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Town Talk

The C.B.S. Early Show’s “Inside Addition” and the National Prime Time T.V. show “EXTRA” are just two of the recent appearances by Plumsted Township resident Marti Rulli, who is the author of “Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour,” currently on the National Best Seller List in all three categories of Biographies, Actor and Actresses and True Crime. The November 3^rd edition of “Woman’s Day” magazine features the release of Marti Rulli’s first published book in its’ First Line – Read It This Month section.

Marti Rulli has resided in Plumsted Township since 1992 and operates Bomar Printers on Fort Avenue in the New Egypt section. As a teenager, Marti befriended Dennis Davern, who would become the Captain of Robert Wagner’s yacht, as well as, Wagner’s close friend. The two, Marti Rulli and Captain Dennis Davern, would remain in contact with each other on an occasional basis until the tragic event of November 21, 1981, that captured the attention of Hollywood and the Nation with the news that legendary film star Natalie Wood was reported missing from Robert Wagner’s yacht, off the coast of Catalina Island’s Blue Cavern Point.

The initial reports of Natalie Wood accidentally falling off Wagner’s yacht and drowning shifted quickly from a celebrity scene to a crime scene. In 1983, within two years of Natalie Wood’s death, Captain Dennis Davern began taping interviews with Marti Rulli to record the events surrounding the death of Natalie Wood. Although officially ruled an “accidental” drowning, investigative reporting by Marti Rulli and the publishing of “Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour” has authorities considering to review the case.

For four years, Marti Rulli served as Plumsted Township’s Business and Merchant’s Association Secretary. Tentatively, Marti may be doing a book signing at Plumsted’s upcoming “Fall Fest” on Sunday, November 1^st in downtown New Egypt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Township Committee will be presenting a Certificate of Recognition to Marti Rulli at its’ public meeting on November 4^th.

“Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Splendour” is presently being sold at all major bookstores, including Barnes and Noble and is available online at Amazon.com, with reviews. Marti Rulli can be contacted by email at MartiRulli@gmail.com or MartiRulli.Blogspot.com.

The Township will utilize the online auction services of GovDeals Inc., located at WWW.GOVDEALS.COM to raise revenue from the sale of hundreds of items that will go online for bidding on October 8^th and final bids will close on October 20^th. Detailed information about the items and pre-registration for bidders will be online at WWW.GOVDEALS.COM. For additional information, contact the Township’s Purchasing Agent in the finance office at 609-758-2241 ext. 114.

Plumsted’s Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is providing a FREE Senior Citizen Early Bird Dinner on Friday, October 23^rd from 2 to 4 pm at the Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Rd, New Egypt.

The only bird in North America that dons red, white and blue is the Bluebird and Plumsted Township is uniquely its’ year round home. Plumsted’s Bluebird Awareness Kickoff, benefiting the Ken Francis Environmental Stewards Scholarship Fund, is Friday, October 30^th at the Laurita Winery from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. For more information and tickets, contact Bill Lewis at 609-775-7134.

Fall Fest ‘09 in downtown New Egypt is Sunday, November 1^st form 11 am to 4 pm. The Ken Francis Memorial Kayak and Canoe Race / Tour begins at 8 am. For more information on Fall Fest ’09 contact Lori at 609-758-7461.

The next regularly scheduled public meeting with Township Committee members Mike McCue, Eric Sorchik, Steve Reed, Deputy Mayor Dave Leutwyler and Mayor Ron Dancer is November 4^th at 8:00 P.M. The Mayor encourages residents to contact him anytime at 758-2241x102 Township / 758-3497 Home / r.s.dancer@att.net

Contact the State Legislative Office

For Federal issues, contact our Congressman Chris Smith at 609-585-7878 and for County matters, contact Freeholder Director Gerry Little at 1-800-722-0291. Browse the Township website: www.plumsted.org and www.mainstreetne.org or www.downtownnewegyptnpp.org for more information and current events.

Ron Dancer, Mayor

609-758-2241 Township - Ext 102

609-758-3497 Home

Email: r.s.dancer@att.net

www.plumsted.org