when we are re-examin­ ing our places in history,” says Brooke Tarabour, the FoodBank’s executive director, “Over the past century, we finally have come to realize that one person with strength of conviction and outstanding spirit actually can change the world. Anita fights for those who cannot every day of her life, and her selflessness deserves recognition.” Previous honorees include Joe Amiel, Patricia Laus and Tim McLoone. All have dedi­ cated themselves to helping those less fortunate, especially the children of our commu­ nity. All have chosen to partner with and support the programs of the FoodBank, which last year distributed more than two million pounds of food to 250 soup kitchens, shelters, church, synagogue and community-based pantries, nonprofit children’s programs and other emergency food providers throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. In 2000, the foodbank will begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art facility aimed at advocating family self-sufficiency. The complex will be built on Route 66 and Wayside Road in Neptune Township. For more information on the event or on our capital campaign, please call Brooke "Toihe Tarabour at (732) 974-2265. Shore Once More" with-the Festive Flutes Holiday Season The Festive Flutes, a semi-professional flute choir, directed by Marjorie Koharski, of Mstorical Society Neptune, will present holiday programs during the month of December. The flutists will open their holiday season with a program, sponsored by the Brick o f Ocean (^xjve Recreation, at the Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road on Sunday, December 5 at 7 p.m. They will perform at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. On Sunday, December 12, they will share a holiday program with Conservatory of Music recitalists at the Methodist Church on South and Church Streets in Manasquan at 3 p.m. On Thursday evening, December 16, the flute choir will again per­ Celebrate the holiday season at the Historical Society of Ocean Grove Museum on form at Barnes and Noble Book Store on Route 70 in Brick at 7;30 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 1999 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Special guests Frank Finale, poet All holiday programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please and author of this season’s runaway hit gift book. To The Shore Once More, and Theresa call (732) 922-2273. Troise Heidel (shown above), the artist who captured Ocean Grove in watercolor and Members of The Festive Flutes are Veronica Benjamin, Neptune; Nancy Bierbrauer, gouache, will discuss their works and sign books. Samples of Ms. Heidel's works will be Brick; Bianca Campo, Long Branch; Ellie Cheung, Holmdel; Michele Horner and Patricia displayed. Mumpower, Howell; Alison LaRosa, Manasquan; Carolyn Mauer, Port Monmouth, and Released in the summer of 1999, To The Shore Once More, a Portrait of the Jersey Dana Macedo, Tinton Falls. Shore, is a must-have for any Jersey Shore lover. In his poetry and prose, Frank Finale evokes the spirit and uniqueness of the Jersey Shore, moving through the seasons and ending with Christmas, proving that there is much more to the shore than beaches and boardwalks. With stunning illustrations by a dozen area artists, the book pictures favorite Entertainment Books on Sale Now Jersey shore scenes such as the Asbury Park Carousel, the Palace Amusements, hotels, Entertainment 2000 Books are now available! Price is $30.(X). Your Book has expired. Save over summer “cottages" of all sizes, and scenes of historic Ocean Grove. Using the mediums 50% on Iccal dining, travel, movies, fast food, dry cleaning, car rentals, airline tickets, plays, of watercolor and gouache, artist Theresa Troise Heidel, evokes timeless memories with amusement centers, etc. Great gift idea for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Please mail her visions of the Great Auditorium, familiar park scenes, and the famed tents of Ocean check to the Shark River Hills Property Owners' Association, Inc. P.O. Box 68, Neptune, NJ 07754 Grove. or call (732) 774-2695 for pick up or additional information. The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is located at 50 Pitman Avenue in Ocean Grove, next to historic The Starving Artist at Day’s Restaurant and on the Auditorium Park. On Satur­ day, December 11, to celebrate the Chamber of Commerce Victorian House Tour, the Museum and Gift Shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staffed by volunteers, the Museum features Ocean Grove history, artifacts and memorabilia. The Museum Shop is full of great gift ideas for the holidays, from collectible antiques and postcards, to the new Ocean Grove mugs featuring historic Beersheba Well and the Centennial Cottage. For further information, or to reserve a copy of To the Shore Once More, please call the Museum at (732) 774-1869. We specialize T a k e - o u t is in paintings and prints Coming to of all of your favorite 710 AAoinStreat..^ places along the shore Vj^^Beginning December 6th Framing • Instruction Blue Marlin Take-Out Custom Orders will be /Available! 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H osts Tenth Annioal The charities and community service organizations participating in this year’s “Festival of Trees” are Wanama- "Festival o f Trees" ssa Ladies Auxiliary, American Cancer Society, Family Re­ source Association, Leukemia Society of America, Mental Health Association, Habcore, Habitat for Humanity, Kiwanis Eatontown - The Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, located on of Eatontown/Tinton Falls, The Center in Asbury Park, park Route 35 in Eatontown, proudly presents its Tenth Annual Place, Brandon Blair Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy As­ “Festival of Trees.” One of the most popular features of the sociation, SCAN, ASPCA, Family and Children’s Services, holiday season in Monmouth County, the “Festival of Trees” New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association, consists of Christmas trees, decorated by Monmouth and Friends of Amanda, Jersey Shore Center/Elder Care Man­ Ocean County non-profit and charity organizations, dis­ agement representing Alzheimer’s Association, Long played in the lobby of the Sheraton Eatontown. Visitors who Branch Chapter of Deborah, Volunteer Center of Monmouth come to see this unique and elegant display are asked to County, Emphathy Foundation, Greater Monmouth VNA, vote for their favorite trees, with votes consisting of dona­ Cabaret for Life, Alaire Service Day Care Center represent­ tions for their individual preferences. ing Arthritis Foundation, ARC Center, Breast Cancer Advo­ Offering a variety of original themes, the public is in­ cacy of Jersey Shore Medical Center, Ronald McDonald vited to visit the hotel to see this display with the Grand House, Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Finale on