“The last year has been a true test of our ability to stand together as a community and a nation in the face of adversity. I am proud to see so many Middletown residents attend this remembrance ceremony to honor the 36 friends and neighbors we lost that tragic day. The community’s attendance at this special event is a testament to our enduring strength as a close-knit community,” said Mayor Patrick W. Parkinson to the crowd of about 2,000 people. Residents brought flags and candles and shared embraces under the clear night sky.  Family members spoke about their loved ones and shared those things that made them special.

(r-l) Chris Turkiewicz, Nancy Brady, cousins and Jennifer Massaria, niece of Peter T. Milano.

Steven DiFranco described his brother-in-law Steven J. Cangilosi, a man who would depart on the nearby train that morning never to return, as "a man who showed us, just how a man should live." He described wonderful family gatherings and Italian dinners and discussions on religion, politics and sports. He said, "I didn't realize that during that time...during all those years...all the time he and I spent together that what he was doing was showing me the tracks to guide his son in the future."

Mr. DiFranco thanked the people for the support his family has received. "Every time I visited my sisters home it was filled with cards and letters.  You've stopped by to chat. You've picked up my nephews for baseball games and coached their basketball games.

Jessica Milano,14,  daughter of Peter T. Milano, 43,  read a letter her family had received a few months ago from a man they had never met before.  In it, the man describes how he and his wife had arrived at the train station winter after a long day at work to find the battery dead in their car.  And a stranger had pulled up and offered them a ride home.  Every so often the man would see the stranger.  No matter how much time passed he would always be greeted by a warm smile and a friendly hello from the stranger. Perhaps a handshake or a Merry Christmas wish but never did they introduce themselves.  The man and his wife were shocked when he saw the picture of their Good Samaritan among those victims listed in a local newspaper and finally knew his name.  One word stands out - "thoughtful" said the man.

Ms. Milano thanked the people on behalf of her family for all their support. She said, "It will mean more than you'll ever know."

Kevin Parks,15, son of Robert Emmett Parks, Jr.,47, said, "In time of tragedy it often seems impossible to turn normalcy.  However, through your kindness and support, we've been able slowly begin piecing our lives back together." He told the crowd, "Without your generosity and selfless acts of kindness such a task would have been almost impossible to imagine."

Ann Curti talked about her brother, Gregg Reidy, 25, an employee of Cantor Fitzgerald as loving, hard working and the life of every party with a joke for any occasion.  Even though he was the baby in the family, everyone sought his opinion and valued what he had to say, Ms. Curti said.

Michele Nimbley, 10, described her father, Paul, 42, vice president of administration for Cantor Fitzgerald,

"My dad, Paul Nimbly, was the best dad anyone could ever have," she said. "He was nice and outgoing and always thought of other people before himself." 

"He was the coach of many basketball teams.  Mine and my sisters. He was the best coach and the best teacher of the game. "

"My Dad was so loving.  He always had a smile on his face. No one could ever not like him. He loved everyone.  We loved him deeply and miss him so much," said Ms. Nimbly.

Charles Costa, spoke about his wife, Dolores, 52. "I would never have believed I could live my life without my wife," said Costa. "My wife was my hero, and we are here to dedicate the memorial to all the heroes."

US EPA Administrator Christie Whitman reflects on candle

Former Gov. Christie Whitman, head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, presented Mayor Patrick Parkinson with a proclamation from President Bush declaring September 11, 2002 Patriot Day. Mrs. Whitman reminded the assembled crowd, "Grieving is personal.  Healing takes time and at its own pace." Several other dignitaries attended the ceremony including U.S. Sens. Robert G. Torricelli and Jon S. Corzine and Reps. Rush D. Holt and Frank J. Pallone Jr., all D-NJ, State Sen. Joseph Kyrillos, Assemblymen Joseph Azzolina and Samuel Thompson all R-13th district. Also present were representatives from the fire and police departments of Middletown, Ohio and the Mayor of Middletown, Virginia.

MIDDLETOWN MEMORIAL GARDENS ‘The Middletown Memorial Gardens will be a beautiful, tranquil place where friends and neighbors can reflect on the effect the World Trade Center has had upon the community and our residents who lost their lives on September 11th said Mayor Parkinson.

Family members take part in the groundbreaking

The initial phase of the memorial features a walking path with individual memorials that will be acquired by the Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Committee through donated funds raised by this non-profit organization. The professionally landscaped gardens will consist of a variety of flowers and bushes along with an irrigation system.

“We are very fortunate to have a group of Middletown contractors who have volunteered their services to perform site work at Middletown Memorial Gardens at no cost,” said Mayor Parkinson, who co-chairs the Memorial Committee with Committeeman Raymond J. O’Grady.

Middletown companies who have offered to donate their services are: Frontier Fence Co., J.H. Reid, JOMAC, K.Hovanian, Najarian Associates, Pantaleo Electric, Trap Rock Industries and Stavola Contracting Co. Mr. Stephen Kealy, Heavy and General Construction Laborers Local Union No. 472, will serve as project coordinator. Design work associated by the project has been donated by T&M Associates, said Committeeman O’Grady.

The WTC Memorial Committee is evaluating subsequent phases of the gardens. The Memorial Committee, which consists of family members of victims and interested residents, was established earlier this year to develop a fitting tribute to the 36 residents who perished.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ —  Last night nearly 1500 Monmouth County residents came to the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor to pay tribute to the victims of the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001.

Mayor Michael A. Harmon said, "One year ago, in this harbor, we witnessed first hand our darkest fears...we saw the survivors emerge from the ferries, covered in soot.  We saw the desperate young mothers, some with their babies and children in tow looking for a familiar face, looking underneath the dust for their husbands."

"We cried then, and a year later we still shed tears...but our lose has moved us into action.  I think we are inspired by the courage of the firemen and police officers," said the Mayor. "We stand together tonight, decent, hardworking, honorable people, living our lives, proud of our community, our hometown Atlantic Highlands, and our country, the greatest country in the world."  "We pray for the men and the women in uniform...they are defending our freedom at home and abroad." "Today, Atlantic Highlands has an anti-terrorism officer, as does every other police department in the state of New Jersey." Mayor Harmon told the crowd to be vigilant and support local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and recognize the significant contribution made by firefighters and EMS workers.

Mayor Michael Harmon

The mayor thanked local clergy for all that they have done to provide for the spiritual needs in the community. He said they were "truly an inspiration."

In one of the most touching moments of the evening, council members shared the reading a few brief good-byes from some of the victims who made calls to loved-ones in the moments before they perished.

Kenneth Van Oaken, worked on the 102 floor for Cantor Fitzgerald.  Message to wife Laurie Van Oaken: "I love you. I'm in the World Trade Center and the building was hit by something. I don't know if I'm going to get out. But I love you very much. I hope I'll see you later. Bye"

Moses Reves, a chef at Windows on the World.  Message to family: "I'm okay. Don't worry. I love you no matter what. I love you."

Jeremy Click, a passenger on United Flight 93 which went down in Pennsylvania called his wife on the cell phone and said I love you, over and over. "I love Emily. Take care of her. Whatever decision you make in life I need you to be happy. And I'll respect any decisions you make."

Veronique Bowers called her mother, Daphne Bowers. "Mommy, the building is on fire. There's smoke coming through the walls. I can't breathe." The last thing she said, "I love you, mommy."

Stewart Meltzer, 32, started his new job at the World Trade Center in August 2001. He called his wife from the 105 floor of the first building to be hit: "Honey, something terrible has happened.  I don't think I am going to make it. I love you. Take care of the children."

Daniel Lopez, who called his wife Liz:  "Liz, it's me Dan.  My building's been hit. I made it to the 78th floor. I'm okay but I'm going to remain here to help evacuate people."

Brian Sweeny, passenger on Flight 175 which crashed into the south tower left this message for his wife Julie: Hey Jules, it's Brian. I am on a plane and it's hijacked and it doesn't look good. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I hope to see you again.  If I don't please have fun in life and live your life the best that you can.  Know I love you and no matter what, I'll see you again."

Eileen Toomey, and daughter Erin, 6, look up at a passing jet plane.

Patriotic music was provided by community singers under the direction of Tom Elliot,  Henry Hudson Regional School Music Director. Borough Administrator John Phair read the names of the victims from Monmouth County. Area Pastors Rev. Dr. Henry Davis, Rev. Dr. George Hancock-Stefan, Rev. June Stitzinger-Clark, and Father Robert Tynski were present and offered prayers. Mary Reidy, whose son Gregg perished in the attacks last year spoke about her faith in God and the abiding love he has for her.  She said, "The reason I have survived is because of God's love and presence with me. His love is why I was on solid ground one year ago and why I am able to get out of bed each morning."

../news/2002/0912/9-11_ceremonies.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

3rd of 4 part series

Last week‘s article focused on the $6.9 million dollars in deficiencies that Henry Hudson must address in order to continue to operate its physical plant. This week’s article will demonstrate the correlation between the need for the addition and the improvement of educational services. If the $6.9 million dollars in deficiencies were addressed without consideration for the academic program, then Henry Hudson would have updated electrical, mechanical, architectural, and ADA improvements within its facility, however it would lack adequate spacing needed for the improvement in the educational delivery. This would be equivalent to putting new tires, painting the body, and upgrading the interior of a car without fixing the engine to run the car. It will look good, but will be unable to serve its purpose of the original design; to transport. Educational programs are what drive Henry Hudson and its facilities. Henry Hudson was designed to provide a quality education, therefore an improved facility without respect to educational programming make it as ineffective as the aforementioned example.

