The Bay Head Fire Company No. 1 held an open house on June 13th to welcome the community. Visitors could see the old and new fire trucks, talk to volunteers, try on gear, and learn about becoming a volunteer. The new truck cost $525,000 and is larger than the old truck to accommodate more people and equipment. Renovations to the firehouse roof were required to house the new truck.

1. BY JESSICA FASANO
THE OCEAN STAR
BAY HEAD — Bay Head Fire
Company No. 1 welcomed visi-
tors to stop by the firehouse on
Saturday, June 13, between 9
and 11 a.m.
All were invited to check out
the old and new fire trucks,
talk to the company’s mem-
bers, try on their gear and
learn about becoming a volun-
teer.
The fire company purchased
its new truck in April for
$525,000 from Ferrara Fire Ap-
paratus, of Holden, Louisiana.
The new truck — called a
quint, or quintuple combina-
tion pumper — serves as both
a pumper and a ladder truck. It
is also five feet longer than the
old one, seats up to six people
and features a 150-gallon-per-
minute pump and 77-foot lad-
der.
To house the apparatus, the
roof of the firehouse had to be
raised approximately two feet
to accommodate its size. In or-
der to do this, the fire
BY PAIGE TAYLOR
THE OCEAN STAR
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The board
of education, here, has picked the
interim superintendent who will
take the place of John Ravally while
the search for a permanent leader in
the district occurs.
During its regular monthly meet-
ing on Tuesday, the Point Pleasant
Beach Board of Education motioned
to appoint Renae LaPrete as interim
superintendent of schools for the
2015-2016 school year, which the
board approved.
Ms. LaPrete was in attendance
during the meeting and stood up to
be recognized by the board and
members of the audience, who of-
fered her a round of applause.
“Dr. Ravally will help with her
transition,” Eileen Laterza, board
president, said.
She also said Ms. LaPrete will be
in the position for six months or so.
“One of things she’s going to do is
help us in our search for a replace-
ment for Dr. Ravally,” Ms. Laterza
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Lawsuit delayed
again, set for July
Bay Head firemen welcome community
Gulls have
temporary
leader
SEE LEADER PAGE 14
“Thank you for the
vote of confidence. I’m
looking forward to working
with everyone.”
RENAELAPRETEInterimSuperintendent
“I want people to know
we’re part of the town.”
COUNCILMANBOBHEIN
Volunteer,BayHeadFireCo.
STEVE WEXLER THE OCEAN STAR
The lawsuit Jenkinson’s Pavilion has filed regarding the planned
federal beach replenishment project in Ocean County has been
set back another 45 days.
RYAN MAYER THE OCEAN STAR
A BUSY WEEK IN THE GARDEN & AT THE LIBRARY
On Wednesday, homeowner June Pendino [above, from left] joined fellow Point Pleasant res-
idents Sherry Urner, Dorothy Harkrade, Joan Brandley and Pat Lowe during the Seaweeders
Garden Club of Bay Head and Mantoloking Garden Tour. Meanwhile, at the Point Pleasant
Beach Library, Point Pleasant Beach’s Willa Biskaduros [below], 7, read to therapy dog Molly
— who decided to give her a kiss for all her hard work.
Point Beach Board of Ed.
appoints Renae LaPrete
as interim super
BY PAIGE TAYLOR
THE OCEAN STAR
POINT PLEASANT BEACH —
The lawsuit over the federal
beach replenishment proj-
ect that Jenkinson’s Pavilion
filed against the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers [ACE],
the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protec-
tion [DEP] and the Borough
of Point Pleasant Beach was
scheduled to be heard in
April. However, it was sub-
sequently extended for a
90-day period.
On April 22, the hearing
was adjourned for 45 days
to give the parties involved
time to talk.
On Tuesday, John H.
Buonocore Jr. — of
McKirdy & Riskin, P.A.,
Morristown, who is repre-
senting Jenkinson’s in the
lawsuit — said the parties
agreed to extend the origi-
nal extension for 45 more
days. The attorney declined
further comment on the
matter.
