Time period of mid-June 2009….

Miss Lily VanDeventer graduated Pre-K!

Seaside Heights has been under an ambitious “War On Weeds” since late May.

Crews from Ocean County Corrections came to help.

The crews helped pick up weed clippings and litter.

JULY 18TH & 19TH, the crews will be back.

BEAUTIFICATION is the goal of the project, and this is the table set up June 13th for the Seaside Heights Beautification Committee.

Terri Bissell & Sandra Lazzaro lead the SSH Beautification Committee.

Here’s the Beautification Committee’s cute sign.

Jimmy Erickson, part of the Seaside Heights Public Relations Weed & Beautificaion team.

This is what we typically saw at first.

A FEW HITS WITH THE WEED WACKER….

Our motto is, “We have a weed wacker and an attitude!”

This is the corner of Blaine and Barnegat Avenues after we blew through.

THIS BEAUTIFUL MURAL is the library at Hugh J. Boyd School, the work of all the students, led by fantastic art teacher Mrs. Nancy Corsaro.

SIXTH GRADERS line up for the 2009 Hugh J. Boyd School graduation.

CLASS OF 2009 on stage.

Vanessa Vendola will be our new third grade teacher in the Fall of 2009.

The Hugh J. Boyd School PTA President presents a bouquet to 6th grade teacher Cathy Walski, now retired.

Mr. Hogan, husband of Mrs. Jacqueline Hogan.

Tony Vaz, seen at Borough Hall.

These houses are seen being demolished on the Ocean block of south Grant and north Blaine Avenues.

The buidlings are being torn down for more parking in the heart of the Borough.

The building in the back of the photo will be preserved, and will hopefully serve as a Seaside Heights Welcome Center and Museum.

The Akers were among the first to arrive at the Rotary Dinner, honoring Chief Thomas J. Boyd.

Billy Sr. and Jr. pose with Rich & George Tompkins.

John Camera Sr. chats with Todd Genty and ladyfriend Jamie.

Micheal Schwartz(right, with friend) is the new Seaside Rotary President.

Nick & Terri Bissell are seen at the dance.

Bob & Eleanor Pizzutti pose with the Bissell’s.

Rick Hatrak, Seaside Heights native, and ranking member of the New Jersey State Police.

Rick poses with Gail Hershey.

IS SHE 21? Identification was checked when Mrs. Herta Tully ordered a Martini.

Isabella DeLuca poses with Mrs. Tully.

Carmen Russo of the Seaside Rotary.

HEMINGWAY’S BARTENDER Bobby Blair.

Lillian Roberts.

Mayor Ken Hershey poses with Maria Meredith and Ken Roberts.

Bill “Murph” White poses with Bobby Stewart.

BOBBY’S GOLF OUTFIT, was the fashion hit of the party.

Sandra Lazzaro, and boyfriend.

ALSO HONORED SHPD Sergeant James Hans, seen with wife Patty.

ANY INTRODUCTION NECESSARY: popartpete.com staples Agnes Polhemus & Joann Duszczak.

JEN HART, popular Hemingway’s bartender.

Gail poses with beloved dad!

Arline Ottoson joins Agnes & Joann.

CHRISTIAN, popular waiter at Hemingways.

Eileen Pfister of Central Regional High School, and family, accepting a scholarship for her daughter.

PETE poses with Gail and Ricky.

CONGRATULATIONS Chief Thomas J. Boyd, given a prestigious honor of “Above and Beyond Service” by the Seaside Rotary.

Various friends and family also came out to support the Chief.

The ceremonies begin.

Dan Enoch of Lavallette also got a scholarship.

Mr. Steve Healey poses with Mayor Hershey.

PRINCE OF LAVALLETTE Adam LaCicero.

Jay & Cindy Boyd seen with brother Tommy.

Mike, new line chef at Hemingway’s.

Mike poses with Hemingway’s Pizza chef Darren.

Maria Meredith poses with Mr. John Camera Sr.

Harry Smith came to congratulate his lifelong friend.

Wayne and Anthony Duszczak.

Tony & Anthony Vaz.

The McGrath family of the Hershey Motel.

Elyane and Janet Szalkowski.

Maria Meredith poses with Katie Erdman.