Henry Hudson’s proposed one-story addition will be located in the area of the current mobile units and will adjoin the main building at the entrance to the Compass Area of the school. The addition would house two science labs that meet state education codes and three other instructional spaces as well as a new multi-purpose cafetorium. The new cafetorium will serve as a cafeteria, theatre and arts instructional and performance area, and an extra-curricular practice area. Currently, our middle school teams are transported to alternative practice sites and our theatre program must be bused to Sandy Hook. The new cafetorium not only addresses the undersized cafeteria, but due to its design it will allow us to provide extra-curricular and co-curricular space to students. This multiple use not only maximizes educational effectiveness, but fiscal efficiency. The science labs currently located in undersized and ill-equipped rooms on the second floor of the school would need major renovations to adhere to the state model for spacing and instructional delivery for labs. Rather than putting funds into undersized science rooms, the current rooms will be renovated for use as regular classrooms.

The new addition will allow for the current cafetorium to be converted to a media center and distance technology room. This conversion will allow us to upgrade educational research needed to sustain high and advanced level courses, whereas the distance technology room will allow us to participate in advanced placement courses in all academic areas without hiring additional personnel. These programs are needed at Henry Hudson to give our students the same opportunities as other students in the larger neighboring districts. We must provide innovative and sophisticated programs for our students or they may look for these opportunities elsewhere. In addition, Henry Hudson is never given its proper ranking by the local media due to the fact that we cannot sustain these advanced programs and retain our top students in our current facility. As always, Henry Hudson Regional will continue to work with both communities and therefore, our upgraded facilities will provide additional services and space for programs for the citizens of Atlantic Highlands and Highlands. Both the media center and new cafetorium will be open to the community after school hours.

One of the most recognized highlights of Henry Hudson has always been its music program. More than 40% of the student body participates in the music program. The current room does not have the capacity or storage space to serve all the students who want to take part in this prestigious experience. The building project includes the expansion of the music room and music curriculum. Educational research indicates a positive relationship between students who participate in quality music activities and the level of success in future endeavors.

In next week’s article I will address all aspects of the funding for this project including state and local share. I will discuss the cost to each town and the taxpayers. If you have any questions or need additional information, you can get information through the following:

• Visit the district’s web-site at www.hhrs.us
• Call the referendum information hotline that has been established at the district’s office. The hotline number is 732-872-0900 Press1 ext. 80
• Attend the public meetings on September 12th at Highlands Recreation Center @ 7:00PM and on September 17th @ Atlantic Highlands Senior Citizens Building (next to Shore Casino) @ 7:00 PM
• Look for information sent home through the mail
• Request a presentation for you or your group by calling the district’s hotline, 732-872-0900 Press 1 ext. 80

 Part 1  |  Part 2  |  Part 3 

../news/2002/0912/kennedy_assault_alleged.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

POOP PATROL Don't waste time. We'll clean up after your dog. LEARN MORE 732-872-2027

Yards and sidewalks cleaned weekly.  Let our team make your life easier.  We are responsible Atlantic Highlands students and guarantee satisfaction.  We can accept Atlantic Highlands business or residential clients only.  Prep your yard for mowing!

Call Cranston at 732-872-2027

by ALLAN DEAN

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ  — Young fishermen worked their lines last weekend at the 20th Annual Sandy Hook Bay Anglers Association Junior Snapper Tournament held at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor.  Boys and girls from around the area came to enjoy a few hours of fishing on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

Bobby Bullock, 8, Union Beach, and brothers Bryan, 5, and Brad, 4, stood alongside their father, Bob, at the rail of the fishing pier in the harbor. They had their lines in the water while mother Jen kept baby brother Bret busy. Sandy Hook Bay Anglers Association President Bruce Smith said that between 100-200 kids participate each year, depending on the weather.  This year, there were more than 50 "weigh-ins,"  according to Smith.

Bobby Bullock checks his reel as his dad, Bob, baits a hook for brother Bryan.

The group has been hosting the children's fishing tournament for 20 years.  Area merchants donated prizes and refreshments, and bait.  Much of the funding for the Snapper program comes from the revenue raised during SHBAA Fluke Tournament which held the second weekend in July, according to event organizer Fred Wiedemann.  171 boats participated in this year's fluke tourney.

Mr. Wiedemann explained that the local association raises money during the fluke tourney to fund its programs.  In addition to the putting together a children's Snapper Tournament, the group hosts challenged children for a day of fishing aboard the Mi-Jo from Atlantic Highlands Harbor through a program in conjunction with Family Enterprises.  The group also contributes to the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, an organization that promotes recreational fishing and environmental awareness.

Nicole Lentini, 9, and Alex Temiz, 8, each won Huffy bicycles in the 'Kids Snapper Tournament'

One boy and one girl, each with the largest fish, were declared the winners. Alex Temiz, Paramus, who turned 8 on Sunday, was the boys winner with 9 ³/8" Nicole Lentini, age 9, Hazlet was the girls champion with a  9" fish. It was Nicole's first tournament, said her mother, Colleen.  Mrs. Lentini and her husband, Joe have a boat in the marina. "We had her going down while we were working on our boat." Nicole was beaming as she rolled her new bike away.

Nicole and Alex each won a Huffy's bicycle, supplied with the support of Jaspan Bros. Hardware, Atl.

"All this is done with the cooperation of local merchants," said Jake Hoffmann, a harbor commissioner and SHBAA member. Among them: Julian's supplied rods and reels, Atlantic Highlands Bait and Tackle supplied chum and ice, and Tow Boat USA provided ice cream for all the contestants.

Fred Wiedemann said much thanks should go to his wife, Clara.  "I'm legally blind.  My wife does most of the work now." Mr. Wiedemann said he enjoys talking to the moms and dads who were once the little anglers that their children are today.

../news/2002/0912/shba_snapper.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

HAVE A PRESS RELEASE?

Want your organization to be seen by 20,000 people in Northern Monmouth County?   EVERY WEEK ?!

The AHHerald has been publishing online press releases, including photos,  from local organizations weekly via email, usenet newsgroups and on the world wide web for more then 3 years.  We can give your business or group the exposure it deserves for less than $100.

For more details on getting your business release published here contact Allan at:
allan@ahherald.com or by phone at 732-872-1957.

../news/2002/0912/green_sunday.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ —   Highlighting the success of this year’s beach season, Governor James E. McGreevey today joined U.S. Representative Frank Pallone at Monmouth Beach, reaffirming their commitment to beach replenishment projects that safeguard the New Jersey coast and result in more expanded recreational space along the shore. 

“New Jersey’s shore areas are home to a significant number of residents and businesses and are an integral part of the state’s economy,” said Governor McGreevey. “These replenishment projects are a successful component of the state’s beach protection efforts, and are a prime example of what can be accomplished when federal, state and local governments work together in partnership and share resources and expertise.” 

Monmouth Beach, located in the Borough of Monmouth, is one of 16 beach areas along the New Jersey coast benefiting from joint federal, state, and local shore protection efforts. Governor McGreevey committed $25 million for beach replenishment statewide in his 2003 budget, of which $6.6 million has already been slated for projects this year.  Congressman Pallone secured an additional $8.7 million in federal funds for beach replenishment along the Monmouth County shore. 

“We are near the completion of a very successful beach season,” said Congressman Pallone.  “Residents and businesses along the shore greatly benefit from the coastline protection the beach replenishment projects provide.  I am optimistic that this success will continue next year as Congress is expected to approve in the coming months my request of more than $7 million to move other shore protection projects forward.”

The Monmouth Beach project – where more than 2 million cubic yards of sand are actively being replaced for storm protection and flood control – extends from the south end of the Borough to the adjoining Borough of Sea Bright.   The beach replenishment is being conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 

The federal government is obligated to pay 65 percent of the replenishment project costs, the State pays approximately 26 percent and local governments pay approximately 9 percent.  For the Monmouth Beach project, the State of New Jersey is providing $3.6 million toward the total cost of the project, which is $14 million. 

Beach replenishment helps protect shore areas against local flooding and storm damage. As part of the replenishment process, sand is transported from two miles off-shore via pipes and land-based pumps to help restore eroded shorelines. Replenishment activities occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Storm waves, which prior to beach filling often caused extensive flooding, now break safely 200-to-300 feet off shore. 

In regards to the placement of dredge materials on the ocean floor off Sandy Hook, Governor McGreevey and Representative Pallone are still waiting for EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman to formally propose rules establishing stricter guidelines for PCB-contaminated dredge spoils. 

“EPA committed to proposing new rules for stricter ocean dumping criteria,” said McGreevey. “I am hopeful that Administrator Whitman will fulfill this promise and continue to support strong protections for our ocean waters.” 

“Administrator Whitman assured us these rule-making procedures would be in place by Labor Day, and we are still waiting,” Pallone added.  “Establishing the stricter 113 PCB standard is crucial in order to protect our state’s marine environment.”

New Jersey continues to lead the nation in its beach monitoring and public notification program.  It is among the first states to partner with Oceana and Earth911 to make current beach access and water quality information readily available to the public. The up-to-date information is available at www.njbeaches.org.

In 2002, there were only 14 beach closings in New Jersey, compared to 36 in 2001. Bay closings in 2002 were 15, compared to last year’s 108.

New Jersey’s shore is the state’s most valuable tourist attraction and vital to the state’s economy, recording more then a $16.6 billion in travel-related expenditures in 2001.  