The new expected hear-
ing date is July 19.
The lawsuit, filed in
United States District
Jenkinson’s Pavilion’s lawsuit against
Army Corps set back another 45 days
SEE LAWSUIT PAGE 15
JESSICA FASANO THE OCEAN STAR
Siblings Thomas [above, from left], 6, and Molly Fallivene, 3, of
Brick, joined Grayson Stapleton, 3, of Point Pleasant, in the fire
company’s new truck at Saturday’s open house. Meanwhile,
Point Pleasant’s Blake Nedza [left, from left], 4, and Andrew
Boden, 4, checked out the back of the truck.
SPOTLIGHT ON BAY HEAD
FIRE COMPANY NO. 1
Established 1913
Membership The department
currently has around 60 volun-
teer members.
Training Every Thursday at 7:30
p.m. at the firehouse, located at
81 Bridge Ave.
Maintenance Every Wednesday
at 9 a.m. at the firehouse.
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2. WWW.STARNEWSGROUP.COMPAGE 14 THE OCEAN STAR FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 POINT PLEASANT BEACH
great sportsmanship.
She said the board of edu-
cation of Point Pleasant
Beach wished to congratulate
all members of the 2015 boys
varsity tennis team on their
individual and team accom-
plishments for the season.
“The board urges all, espe-
cially younger students, to
emulate the work ethic and
sportsmanship displayed by
this team,” Ms. Laterza said.
Each team member will re-
ceive a copy of the resolution
signed by the board of educa-
tion.
Gerard Giordano was sep-
arately recognized during the
meeting, as well, for receiv-
ing an individual resolution
of achievement.
Ms. Laterza said Gerard is
a member of the 2015 tennis
team and class of 2015.
“Gerard, a four-year varsi-
ty player, earned an individ-
ual record of 18 wins and
only 2 losses,” she said.
“Gerard earned the dis-
tinct honor of being named
to the 2015 all-shore boys ten-
nis team and whereas the
boar wishes Gerard contin-
ued success...as he moves on
to his next level of studies,”
she said.
Ms. Laterza further stated
that the board extended con-
gratulations to Gerard and
encouraged him to continue
to pursue excellence as an
athlete and as a student.
The student will also
receive a copy of the resolu-
tion, signed by the Point
Pleasant Beach Board of
Education.
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FROM PAGE 13
said. “We’re really excited
about it. She comes highly
recommended and we’re re-
ally confident she’s going to
do a great job.”
Ms. LaPrete was appointed
as interim superintendent of
schools as needed for the
2015-2016 school year at a per
diem rate of $567.31, effective
July 1.
According to the board of
education, Ms. LaPrete has
served in several school dis-
tricts as interim superintend-
ent prior to this position —
including at the Winfield
School District, Manasquan
School District, Shore Re-
gional and West Long Branch
Public Schools, as well as in
Clark Township Public
Schools.
She received her master of
arts in educational adminis-
tration and bachelor of arts in
health and physical educa-
tion from Kean College [now
University] of New Jersey,
Union.
Ms. LaPrete’s career in ed-
ucation began in 1974 when
she assumed a position as a
teacher at Elizabeth Public
Schools. She has since served
in roles such as assistant
principal, principal, assistant
superintendent, superintend-
ent and interim superintend-
ent.
Ms. LaPrete offered brief
remarks following her intro-
duction during the board of
education meeting.
“Thank you for the vote of
confidence. I’m looking for-
ward to working with every-
one,” Ms. LaPrete said, thank-
ing the board.
The board voted to ap-
prove the motion, with the
exception of board member
James Ireland, who abstained.
According to Brian Savage,
board administrator, Mr. Ire-
land abstained on the advice
of the board’s labor counsel.
One of his family members is
currently employed in the
district and would potentially
be under the supervision of
the interim superintendent.
BACKGROUND
After nearly 10 years guid-
ing the Point Pleasant Beach
and Bay Head school dis-
tricts, the Superintendent
Ravally will soon call a larger
district home.
