• IZ.ZO rw ‘yiijbcj A H n a s t t ’-"M« IS bld o o s ’31"’ 3 1'land Hiibd Aynas.b "'■•^/^2/5T 9T10 r SKRVIN(; THK SHORE COMMI NITIES FROM THE HEART OE OCEAN (JROVE SINCE 1875 VOL CCXXI NO. 33 TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE THURSDAY, AUGUST 15,19% USPS 402420 THHITY-FIVE CENTS SNERPS Is A Hit N EP TU N E - Visiting at the tion to the Committee was tivities this summer at four Township Committee 9th grader Ellis Jones, who sites: Ridge Avenue School, Workshop Monday were a wanted to know why they Sunshine Village Park, group of eager young couldn't have evening Beverly Way Fields and people there to see how program acitivities year- Green Grove. government works, and also round. Attending the meeting to celebrate their par­ His assessment of the also were staff members- ticipation this summer in a SNERP program; "It's great, eight recreation assistants special recreation program. it keeps you off the streets. have worked on the It is the Summer Neigh­ And you learn things." program-and parents. Site borhood Evening Recreation "Drugs aren't a problem coordinator for the program Program or SNERP as it is just in the summer," a fellow is Pam Howard, Deputy called, and some 60 mem­ teen responded. Municipal Clerk. bers who have been part of SNERP stands for the Committeewoman the five-nights a week ac­ Neptune Township Municipal Patricia A. Monroe, who has tivities program filled the Alliance to Prevent Al­ Ocean Grove Celebrates Restoration Ball worked closely with the Committee room, wearing coholism and Drug Abuse. program, welcomed the their trademark Tshirts with Thanks to grant funding, in teens and commented that The 15th Annual Ocean Grove Auditorium Restoration Ball raised over $13,000 for the legend, NO U SE = NO the amount of $34,400, some Auditorium Repairs. Over 300 people attended the dinner Fiday night held at The ABUSE. 120 teens from ages II to I7 Watervlew Pavilion, Belmar. Pictured above is the hardworking committee, who Stepping fonvard to the have participated in Alliance- planned the. gala. (L to R): Buster and Arlene Stoll, Peter and Diane Herr, Bob and microphone to pose a ques­ sponsored playground ac­ Cont. on Page 17 Sharon McEwan, Co-Chairpersons Herb and Carol Oeuchar, Chairpersons Su.. 3nd Gloria Hehn, Gayle Hehn, Jill Zakerowski, and JudI Isaksen. Not pictured: Karen GaNung, Donna Malone, Kristen Isaksen, Charlie Whiteman and Joan Knust. (For more photos please see Page 3.) SIDS Go-Around for Bradley by Pat Reilly argued. It would mean his grants. Federal and State, BRADLEY BEACH - The having to raise rents to his that would pay for downtown complaint that establishing a tenants, he added. improvements. Schueler SID, or Special interest Mayor Stephen G. advised that 45 businesses District to revitalize Main Schueler attempted to calm in the Borough favor such a Street would "unfairly" tax the property owner, ex­ special district and have those who don't wish to plaining at this point that the been meeting to formulate a participate in such a details of how SID would plan, but that at present the redevelopment scheme, was work are still being idea is to keep it small. He heard by Mayor and Council developed. “Let's wait till the described it as covering the at Tuesday night's Workshop next step," he cautioned. central business area. "We meeting. The concern is that if SID will limit its scope to begin The complainant, the does go through, commer­ with," said Schueler. owner of an apartment buil­ cial property owners in the Improvements under ding on Main Street strongly proscribed district would discussion include enhanced maintained that he “will not have to pay an additional tax lighting, improved sidewalks be mandated" to join in the assessment to fund the and parking, contributing plan of a special improvements. toward a "uniform look." improvement district to Schueler made the point "No question that our upgrade the Main Street that the formation of a business area. special district would make "I don't have a business," he Bradley Beach eiigibile for Cont. on Page 17 Scott Honored By Governor Block Party Planned for Avon NEPTUNE - Joseph Scott, Jr., (center) a long time resident here, received a State of New Jersey Commendation Medal from Governor Christine Whitman (left) at the Police; 3) every resi- mouth County Block Pro­ Veterans of Foreign wars State convention in Wildwood, June 1996. Looking on is Paul by Laura Jones dent/tenant in the area must gram will occur on August J. Glazer, Major General, NJARNG, the Adjutant General. be notified and approve of 14th. The Borough will re­ Scottt was the State Commander of the VFW for the year 1995-96. The