../news/2002/0912/shore_protection.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

../news/2002/0912/medrow_calls_debates.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

EDISON, NJ —  As his supporters shouted, "Let Ted In," Green Party U.S. Senate Candidate Ted Glick was arrested last Thursday night as he tried to enter the News 12 studio where his Democratic and Republican opponents were to debate.

Glick got as far as the anteroom of the News 12 Studio in Edison, N.J. where he was charged by police with criminal trespass. The chanting quickly turned to "Shame on You."

He was subsequently released without bail for a court appearance Oct.  1. 

Glick had been seeking permission to be a spectator at the debate between Democratic Senator Robert Torricelli and Republican Douglas Forrester so that he might counter their remarks to the press afterward.

Glick and his supporters had gone to the debate site to protest his exclusion from participating in the debate as a candidate. "The least they can do is to let me in to reply to their remarks," he told his supporters who had gathered with banners, placards and even a pounding drum outside the studio in the Raritan Center industrial complex.

"They refuse to let me in and I refuse to leave until they can do that," Glick said.

He was arrested at 7:59 p.m., one minute before the debate, sponsored by News 12 and the Star-Ledger was scheduled to begin. The public was excluded from the debate which also called for the candidates to be questioned by News 12 and Star-Ledger reporters.

Glick and about 75 shouting, chanting and singing supporters had congregated outside the studio at 6 p.m along with similar groups from the Torricelli and Forrester camps. The Glick contingent wore bright Kelly green T-shirts emblazoned with the words: "Ted Glick For Senate."

They chanted "Let Ted In," "Let Ted Debate," "Open Up the Debate Now."

One supporter had placed a huge egg over her head with the message: "Most Intrepid Egghead says Vote for Ted Glick."

Glick had gained entry to the anteroom with his wife, Jane Califf, and State Green Party Chairman and Congressional Candidate Joseph Fortunato along with campaign staffer Blyden Potts. They argued for some 30 minutes with News 12 representatives and police before Glick was arrested and placed in handcuffs. The others were not arrested.

The debate was the first of several slated for the Democratic and Republican senatorial candidates. Glick has so far met with no success in seeking to participate. Glick said he had been told by a News 12 executive that he didn't have enough recognition to be admitted to the debate. His challenge to Torricelli and Forrester to debate at another venue has met with no reply.

"It's a Catch 22," Glick said earlier. "They won't give us a chance to let people know us and then they say that because people don't know us they won't give us a chance.

"The result is that the two parties have melded into one that is financed and influenced - if not controlled - by corporate interests and the wealthy. There is no reason why the U.S. Senate debates in New Jersey should not include all ballot-qualified candidates."

../news/2002/0912/glick_arrested.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

WASHINGTON, DC —  United States Senators Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) and John Corzine (D-NJ) announced last week over $6 million in federal grants for the COPS in Schools program in New Jersey. 

The funding, provided though the Department of Justice, provides money for state and local groups to place police officers in schools. The applying group, often school districts, must demonstrate a need in order to receive the award.  This round of funding will provide 23 New Jersey police departments with $6.7 million to hire 54 new officers. 

The Bush Administration FY 2003 budget seeks to virtually eliminate the COPS program.  The budget would cut COPS funding by $500 million, with none of the remaining money earmarked for hiring or retaining police in schools and on the streets.  

“Parents should not have to worry about their children’s safety when they send them off to school everyday.  With officers patrolling school campuses, parents, children, and teachers can concentrate on educational pursuits, not random violence,” said Senator Torricelli.  “Without additional COPS funding next year, this entire program will be in jeopardy, including the new officers that will be hired with these grants.” 

“Our schoolchildren deserve a safe, secure learning environment where they can focus on learning instead of survival,” said Senator Corzine.  “I will continue to fight to restore the funding that the President has proposed to eliminate to ensure that the COPS program survives.” 

Law enforcement and independent researchers confirm that putting more police officers in schools and on the streets reduces crime.  Since its inception, COPS grants have had a significant effect on both violent crime and property crime rates in cities with populations greater than 10,000.  Through the program New Jersey has received over $300 million in funding to place 4500 new officers on the streets. 

The following table is a list of police departments that will receive funding:

Township of Burlington $125,000
City of Clifton $375,000
Collingswood Police Department $125,000
Township of Dover $250,000
Township of Egg Harbor $250,000
Borough of Fairview $125,000
Township of Haddon $125,000
Township of Hillsborough $125,000
Township of Jackson $500,000
Jersey City $1,125,000
Town of Kearny $125,000
Maplewood Police Department $125,000
Borough of New Providence $125,000
Township of North Bergen $250,000
City of Orange Township $125,000
City of Passaic $1,000,000
Plumsted Township Police Department $125,000
Sayreville Police Department $250,000
South Brunswick Police Department $375,000
Tinton Falls Police Department $125,000
Wayne Police Department $500,000
West Orange Police Department $375,000
West Paterson Police Department $125,000

../news/2002/0912/lb_superfund.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

../news/2002/0912/njng_clean_update.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

Writer's Ink, a Red Bank Poetry Group, is hosting a poetry reading at Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church, Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury  on September 17 at 7:00.

Theme is "Remembering"  (September 11 and other things).

Members of Writer's Ink will read poetry from their forthcoming book, "Monmouth County: A Poetic Portrait." An open mic will follow and all poets are invited to come share their poems, on any subject, with us.

Refreshments will be served and there is no admission fee. For further information, e-mail Wordancer1@aol.com

../news/2002/0912/writers_ink_reading.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

SEND US YOUR NEWS (732) 872-1957 - fax/voice editor@ahherald.com -email

---

PASTOR'S CORNER By Rev. Dr. George Hancock-Stefan Central Baptist Church Atlantic Highlands, NJ cbcbeacon@aol.com

View Archive ../worship.htm Area Houses of Worship

HOLY GROUND

As the names of the people who died on September 11, 2001 were read at Ground Zero on the first anniversary, the concept of holy ground (hallowed ground) came to my mind.  The Bible uses the concept of creating holy ground by God and by His people.  We are commanded to be holy because God is holy, but we are also hallowing the name of God as we pray the Lord’s Prayer (Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name).

Moses met God at the burning bush.   God tells him: “Do not come any closer.  Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” (Exodus 3:5)  God by his presence has created a meeting place, and that place was holy.  By taking his sandals off, Moses showed that he understood that he was on holy ground.

President Lincoln understood the concept of making something holy when he addressed himself to those who came to Gettysburg on November 19, 1863.  Listen to his words: “But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate--we cannot consecrate--we cannot hallow this ground.  The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract.  The world will little note, nor remember what we say here: while it can never forget what they did here.”

On holy ground you speak very little or you speak nothing at all.  At Ground Zero words are few.  It is not us speaking to the ground, but the ground that has been hallowed by those who died that speaks to us.  May we hear it clearly not only today, but for all the generations to come.

../pastor/2002/pc020912_holy_ground.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

BODY POLITIC by Jack Archibald, Atlantic Highlands  Council President

View past articles

HOFBRAUHAUS DEVELOPMENT PLANS TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL

After months of speculation, Atlantic Highlands borough officials finally received plans from K. Hovnanian and Co. for their proposed development of the Hofbrauhaus on Mt. Mitchell.   It has been well known that the Hovnanian Company had an interest in the site, but until last week, the governing body did not have any specific details regarding their plans.  They are now part of the public domain, and available for public inspection at borough hall.

For the record, the Hovnanian Company has requested an audience with the borough council to discuss their proposal. The meat of the proposal is as follows:

1. A change in the present borough zoning (R2) to a new residential zone for luxury condominiums.
2. A total of 28 condominiums-a mix of two or three bedrooms –with an average selling price of $500,000.
3. A single four story building that would house approximately 62 new residents.
4. A waiver of all steep slope permits.
5. A reconfiguration of East Highland Avenue and the possible donation of open space to the borough.   

It is important to note that Hovnanian has only requested the opportunity to discuss the zoning change.  The Mayor and Council will listen to their plans- we have a duty to hear from people interested in bringing business to Atlantic Highlands- but any formal change to the zoning laws would need a review by the planning board and approval of the council.  The Mayor has asked for input from the Environmental Committee as well as the borough engineer and has pledged a full public hearing before any action on the Hovnanian request is taken.

At first blush, the plans don’t seem to fit the neighborhood or the character of our town.  The proposed building is out of place for our skyline, and the density of the building gives another reason to pause.  This council member has campaigned against over-development in and around Atlantic Highlands, and this plan is more of the same.  We have fought hard to protect our bucolic town, and this particular project would be a step backward.  Unfortunately, the Hofbrauhaus will not remain a restaurant forever, and the challenge in the future will be to find the right use for the land.

Contact Jack Archibald - jcarch@msn.com 

../bodypolitic/ - Body Politic Archive
http://www.ah-nj.com/ - Borough of Atlantic Highlands Website

../bodypolitic/2002/bp020912_hofbrauhaus_development.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

LEMONADE STAND By Carol Barbieri BarbieriCa@aol.com carolbarbieri.com

archive

THE DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES

“Free men cannot start a war, but once it is started, they can fight on in defeat.  Herd men, followers of a leader, cannot do that, and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.”
                                -          John Steinbeck

As I reflect on the past year, or more specifically, how I felt last September 11^th, I hardly recognize myself.  A year ago, I was crippled with fear.  I was sure the end of the world had come and none of us would be living “normal” lives today.