The Franklin Township
Board of Education appoint-
ed Superintendent Ravally to
the position of chief of
schools there on Thursday,
May 7. Superintendent Raval-
ly finished out the remainder
of the year at Point Pleasant
Beach and Bay Head.
He formally tendered his
resignation in May after serv-
ing as superintendent of
Point Pleasant Beach for nine
and one-half years and Bay
Head for nine.
Superintendent Ravally has
said professionally, it is a
great opportunity for him to
move on and continue to
challenge himself at a larger
school district.
The board of education
will go through a formalized
search process to find the
district’s next permanent
leader.
The next board of educa-
tion meeting is set for Tues-
day, July 28, at 7:45 p.m.
Beach appoints interim leader
LEADER
FROM PAGE 1
THE OCEAN STAR
The Point Pleasant Beach
Farmers Market is slated to
return for its 10th year with
dates set for Sundays,
through Sept. 27.
The Farmers Market sets
up shop every year in the
Borden’s parking lot, at the
corner of Route 35 South and
Arnold Avenue, and features
locally-grown food and hand-
made products.
Participating this year are
Organic and IPM offerings
from Moonlight Acres, De
Wolf Farm, Shangri La Farm,
Robson’s Farm, Rolling Hills
Farm, Sunshine Kate’s,
Whiskerlicious, Herbertsville
Honey, Healthy Puerh Tea,
Jaker’s Pickles, Mee Wee’s
Treats, Rockchapel Soap Co.,
Crazy Steve’s Salsa, Rella
Works, Emily Fersch, Susan
Nemiroff, Twilight Dance
Designs, Megan Watt Flowers
and more.
Stay tuned for updates.
Nonprofit fundraising is
welcome. Contact ppbfarm-
ersmarket@comcast.net for
more information.
10th annual
Farmers
Market set

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COURTESY OF KRISTINE TOOKER
RECYCLING DURING LOCKER CLEAN-OUT
Students at G. Harold Antrim Elementary School recently cleaned out their lockers and recycled
many items in the process of doing so.
THE OCEAN STAR
Point Pleasant Elks Lodge’s
Fluke Tournament
Committee have begun mak-
ing plans for the 21st Annual
Fluke Tournament to be held
this year on Saturday, July 25.
Over the past 20 years, this
tournament has received out-
standing recognition from
anglers throughout the Tri-
State area and has grown to be
the largest single port fluke
fishing tournament in the
State of New Jersey.
This year the tournament
will be in memory of Ray
Schrader, former president
and CEO of Schrader Yacht
Sales Inc., who has been a
major supporter of the tour-
nament for many years.
For the ninth year, in addi-
tion to the regular power boat
tournament, the Elks are hav-
ing a kayak fishing division.
This division will have sepa-
rate prizes.
Prizes for this division will
be announced at a later date.
The entry fee is $50 per
kayak, which will also include
one ticket to the awards pic-
nic.
This year John Veprek will
again be chairing the event,
and he and his committee are
hoping to make this year’s
event the biggest and best
ever. It is planned that the
total prize money for the
Power Boat division will again
this year will be $10,000 with
$4,500 for the first place fish
based on 250 entries.
There will also be a prize
for the largest fish caught by
an Elk member who is in good
standing. They must show
their membership card at
weigh in, and an award for a
child 14 years old or younger.
There is a boat registration
fee of $145 for four anglers:
$25.00 for each additional
angler. All registered anglers
will receive free awards picnic
food coupons.
The Captain’s Meeting
which will be held on Friday
night, July 24. There will be
picnic food available for pur-
chase on the night of this
meeting also.
The awards picnic will be
held on the Elks Lodge
grounds following the tourna-
ment. Family and friends of
the anglers are welcome to
attend the picnic at a nominal
fee.
The business community in
Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant
Beach and the surrounding
area has been very generous
every year in its support of
the tournament.
The Elks would welcome
any corporations or business-
es that wish to become new
sponsors by donating prizes
or services to this worthwhile
project to raise funds to sup-
port the Lodge so that it can
continue carrying on with its
charitable work.
