The SandPaper, December 12, 2012 Vol. 38, No. 49

FREE December 12, 2012 VOL. 38, NO. 49

THE NEWSMAGAZINE OF OF SOUTHERN SOUTHERN OCEAN OCEAN COUNTY COUNTY

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DC Stops By LBI - 29 Tuckerton Raises Elevations - 33 Jetty and W4W Combine - 35

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OCEAN COUNTY’S PRE-OWNED USED CAR OUTLET 2 year or 30,000 mile maintenance plan on ALL GM CERTIFIED VEHICLES! USED CARS NEEDED- WE WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR CAR! 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT

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2007 CHEVY SILVERADO LS

2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 320

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2dr, V6, auto, ps, pb, pl, air, BUY FOR tilt, pw, ps, cruise, sun roof, leather, 109,673mi, $ VINSF119784

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2010 TOYOTA VENZA

2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS

2008 FORD EXPLORER LTD

2007 GMC SIERRA SLT

2009 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL

SUV, 6cyl, auto, 4x4, ps, pwr BUY FOR win, pb, air, tilt, cuise, sun roof, leather, nav, 30,790 mi, $ VIN 8UA30242

PU, V8, auto, ABS, PS, PB air, BUY FOR power locks/win, tilt, Onstar, cruise,leather, 30,819 mi, $ VIN71557202

crew cab PU, V6, 4x4, auto BUY FOR ps,pb, air, Full power, leather, sun roof, 40,521mi,$ VIN9B105297

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suv, 4cyl, auto, PS, PB, air, BUY FOR tilt, cruise, 30,607mi, VIN $ AUO12722

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CONTENTS

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Features

DC Stops By LBI ....................................29

TED FLUEHR JR., Custom Builder Since 1978

INC.

Four U.S. senators inspect protected and unprotected beach

Tuckerton Raises Elevations .................33 Harsh lessons learned prompt new minimum flood defense

Jetty and W4W Combine ......................35 Waves for Water volunteers move forward in recovery effort

DESIGN, BUILD, NEW HOMES, RENOVATIONS CAL 17 S. Long Beach Blvd.

JOANNE L MES A NEW HOALE O UR NEW BOUT Surf City (L.B.I.), NJ 08008 HOMES FOR S IDE FOR S CELL: (6 SALE!!

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Departments

Almanac ...............................................................................14 Artoon ....................................................................................6 Business ...............................................................................44 Calendar ...............................................................................12 Classified ..............................................................................53 Currents................................................................................28 Fish Story .............................................................................48 Sports ...................................................................................39 The Sandbox ..........................................................................6 The Sandtrap ........................................................................51 Sudoku .................................................................................40 200 Plus................................................................................42

Cover Photo, Jack Reynolds: After a long spell of dreary weather, Tuesday afternoon turned pleasant for a late-autumn stroll on the South Jetty at Barnegat Inlet.

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Editorial and business offices are located at 1816 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, N.J. All correspondence should be addressed to The SandPaper, 1816 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, N.J. 08008-5461.

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Publisher Managing Editor Executive Editor CURT TRAVERS JAY MANN GAIL TRAVERS Ext. 3020 Ext. 3034 Ext. 3030 Associate Editor Arts Editor Copy Editor MARIA SCANDALE PAT JOHNSON NEAL ROBERTS Ext. 3040 Ext. 3035 Entertainment Editor Typography Supervisor VICTORIA LASSONDE – Ext. 3041 ANITA JOSEPHSON Writers: JON COEN, JIM DE FRANCESCO, ERIC ENGLUND, KELLEY ANNE ESSINGER, THOMAS P. FARNER, BILL GEIGER, JULIET KASZAS-HOCH, RICK MELLERUP, MICHAEL MOLINARO Advertising Director Production Manager Layout Supervisor CINDY LINKOUS – Ext. 3014 JEFFREY KUHLMAN ROSE PERRY Photo Editor Photojournalist RYAN MORRILL – Ext. 3033 JACK REYNOLDS – Ext. 3054 Office Manager LEE LITTLE – Ext. 3029 Advertising Consultants ANDREA DRISCOLL – Ext. 3017 STEVE HAVELKA – Ext. 3016 MARIANNE NAHODYL – Ext. 3013 ALLEN SCHLECKSER – Ext. 3018 Advertising Assistant: KATHY GROSS Classified Advertising BRENDA BURD, SARAH SWAN – Ext. 3010 Production & Typesetting ADRIAN ANTONIO, DAN DIORIO, EILEEN KELLER, GAIL LAVRENTIEV, PATTIE McINTYRE

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All I Want for Christmas Is ...

A Return to Normal on LBI

By ANTHONY DiSIPIO he gift I’m looking for under my tree this year is “normal.”

It seems everyone is looking for normal here on the Island, hoping that things can get back to “the way they were” BS: no, not that BS – Before Sandy. I’m not so sure that can happen. I also don’t think the Mayan calendar theory of the end of the world will happen on Dec. 21, either, so there must be some happy medium here.