I imagined thousands of deaths from anthrax.  I was sure that more terrorist attacks would have occurred, especially on “high risk” days, like The Fourth of July or Memorial Day.  I tried to not let myself think about a nuclear bomb.

I didn’t think that the Empire State Building would still be standing.  I pictured the Golden Gate Bridge in pieces.  If I had worked in the Sears Tower, I would have handed in my resignation last September 12^th.

I cried every single day last September.  I watched funeral after funeral and ached for the mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, children, grandparents, and friends of the victims.  I couldn’t imagine how they would ever get through the year.

They did.

When something catastrophic happens, it’s difficult to see past the rubble.  There’s a period of time where recovery seems hopeless.  It seems even more hopeless when, in the back of your mind, you’re thinking, “It can happen again.”

It’s hard to believe sometimes that recovery can not only be possible, but that the outcome of a catastrophe can make a person, place, or thing even better than it was before. 

But, I think Americans are better than we were before last September 11^th.  I know I am.  I’ve become stronger.  I’ve become more appreciative of what I have.  I’ve become more aware of the struggles that other countries endure.  I’ve become more interested in world politics. 

I’ve become more sensitive to others’ pain.  I’ve become aware of how I can be of help.  I have a greater urge to help.  Last year, my willingness to “get involved” in a personal way felt like a “nice thing to do.”  Today, it feels like a duty.

I think America has become an even better place since September 11^th, too.  We all may have loved our freedom, but now we appreciate it in a way we never could last year. 

We’re not as reticent to show our pride in America, either.  Even though many of the flags we waved last year are faded and tattered, I still see more flags flying in our cities and towns than ever before.

Americans proved that we could not only pull together, but that we could hold on by our very fingernails.  We proved that we could get through the crisis, carry on, rebuild, heal, and do it all with strength and courage.  In doing so, we gained the respect and friendship of people all over the world, who gave us little more than a passing thought before last September 11^th.

The terrorist attacks made our country safer, stronger, and prouder than it’s ever been before.  And, because our freedom means so much more to us now, we’re more determined to fight for it, and to keep fighting for it, no matter what we have to do.

When you think of it, those terrorists accomplished a lot last year.  I’m not sure what they hoped to gain from their actions.  If you call killing thousands of innocent people “winning a battle,” then they did win on that day. 

But they unwittingly accomplished so much more.  The made America an even better place to live than it was a year ago.

../barbieri/2002/ls020912_difference.htm 
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

DEMOCRATICALLY YOURS by Joe Caliendo Middletown Township Democrat Party Chairman

Archive

THE LUMP HAS GOTTEN PRETTY HIGH

Forty million dollars is one heck of a lot of money.

At least, it is to working people who leave the door every day to go out and do what they have to do to feed their families.

That also happens to be the bear's share of the $64 million that the Township of Middletown owes in bonding.

And, $40 million happened since 1999.

Three years, 40 million bucks.

Money that this township didn't have.

The committee might as well have been spending money off of a credit card, which they can't pay back.

So, today, right now, residents spend $10 million a year, out of a $50 million per year budget, paying back 'the minimum' on their 'credit card'. Heck if I gave a credit card to one of my kids and they ran up a bill that was 21 percent of what I made in a year, I would take that card back in a hurry.

Why didn't this township ever need to spend 21 percent of its budget on debt service before 1999? What had been so all-fired necessary to drive this township into dire debt for decades to come?

Well, I don't know. But, there have been a lot of Republican companies and businessmen making a lot more than their fair share of money over the past few years. You know who else knew it? Mayor Patrick Parkinson and Committeeman Raymond O'Grady.

They want the voters to send them back to the committee, to do what they want with this township's hard-earned tax money for another three years (at least). I'd much rather send a fox into a hen house then let these two 'esteemed office holders' loose on our township's finances again.

Why not take a look at the Republican candidates' main contributors? You'll be familiar with the names, if you go to Township Committee sessions. Why? Because the biggest contributors to these people are the cronies that they hire for the work that they go out and bond for.

Friends and neighbors, speaking as a lifelong resident of this township, I am saying that we have collectively been taken for one of the biggest rides in this town's history by the polished, 'refined' and 'dignified' members of this Township Committee.

But now, underneath their layers of expensive make-up and underneath their Brooks Brothers suits, you can squint your eyes and see the sweat dripping down. Their secret is out. The 'secret' that has been staring everyone in the face for so long has become a big lump of trash that they're hiding underneath the carpet of their respectability and they know it.

Whose fault is it? Mayor Patrick Parkinson, Committeeman Raymond O'Grady and their good buddies: Rosemary Peters, Rick Bosky and Joan Smith.

You can hide millions of dollars in this township underneath a bunch of BS for quite a while. But, you can't hide tens of millions of dollars. That's too much to have to move around.

I don't care if someone is putting it to you with a smile, or if they're calling you names while they're shoving you into a grave, it's all the same. You end up where you don't want to be. That's what's happening right now, but we're getting the 'smiling treatment' here in Middletown.

I know there's another way of doing business, and so do the Republicans, and that's why they're sweating.

Good!

Now you're going to sweat yourself right out of office, and a good thing for it.

But, what I'm saying right here is only the tip of the iceberg. There's more coming. So, get ready for a rough ride Middletown, because there's a lot that's going to come to light that is going to make you think twice about what's happening to our tax money.

RUMOR HAS IT that a prominent county Republican is getting tired of their Freehold office space and is looking for new accommodations in a higher office, in Trenton

../democrat/2002/dy020912_lump.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

Opening in April Self Storage, Climate-Controlled Available sizes from 5' X 10' - 10' X 20'

Atlantic Self-Storage West Avenue and W. Highland Avenue Atlantic Highlands, NJ (732) 291-2034

Visit Our Website

GORDON BISHOP ON THE ISSUES by Gordon Bishop Syndicated Columnist

Archive

LIBERAL MEDIA 'ELECTED' TORRICELLI & McGREEVEY !

The first debate between Democrat Senator Robert Torricelli of New Jersey and Republican challenger Doug Forrester was a media disgrace.

Forrester was the only Republican on camera during that debate (September 5th). The moderator and four so-called reporters who interviewed the candidates were from the editorial staff of the liberal Star-Ledger and the News12 cable channel owned by The Star-Ledger. For openers, the moderator was Jim McQueeny, a key consultant to New Jersey's Democrat party. McQueeny was Democrat Senator Frank Lautenberg's chief administrative aide. McQueeny was an undistinguished reporter for The Star-Ledger when I worked at that paper from 1969 to 1996. The Star-Ledger reporters who interviewed the candidates during the alleged "debate" between Forrester and Torricelli were political columnist John Farmer, who was Democrat Governor Brendan Byrne's communications director in the 1970s, and a youthful newcomer to The Ledger, Jeff Whelan, who covers politics for the paper.

Doug Forrester Sen. Robert Torricelli

The fact that The Star-Ledger endorsed every one of Torricelli's bids for the Congress over the past 20 years automatically disqualifies The Star-Ledger from staging - yes, "staging" - a phantom political debate.

The debate was the best kept secret in New Jersey. Hardly anyone knew about the debate, except the candidates and their followers.

Fortunately, the Ledger/News 12 debate was a media flop.

In such a "setup" political event, the public has the right to know the background of these liberal reporters.

The first question I would ask each of the liberal interviewers is: "Who did you vote for in last November's Governor's race, and who did you vote for in the last Presidential race - George Bush, or Al Gore."

The response would be a deafening silence. Such reporters are never forthright when it comes to where they stand on an election.

Why?

Because they're supposed to be "neutral." That's the biggest fraud in the media. I know that after working as a columnist and special writer in New Jersey's mainstream media for 37 years (1959-1996).

The Star-Ledger's last political columnist now has a cushy position with Democrat Senator Jon Corzine of New Jersey. The liberal media is one big hapless family.

It's a known fact that more than 90 percent of America's mainstream media vote for Democrat-liberal-socialist candidates. In New Jersey, those candidates today would be Torricelli, Governor Jim McGreevey, and Senator Jon Corzine, who bought his seat in Congress for $60 million.

Liberal politicians are super-rich and use their money - regardless of how they obtained that wealth - to buy an election with lies, deception and phony votes (millions of illegal immigrants who use their bogus licenses to vote for liberals). That's how Al Gore got more "popular" votes than George Bush.

The "Motor Voter" law passed by liberals must be abolished if our elections are to have any meaning and purpose in a Constitutional Republic.

The liberal media give their liberal candidates lots of media coverage.

Republicans must buy expensive ads on TV and radio to get their message out. Liberals get free media coverage.

The liberal media control the outcome of elections with their endorsements of liberals, their one-sided polls, and their coverage of elections, as we all witnessed in Florida when the liberal TV anchors called the election for Al Gore before the polls were closed in Florida.

That is un-American - and illegal!

Until voters and taxpayers( with a conscience) clean up the liberal mainstream media, our once-representative Constitutional Republic will self-destruct like the Roman Empire, the "Evil Empire" (Soviet Union), and other godless, classless Communist regimes like Cuba and several dictatorships in Africa and South America.

To save America, we must destroy liberalism once and for all.

(Gordon Bishop, an author, historian and syndicated columnist, is the recipient of 12 National and 15 State Journalism Awards, including New Jersey’s first “Journalist-of-the-Year” – 1986/New Jersey Press Association.)

