Vol. 6 - No. 15
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Chowderfest: 30 Years Of Food And Friendship Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
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Letters Page 6.
Government Page 7.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
Hearing Aids Also Go On Sale
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Dear Pharmacist The Allergic Connection Between Stevia And Ragweed
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Inside The Law Page 17.
Business Directory Page 19.
Classifieds Page 18.
Fun Page Page 20.
Wolfgang Puck Page 23.
By William Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – Marking the 30th year of all that is chowder, Chowderfest came back to the Island, this time greater than ever. The weather was just perfect with barely any clouds in the sky, a nice warm island sun and a gentle, cool sea breeze. The open field in the heart of Bay Village was packed so tight with locals, travelers and chowder epicureans, along with the many vendors that participated in this phenomenal event. Live music and the wonderful aroma of red, white creative chowders filled the air. (Chowderfest - See Page 4)
–Photos by William Clanton Left, Crunchy the T-Rex made his annual appearance at Chowderfest. Right, Over 13,000 chowder fans gathered to taste some of the best chowder at the shore.
Barnegat Honors Student “Upstanders”
By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – The Sept. 25 Board of Education meeting awarded the first six student “upstanders” as part of the new district-wide initiative under superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis. One student from each of the district’s schools is chosen each month and honored at the monthly meeting for demonstrating upstanding qualities in the classroom. Each student receives a plaque and a gift card from a local restaurant. This month was sponsored by Dolce Bagels on West Bay Avenue. They supplied the district with $300 worth of gift cards for the upstanders, $50 for each student. (Honors - See Page 2)
–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis and Chief of Police Keith Germain pose with upstanding students from the district.
Barnegat Business Administrator Migrates To Stafford
By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Township Board of Education approved the resignation of the school district’s business administrator, Lourdes LaGuardia, at the Sept. 25 meeting. LaGuardia has served as the board secretary and business administrator for Barnegat Schools for the past six years; her resignation is effective December 7, 2018. Although LaGuardia is leaving Barnegat, she is not going very far. She will become successor to Dan Smith, business administrator for the Stafford Township School District. The Stafford Board of Education approved LaGuardia’s addition at a special Sept. 11 meeting. Stafford Superintendent George Chidiac noted that this was a valuable addition to the district, stating (Administrator - See Page 2)
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