Thursday, December 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 Inc. and more! p.m. with entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Come to the Sheraton Eatontown and vote for your Snow date will be December 21. The “Festival of Trees” favorite in the Tenth Annual “Festival of Trees.” The trees Grand Finale is open to the public and all are invited to will be on display from December 4 through January 1. For come and share in the festivities, as well as discovering information, call the Sheraton Eatontown at (732) 542-6500. Anrwersary Celebration at yieridian Winemiller Welcomes Brickman The 82nd Anniversary of W inemiller Press, Inc. is Wall Township - John K. Lloyd, FACHE, president and chief marked with cake cutting by executive officer of Meridian Health System, is pleased to Carol Hutchinson (right), announce the appointment of Jeffrey L. Brickman as presi­ dent of Meridian Hospitals Corporation and executive vice president and Elizabeth president and chief operating officer of Meridian Health Hutchinson, general man­ System, effective December 13. Meridian is comprised of ager. In addition, special Jersey Shore Medical Center, Medical Center of Ocean anniversary price-reduction County and Riverview Medical Center, in addition to long­ promotions for businesses, term care facilities, a home care agency, ambulatory care organizations and individu­ sites, ambulance services, and other related health and als are being held through fitness services and affiliations throughout Monmouth and the end of the year. Ocean counties, Brickman succeeds Laurence M. Merlis, Winemiller Press, Inc., lo­ who held the title of executive vice president of Meridian cated at 2411 Atlantic Av­ Health System, enue, Manasquan, provides Brickman’s extensive health care experience spans a printing, graphics, signs, 17-year career at Baystate Medical Center, Inc. (BMC), a engraving, and specialty regional medical center and the third largest hospital in New England. BMC is the flagship hospital of Baystate products. Health System (BHS), a fully integrated health system based in Springfield, Massachusetts. BHS provides acute care, assisted living, home care, occupational health, and other ancillary services, as well as operates a successful Police Blotter HMO, Health New England. ter he was stopped for driving in an erratic manner at Brickman formed and had oversight responsibility for Spring Lake Passaic and Fifth Avenues at 10:20 p.m., 11/18/99. PtI. Gilroy the system’s outpatient laboratory and outpatient radiol­ made the stop and the arrest. PtI. Steven Blecki assisted. ogy businesses, and also formed and directed BHS Insur­ A Nokia cellular telephone was stolen from the front seat of ance Company, Ltd., an offshore captive self-insurance a vehicle parked behind the shops on the 1300 block of Michael Markay, a 33 year old female from South Belmar, company. Brickman concluded his tenure at BMC in the Third Avenue during the night of 11/12/99. The vehicle had was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated position of chief operating officer/senior vice president. been left unlocked overnight. Sergeant Spencer Heulitt in­ and refusal to take a breath test after she was stopped on Previously he had served as senior vice president, vice vestigated. president-medical support services, and assistant vice Ocean Avenue for driving in an erratic manner and having a president-medical affairs. headlight out. Sergeant Gerald Preston made the stop and “I am fortunate to have been a part of such a progres­ A blue and white, 2 1/2 toot tall Porcelain Wedgewood Vase the arrest with the assistance of PtI. Zoino. sive and successful health care organization for a number was stolen from the front patio of a home on the 200 block of years," Brickman says, “The professional development of Ocean Road between noon and 3 p.m., 11/20/99. PtI. Belmar and experience I gained during that time have prepared Gilroy responded to investigate. Jose L. Pena, 21, Spring Lake Heights, was arrested at me for this opportunity to join a leading-edge organization of Meridian Health System’s caliber." Brickman added that Jesse Strong, 22, from Neptune City, was arrested on a Jersey Shore Medical Center on 11/16/99 on charges of he was very excited about joining the management team at Failure to Appear warrant out of Tinton Falls following a aggravated assault, possession of weapon/beer bottle, and Meridian and is looking forward to becoming acquainted traffic stop at 4:40 p.m. 11/19/99. PtI. Steven Blecki made use of weapon. Officer Drew Huisman was the arresting with the local communities. the stop and the arrest. Subject posted bail and was re­ officer. Bail was set at $75,000. Brickman is a graduate of the University of Connecti­ leased. cut and has a master’s degree in Business Administration A 20-year-old resident of Burlington, Vermont, was arrested with a concentration in Health Administration from Temple Jamie Calero, 23, from Asbury Park, was arrested on a in Belmar on an alcohol beverage control violation on 11/ University. He is a diplomate with the American College of 27/99. Lt. P.J. Van Etten and Captain Larry Winters were the Contempt of Court warrant out of Asbury Park following a Healthcare Executives. traffic stop on Pitney Avenue at 12:10 a.m. 11/18/99. PtI. arresting personnel. Kerr made the stop and the arrest. After processing, sub­ Roseann Passalacqua and Denise M. Stark, Belmar, were ject was turned over to Asbury Park Police Department. Fuel Injection arrested on 11/27, for simple assault, domestic. 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This year, we are joining with the Tickets are available by calling the Ocean Grove Cham­ Greater Asbufv Park Chamber o f Com m erce and their Holiday Church Tour and Festive Hall o f Trees. ber of Commerce at (732) 774-1391 or at one of the loca­ tions listed in the Victorian Holiday Festival advertisement,, Historic Homes and Inns on this page. LJve N a tiv ity H rtist (&“ A uthor Signings Concerts in Thornlej Chapel Christmas Cr Trains Display Asbury Park Historic Church Tour Holiday Shopping in ou r Q u a in t Shops ... Plus our Scrumptious enchanted Twilight Sampler Tour Tickets; $20 per person Twilight Sampler: $25 per person* *Twilight Sampler - Saturday,^December 11th from 7 - 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at; Adventures in Video 46 Main Avenue; The Chamber Office, 45 Pilgrim Pathway; Favorite Things, 52 Main Avenue; Gingerbreads Teas & Treasures, 49 Main Avenue; The Loft, 60 Main Avenue, Gifts By Tina, 73 Main Avenue and The TIMES...at the jersey shore, 41 Pilgrim Pathway. For information call (732) 774-1391 N.