../bishop/2002/gb020912_debate.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

TRENTON TALK by Assemblyman Steve Corodemus (R) - 11th District AsmCorodemus@njleg.state.nj.us  www.corodemus.com Political Website www.njleg.state.nj.us/html/corodem.htm Legislative Website

View Archive

NATIONAL LITERACY MONTH - RECOGNIZING THE PROBLEM

Literacy is no longer a question of age. It is not the exclusive property of children and the underprivileged. It is a disease that is infecting our society and its symptoms are more dire that we would like to think. Though very few adults in the US are truly illiterate, there are far to many people with low literacy skills who lack the foundation they need to find and keep decent jobs, support their children's education, and participate actively in civic life.

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 defines literacy as "an individual's ability to read, write, compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job, in the family of the individual and in society." This is a broader view of literacy than our traditional understanding encompassing no more that an individual's ability to read. As society progresses and information forms our gateway to the future our citizens must be able to do more than simply read; they must be able to comprehend, synthesize, and evaluate the many kinds of information surrounding them.

The literacy demands of the 21st century are significantly different from earlier times. We live in a world where our individual lives and the functioning of our knowledge-based society require that adults have sophisticated literacy skills. The success of our markets, the prosperity of our businesses, and the effectiveness of our health care system mandate that adults can read well, use technology, and process and evaluate information. Between 21 and 23 percent of the adult population according to the National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS), displayed Level 1 literacy, or difficulty using certain reading, writing, and computational skills considered necessary for functioning in everyday life.

Low literacy skills are closely connected to the social problems related to poverty. 43 percent of all adults in Level 1 live in poverty. This contrasts with only four to eight percent of those at the two highest literacy levels. In New Jersey 21 percent of our residents are reading at Level 1. Monmouth County fares slightly better with only 16 percent of our residents that fall into this group. It is my opinion that in an educated, advanced society this is still too high.

We must work together to help alleviate this problem. Education is the comer stone of our society and we have a responsibility to assure our children do not become a part of these statistics. Last year, my colleagues in the New Jersey legislature, and I voted on a bill which we hope will help alleviate the problem.

Assembly Bill 2545 establishes the "Literacy Volunteers of America - New Jersey Fund" and provides for a designation on the State gross income tax return that will permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to the fund to help support the work of Literacy Volunteers of America - New Jersey.

Literacy Volunteers of America-New Jersey, Inc. (LVA-NJ) is a nonprofit, education organization providing training, technical assistance, communications, and program support to adult literacy organizations in New Jersey. It directs most of its services to its affiliated community-based organizations located in twenty counties of the State. Last year, more than 6,000 adults across the state were helped in reading, writing, and English as a Second Language. Another bill that I am Co-Sponsoring this year A2545, provides that distance learning network aid for public school districts will continue beyond the 2001-2002 school year. This bill is aimed at improving the quality of education within our schools to assure our children are given the tools they need to function as adults in our society.

There is more to be done however, Each of us can help on a personal level through organizations based locally. Organizations such as the Literacy Volunteers of America - Monmouth County which is part of the national network do so much to help the community. Their mission is to increase literacy for adults and their families, effectively utilize and support volunteers in the delivery of services, and provide research, training and technical assistance related to the various aspects of literacy.

Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of America, Shelly Bourgeois explained that, "The adults that come to us have a deep desire to learn, and they work hard to achieve their goals. No matter your age everyone is capable of leaning. We simply offer them the tools to do so."

For more information on the Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) Monmouth County visit their website at www.lvamonmouth.org or my website at www.corodemus.com.

../trenton_talk/2002/tt_020912_literacy.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

WINDOWS ON RED BANK by Daniel Murphy, Jr. Danny's Steak House danssteaks@aol.com

View Archive

9/11 - A YEAR LATER

../window_redbank/2002/wrb020912_year_later.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

SPOTLIGHT ON KEANSBURG by Patrick Pecora Keansburg Councilman

View Archive

"HODGEPODGE"

In this weeks article I have a few items to cover. I have titled it hodgepodge because it contains information on varied topics about our town.

First, I want to start with our town's Second Annual "Concerts by the Bay" series that was recently completed. Most importantly, I want to thank the sponsors of the event for their kind donations that have made the concerts possible at minimal cost to our town for two years now. The series completed this year on September third due to a rain date rescheduling of the "GreeseBand" whose performance concluded the series. This was the second year in a row for this successful concert series on each Wednesday during the month of August. I think that everyone who attended on each of the four nights had a great time and witnessed some wonderful entertainment. Plans and discussions are already underway for the series to continue next summer.

Next, I want to mention some upcoming events and dates to remember. On September 21 and again on October 19 we will have our town's second annual flea market. Set up for vendors will begin both days at 7 AM in the big lot at the corner of Raritan Ave. and Beachway. Table spots for vendors are 10 dollars each (20 dollars for oversized tables. The proceeds from the tables will be used to fund future recreational activities in our town. This is your chance to clean out your attics and basements and sell those family treasures that have been gathering dust for years. Vendors are asked to please bring your own tables and chairs. Sales will start at 8 AM and end at noon on both days.

Lastly, I have received a few questions recently from residents who wanted to know when various town meetings are held. I have compiled the following list of various town committees and meetings:

The Keansburg Board of Education meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month usually in the teachers lounge at Bolger School. The meetings begin at 8 PM.

The Borough Council regularly meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month except for November when the meeting usually is rescheduled due to Thanksgiving. The meetings on the second Thursday are workshop sessions starting at 5:30 PM. Generally public comment is not allowed at these workshop meeting. However, if the council will be voting on a specific ordinance that night the floor will be opened for comments only on that specific ordinance. The meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month starts at 7 PM with a workshop portion. The regular monthly meeting then follows at 8 PM. During the meeting the floor is opened to the public for comments and questions on any Borough related issues. All meetings are usually at Borough Hall in the council chambers unless announced otherwise.

The Planning Board meets on the second Monday of each month. They begin their meetings at 6:30 with a workshop session followed at 7 PM by the regular monthly meeting. All meetings are at borough hall in the council chambers.

The Recreation Advisory Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 PM in the council chambers at Borough Hall.

The Library Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at Borough Hall at 7 PM.

The Business Revitalization Committee meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in Borough Hall.

The Keansburg Housing Authority meets on the fourth Monday at 7:30 PM in the sitting room at Granville towers.

There are two additional committees in our town; currently both are meeting on an as needed basis. The committee members are in regular contact with each other. Both of these committees will probably begin to have regular monthly meetings shortly. Those two committees are the Grant Writing Committee and the Harbor Committee.

Since the dissolution of the KMUA, the meetings for that organization are no longer necessary.

Please note that special meetings for any of these organizations can occur outside of these dates and times. For special borough Council meetings and Board of Education meetings or any changes in dates, times or places 48 hour notice is required by law.

../spotlight/2002/sk020912_hodgepodge.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

JOBPATH by Caroline Ceniza-Levine cenizalevine@yahoo.com  www.thinkasinc.com

View Archive

THE FIRST CAREER TRANSITION:
From School to the Workplace

We spend 12+ years in school.  School is our first career.  When we graduate, we start our second career.  Since it’s true that the best time to look for a job is when you still have one, while you’re a student, start planning for a smooth transition into your next career.

Resumes and cover letters evaluate jobseekers, like standardized tests evaluate students.  Learn proper business communication through books or workshops. 

Along with academic planning, many schools offer career planning.  Consult your Career Services Office for skills testing, workshops, job fairs, and coaching. 

Students know specific classes lead to a specialization, or major.  Find prototypes (people whose accomplishments interest you).  Study their career path to learn how to succeed in that field.

Letters of recommendation are important in academics.  Professional relationships are important in the workplace.  Practice networking by discussing your career plans with family and friends. 

Get a job to hone skills, like homework hones learning.  No job is insignificant.  My first job as a cashier taught me how business operates, not to mention how to show up on time and get along with people. 

Academic transitions (high school to college and beyond) are momentous and deserve the focus students readily commit -- test preparation, counseling, extracurriculars.  The transition from school to the workplace is also momentous, often underplanned, but equally deserving of your effort.

Caroline Ceniza-Levine, a resident of Little Silver, is an adjunct professor of Professional Development at Columbia University and a speaker, consultant and writer on career/life issues.  Caroline can be reached at 646-215-1527 or at her website at www.thinkasinc.com.

../jobpath/2002/jp020912_transition.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

NO BULL FISHING REPORT by Jay Cosgrove of Bahr's Landing Marina and Restaurant Highlands, NJ  jay@bahrs.com http://www.bahrs.com

View Archive

REPORTS OF RIVER, BAY, AND OCEAN FISHING

This was a great week to be fishing. Especially in the Hudson Canyon, as well as inshore. The calm sea conditions enticed many local fishermen to head for the deep. Most were not disappointed with a variety of good action.

 

Pete Cherasia on the "Shark Byte 5" fished the canyon for 2 days. He filled his fish boxes with longfin, yellowfin and mahi mahi. Mostly longfins trolling. Although he did catch numerous very small yellowfins 10-15lb class which were released. Also released a few small mako sharks. 
 

Jessie Stavola on the "Yellowjacket" loaded up on longfin and mahi mahi. Bill and Joey Stavola had tuna up to 57lbs .
 

Steve Cottrell of Rumson, trolled the Monster Ledge area and had plenty of action with bonita, skip jack and mahi. He did comment on seeing a humongous shark dinning on his hooked bonita.

 

The most interesting catch of the week was a 55lb WAHOO brought in by Andy Robinson, a member of the Monmouth beach cartoppers. He was fishing with a friend in the Glory Hole trolling green machine. It is on the menu, I had it for lunch today grilled and it was delicious. Wahoo has a firm flesh and is on the sweet side, less "gamey" than swordfish or mako! In Hawaii they call it "ono" which means sweet.

