COOL PEOPLE for the week of 1/6-1/12 2008….

ROLL PROGRAM! The launch of the FIFTH SEASON of popartpete.com has cleared the tower, and is now headed downrange towards its proper orbit in CYBERSPACE!

Pete and Talky Blog Production Assistant Maria Meredith. Pete welcomes back loyal readers to our FIFTH SEASON of popartpete.com, first published January 1, 2004.

Cindy Meekins and sister Jerilyn Bamonte.

Lora Parlapiano and friends Michelle, Dawn and Carolynne at Hemingway’s on New Year’s Eve.

popartpete.com staple from day one ‘Big Hearted John’ Sundermann.

Carrie Werking and daughter Danielle.

Chris Dennis of Shore Amusements.

C.K. Patel of Palm Villa Deli.

Shannon Asch, Godmother to…

James Samarelli, Jr. who celebrated….

birthday number three on December 30, 2007.

Ocean County Gazette publisher Raymond Hoather.

The Rumbolo Family, loyal patrons of Bobber’s Restaurant in Seaside Heights.

It’s Twins for John and Phyllis in May 2008…

NEWLYWEDS John and Phyllis Camera will be the parents of twins in May 2008.

It’s Twins for John and Phyllis in May 2008: John and Phyllis Camera were featured prominently on our pages in 2007 as one of the hottest newlywed couples in Seaside Heights. In 2008 they are following up with a big announcement: they will be the parents of twins in May or perhaps even early June. Even though those in-the-know heard the news in late 2007, we decided to wait until the beginning of the new year to formally announce this most blessed expected event.

Hemingway’s Cafe on New Year’s Eve….

popartpete.com cameras were on hand at Hemingway’s Cafe in Seaside Heights for New Year’s Eve 2007/2008 and this slideshow has been created…

Hemingway’s manager is Vincent Craparotta III, seen here with beautiful lady friend Jenna.

See Matt and Maria….

Matt Semeraro and Maria Meredith are both seen at Hemingway’s Cafe on New Year’s Eve.

See Matt and Maria: While filming at Hemingway’s on New Year’s Eve, our cameras caught up with Matt Semeraro and Maria Meredith. Matt and Maria both are employed by the Borough of Seaside Heights, and both work in the Police Department. Matt works in the radio room as a Communications Officer, and is a firefighter with Station 44, The Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Maria works in the Records office at the SHPD, and was formerly a Communication Officer like Matt. In addition to her police station duties, Maria also helps weekly at the Office of Public Relations, providing production assistance for the “talky blogs”, the special videos that are produced and then published each Friday on youtube.com and on the Borough’s website: http://www.seasideheightspublicrelations.com.

See Diane and Sue…

Seaside Heights Borough Clerk Diane Stabley (left) is seen with friend Suzanne DiBartolo, a popular local bartender.

See Diane and Sue: On New Year’s Eve, at Spicy’s at 500 Boardwalk, our cameras caught up with Seaside Heights Borough Clerk Diane Stabley and friend Suzanne DiBartolo. Suzanne is known popularly at “Sue” at Captain Hook’s, where she often tends bar. When Sue is on duty, chances are they Diane will stop by and say hello, as will many other members of Sue’s loyal customer base.