______Robert Voorhees Hammen A B it o f R etrospect ..from Dick Gibbons Robert Voorhees Hammen, 77, of Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, died on Tuesday, No­ vember 8, 1999, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was born on May 7, 1922, in Bristow, Oklahoma, and was a son of the late Charles William Hammen Polls are In fashion. Have you ever been polled? Do you know anyone who has been and Helen Voorhees Hammen. At the age of 3, he, his sister and his mother moved to polled? Politics, sports events, actors and actresses - all these and so many more topics Ocean Grove, New Jersey. He spent all of his growing up years in Ocean Grove, and have been reported by the mass telephone, news reporters, etc., pencil or calculator in graduated from Neptune High School in 1940. He enlisted in the regular Army Signal hand. Maybe we ought to have a poll of local significance. Participation is voluntary. No Corps, Port Monmouth, New Jersey, and was sent to New Zealand, in August, 1941. one will call just as you sit down to dinner or drop off to sleep. In December of 1943, he was sent from Zealand to Europe, where he served until he Our question will be thought-provoking, one hopes, and will evoke a significant num­ came home on his first furlough in March of 1945. He was honorably discharged from the ber of replies. The rules are simple. Here they are: Army on June 6, 1945. He attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and No charge for entries. All participants will put their suggestions in writing. All nomina­ worked as a surveyor at Jersey Central Power and Light Company, New Jersey. He mar­ tions will be signed (Name and address of the nominator). Entries will be accepted ried Jean Hause on May 21, 1948, and joined the Hause family operated sand gravel/ through December 31, 1999. Send to TheTIMES, Dept. R, PO Box 5, Ocean Grove, NJ, ready mixed concrete company in 1949, where he operated equipment and became 07756 o foreman/superintendent until 1970, when he and Jean moved to Rockbridge Baths. He S worked at Central Shenandoah Planning Destruct Commission in Stannton and later for Here’s the question: W.P. Ramsey, Century 21 Real Estate, Lexington, until he returned in 1978. In 1970, he What event of historical importance, or what person in the area served by TheTIMES at the joined the Bethesda Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Clerk of Session, Jersey Shore would you rate as the most historically significant or the most newsworthy Church Trustee and Cemetery Trustee/Financial Managers Board. He was a past mem­ during the years between 1900 and 1999 A.D.? ber and secretary of the Brownsburg Ruritan Club, past treasurer of Rockbridge Baths This Shore area between Asbury Park and Point Pleasant and Wall has been a Fire Company and his hobbies included photography, home and property improvement, newsmaker and shaker for a long time and the years of the Twentieth Century have filled auto and equipment maintenance. many volumes of history with reports of discovery, science, art and accomplishment felt In addition to his wife, Mr. Hammen is survived by his sister, Virginia H. Milligan, around the state and around the world. What’s your choice or who’s your choice? Share Neptune, and two nieces, Patti Jorgensen, Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and Judy Handley, your thoughts with your Shore neighbors. Neptune. A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 14, 1999, at the Bethesda Your reward will be the pleasure of sharing your views and, if you are one of the five Presbyterian Church in Rockbridge Baths. entrants selected by TheTIMES staff as outstanding, your TIMES subscription will be extended for another year, free. If yoq are not a regular subscriber, you can win a FREE subscription to TheTIMES for one year. Watch Out for the Holiday Blues Obituaries Manasquan - Although many of us consider the holidays to be “the most wonderful time of Kenneth W. MacWhinney the year,” it is very easy to overlook the fact that the holidays can be a very depressing time Word has been received by Ocean Grove area friends of the death November 16th of of the year for some people. The New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies, Inc. Kenneth W. MacWhinney, 83, in Osprey, Florida, where he lived following his retirement as (NJAMHA) reminds everyone to keep tabs on their family, friends, colleagues and neigh­ vice president of the New England Life Insurance Co. bors as a way to identify those who may be experiencing the holiday blues. Mr. MacWhinney, a Neptune High School graduate in 1934, was a Cum Laude gradu­ “During the holiday season, it is easy for those of us who are busy preparing for ate in 1938 of Rutgers University, where he was a member of the swimming team. He was parties and gift-giving to tune out any problems that may be surfacing in our family and an Ocean Grove South End lifeguard in the 1930’s with Harry Green, John Bain, Bill Scott, friends. We need to take time to make sure that those around us are not experiencing the and Otto Stoll (all deceased). During World War II he was a Naval Aviator, flying in the holiday blues,” says Debra L. Wentz, Ph.D., executive director, NJAMHA. South Pacific. In an effort to help people combat the holiday blues, NJAMHA, located in Manasquan, He was an elder of the Presbyterian church and is survived by his wife, the former offers the following tips to help you keep things in perspective and enjoy the holidays Gloria Niedenstein; two daughters, Carol Conaway, Seminole, Fla., and Joann Rouse, (mishaps and all). Bradenton, Fla.; a son, Douglas, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Submitted by Bill Kresge 1. Limit Your Expectations. All too often, people have grandiose ideas of how wonderful Norman R. Witt the holidays are going to be. When the holidays fail to meet those sometimes impossible expectations, people’s disappointment can lead to depression. Norman R. Witt, 97, of St. Petersburg, died Monday, November 22,1999 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. He was born in Spring City, Pennsylvania, and came to St. Petersburg in 1966 2. Don't Overeat. While the holidays certainly offer their fair share of delectable delights, from Ocean Grove, New Jersey. He was a retired owner and operator of Hotels. He was a overindulging can have far-reaching negative effects. Some people become upset at the member of Christ United Methodist Church, 32 degree Mason and member of Northside prospect of having to lose the weight they gained during the holidays; others may simply Lodge #238 F&AM. Member of High Twelve Club and a member of the Tampa Consistory. not be used to eating the abundance of rich foods. He is survived by a son. Dr. Richard S. Witt, Highland Lakes, New Jersey, a brother Robert Witt, a sister, Mildred Witt, both of Pennsylvania, three grandchildren and seven great­ 3. Don’t Drink Too' Much. Be careful when indulging in holiday cheer. After all, alcohol itself grandchildren. is a depressant. Also, drinking too much, especially when driving, can lead to its own set of problems. Moderation, as always, is essential.