For further information call
732-899-7638 or log on to the
Elk website, pointpleasan-
telks.org.
Elks Planning for 21st
Annual Fishing Tournament
Court in December, is in rela-
tion to the planned federal
beach replenishment project
that will construct a continu-
ous dune system along the
Ocean County coastline.
The federal beach replen-
ishment project, led by the
ACE, is planned to encom-
pass the area from the
Manasquan Inlet down to the
Barnegat Inlet — running
from Point Pleasant Beach, to
the north, to Island Beach
State Park, to the south. It
will provide beach replenish-
ment in the form of a berm
and dune structure. In addi-
tion to pumping sand onto
the beach to create dunes,
the Army Corps plans to
widen the beach, as well, cre-
ating 200 feet of flat beach,
plus the slope between the
low- and high-tide marks.
The complaint was filed by
Jenkinson’s on the premise
that the ACE should not
require the acquisition of
rights to oceanfront
landowners’ property in
order to complete the proj-
ect.
In a previous statement,
the attorney said the lawsuit
sought two basic forms of
relief, including “declaratory
judgment that the USACOE
has not mandated NJDEP to
take private property to cre-
ate public beaches beyond
the area the public already
owns; and to prevent the
NJDEP and Point Pleasant
Beach from taking private
property without complying
with the requirements of the
New Jersey Eminent Domain
Act.”
The ACE posted a state-
ment on the project to its
w e b s i t e ,
www.nap.usace.army.mil,
regarding the project’s back-
ground and status.
It states that ACE and the
State of New Jersey remain
committed to providing the
citizens of Northern Ocean
County “the entire author-
ized project within all the
municipalities between the
Manasquan Inlet and
Barnegat Inlet.”
According to the ACE, the
construction funding was
previously appropriated
specifically for the project by
the Hurricane Sandy Relief
Act PL 113-2.
“Once the construction is
completed, the project will
protect life and reduce dam-
ages to infrastructure and
property from the future
coastal storms that will
impact Northern Ocean
County,” the website states.
“USACE is currently waiting
for the necessary real estate
easements to be obtained in
order to begin the process to
issue a solicitation, award a
contract, and ultimately
begin construction on this
vital project.”
According to the ACE, the
State of New Jersey is
“actively pursuing” the emi-
nent domain process on all
remaining properties in the
Northern Ocean County
project area, while also ask-
ing remaining holdouts to
voluntarily submit their ease-
ments so the process can
move forward.
The ACE’s website states
the corps will continue to
coordinate with the state as it
works through the “very
complicated real estate
acquisition process.”
“USACE remains opti-
mistic that we may be able to
move forward with the solic-
itation by the end of the cal-
endar year,” according to the
corps.
Bob Considine, a
spokesperson for the DEP,
could not comment on the
litigation.
However, he said, “We’re
continuing to go through the
eminent domain process
with surveys and appraisals
where needed and we’re still
set on our goal of having a
continuous coastal protec-
tion system on the Northern
Ocean County peninsula.”
Paige Taylor covers Point Pleasant
Beach for The Ocean Star. She can be
reached at ptaylor@theoceanstar.com
or 732-899-7606 Ext 14.
Lawsuit adjourned for 45 days
LAWSUIT
FROM PAGE 1
THE OCEAN STAR
Point Pleasant Beach resi-
dent Frank
Watkoskey
recently grad-
uated from
Berklee Col-
lege of Music,
located in
Boston, Mas-
sachusetts.
M r .
Watkoskey is
the son of
C o l l e e n
Coogan, of
Washington Avenue in Point
Pleasant Beach.
Mr. Watkoskey, who gradu-
ated from Point Pleasant
Beach High School in 2009,
received a bachelor of music
degree in contemporary writ-
ing and production.
He was also a member of
DC Wonder Band. He is cur-
rently employed in a wedding
band in Boston.
Watkoskey
graduates
from Berklee
FRANK
WATKOSKEY