 

A 10 1/4-foot blue marlin, estimated at 525 pounds, was the highlight of Friday's first canyon trip this season by Freddy C. from Leonardo. Capt. Freddy Coles said all 14 anglers fought the blue. I am not sure if they kept it or released. Judge Joe Gorski from Washington, D.C., added 16 tilefish.

 

Robert McCarter, of Manville, won the NJMSC Fluke Tounament 2 weekends ago with a 10.16lb in the Sandy Hook Channel on Killies and squid combo. Robert brought home count'em $3,000.00 !!

 

The local charter boats have switched from weakfish to sea bass. The Labor Day weather seems to have chased the weakfish out bye-bye. There are still some to be had but not enough action for the pros. They are finding nice catches of sea bass on the Sandy Hook Reef and the Shrewsbury Rocks using squid strips.

 

Porgys are still plentiful. Some stripers are starting to be pulled in but the water needs to drop to start them feeding.

http://www.bahrs.com/weekfisrep.html
Visit Jay's No Bull Fishing Website

../fish_report/2002/nb_020912.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

LEGALLY SPEAKING by Rich Marcolus, Esq. Levinson Axelrod Attorneys at Law

View Archive

QUID PRO QUO SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment is a type of case where a Plaintiff alleges that his or her job is predicated on doing some form of sexual favors. This usually occurs when someone in management gives an ultimatum to an employee that unless the employee does some type of sexual favor for the person in management, their employment is terminated.

These cases are very fact sensitive and are often won or lost by what other witnesses testify to. This generally puts the Plaintiff at a disadvantage because of the control that an employer can put on its present employees.

It is therefore important to exhaust all avenues of evidence. Former employees may be critical to a Plaintiff’s case if they can support the Plaintiff’s position. It is most important to contact an attorney immediately once you are the victim of Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment.

../legal/2002/lg020912_qpq_sexual_harassment.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

LOCAL TRIVIA By Allan Dean AHHerald Publisher View Archive

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW MONMOUTH COUNTY

This Week's Question:

Q.  According to the 2000 U.S. census, what is the total population of Monmouth County?

If you have not won in the last 30 days and you know the answer, send your response to trivia@ahherald.com along with your name and the town where you live.  Be the first person to respond with the correct answer and we will publish your name and the town where you live and we'll send you a certificate good for a free pizza at Bel Vesuvio's Italian Restaurant, First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.  (You must arrange your own transportation - sorry Australian readers.)  Only those responses received on, or after, the date above will be accepted. The winner will be announced in next week's issue.

Last Week's Question:

Q:  Which Monmouth County municipalities border Raritan Bay ?

Charles Deitz of Tinton Falls was the first to respond with the correct answer to last week's question. Congratulations Michael !  You've won a delicious pizza from Bel Vesuvio's in Atlantic Highlands. 

A. 7 Monmouth towns border Raritan Bay:

Starting in the west
1.  Cliffwood Beach  section of Aberdeen
2.  Keyport
3.  Union Beach
4.  Keansburg
5a Port Monmouth section of Middletown
5b. Belford section of Middletown
5c. Leonardo section of Middletown
6.  Atlantic Highlands
7.  Highlands

../trivia/2002/lt020912.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

Self Storage, Climate-Controlled Available sizes from 5' X 10' - 10' X 20'

Atlantic Self-Storage West Avenue and W. Highland Avenue Atlantic Highlands, NJ (732) 291-2034

Visit Our Website

---

OLD OAK TRAIL by Joe Reynolds AH Environmental Commission Member

mini-autobiography

view archive

AN OPEN LETTER TO NYC: A GREEN PLAN FOR GROUND ZERO

Think of any great tragedy in the history of the United States, such as Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, and Pearl Harbor, and there are parks and open space to commemorate that event. In New York City, there is now an active debate by political and business leaders, architects, scholars, and the public on how to rebuild ground zero in lower Manhattan.

To me, the entire ground zero area is sacred ground. Because of the hideous and frightful events on September 11, 2001, the landscape should no longer be considered a commercial or business center, but a testimonial to the bravery and courage of the common person. On that day, public servants and ordinary people were heroes.

Perhaps I shouldn’t discount development, but I truly believe a person is callous to think that a shopping plaza, movie theatre, or a fast-food restaurant should be placed on or near the WTC footprint. The area now contains the spirits and souls of many beautiful and dynamic people. The area is more a burial ground than a business hub.

The most shocking event on that day was not the loss of the WTC (which was largely made of steel and metal), but the lives of thousands of real people. Many of those people lived in New Jersey and the Bayshore region, and were dads, moms, sons, daughters, husbands, and wives. They made up our community and should not be reduced.

For the last several weeks, there have been many ideas on how to rebuild ground zero. Yet, in the September 8^th issue of the New York Time Magazine, in an article written by Herbert Muschamp and titled “Don’t Rebuild, Reimagine,” is, I believe, the best concept so far. 

The author illustrates that the entire ground zero area could be preserved (via a combination of NY State and federal funds) as open space and holy ground. Instead of commerce being the focal point, ground zero and the adjoining areas could be a place of enlightenment and culture to include schools, churches, museums, and performing art sites. The West Street highway could be buried underground. In its place would be a tree-lined greenway that takes people to parks and downtown neighborhoods. In this way, the area would be a wonderful site for healing, and in a city largely built by steel, the area would also serve as a natural place to reunite people and Manhattan’s disjointed downtown area.

On National Public Radio several weeks ago, I also heard another worthy idea. The names of every individual who died on that day at ground zero would be placed on plaques and secured to an individual tree at a memorial site. Thus, every tree would symbolize life and bear the spirit of that individual.

As our current society contemplates how to rebuild ground zero, I believe that we need to take a unique view. Organic is better in New York City. Preserve ground zero with parks, trees, flowers, and artwork; not steel and metal. Let us by all means honor those people who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country on 9/11 by creating a natural and refreshing home for all to benefit and learn. Economic development should not overtake beauty, dignity, nor freedom, which are important requirements for human survival.

sosap2002@comcast.net
contact Joe Reynolds

../oaktrail/2002/oot020912_ground_zero.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

POOP PATROL Don't waste time. We'll clean up after your dog. LEARN MORE 732-872-2027

Yards and sidewalks cleaned weekly.  Let our team make your life easier.  We are responsible Atlantic Highlands students and guarantee satisfaction.  We can accept Atlantic Highlands business or residential clients only.  Prep your yard for mowing!

Call Cranston at 732-872-2027

---

LEND - A - HAND Volunteer Center of Monmouth County (732) 728-1927

***NOTE NEW ADDRESS***

The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County, (732) 728-1927, offers hundreds of unique volunteer opportunities.  The Center is now located at 1900 Highway 35, Oakhurst, NJ, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

See Volunteer Opportunities
../lend_a_hand/index.html

---

POETS' LAIR by Area Poets

View Archive

APPROACHING DAY PLEASE NEVER COME
by James Maturo

Approaching day, please never come
Escape me from tomorrow
Stay away from my weary mind
Don't let me relive my sorrow.

Approaching day, please never come
Bring no more cries or wailing
Towers of strength reduced to ash
Memories my mind keeps failing.

Approaching day, please never come
Let September mornings go unseen
Withhold the fury of human unjust
Treat them as they've never been

Approaching day, please ever come
The cries of lambs inside me
Suppress them just for this approaching day
Let peace be there to guide me.

../poet/2002/pl020912_approaching_day.htm
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

(editors note: Do you have poetry to share? Send your submission to editor@ahherald.com.)

---

PICTURE THIS!

Click the image to see a larger picture.

../picture_this/2002/pt_020912.htm  or click here

Picture This! We'll show you a photo each week and you tell us where in Monmouth County that photo was taken.  If you have not won in the last 30 days and you know the answer, send your response to trivia@ahherald.com along with your name and the town where you live.  Be the first person to respond with the correct answer and we will publish your name and the town where you live. Only those responses received on, or after, the date above will be accepted.

Can you identify the location from this photo taken in Monmouth County, NJ? 
Send your answer along with your name and town where you live to: editor@ahherald.com

Last Week's Picture This! Answer

Bryanne Marks of Atlantic Highlands was the first person to correctly identify this location last week. A:   Former town library and community center, this building is now a laundramat at Ocean Boulevard and First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands

../picture_this/2002/pt_020905.htm

---

READER'S WRITE

The AH Herald provides this space for community commentary on issues of local importance.   The extended format of our Readers Write page will remind many of the Op-Ed pages in print newspapers. We hope you find the information compelling and informative. If you have something to say about a LOCAL issue, send your comments, along with your name, street address and daytime phone number to: editor@ahherald.com

../readers_write/index.html  
VIEW ARCHIVE

---

COMMUNITY DOESN'T COME TOGETHER AT A MEGA MALL

One of the many feeble points Mountain Hill has used in trying to promote their mall is that Middletown is a divided community and that the present and future residents are missing and, will miss, quality time together as a community. According to them, there is a definite distinction from one neighborhood to another. They have a strange idea that Middletown residents have not and, will not, be able to come together as members of one big community until they build us a center of town. Their solution is, of course, the mega mall which will help remedy the divisions we have suffered through over the past 337 years.. Unfortunately, if Mountain Hill repeats their idea enough times, we will all begin to believe it.

I would like to bring to Mountain Hill’s attention a few facts about Middletown Township residents and actually how well we have done without a town center/mall over these past 3 centuries.

