http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027 Copyright 2004 The Atlanticville en-us Thu, 27 Oct 2005 7:55:18 EST http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/001.html The N.J. Department of Education (DOE) has adopted new guidelines to improve learning and literacy in Abbott school districts such as Long Branch. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/001.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/002.html The rain stopped Saturday in time for kites to be launched on the beach in Long Branch during “Kites Against Cancer,” an event focused on raising awareness of breast cancer. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/002.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/003.html The developer of the downtown Broadway Corridor redevelopment zone in Long Branch is offering a program to help retail tenants of the zone develop better business skills. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/003.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/005.html OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Looking at photographs of flooding at Poplar Village in Oakhurst is like looking at pictures of the flooding in the Louisiana Delta. It is all too familiar. BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/005.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/009.html Laura Salerno, Ocean Township, recently received an educational grant from the international women’s organization, Providing Educational Opportunities (P.E.O.). Salerno is a nursing student at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. She received the grant through P.E.O.’s progra 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/009.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/011.html LONG BRANCH — The city has received court approval to conduct appraisals of nine of the 40 properties included in the downtown Broadway redevelopment zone. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/011.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/013.html Suzy Fallas, 10, Elberon, runs along the beach in Long Branch during “Kites Against Cancer,” an event held to raise awareness of breast cancer, on Oct. 23. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/013.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/016.html Above left: Despite rainy weather, members of the Monmouth University Dance Squad perform for fans at half-time of the MU/Robert Morris football game on Oct. 22. Above and below: In keeping with the theme “MU Goes Hollywood,” students created and rode on floats in the homecoming parade on Saturday. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/016.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/018.html MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) held its 28th annual dinner dance on the latest addition to the Monmouth County Park System. BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/018.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/020.html EATONTOWN — A onetime military base in Massachusetts that now is host to an industrial park, hotel-conference center, and housing could serve as a model for how Fort Monmouth’s facilities could be revived if it closes as expected. BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/020.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/022.html WEST LONG BRANCH — To prevent a tragedy, some residents are urging borough officials and the police to hurry up and slow down motorists speeding through the town. BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/022.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/024.html WEST LONG BRANCH — At the request of some borough residents, the portrait featuring former Mayor Paul Zambrano and former Councilman Joseph DeLisa has been removed from the borough hall lobby. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/024.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/026.html WEST LONG BRANCH — Parking by nonresidents on Norwood Court for more than two hours will be prohibited under a pending new borough law. BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/026.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/028.html LONG BRANCH –– The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) opened its doors almost a year ago to address needs in the community, and this month shifted its focus to the children. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/028.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/032.html Th ey’ve seen ghosts, but they’ve never been slimed. And when it comes to apparitions, they want to be taken seriously. BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/032.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/034.html The Undiscovered Gems Film Festival will be presented by the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/034.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/036.html The Arts Coalition of Asbury Park (ArtsCap) has been given an extended deadline to raise the down payment to purchase Asbury Park’s historic Kinmonth Building at 710 Mattison Ave. and save it from demolition. The Kinmouth, houses the Savoy Theatre. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/036.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/037.html An exhibit of photo collages by Vicky Culver will be on display at the West Long Branch Public Library Nov. 1-27. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, 3-5 p.m. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/037.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/039.html The 10th annual Phil Villapiano Field of Hope Gala to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s ALS Research Initiative will take place Saturday, Nov. 12. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/039.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/040.html The Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey will provide flu immunization shots at the following sites: 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/040.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/042.html EATONTOWN — A Virginia man faces weapons and other charges resulting from his arrest by borough police on Oct. 16 at the movie theater inside Monmouth Mall. BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/042.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/043.html OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Officer Kevin Faller was promoted to the rank of sergeant last week and was sworn in during the Township Council meeting. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/043.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/045.html LONG BRANCH — An accident on Ocean Boulevard involving a motorcycle striking two pedestrians last week is under investigation by the Long Branch Police Department. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/045.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/046.html Charles J. Kelly, 59, of Asbury Park was arrested on Oct. 16 at 2:35 p.m. for an alleged sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a minor. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Front_page/046.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Bulletin_Board/030.html The Eatontown Community Center celebrated its 25th year of service to residents on Sept. 28 by hosting a luncheon for over 40 of the borough’s senior citizens. Mayor Gerald Tarantolo commended the current staff, including center director Linda Morgan, for their dedicated service and recognized many 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Bulletin_Board/030.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Bulletin_Board/061.html In conjunction with The Wellness Community, Northern Jersey Shore, Meridian Health will host a free educational workshop titled “Frankly Speaking about New Discoveries in Cancer,” at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on Route 33 in Neptune on Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Bulletin_Board/061.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Letters/014.html My name is Judith Wigdortz and I am a member of the English department at Monmouth University and a resident of West Long Branch. I am constantly reading articles and letters to the editor about the bad behavior of our students. I have taught here for four years and have enjoyed all of my students a 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Letters/014.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Editorials/048.html My husband, Pat, goes through a technological ordeal about once a week. It generally involves something as complex as the answering machine, an alarm clock or all of those complicated buttons on the dashboard. Lori Clinch 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Editorials/048.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Obituaries/050.html Liam C. McClelland Mr. McClelland, 26, of Toms River, died Oct. 17 at home. Born in Red Bank, he resided in Middletown Township prior to moving to Toms River three months ago. He was a carpenter and commercial fisherman at MI-JO, Atlantic Highlands, as well as several other area boats. He was 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Obituaries/050.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Schools/007.html LONG BRANCH — The city was listed last week as one of the state’s Districts In Need of Improvement (DINI), and the superintendent of schools said improving the district test scores has been an on-going process. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Schools/007.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/052.html The Monmouth University football team (5-2, 3-1 NEC) accomplished a feat Saturday at Kessler Field on Homecoming Day that only two other teams were able to do when the Hawks shut out Robert Morris University (2-5, 1-3 NEC). BY DOMINICK RINELLI JR. Correspondent 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/052.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/054.html The Ocean boys soccer team got a taste of redemption on Saturday with a round of 16 Shore Conference Tournament victory over Howell. BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/054.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/056.html The power of pack running in cross country was on full display at the Monmouth County Cross Country Championships on Oct. 18. BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/056.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/057.html Ocean Township’s Kristy Stakhamer competes on the balance beam during a match against Marlboro in Marlboro on Friday. 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Sports/057.html http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Business/059.html NORTH BRUNSWICK — Although driving with a left-foot gas pedal or telling your car verbally to turn its blinker on may seem unconventional, customers of Brunswick Automotive & Mobility Professionals are getting around easier than ever. BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer 10/27/2005 http://atlanticville.gmnews.com/news/2005/1027/Business/059.html