4. Limit Spending. Try to refrain from spending hundreds of dollars on holiday presents. CUSTOM Memorial Going into debt during the holidays will only lead to problems. Try grab bags with groups A I.L MAJOR of friends or family members or make homemade gifts. BRANDS Cross Complete The 16 foot Memorial Cross 5. Focus on the Real Meaning of the Holidays. Although it gets increasingly difficult to do Auto Service 1200 Main Street on the Front of the Ocean so, focus on the true meaning of the holiday as opposed to the materialistic values that Irictuding Tune Bradley Beach Grove Auditorium, facing the are now attached to it. Focusing on material things will only add pressure to this already Ups, sea will be lighted Decem­ overwhelming time of year. Shocks, etc. ber 3 - December 9, 1999, In memory of Irwin Swanson 6. Emphasize Positive Aspects. Keeping a positive attitude is always important. Concen­ 775-0700 By his wife. May trate on doing things that you do well and delegate tasks that may not be your forte to others.

7. Spend Time with Family and Friends (and make time for yourself tool). Memories abound during the nostalgic holiday season so be sure to spend time with loved ones to M y recapture the magic of the holidays. And, be sure to make time for yourself as well.

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easterly side line of Sewall Av­ 0> x> enue and the northwesterly side SALE Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ tionally all sales are subject to E line of Bond Street. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW mately) 100’ xIOO’xIOO’xIOO. Advertising fees, to be paid by JOSEPH W. OXLEY Drop Off Toys TERMS OF SALE; DEPOSIT: JERSEY MONMOUTH Nearest Cross Street: Main the successful bidder. The Sher­ MONMOUTH COUNTY 20% of the bid amount at the COUNTY CHANCERY Street is the nearest cross iff hereby reserves the right to Q SHERIFF time of sale, balance due in 30 DIVISION street to the property. adjourn this sale without further NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE days. Cash or certified check Docket no. F-5329-98 TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: notice by publication. •3 SALE only. CH-756563 20% of the bid amount at the JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff fo r Tots E SUPERIOR COURT The approximate amount of the Walsh Securities, Inc., a Dela­ time of sale. Balance due in 30 Dated; Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9,16, ^ OF NEW JERSEY judgement. Commission and ware Corporation, Plaintiff vs: days. Cash or certified check 1999 h- MONMOUTH COUNTY Neptune - Local McDonald’s Restaurants are costs to be satisfied by sale is Michelle R. Moreira, et al, De­ only. Stern, Lavinthal. Norgaard & • CHANCERY DIVISION the sum of $87,115.23. Addi­ fendants The approximate amount of the Kapnick. Attorneys teaming up with the Marine Corps to collect toys Docket No. F-9443-98 4) tionally. all sales are subject to By virtue of a writ of execution judgment, Commission and Brett K. Kunin, for the firm u CH- 756539 for underprivileged children in the Tri-State area. 0 Advertising fees, to be paid by in the above stated action to costs to be satisfied by sale is (973) 740-0700 Walsh Securities, (nc. a Dela­ the successful bidder. The Sher­ me directed, I shall expose for the sum of $181,015,81. Addi­ 11251216 140 ware Corporation, Plaintiff vs: From now until December 20th, customers can iff hereby reserves the right to sate at public vendue, at Hall tionally, all sales are subject to Anthony W. Fania, Jr., Oefen- adjourn this sale without further of Records, 1 East main Street Advertising fees, to be paid by JOSEPH W. OXLEY drop off new, unwrapped toys in the ‘Toys for Tots” dants notice by publication. (2nd Floor-Freeholders Meeting the successful bidder, The MONMOUTH COUNTY U By virtue of a writ of execution collection bin at participating local McDonald’s JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff Room), in the Borough of Free­ Sheriff hereby reserves the SHERIFF .2, in the above staled action to Dated; Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 89 hold, County of Monmouth, right to adjourn this sale with­ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Restaurants. Local Marine Corps representatives ^ me directed, I shall expose for 1999 New Jersey, on Monday, the out further notice by publica­ SALE £ sate at public vendue, at Hall Wilentz, Goldman. & Spitzer, At­ 20th Day of December, 1999 tion. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW will pick up donated toys and distribute them to ^ of Records, 1 East Main Street torneys at 2 o'clock, P.M. prevailing JOSEPH W, OXLEY. Sheriff JERSEY ( 2nd Floor -Freeholders Meet- community children’s charity groups. Betsy Ann Rosenbloom, for the time. Dated: Nov. 25 Dec. 2, 9, 16, MONMOUTH COUNTY 1 ing Room), in the Borough of firm The property to be sold is lo­ 1999 CHANCERY DIVISION “For more than 50 years, the U.S. Marine Corps M Freehold, County of Mon- (732) 636-8000 cated in the City of Asbury Hack, Piro, O'Day, Merklinger. Docket no. F-3571-98 U mouth, New Jersey, on Mon- has brightened the holiday season tor underprivi­ 1118129 134.40 Park, in the County of Mon­ Wallace & McKenna, Attorneys CH-756579 T day, the 6th Day of December, mouth, State of New Jersey. John M. McKenna, for the firm walsh Securities, Inc. a Dela­ g 1999 at 2 o’clock, P.M, prevail- leged children in our communities through the JOSEPH W. OXLEY Commonly known as: 608 Third (973) 301-6500 ware Corporation, Plaintiff vs; ing time. MONMOUTH COUNTY Avenue, Asbury Park. New Jer­ Reference #98001510BM Plamen Hristov a/k/a Plamen “Toys for Tots” program and McDonald’s is hon­ 2 The property to be sold is lo- SHERIFF sey. 11251216 145.60 M. Hristov et al, Defendants ored to be taking part in such an important initia­ P cated in the City of Asbury NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Tax Lot No. 16 in Block No. 166 By virtue of writ of execution in Park, in the County of Mon- SALE Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ JOSEPH W. OXLEY the above stated action to me tive,” said Ana Madan-Russo, president of the • mouth, State of New Jersey. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW mately) 25.00 feet wide by MONMOUTH COUNTY directed, I shall expose for sale C\j Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. 179. McDonald’s New York Tri-State Owners and Op­ JERSEY 125.00 feet long. SHERIFF at public vendue, at Hall of ^ Dimensions of Lot; (Approxi- MONMOUTH COUNTY Nearest Cross Street: Situate NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Records, 1 East Main Street ( erators. “Participating in ‘Toys for Tots’ reinforces LU mately) 35 feet wide by 100 CHANCERY DIVISION on the southwesterly line of SALE 2nd Floor- Freeholders Meeting our commitment to giving back to the communi­ CD feet fong. Docket No. F-2692-99 Third Avenue. 175.00 feet from SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW Room), in the Borough of Free­ < Nearest Cross Street; Situate CH-756557 the southeasterly line of Bond JERSEY hold, County of Monmouth, ties in which we do business.” 0 - on the easterly line of Heck Unicor Mortgage, Inc,, Plaintiff Street. MONMOUTH COUNTY New Jersey, on Monday, the Street, 115 feet from the south­ As part of their participation in the ’Toys for vs: Prior lien (s): None. CHANCERY DIVISION 20th Day of December, 1999 easterly line of Fifth Avenue. Peter G. Harrison, his heirs, de­ TERMS OF SALE; DEPOSIT: Docket No. F-10201-98 at 2 o'clock. P.M. prevailing Tots" program, several local McDonald’s Restau­ Prior lien (s); None. visees and personal represen­ 20% of the bid amount at the CH-756577 time. TERMS OF SALE; DEPOSIT; rant Owners will also help Marine Corps repre­ tatives, Defendants time of sale. Balance due in 30 Walsh Securities, Inc., a Dela­ The property to be sold is lo­ 20% of the bid amount at the By virtue of a writ of execution days. Cash or certified check ware Corporation. Plaintiff vs: cated in the City of Asbury sentatives distribute the donated toys to commu­ time of sale. Balance due in 30 in the above stated action to only. Brian G. Reilly, et al, Defen­ Park, in the County of Mon­ days. Cash or certified check nity children’s charities and organizations. me directed, I shall expose for The approximate amount of the dants mouth, State of New Jersey, only. sale at public vendue, at Hall judgement. Commission and By virtue of a writ of execution Commonly known as; 1409 The U.S. Marine Corps ’Toys for Tots” cam­ The approximate amount of the of Records, 1 East Main Street costs to be satisfied by sale is in the above stated action to Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, judgment. Commission and paign was founded in Los Angeles in 1947 by (2nd Floor - Freeholders Meet­ the sum of $157,388.00. Addi­ me directed, I shall expose for New Jersey. costs to be satisfied by sale is ing Room), in the Borough of tionally. all sales are subject to sale at public vendue, at Hall Tax Lot No. 8 in Block No. 74. Major Bill Hendricks who, with the help of local the sum of $99,331.01. Addi­ Freehold. County of Mon­ Advertising fees, to be paid by of Records. 1 East Main Street Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ tionally, all sales are subject to Marines Reserves Unit, collected and distributed mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­ the successful bidder. The Sher­ (2nd Floor-Freeholders Meeting mately) 20.00 feet wide by Advertising fees, to be paid by day, the 13th Day of Decem­ iff hereby reserves the right Room), in the Borough of Free­ 117.00 feet long. Nearest Cross 5,000 toys to children in need. Today, the program the successful bidder. The Sher­ Street; Situate on the northerly ber, 1999 at 2 o’clock. P.M. pre­ adjourn this sale without further hold, County of Monmouth. distributes approximately 8 million toys every year iff hereby reserves the right to vailing time. notice by publication. New Jersey, on Monday, the line of Mattison Avenue, 120.00 adjourn this sale without further The property to be sold is lo­ JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff 20th Day of December, 1999 feet from the westerly line of to children across the country. Financial donations notice by publication. Dewitt Avenue/ cated in the Township of Nep­ Dated: Nov, 25. Dec. 2, 9. 16, at 2 o’clock. P.M. prevailing and toys collected are distributed back into the JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff tune. in the County of Mon­ 1999 time. Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Certifi­ Dated: Nov, 11, 18. 25, Dec. 2. mouth, State of New Jersey. Stern, Lavinthal, Norgaard & The property to be sold is lo­ cate no. 97-0152, recorded Oc­ communities from which they come, 1999 tober 7, 19997, Mortgage Book Commonly known as: 1320 Kapnick. Attorneys cated in the City of Asbury McDonald’s is the world’s best known brand Stern. Lavinthal. Norgaard & Tenth Ave, Brett K. Kunin. for the firm Park, in the County of Mon­ 6300, p. 809, in the original Kapnick. Attorneys Tax Lot No. 88 in Block No. (973) 740-0700 mouth, State of New Jersey. amount of $638.12. and is the global leader in food service. There are Brett K. Kunin, for the firm TERMS OF SALE DEPOSIT: 202. 