I wrote a column in September you might have read, about Island sarcasm – a sort of defiant attitude that we year-round residents had since we lived on a barrier island and were “one big kahuna wave” from being wiped out.

I apologize to you all for upsetting the Big Kahuna.

I also wrote an article in October right

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Funereal Procession To the Editor: I had to have my car inspected this month, so I went to the inspection station, got in a rather short line and found myself with a block of quiet time to think and observe the world around me.

I looked out the front window upon a very meaningful scene. It was Recovery Road, and the traffic on that road consisted almost completely of trucks. These were very large tandem Dumpster-type trucks with mechanical lift arms, very large open-topped tractor trailers, large and small dump trucks, flatbed trucks and even pickup trucks. All had cardboard plaques on their doors with numbers indicating their cubic yard carrying capacities and identifying them as members of the same group with a common goal.

Each was loaded with trash from the devastated properties of Superstorm Sandy.

I realized that I was watching the funeral procession of the material lives of maybe thousands of people. The trucks were truly hearses carrying the remnants of people’s lives to a burial site in some landfill.

I was deeply saddened at that moment when I realized the significance of the scene before me. I had contemplated the tragedy from the first reports of the terrible damage Sandy had wrought to this area of the Jersey Shore, but the finality of the whole devastation was right there before me.

I then realized just how lucky my wife and I were. Our small retirement home in Ship Bottom was untouched by wind or flooding. A few homes on either side of us shared our fortune, but the homes beyond that were damaged by flooding. My boat also was spared. It hadn’t been lifted from its slip and blocked for safety’s sake but left in its slip to ride out the storm because the lifting apparatus had a mechanical failure just as our boat was to be next in line for the procedure.

Most of the boats that were lifted and blocked in the marina were badly affected Continued on Page 10

before Halloween about being afraid, really afraid, for the first time I could remember during the Cuban missile crisis in October 1962. You probably didn’t read that column since it was supposed to be published in the Oct. 31 print edition of The SandPaper, which ended up being the Hurricane Sandy edition.

Not that I’m complaining; that edition of the newspaper had more correct information in it than anything I had heard in the two different motels we had stayed in for the first six days of our evacuation from the Island. I say two motels because we had to be evacuated from the first motel in Toms River because it flooded out. Definitely, not normal. It was a good column, if I say so myself, because it could have been a before-and-after column: scared then, scared now. I don’t know about you, but as I said in that Cuban missile crisis essay, I was lighting lots of candles at St. Gabriel’s Church and I was doing quite a bit of dealing with the man upstairs: “If you get me out of this, I’ll never (fill in the blank) again.”

You may have been making those deals, too.

I came back on the Island as soon as they said we could. I brought the dogs, Lucy and Jake, with me. We had had enough of living in a motel room with three adults, two dogs and a microwave oven. We cleaned out the mess that had been left behind by the bay flooding and stayed in our house, trying to be as normal as possible. But something had changed.

We couldn’t go for our walks until 5 a.m. because of the curfew; our walks were chock-full of admonitions to “stay out of the trash”; there were no trips to the beach since there was no way me and my plastic knees were ever gonna make it over those humongous sand piles. There was no normal. There was an eerie quiet except for the sound of the ocean, a sound that I used to hear and have it be so soothing I had almost put it away in my memory experiences. Now, in the dark of early morning, I could hear the ocean, and I was a bit worried: Would it stay where it was supposed to stay?

Our afternoon walks were spent trying to avoid the mountains of people’s memories Continued on Page 9

Rebuild LBI – Many Are Depending on It

By LINDA ANNE QUEIROZ awoke with a pit in my stomach. It was the day I would be seeing Long Beach Island – my refuge, my oasis, my summer vacation sanctuary – for the first time since Superstorm Sandy ravaged her sandy beaches and quaint cottages. In 1962, when the ocean reached the bay, I remember viewing storm devastation as a child from the back seat of my parents’ station wagon. Homes lay scattered on either side of the Boulevard like toy blocks strewn across a floor.

LBI rebuilt and rebounded after that storm, as well as others, and most likely will again, but this time to a storm of controversy over the merits of rebuilding on a barrier island where the rising sea level remains a constant threat. I understand the arguments yet feel

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that it is a necessity to restore the New Jersey shoreline.

So I found myself in a car with my daughter as we made our way down the Boulevard toward the neighborhood where we have rented for more than 15 years. The businesses on LBI that we passed were proud and resilient, as shown by their makeshift signs: “LBI Strong,” “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger,” “We will be back.”

The farther south we headed, the more plentiful the curbside piles of trash. We turned the corner into our modest neighborhood and I gasped, “Stop the car!” I jumped out and stared in disbelief at the 6-foot-high mounds of household debris that cluttered the curbs at every single house. No one had survived Continued on Page 10

Common-Sense Column Demands Quick Action Caring and Sharing To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the first common-sense column on beach replenishment with an explanation of easements by Kevin Rooney (“Misinformation, Bad Legal Advice and Greed Endanger Entire Island,” 12/5). Is it possible this brilliant, common-sense essay will put to rest the fears and misinformation that has prevented our island from getting beach replenishment done once and for all?