How many know of, or have heard, about the wonderful beach concerts each Wednesday night at Sandy Hook. The July and August concerts are free although you might want to take a chance on the weekly, super 50-50. The proceeds go to the Sandy Hook Foundation, which organization has done tremendous work restoring and maintaining the historic lighthouse and other historic buildings at Sandy Hook and Fort Hancock (something we can ALL enjoy). If members of Mountain Hill have not had the opportunity to enjoy one of these concerts, they have missed an excellent opportunity to enjoy quality time with the community.

There on the beach are many Middletown residents enjoying the music, the cool ocean breezes, and if the spirit moves you, a refreshing dip in the ocean. Yes, we're all out there, old and new friends, neighbors and new acquaintances all mingling together. Mountain Hill might also be interested to know that not only are Middletown residents present in large number but our neighbors from Hazlet, Keyport, Monmouth Beach, Red Bank, Little Silver also come out to enjoy an evening in Middletown Township. And all this for free. From the crowds at the concerts I think many more people enjoy an evening of free music, free fresh air and free ocean breezes rather than walking around a mall with recycled air and spending money on nonsense we could very well live without.

Mountain Hill is trying to convince us that we need a place to gather as members of one community. I would like to remind the members of Mountain Hill about September 11th and the days and months after. I am sure most of us will agree there has never been a time in our lives that has brought us together more than the sad days after September 11th. Did we all go running to a mall to come together. No, we went where we all needed to be – our respective places of worship. It was there we felt safe and secure. It was in our places of worship that we leaned on each other for support trying to understand what happened. It didn’t matter what part of Middletown you were from, we had lost so many friends, neighbors, and acquaintances throughout the township. No one considered it important to differentiate between Village residents or Navesink people or Leonardo people or Belford people. For months after that horrible day, we all shared in the sorrow and heartbreak and in our own ways offered as much of ourselves to those who needed our help no matter where in the Township. So in the end it was our faith, churches and synagogues that got us through the worst, not a shopping spree at the mall.

Let me remind the Mountain Hill Group about the annual Middletown Day celebration. This wonderful event has become a September tradition and for the past many years has been held at Croydon Hall. Not only is everything free, but Middletown Day again provides a great opportunity to bring all Middletown residents together. Funny, how well people from River Plaza, Belford, Leonardo, Highlands and Port Monmouth mingle together. Seems nobody notices where the other one is from or really cares. Strange that I haven’t heard any comments about how much better it would be if Middletown Day was held at a town mall.

On March 11, 2002, 6 months after the Trade Center attack, the Middletown community came together once again. That night thousands of Middletown residents and residents from other communities lined the Bayshore to watch the lighting of the 2 beacons at Ground Zero. No one asked where the other was from. There were no banners or markers designating where residents of each section of the township should stand. Once again, we stood as 1 community trying in our own small way to honor and remember those who died in the attack.

These are just a few ways throughout the year when Middletown residents come together. There are, of course, other times we come together as 1 community including the concerts at Normandy Park and the soccer games, football games, baseball and softball games where the future Middletown residents are learning what a community is. Let's not let Mountain Hill poison their minds that we are a community divided.

So you see, we don't need a mega town center mall to bring us together. The center of town is always in our hearts

Mary Ann Kiernan
Middletown Village Historic District

../readers_write/2002/020912_mega_mall.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

  TOWN SQUARE IS CENTRAL ATTRACTION THAT RESIDENTS NEED

In 1992, when I was looking for a location to open a restaurant, Redheads, Middletown was the ideal place. By putting my restaurant right on Route 35, I helped fill a void in the community: the lack of a meeting place for people to gather.

I have since sold Redheads, but am now setting my sights on locating a restaurant in the proposed town center. For me, as well as the entire business community, Town Square will serve as the central attraction that township residents need.

Town Square is long overdue. For years, I have watched top developers propose projects on Route 35 that provide a distinct service to the community. I have seen those proposals fall, one by one, to the disappointment of the entire business community.

I have seen the plans for Town Square and am impressed. The planned town center will attract quality business to Route 35, as well as serve a variety of community needs, such as a ice rink, two miles of walking trails and an authentic town square. I expect this well-designed project will be a boost for the entire corridor.

As a businessman who has been investing in Middletown for years, I an excited about the opportunities that can become available through a safe, clean destination point.

I urge local officials and residents to rally behind the town center proposal. Together, we can redevelop Route 35 into a business corridor that can be a source of local pride.

Mike Gallagher
Hazlet, NJ

../readers_write/2002/020912_ts_attraction.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

  BAYSHORE LEARNING FACILITY BELONGS IN KEANSBURG

This is in reference to the article in Friday's Asbury Park Press by Mr. Kamin. He is an independent journalist from Fair Haven. The article states how wonderful for the town that a Bayshore Learning Facility would be for Keansburg. I couldn't agree more.

The site that suits the plan in every way is located on Beachway and is presently owned by former Mayor and Councilman Lou Colicchio whom I have known for more than 40 years. I have introduced him to the now Mayor of Keansburg Minervini at a Council meeting. I was asking Mayor Minervini if he couldn't arrange with Lou some type of ideas to get a first rate hotel in for that location and left it at that. Since Mayor Minervini is also the biggest realtor in town, I figured it was worth a shot.

Mr. Kamin's idea is much better than mine. What an asset this would be for the town of Keansburg. That is of course if we could have the Mayor "change" his way of thinking. He is apparently of the thought that we should have as many residential structures built and increasing the population no matter where and what size of land is used. He does all this knowing that the towns Police Department is understaffed and we are in dire need of a new firetruck. But what he does well is sell real estate.

Mr. Colicchio has very deep roots in Keansburg and is in physical and financial great shape from what we discussed at that meeting. I believe him to be the type of person who would much rather have a complex or building named in his honor than more zeros in a bank account. Time for our Mayor to step up to the plate.

Ron Napp
Keansburg, NJ

../readers_write/2002/020912_blf_keansburg.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

 WHAT CRISIS?  WHY THE HURRY ON HENRY HUDSON AND ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATIONS?

Once again the residents of Atlantic Highlands are being requested to pay for years of neglect, mismanagement and poor planning; this time regarding Henry Hudson.  I have previously written regarding the Atlantic Highlands Elementary School plans and budget...and will have more to say on that subject shortly (...especially having been "invited" to join the Ad Hoc Committee and then not being given any substantive information to support the claims made by the Board of Education and certain Committee members, despite promises that the information would be provided...last May!)

That being said, I would note that although the information is being provided far too late for legitimate and full analysis and discussion, Henry Hudson is providing far more information and is doing so in a far more professional manner.

In part because of the information provided I have no doubt that Henry Hudson is an inferior and inadequate facility.  The essence of the problem appears to me to be that we are being asked to put rather large and expensive Band-Aids on a terribly inadequate high school; with the knowledge that the $14,600,000+ we are being asked to spend will only bring the school up to the minimum of standards.  How does this make any sense?

From what we are being told, the school...after substantial design changes and over $7,000,000+ in costs...will be able to properly accommodate only 410 students while there is a supposed need to accommodate 567 students...a whopping 41% overcrowding condition...unless we spend another $7,500,000+!

Further, the plan has built into it substantial inadequacies, such as a combined "cafetorium".  Most high schools have an auditorium, cafeteria and gymnasium.  (Even Atlantic Highlands Elementary has a separate cafeteria...with no consideration of a combined facility!)  While it is appreciated that some consideration of the cost to taxpayers has been made, the fact is that the result is that we are being asked to pay "top dollar" for a still "inferior" product...just so that the $14,600,000 figure is not the (actually?) needed $20,000,000+. 

I would also note that Atlantic Highlands Elementary School projections do not reflect an increase in overall student population and is presently combining 5th and 6th graders due to smaller class sizes.  Whose demographics do we rely upon? How do we reconcile the irreconcilable inconsistency?

There is no doubt that it is a bad situation only made worse by the troublesome and hugely expensive budgetary demands by the Atlantic Highlands Elementary School proposed expansion.  However, the needs of, and burdens on, the taxpayers also have to be considered and, quite simply, have not been...especially with the re-valuation breathing down our necks.

My suggestion is simple.  Take the time to coordinate the two projects so that we actually have something similar to an Integrated School System with plans that are consistent and have budgets that do not break the backs of the taxpayers of our small community.  And then actually analyze, criticize and modify both plans properly. 

I asked many months ago, "What crisis?  Why the hurry to do it RIGHT NOW?"  No one, not a single person, has provided me with a single piece of paper confirming any deadline - no less the one asserted - and, absent that, not a name, contact number, or anything has been provided.  And remember:  I was "invited" onto the AHES ad hoc committee and was even promised the information during the ONE meeting held last spring.

Maybe we need to consider utilizing the Middletown or other school system(s); especially if the dollars needed to make same available make financial sense and provide our children with proper facilities now rather than years down the road (and how many cost over-runs later?)  Maybe not.  How do we know when we have not been either the information or the time to properly consider all of the possible alternatives?

Unfortunately, and as I have stated before, the alternative which many of us in town have turned to is private schooling...at substantial expense.  It is a shame, but the alternative is (even according to our school administrators) is to have our children presently attend overcrowded, inadequate, facilities that someday may "just" be up to the minimum allowable standards.  That is a price that many of us simply are not willing to pay; nor should we be required to...especially if better planning and more full and timely disclosure allows for better corrective actions to be taken.