11251216 134.40 Commonly known as; 1278 600 McDonald's restaurants owned by 200 fran­ (973) 740-0700 Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ Washington Street. Asbury 20% of the bid amount at the 1111/122 128.80 mately) 27.50’ X 150’, JOSEPH W. OXLEY Park. New Jersey. time of sale. Balance due in 30 chisees, located throughout New York, New Jer­ Nearest Cross Street; 468.90 MONMOUTH COUNTY Tax Lot No. 21 in Block No. 62, days. Cash or certified check JOSEPH W. OXLEY feet from Ridge Avenue. SHERIFF Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ only. sey and Connectici^Trij^tate area. MONMOUTH COUNTY TERMS OF SALE; DEPOSIT: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE mately) 25 00 feet wide by The approximate amount of the SHERIFF NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS 20% of the bid amount at the SALE 150,00. judgement. Commission and (L.s.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE time of sale. Balance due in 30 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW Nearest Cross Street: Situate costs to be satisfied by sale is JAMES MOSS, JR. SALE days. Cash or certified check JERSEY on the southerly line of Wash­ the sum of $135,142.45. Addi­ YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW only. MONMOUTH COUNTY ington Avenue, 574,10 feet tionally. all sales, are subject to JERSEY Advertising fees, to be paid to serve upon FEIN. SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, plaintiffs attor­ The approximate amount of the CHANCERY DIVISION from the easterly line of Ridge neys. whose address is 7 Century Drive, Suite 201, Parsippany. MONMOUTH COUNTY judgement, Commission and Docket No. F-3554-98 Avenue successful bidder CHANCERY DIVISION The Sheriff hereby reserves the New Jersey 07054. telephone number 4 (973) 538-4700. an An- costs to be satisfied by sale is CH-756566 Prior lien (s) None. sv.er to t!".:- Complaint filed in a civil action, In which COUNTYWIDE Docket No. F-18237-98 the sum of $91,381.60. Addi­ Walsh Securities, Inc., a Dela­ TERMS OF SALE- DEPOSIT right to adjourn this sale without CH-756549 further notice by publication FUNDING CORPORATION is Plaintiff and JAMES MOSS. JR . et tionally. all sales are subject to ware Corporation, Plaintiff vs; 20% of the bit: amount at the a l . are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Household Finance Corporation Advertising fees, to be paid by JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff Laure Hristov a/k/a/ Laure time of sale. Sar-nce due in 30 Law MCNMOUTm County and beming Docket NO, L-4320-99 III, Plaintiff vs‘ the successful bidder. The Sher­ Carafelio-Hristov, et al. Defen­ days. Cash or certified check Dated. Nov. 25 Dec 2.9.16 Rodney L, Tiilary a/k/a Rodney 1999 within thifty-five (36) days after December 2. 1999 exclusive of iff hereby reserves the right to dants only. such date If you fail to do so, Judgement by Default may be L. Tillery, et al Defendants adjourn this sale without further By virtue of a writ of execution The approximate amount of the Stern, Lavinthal. Norgaard & By virtue of a writ of execution Kapnick. Attorneys rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complamf notice by publication in aCHmn judoment Corrmi^sion and Vrvi chall file vour answer and oroof of service in duplicate with the m the above stated aciton to JOSEPH W OXLEY. Sheriff me • - . me directed. I shall expose for Dated; Nov 18, 25. Dec. 2. 9, sale at puoiic venoue. ot • cr S-:' ■ - -■ ‘ ot C-'.-i sale at public vendue, at Hall 1999 of Records, 1 East Mam Street of Records. 1 East Main Street William M.E. Powers, J r, Attor­ (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting j * - t!',."' purpnf '11 f 2nd Floor - Freeholders Meet­ ney Room), in the Borough of Free­ 0 Ot-- .IctoL.- F 14_ 1994 NOTICE OF SALE ing Room), in the Borough of Sarah E. Powers, for the firm hold. County of Monmouth. i U, BANKERS TRL'^r COM- Auction sale to satisfy unpaid 'ent and .-'iner a: ' 6. JAMES MOSS Jr., Freehold, County of Mon­ (609) 654-5131 New Jersey, on Monday, the may redeem goods by paying rent and other charg^^s ar.- in - V - :.r.;_iFORMA, ‘ ‘ A TRLSTf' fc FOR V tN D E t mouth. New Jersey on Monday, 1118129 128.80 20th Day of December. 1999 before the sale Rented in the name of - unit no • ar - ccn*tr. ;> fRi'ST ‘005-2 and . -i-vr-f pObse^.s;Ljfi of, and con- the 13 Day of December. 1999 at 2 o'clock, P.M prevailing uefTb c-crrmon' - wc as 130 SHORE BLVD.. at 2 o’ clock. P.M prevailing that will be sold as a lot for the following time Name Unit # Kc A 'jS S ljR G . NJ 07020 time. JOSEPH W. OXLEY c®nt«rit5 •i ;t*‘‘ yoij n,ay comm"n.- The property to be sold is lo­ Jeffrey Brandt 112 Bags of clothing. F "an*- •f v-'H- • af Ail that certain land and pre­ MONMOUTH COUNTY cated in the City of Asbury *?.*•' Y, ■“ tl;*r L' J-i -Ttfi. v- - of ir.*7 ..,:n:nly of W nue bv mises situate in the Township Boxes. Hand Tools. Sn'ai Tp - .! SHERIFF Park, in the County of M on­ sion. Bif ihti county ot of Neptune County of Mon­ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE mouth, State of New Jersey. ■ ou; if , ol. ■'•’•■■rtie n N -w Je-is^v i* yi'u are nnabiii to mouth and State of New Jer­ David Graham 149 Bags Boxes. Record Co*:-;: SALE Commonly known as' 609 3rd tion. Wicker 3as«^»^l ODtu ; jn vitfCij.H,’ n il. ■ or .. I'.n'.unicatf' wtO :he Lawy-rt sey: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jer­ Rcfersa* of lOe Giiunl. Vc'-UF- al 431-5544. or at Commonly known as. 27 Tim Evans 150 Matt at<-1 i •' -'loy inn. tilaint. or interest you Bankers Trust Comoany, as Nearest Cross Street Bond Player Nearest Cross Street; N/A may havtj in. to c- agamsi tl.