Pete feels at “peace” when Katie is on the job.

HECTIC PACE in the kitchen of Hemingway’s during the party.

Donna Rocco is seen in the new Antonio’s on Route 37.

A VIEW of the new Antonio’s.

Tony Rocco, seen in the kitchen of Antonio’s.

Harry Smith and Tony talk business outside Antonio’s.

The Canavan family, at the Central Regional graduation.

Pete got a front row view for CR graduation, twenty years on from his own graduation.

CR Superintendent Triantrifillos “Tommy” Parlapanides, “Dr. P.” is seen presenting the Class of 2009.

Patrick Little sings in the choir.

Miss Kathy Mueller, a new teacher when Pete was graduating CR.

Steven Ashmeade, Seaside Heights graduate.

Danielle Canavan, Seaside Heights graduate.

Mel Firetto, Seaside Park graduate, who works in Seaside Heights.

T.J. Keifer, of Berkeley Township.

Tim Meddles, Seaside Heights graduate.

Heather Urcinole, issued her diploma by SSH CR School Board member, Frances T. Little.

The Class of ‘09 is seen, post-diploma time.

Berkeley Township Patrolman Jason Mrsocka is seen at the CR graduation.

PETE’S NEPHEW Tim Smith, graduated, seen with proud dad Harry Smith.

Colin Kennedy of Seaside Heights is seen at the graduation.

Owen Bonner, from Pete’s Class of 1989, is seen at Central Regional graduation.

The Urcinole family is seen at CR graduation.

ARTIST HEATHER added this motif to her new wheels.

Al and Linda of Pine Beach at the CR graduation.

I’D AVOIDED THAT PLACE FOR TWENTY YEARS, BUT FOUND MY WAY WITH HARDLY AND UPWARDS GLANCE: CRHS Room 56, Pete’s Freshman year homeroom in the 85/86 school year.

Pete had the first locker here in his senior year of 88/89.

IT ALL BEGAN HERE! Pete learned how to type in this room in the 87/88 school year.

PETE NEVER OBEYED THIS SIGN ONCE and shamelessly purchased from the vending machines inside the “forbidden” area.

PETE’S GEOMETRY TEACHER, Mr. Vincent Kelly is retiring. He spent the last 20 or so years as a guidance counsler at CR.

CINDY MEEKINS COMPUTER ROOM back in the day, where she worked for nearly two decades. Now she works as teacher at Rutger’s University.

Harry Smith shows all the awards he has won as a coach for Berkeley Little League. The Awards are posted in the new Volunteer Community Center in Bayville.

“HURRICANE HELEN” Piccolo is seen walking Baby Boy.

Jim Erickson and Mo Connolly at their recent Barbeque.

Marc Savateri, Dan Jensen and Sean Kennett, at Erickson’s BBQ.

A CLOSE UP of the SHFD members.

PETE’S CENTRAL REGIONAL 1989 CLASS REUNION was held June 20, 2009.

Martell’s Water’s Edge, reunion locale.

JUNE RAIN kept us under the tiki tent for some of the party.

Garnet and Gold balloons were part of the motif.

This memory board was part of the reunion.

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Alston.

Seaside Park PD Sgt. Mike Konfederack from Pete’s class, and wife Michelle and friends arrive.

PETE GREETED many friends and classmates at the door.

Pete photographed arrivals.

Pete Cauda, of the CR Class of 1989.

Janice Colson and Caroline Russell, of the CR Class of 1989.

Marlene Ward and Halli Mekart are seen with Mr. and Mrs. Colin & Maura Redy, all of the CR Class of 1989.

Todd Selby of the CR Class of 1989, and wife Angela Slack of the CR Class of 1988.

Pete Cauda, and Sheila Sniffen Faella, of the CR Class of 1989.

Kelly Hansen, Kevin Meyer, Shannon Omert Asch and Alicia Horowitz Marino of the CR Class of 1989.

Nancy Klecan Uschock and Halli Mekart Santasiero of the CR Class of 1989.

Kathy Paralusz and husband Brad Jacobson of Manhattan Beach California at the CR Class of 1989 reunion.

Ken, reunion bartender.

Kevin Meyer and Rich Burke, of the CR Class of 1989.