The problems with our schools' physical plants did not occur overnight.  There is no need for the singular "solutions" presented to us to be decided overnight.  As was once said, "Poor planning on your part does not constitute a crisis on our part."

Eric J. Goldring, Esquire 
Atlantic Highlands, NJ

../readers_write/2002/020912_school_renovations.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

 ALLEGATION OF RACISM IS DIVISIVE AND INACCURATE

As a Highlands resident, I am appalled by the comments of Rev McGrail (EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL) as published in your September 5th issue.

To accuse Mayor O'Neil of being a racist is inflammatory and divisive.  I expect better from a man of the cloth.  I suspect that Rev McGrail's irresponsible and reckless comments are driven by an agenda that is less than divine.

As residents of Monmouth County for the past eight years, my wife and I have recently settled in Highlands because of the obvious improvement in the quality of life here. To compare Highlands' growth, improvement, and sense of community with the much publicized racial tensions and crime of Keansburg of recent weeks, is not only inflammatory, it is inaccurate.

I call on Rev McGrail to apologize to Mayor O'Neill and the people of Highlands, and then get to work.  Racial sensitivity and diversity ought to be taught by ministers, not by sheriffs. It ought to be taught with love, compassion and humility.

Get to work Rev McGrail. Stop inflaming and start converting. When the government needs to step in and do the work of ministers, society, i.e. God's children suffer.

Art Gallagher
Highlands

../readers_write/2002/020912_racism_alleged.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

 OJ SHOULD HAVE HAD SENSITIVITY TRAINING

The Rev. McGrail's letter entitled "Equal Justice For All" implies that such equality does not exist for minorities, and goes as far as recommending "sensitivity training" for certain persons in law enforcement.

The most memorable case in recent history involved a minority man, who murdered two white people. It was a cold blooded, premeditated slaughter, and the perpetrator is now free, and enjoying golf on the public links.

I refer to the O. J. Simpson case.

To refresh you, Rev. McGrail, the fix was in even before the
minority-ridden defense, the minority- ridden prosecution, and the
minority judge began the trial. Los Angeles, that former great city turned urban disaster through "multiculturalism," wanted no repeat of the billion-dollar Rodney King riot, with its loss of fifty-three lives.

Instead of holding the trial in Santa Monica, where Brentwood crimes are supposed to be tried and the jury pool is overwhelmingly white, District
Attorney Gil Garcetti moved the case downtown. On the slight chance
that O. J. might be found guilty, the verdict could then be blamed on a largely black jury.

Despite all the evidence presented that proved beyond any reasonable juror's reasonable doubts that O. J. was indeed guilty as sin, no black juror could dutifully cast a guilty vote and then return to his or her ghetto and face his or her brothers and sisters.

The pretrial wheeling and dealing in the Simpson case amounted to an outright perversion of our legal system, and it led inexorably to one of the great perversions of justice in our time.

Equal justice, indeed.

Ed Toner
Brick, NJ

../readers_write/2002/020912_oj_sensitivity.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

 LETTER SPOKE OF HATE AND PREJUDICE IN THE WORLD

Regarding my letter to the editor captioned "Equal Justice For All," it is sad that a very small percentage of the readers of that article have taken my opinion and observation beyond it's intention.

I continue to believe that ALL leaders, including myself, should participate in "Sensitivity Awareness Training. As our world is challenged and changing very rapidly, I personally enjoy counsel on the very issue, and attend as many conferences as I am able to on that very subject. For me it is crucial if one is going to involve oneself with people of diversity. My letter speaks truth about hate and prejudice in the world, and is not, nor was it ever intended to be directed towards any one individual. Where anyone read that I said the Mayor of Highlands is a racist is absolutely untrue and without merit. I challenge that person or persons to renew their heart and thoughts and remember, God is listening and watching each and every one of us, regardless, of our agenda. This writer’s only agenda is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our community and be a blessing to all that I can during my limited time on this earth. The down trodden, the sick, the hurting, the lonely, the elderly, the broken hearted, the abused, the lost and the shattered, regardless of their denomination, gender, age, education, race, or social standing. All are welcomed through our doors into a New Life. My friends...that is my only agenda call it whatever you will, but I answer to a higher authority, as do you.

I want to make myself perfectly clear by saying, I am truly sorry if I have offended anyone personally. However, my stand against human indifference remains, regardless, of anyone's interpretation or misinterpretation. When I was called to pastor our church I made it perfectly clear in our first service. "I do not like racism, nor will I tolerate it, and I will expose it wherever it is." To date, I have not changed my opinion. Again I say, diversity is a gift from God and racism and hate is terribly wrong and evil.

May God's blessing of grace and mercy always be your peace and joy. I am

Sincerely for Souls,

Reverend Martin D. McGrail, Jr., MC
New Life Christian Church
Highlands, NJ

../readers_write/2002/020912_hate_in_world.htm  
PRINT THIS ARTICLE 

---

PUBLIC NOTICES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS and COUPONS

P L E A S E   T E L L   T H E M   Y O U   S A W   I T    I N   T H E   H E R A L D

*******************************************************
Public Notices:
Borough of Atlantic Highlands  

OFFICIAL WEBSITE
http://www.ah-nj.com

PUBLIC NOTICES AND ORDINANCES
../atlantichighlands/public_notices/index.html

________________________________

CONTACTS
../atlantichighlands/contacts.htm

Return to the AHHerald Index

---

AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS:

__________________________________________________

Come Join Us For Food, Fun,
and Meet The Republican Candidates!
Jack Archibald & Emily Smith
at the Chicken and Ribs Dinner
Eat in or Take Out!
Saturday, September 21, 2002
Atlantic Highlands Fireman's Field House
Avenue C and West Washington Avenue
4:00pm to 8:00pm
$20.00 Adults - $10.00 Children
See Steve O'Brien, Jane Frotton, or Cindy Fligor for tickets or call 732-291-9102

__________________________________________________

Public Meeting on HHRS Referendum
Tuesday, September 17th 7:00 p.m. Atlantic Highland’s Senior Citizen Center, Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands

__________________________________________________

Community Fun Fair
A Community Fun Fair, sponsored by Central Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, September 15, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Atlantic Highlands Harbor Gazebo. All are welcome to join us for clowns, games, prizes, food, and entertainment!

__________________________________________________

POINTS TO PONDER:

"Failure is the opportunity to begin again, more intelligently."
-Henry Ford

__________________________________________________

CLASSIFIEDS:
__________________________________________________

HELP WANTED

ADVERTISING SALES  - PT/ FT - Atlantic Highlands Herald
Flexible Hours - Exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing LOCAL company. Must have professional attitude and pleasant phone voice. Should be a reader of the AHHerald. Earn $300-$400 per week part-time. LOCALLY Computer experience preferred. Send resume to: editor@ahherald.com.  For more information call Allan at (732) 872-1957.

__________________________________________________

See Classified Ads at:
../classifieds.htm

The AHHerald reaches 20,000 LOCAL readers each week.
Have a classified?  Garage Sale?  Announce it here.  
$6 - 1st ten words, $.40 each additional word. FREE color accents. 
Town name included FREE.  Plus we'll include a FREE link to your personal website.
Why travel? -  You can get it locally!
For advertising info Call Allan at 872-1957 or  Send email to sales@ahherald.com

__________________________________________________

EVENTS:
../events.htm - click here

Visit our NEW EVENTS CALENDAR for all the area events. 

Send your events news to events@ahherald.com 
__________________________________________________

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

For a complete listing of area clubs, and organizations click here:
../groups.htm

---

P L E A S E   T E L L   T H E M   Y O U   S A W   I T   I N   T H E   A H H E R A L D
Advertise in the weekly Herald and on our community websites
../ad_rates.htm

	Use these Herald e-Coupons for added savings. Click and Print from the AHHerald  Link Directory.
	Learn More about the Local Merchants that Work where you Live. Click on this button next to a merchant in the AHHerald Link Directory to see more info.

Please help the AHHerald by supporting these LOCAL (Northern Monmouth) merchants.

MERCHANT MART
______________________________________________________

Animal Waste Management
../ads/poop_patrol.htm - Poop Patrol

Computer Training
../ads/coupadean.htm  - ADean Web Tutoring 

Hardware
http://www.jbshardware.com - Jaspan Bros. Hardware

Restaurant
../bel_vesuvios  - Bel Vesuvio's Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria

______________________________________________________

Get your listing in Merchant Mart - $50/month (includes free webpage) - Call Allan (732) 872-1957

P L E A S E   T E L L   T H E M   Y O U   S A W   I T   I N   T H E   A H H E R A L D

Return to the AHHerald Index

---

The Atlantic Highlands Herald Community Websites
../atlantichighlands/
../fairhaven
../highlands/
../keansburg/
../middletown/
../monmouthbeach
../littlesilver/
../redbank/  
../rumson  
../seabright/

The editor wishes to acknowledge and correct mistakes made in this electronic newspaper and on the AHHerald web pages. If you find an error, please send email to: editor@ahherald.com

If you would like to receive a free subscription to the Atlantic Highlands Herald each week via email, complete the subscription request form found at: ../subscribe.htm 
Published weekly via email, newsgroups, and World Wide Web.

To be removed from the email list, simply reply with Remove in the subject line.

Copyright 2002, Allan Dean, All Rights Reserved.

Published using
100% recycled electrons by
AHHerald.com
(732) 872-1957

If you chose to print this publication, please use recycled paper.
8½ X 11 paper can be recycled. Please contact your municipality for recycling locations.