- m(‘'tgagt.d yremiSL::- by reason ot trustee. Plaintiff vs; Street. Barbara Norwood 340 Boxes, Dresset- .• uuh, t TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: ffiH 'nstai Ttenf Contract ir »ie by .uu, .'AMES MOSS Jr as set Robin K. Baitz, et al, Defen­ Prior lien(s); None. tures 20% of the bid amount at the forth above Upon reque -t a copy of the Complaint will be dants TERMS OF SALE. DEPOSIT. Barbara Norwood 557 Boxes. Bags. Hand Truck, time of sale Balance due in 30 By virtue of a writ of execution 20% of the bid amount at the Coppertone Display Case supplied to you for particularity Dated November 24, 1999 days. Cash or certified check In the above stated action to time of sale. Balance due in 30 Kim Quinones 654 Night Tables for Bed Room, 3 only. me directed. I shall expose for days. Cash or certified check Wall Units. Mattress DONALD F PHELAN Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey The approximate amount of the sale at public vendue, at hall of only. Boxspring 122 47.60 judgment. Commission and Records, 1 East Main Street The approximate amount of the Melisa Borgesseruntt 714 Boxes. Bags. Suitcase Plastic costs to be satisfied by sale is (2nd Floor-Freeholders Meeting judgement. Commission and Totes the sum of $173,151,75. Addi­ Room), in the Borough of Free­ costs to be satisfied by sale is Kathleen Rogers 715 Chairs. Wooden Shelf. Rock- tionally, all sales are subject to hold, County of Monmouth, the sum of $182,663,86. Addi­ ing Chair, Mattress. Advertising fees, to be paid by New Jersey, on Monday, the tionally all sale are subject to Box Spring the successful bidder. The Sher­ 20th Day of December, 1999 Advertising fees, to be paid by Brent Sheaffer 803 Leather Couch, Speakers. iff hereby reserves the right to at 2 o'clock. P.M. prevailing the successful bidder. The Sher­ Boxes. Mattress Classified Ads adjourn this sale without further time. iff hereby reserves the right to Larrick Daniels 614 Boxes. Plastic Totes. Cans of notice by publication. The property to be sold is lo­ adjourn this sale without further Paint JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff cated in the Township of Nep­ notice by publication. Sale date, December 29, 1999 at 10:00 a m at Pyramid Self For Rates call Dated: Nov. 18. 25, Dec. 1. 9, tune, in the County of Mon­ JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Storage. 1515 Washington Avenue. Neptune. NJ 07753 (732) 775- 1999 mouth, State of New Jersey. Dated; Nov. 25 Dec. 2. 9, 16. 4747 (732) 775-0007 Lyons, Doughty & Veldhuis, At­ Commonly known as; 337 1999 PYRAMID SELF STORAGE torneys Fisher avenue. Neptune. New Stern. Lavinthal, Norgaard & 1515 Washington Avenue Hillary Veldhuis, for the firm Jersey. Kapnick, Attorneys Neptune. New Jersey 07753 (856) 802-1488 Tax Lot No. 36 in Block No. Brett K. Kunin, for the firm 122/9 84 HELP WANTED 1118129 128.80 219, (973) 740-0700 Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ 11251216 128.80 Doorman needed tor busy Spring Lake business. Week­ JOSEPH W. OXLEY NOTICE TO BIDDERS mately) 25.00 feet wide by ends. Call after 12 noon. 449-7446 MONMOUTH COUNTY 148.00 feet tong. JOSEPH W. OXLEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by SHERIFF Nearest Cross Street; Situate MONMOUTH COUNTY the Business Administrator, for the Township of Neptune, County RENTALS NOTICE OF on the westerly line of Fisher SHERIFF of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, on Thursday, December 16, FORECLOSURE SALE Avenue. 451.35 feet from the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 1999, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, in the Neptune Municipal Year Round Rental: Ocean Grove SUPERIOR COURT motherly line of W est Lake SALE Complex, 25 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune, NJ. at which time and For Rent: 2nd floor one bedroom apartment. $600 a OF NEW JERSEY Avenue (formerly Springfield SUPERIOR COURT place bids will be opened and read in public for: MONMOUTH COUNTY Avenue). OF NEW JERSEY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECTS month. 1 1/2 months security. All utilities included. Avail­ CHANCERY DIVISION Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Certifi­ MONMOUTH COUNTY 385. 393, 427 able now. Call (732) 528-7535. 1118TF Docket No. F-5327-98 cate No. 98-173, recorded April CHANCERY DIVISION Specifications and other bid Information may be obtained at the CH-756543 3. 19998, Mortgage Book 6426, Docket No. F-9671-98 office of the program Manager, Leon S. Avakian., 788 Wayside Sovereign Bank successor by P. 14, in the original amount of CH-756573 Road, Neptune. NJ. during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. • WEIGHT-LOSS! merger with Bankers Savings, $1,853.51. First Bank National Association 4:00 p.m.). Bidders are required to comply with P.L. 1975. c. 127 (NJAC 17:27 Plaintiff vs; TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT; as trustee under the Pooling FAST&EASY Edward Farro, J r. single, et al, Servicing Agreement dated et seq.) 20% of the bid amount at the Edward J. Hudson, purchasing Natural, Guaranteed and Dr. recommended. Defendants time of sale. Balance due in 30 January 31, 1997 for Cityscape By virtue of a writ of execution days. Cash or certified check Home Equity Loan Trust 1997- Agent I lost 38 lbs in 3 1/2 months. 122 19-60 In the above stated action to only. A. Plaintiff vs; Call me - Suzanne - Pharmacist me directed, I shall expose for The approximate amount of the Cyrus C. Urmey, et als, De­ sale at public vendue, at hail of judgement. Commission and fendants (732) 918-2556. Free Samples 1118/16 Records, 1 East main Street ( costs to be satisfied by sale is By virtue of a writ of execution 2nd Floor- Freeholders Meeting the sum of $157» 762. 