Medal he AVON-BY-THE-SEA - At the the event/date/place or the quest $140,000 to complete received signified meritorious service to the Veterans of NJ and their families, the NJ regular meeting of the Board party will not be allowed; 4) the paving of Fifth Avenue, ■^Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs, and his community for 50 years of active service. of Commssioners Tuesday borough rules regarding including curbing, drainage night, a neighborhood Block consumption of alcoholic and sewers. SAMPLER WIN A FREE Party request was discussed beverages and loud music At the conclusion of the PIZZA! and approved. The party is must be obeyed; 5) the party meeting. Mayor Hauseit INN planned within the area of will not affect the borough's thanked all the donors who Sylvania Avenue to Garfield insurance coverage, and 6) gave blood last Wednesday See our ad S s i m h C i m m a Avenue on August 17th. ail trash must be removed at evening. Thirty-two people on pg. 2 The Board approved the the conclusion of the party. participated and received MAIN STREET* BRADLEY BEACH Answer this weeks party with certain provisions In other business, a bid gifts which were provided by Some things in life Century 21- Trivia Question Call and guarantees from the was approved for the pur­ local merchants. Mayor Hauseit thanked Al's Deli, just can't be explained. Coastal Realtors The Community organizers, i.e., 1) the one- chase of a Beach Surf Rake day event will take place Schneider's Restaurant, Kelly Listings of the Week Hotline Products & from Day's Equipment Sales PHENOMENON See Page 5 Services Directory. from 5:00p.m. to 11 p.m.; 2) in Atlantic Highlands. Ann's Ice Cream and Avon Pharmacy for their IOHNIBAVOUAIfoI 896-0100 street closing will be at the It was reported that the discretion of the Chief of second round of the Mon­ generosity. Aug 15 1996 Vol 221 N 33 PAGE 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15,1996 E!)t crimes- My THIRD SUNDAY SAT. AUG. 17 EVERY MONTH 16TH ANNUAL OCEAN JO R DAN LO DG E NO. 247, GROVE BOARDWALK FINE Answer Free & Accepted Masons, and ARTS SHOW - A spectacular ASBUR Y LO D G E 142, Free & •real' Art Show! 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Accepted Masons will host a (Rain Date Aug. 24). Artists from monthly Pancake Breakfast from 9 states, 68 Jersey towns. 7 by Billy Graham Their special banners Annual Report, which was 8:30 a .m .-12 noon at the United Blocks - Ocean Avenue - Ocean and badges set them apart. titled “Heart Blossoms by the Masonic Temple, 3619 Hwy. 33, Pathway - Embury Avenue. Attractive billboards Sea.” Neptune. Adults $3.50, $1.75 road, when you lie down and (908) 988-6396. and/or circulars remind us of Look at the index of children. Public is welcome. DEAR DR. GRAHAM: when you get up” their presence. that 80-page report. Do you think schools should (Deuteronomy 11:18-19). They are here for a Here is a list of some SAT. AUG. 17 teach moral values, or Remember too that day, or two, or three. They of the “special events” of that THE UNITED METHODIST SUN. AUG. 18 should that be the job of the parents teach their children sing and study and listen to season more than 100 years WOMEN OF HAMILTON DIXIELANDJA22WORSHIP family? I tend to think not only by their words but UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. good preaching. ago: SERVICE featuring Tony Cam- schools should limit them­ by their actions. In fact, if we Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune, Then they are gone, Women’s Christian Temper­ polo will be held at 7:00 p.m. in selves to basic education tell our children not to do will hold their ANNUAL SUM ­ the Great Auditorium. promising usually to return in ance Union of New Jersey and not get into controversial something wrong — not to MER BAZAAR, on Sat Aug. 17th another season. National Division, Sons of areas, but I know it is a corn­ from 9:30 - 2PM. Homemade lie, for example, or to be THEY are the small, Temperance baked goods, antiques, fresh el icated issue. — M.W. greedy — but we do it our­ well-knit arouos of reliaious Ocean Omvp .Sunday produce, Christmas Crafts and DEAR M.W.: Yes, it selves, then we shouldn’t be folk who find Ocean Grove School Assembly jewelry, as well as yard sale SAT. AUG. 24 may be complicated — but surprised when they ignore and its facilities just right for African Methodist Episcopal tables will be featured. Lunch UNEXCELLED FIRE CO. even a casual glance at the what we told them. If we can their agenda of worship and Jubilee will also be available. For further LADIES AUX. presents "Let’s go headlines in any local news­ tell them to believe in God study.