The Coaster

By DON STINE
Property owners in Deal will see a property reassessment conducted by Oct. 1 after the Monmouth County Board of Taxation ordered the move last December.
We met with the tax board and it was determined that a reassessment, rather than a full property revaluation, will be conducted, which will save the borough money, said Borough Administrator James Rogers.
Rogers said that under a reassessment there will be less of a need to inspect the interiors of properties as normally done in a property revaluation.

Coaster Photo Librarian Elaine Scott gives one of these gifts to anyone who becomes a friend.

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
The Neptune City Library is in the midst of its annual membership drive.
It costs only $5 to become a friend of the library and those joining before March 1 have the opportunity to be included in a drawing for the game Bookopoly or a stuffed Cat in the Hat.
Anyone who becomes a friend will receive a red pocket notepad, complete with pen and calendar, or a magnifier book mark.
Canvas bags with the librarys logo imprinted on it are also available for $5.
The Neptune City Library is part of the Monmouth County Library System. Patrons of the Neptune City Library can apply for a county card, which allows them to use any of the county libraries.

By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI

Ten chicks hatched in their incubator in Sue Rozinskis class at the Woodrow Wilson School in Neptune City.

Second grade students at the Woodrow Wilson School in Neptune City spent the past week nurturing and caring for chicks that hatched in their classrooms.
The program, run by Quiver Farms in Pennsylvania, allows students to care for the eggs, turning them three times a day before they hatch, and caring for the chicks as newborns.

The artwork of Asbury Park students will be on display at this weeks First Saturday event on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park.
March is Youth Art Month and the school district has scheduled two events and invited members of the community to attend.
The first event, held at the First Saturday celebration is an art exhibit along with musical performances.
Artwork from the entire district will be displayed, including photographs from the Photography and Literacy program, under the direction of John Meyerhofer.

Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens – What do you think?

Lawson June, Asbury Park
Its a real shock. Its a shock to baseball and personally. Im a baseball fan.
They probably did it. Pettitte admitted it and Clemens has a good lawyer.
No Hall of Fame for Clemens, because its not for real.
He betrayed the public.

By RICHARD VIRGILIO
The 2008 real estate market officially kicks off on Saturday.
I am letting you know before anyone that there is an area record-breaking deal, brokered by Susan McCarthy of John Conover Realtor, under contract right now. Final details are just being worked out on the sale of my friends Dennis and Patricks house.
The home is absolutely spectacular all around a genuine one-of-a-kind designers showcase, including: unparalleled 180 degree views of Deal Lake, ultra top tier renovation, at least 100 feet of lake frontage, guest house, Oprah-worthy kitchen, exclusive, quiet and secluded location and tons more. We are talking way more than $1 million for a single family home here guys – and well worth every penny.

Air Force Band to Perform In Free Concert March 1st
U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty presents the New England Winds for an evening of musical entertainment March 1 at 8 p. m. at the Jersey Shore Arts Center.
Bringing an attitude that is all their own, the New England Winds create an intimate musical setting that will capture the imagination of any audience. They present a program featuring something for all musical tastes: popular, Broadway, patriotic, jazz and folk music, as well as pieces from the traditional woodwind quintet repertoire.
The Jersey Shore Arts Center is located at Main Avenue and Route 71, Ocean Grove.
Voluntary donations will be accepted. The proceeds from special events at the arts center are used for the restoration of the buildings third floor for the Culinary Center for Visually Impaired and Special Needs Individuals. A reception with refreshments will be held following the concert.
For more information call 732-502-0050.

Another Super Bowl Reunion For 18 years friends have gotten together for the Super Bowl and enjoyed a great party. This year it was celebrated in Bethlehem, PA. at the home of Gary Bootay. Among those attending were Asbury Park residents Michael Sierchio, Clifford Tonnessen, Phelim Corcoran and Edward West; Gary Bootay of Pennsylvania; Edward Arlington, Neptune City and Kenneth Kozik, also of Asbury Park.