74. Addi­ in the above stated action to Room), in the Borough of Free­ tionally, all sates are subject to me directed, I shall expose for SERVICES hold. County of Monmouth, Advertising fees, to be paid by sale at public vendue, at Hall New Jersey, on Monday, the the successful bidder. The Sher­ of Records, 1 East Main Street DISCOUrXTTELEPHONE SERVCE 13th Day of December, 1999 iff hereby reserves the right to (2nd Floor - Freeholders Meet­ Phone jacks installed, cable TV outlets and satellite at 2 o’ clock, P.M. prevailing adjourn this sale without further ing Room), in the Borough of time. notice by publication. Freehold, County of Mon­ systems installed. Retired from NJ Bell, 27 years expe­ The property to be sold is lo­ JOSEPH W. OXLEY. Sheriff mouth. New Jersey, on Mon­ rience. Call (732)528-7535. TF cated in the City of Asbury Dated: Nov, 25, Dec. 1,9,16, day, the 20th Day of Decem­ Park, in the County of Mon­ 1999 ber, 1999 at 2 o'clock, P.M. pre­ DAN’S TANK REMOVAL SERVICE mouth, State of New Jersey. Stern, Lavinthal. Norgaard & vailing time. Have you changed to gas over the past 9 years? Inex­ Commonly known as; 709 Kapnick, Attorneys The property to be sold is lo­ Sewall Avenue. Asbury Park, Brett K. Kunin. for the firm cated in the Borough of pensive removal of unwanted fuel tanks (above ground New Jersey. (973) 740-0700 Oceanport, in the County of & under ground). Environmentally sound, sate disposal Tax Lot No. 5 In Block No. 138. 11251216 Monmouth, State of New Jer­ of unwanted tanks. Free estimates. Reliable & friendly Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­ sey. mately) 50’ x 100’. JOSEPH W. OXLEY Commonly known as: 6 Hedge service. (732)517-0132 7tf 1018114 Nearest Cross Street; Situate MONMOUTH COUNTY Drive, Oceanport, NJ 07757. ' approximately 133.33 feet fronr\ S H E R IF F * • ' r > Tq.K i.ot No. 29> if) BkDCk No. the intersection of the north­ NOTICE OP FORECLOSURE 142. ■ ------' • ^ * ’.'.‘.V V • • restaurants with a wide range of dining opportunities from tradi­ tional American cuisine in a Colonial style dining room to a romantic dinner at a country Inn. For those who wish to extend their stay in Buck's County there are many area Bed and Breakfast Inns, including the Golden Plough Inn where one can snuggle in a room with a gas-lit fireplace and double-sized whirlpool. A great way to end a memorable visit to a village that savors country charm at its best. Peddler’s Village has many A Visit to the Coiontry holiday events and activities scheduled such as: Gingerbread ...in Pennsylvania House Competition and Display now through January; Country Christmas Weekend, Saturday, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania Village’s spectacular antique carousel. December 4 and Sunday, December 5 Village, call (215) 794-4000 or log on at By Denise Herschel The new fully restored 1922 Philadelphia and the Quilt Competition and Display their website http:// Toboggans Company carousel was January 24, 2000 - April 2, 2000. Peddler's Village was founded by owner www.peddlersvillage.com. installed in July 1998, and its elegance For more information about Peddler’s Earl Hart Jamison in 1962. The six acres and beauty are breathaking. The antique of property was once known as Hentown. carousel was stripped of its original ‘The property had housed a chicken figures “to save and return it to its opulent hatchery, a barn and a grouping of chicken glory.” Master Carver Ed Roth from Long coops. Earl transformed them into 14 Beach, California was commissioned to shops and the Cock 'n' Bull Restaurant. custom-carve 46 figures in bass wood The buildings, nestled amid winding brick using the traditional techniques of master pathways and award-winning gardens carver s from a century ago. designed by Earl, reflected the architec­ If you are here for the day, or are spending tural style of colonial America, a style he the weekend at one of the nearby Inns, maintains consistently,” according to you will find the strip of shops interesting Peddler’s Village philosophy. and some quite unique. The Village Doll Today the Village has grown to become Shoppe is special for girls of any one of Buck's County's Premier attrac­ age...while Nut Kettle keeps the entire tions on a 42-acre site. Shopping and family happy with the aroma of freshly dining here is an enjoyable experience for roasted nuts, brittles and and chocolate those who wish to leave the ocean-side fudge. The Pine Wreath and Candle offers and venture into the country-side. An an interesting array of Christmas items important place, not to miss is the and The Village Potter lets you paiflt your own pottery. The Early Settler is a shop brimming with Early American charm featuring handcrafted acces­ sories, pewter, Visit the beach arxJ en­ joy the cool, crisp air while lis­ pottery, quilts and tening to the roar of the folk art. There is no ocean’s waves. Join the Avon stone left unturned Business Community in this with such an year’s Christmas-by-the- assortment of shops Sea on December 12th from that have everything noon to 5 p.m. from cook ware to Tour beautiful Inns, artworks plus for you shop the holiday boutique Pet Gazette fans, and visit the quaint little there is even an shops in town. Enjoy lunch animal lovers' or tea at The Tea Room in em porium . Country- by-the-Sea... For tickets, call or stop into You Must Remember This, 526 Main Street, Avon. 732-869-0400. There are eight Painting by Gloria Pelkey and is available at The Art Loft, Belmar.

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