Joe Mercadante and Lora Parlapiano, both Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers

Pete and Shannon Asch.

Pete, Shannon and Kathy Paralusz

Scott Asch, Dean & Sheila Helstowski, Sandy Shigo and Kevin Meyer.

Sheryl Malast and husband Tim Kelly.

Angel Slack and Shawn Balo.

Pete

Paul Minialga & Carm Crisafulli

The ocean was rough for a few days, causing some higher than normal tides, and viewers.

Gail Hershey and Joe Ferguson.

JR’S has the most realistic immitation bamboo and palms around.

You would never know they were fake palms unless you touched them.

Jay Aletto from the Casino Pier.

The beautiful cloud pattern on a rainy evening.

The rough ocean from the south side of the boardwalk.

Coca-Cola has brought 125 recycling cans to the boardwalk in Seaside Heights.

Coke dressed up the Franklin stage for the event.

All the beautiful boardwalk flowers were in place for the Coca-Cola press conference.

The flowers plants that are planted along Central Avenue came from the same nursery..

PETE’S DREAM…a humungous Coke Zero.

Maria Maruca on her way to the press conference.

Coke had recycling info and giveaways all day.

Jimmy Erickson believes in recycling.

THANKS TO CLEAN COMMUNITIES…these are the people who send us the Corrections crews to beautify the town.

John Ski, local Coke rep.

The Counsel General of Philadelphia, seen with Mario Marano, and a translator were given a tour of Seaside Heights.

Councilwoman Joyce Camera acted as hostess.

Councilwoman Arline Ottoson also performed hostess duties.

Councilwoman Camera presents a “Key to The City” to the visiting dignitaries.

Everyone poses for a snapshot when the

The Italian Counsel General visited Hemingways and was very impressed.

A stop at Bobber’s was on the list.

The group poses with Councilman Bill Akers.

Turkey meets Italy.

Todd Genty greets the Counsel General.

The visiting dignitaries were issued VIP Beach Badges.

This photo is the staging area for the missing Berkeley Township woman with Alzheimer’s who was last seen in Seaside Park.

The Seaside Heights Fire Auxiliary brought water for the first responders.

The Ocean County Communications van was on scene.

SHFD Auxiliary Treasurer Diane Martinez served the water.

Mark Savateri at the staging area.

Several blocks in South Seaside Park served as the staging area.

The SCUBA van and boat from Seaside Heights.

Bill Hibell at the staging scene.

Bob Omert, Alec Feltri, and Lilli Sieling at the Alicia Horowitz/Keith Marino wedding.

A NERVOUS BRIDE, seen ahead of the nuptials.

NERVOUS MOM AND SISTER, Carol Horowitz and Sherri Sieling.

Dad Nate Horowitz and DJ.

Judge James Citta officiated at the Alicia Horowitz/Keith Marino wedding.

THE ROYAL WAVE is given by Alicia as she walks back down the aisle.

Mr. Marino, father of Keith.

Keith and Scott Asch.

The bridal party poses for a shot at the Alicia Horowitz/Keith Marino wedding.

THE RING.

THE HAPPY COUPLE!

Mom Shannon poses with Rhiannon and Scott Asch, and son Alec Feltri.

SHPD Sgt. Jon Lombardi at the Alicia Horowitz/Keith Marino wedding.

Alicia and Keith, as they are presented to the crowd.

Alicia poses with Heidi Giles.

Pete and Alicia pose for a shot.

Denise and Stacy Schultz at the Alicia Horowitz/Keith Marino wedding.

Alicia poses with cousin Stephanie.

MOVIE STAR MATT Schultz with his glasses.

MOVIE STAR MATT Schultz without his glasses

Alicia’s cousins Mary-B and Sharon Anne.

Kerry Fosbre and Alicia.

Matt and Cousin Jessie at the Alicia/Keith wedding.

First dance as man and wife.

Alicia dances with her father.

Keith dances with his mom.

A quick smooch as the crowd hits their glasses with knives.

The cake.

Mom Carol does the jig on the dance floor.

THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE popartpete.com Seaside Heights News Magazine will launch in mid-July 2009, approximately 7/17, with photos from the first half of July!