I just did a feature on what beach communities can do to move forward following the devastation brought by Superstorm Sandy.

I interviewed beachfront homeowners who signed easements and attempted to get their neighbors to do the same, who were vilified and ostracized by people they once considered friends just for trying to do the right thing.

The fact is LBI could have been completely replenished long before the storm if it weren’t for the people holding out.

So do we hold them up to public ridicule?

Or do we all put our differences aside and continue efforts to educate and inform them? I don’t know that time is on our side. Is declaring the dunes public domain the answer?

I would like Mr. Rooney to weigh in on the case in Harvey Cedars where beachfront homeowners protected by the dune that compromised their view claim their property was devalued and the town should pony up $375,000. Should communities and beachfront homeowners attempt to arrive at a number that is fair? Or is it even in the realm of possibility that they can wrap their heads around the concept that their property can either be devalued or destroyed?

I wish there was an easy answer, but Mr. Rooney has given us an excellent place to start. Cut out his commentary and post it in every town hall!

Alice Stockton-Rossini, reporter WBGO News/Clear Channel Communications Newark, N.J.

To the Editor: One of the best things about LBI is the caring and sharing that is extended to all who are lucky enough to live or visit here.

Forty-one years ago, as a young couple, we bought a lot from Eve Van Meter and built our summer home. As the family grew, so did the house, which has always been home to our children and now to their families: five grandchildren and one great-grandchild!

Those additions, for the most part, have been done by the Van Meters: Bob, his son Jeff and Jon, his brother. Needless to say, we know them very well. We know them to be honest, professional and very creative in their work.

Eight years ago we retired and made Harvey Cedars our full-time residence. Over the past few years we have had to call 911 on several occasions and the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad, which Bob and his wife Carol Continued on Page 10

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New Christmas Gifts Arriving Daily (L.B.I. Village Collection by Cat’s Meow) To Our Friends & Neighbors That Suffered Damage From Sandy, We Reduced Our Extensive Wall Art Collection Of National And Local Artists To 50% Of Retail Art Normally Selling For $175.00 Now $87.50 Our Way Of Helping You Recover From The Devastated Losses Of Your Home Furnishings

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Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 22, 10am - 12 Noon at the Tuckerton Seaport Scojos.

Bring an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots & receive a Free Childrens Menu Item Tuckerton Seaport Location Now Open For Business The Surf City Location is under remodeling & will reopen soon. *Not Valid on Holidays Scott, Joe & the Scojo's Staff would like to thank you for all the well wishes & concerns.

Together we will rebuild LBI better than before!

A Speedy Recovery to Everyone Affected by Sandy BUY ONE ENTREE GET ONE 50% OFF Mon. - Thurs. valid on any dinner Must be presented at time of purchase Exp. 12/31/12

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The Schmid Family

The Dutchman’s Brauhaus Spice Catering

Would like to say “Thank You� to All that Helped & are Helping During this Time of Need! Our Hearts and Prayers are with all Affected!

Open Daily 12 Noon Lunch & Dinner

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Fundraiser

Sunday, December 16th

PICTURE WITH SANTA 11am to 3pm Donations Welcome

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Holiday Parties • Christmas Parties Luncheons • Holiday Platters Engagement Dinners End of the 2012 Season Bridal Showers • Jack & Jill Parties Cocktail Parties • Rehearsal Dinners Sat. December 22nd Weddings • Baby Showers Watch for Details for Christenings • Anniversaries New Year’s Eve! and More!

Upcoming Events Current Amount raised as of 12/9 $7,000! Thank you to all of our Sponsors, Volunteers & Donors

in January TBA

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BAVARIAN TAVERN Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 3-8pm Fri. - Sat. 3-6pm Fri. Nite: Pat Karwan 6pm

We’re Still Here!

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Just a little more sand in our shoes...

Like so many others, we were signiďŹ cantly affected by Hurricane Sandy. We’re humbled and grateful to be a part of this wonderful community as we all restore and rebuild.

While many of our friends - long-time LBI retailersare closed, the following carry a selection of our local books, calendars, and cards: Surf City Pharmacy Bay Avenue Antiques, Barnegat Kapler’s Pharmacy, Beach Haven Song of the Sea (Manahawkin Mart) Tuckerton Seaport Gift Shop Things A Drift, Surf City The Good Life, Surf City How To Live, Surf City Wildowers, Barnegat Light For a full selection of our titles, visit our website: down-the-shore.com and order from our secure shopping cart.

We’re shipping orders daily, working out of temporary quarters, to make this holiday season “normal�!

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Maybe there was some hope, after all, for normal.

Maybe normal might have to be redefined. day sale with potatoes at $1.49 for 5 pounds.

They’re still potatoes, but the $1.49 is normal – well, at least for the four-day sale. And the restored, rebuilt Island might be the new normal for the next generation. I’m just sayin’.

I found a touch of normal and fear and sarcasm last week when St. Francis began celebrating Mass again, albeit at St. Thomas of Villanova in Surf City. St. Francis in Brant Beach has a soothing, peaceful, calming, familiar atmosphere to it because of the people who attend and the amazing priests who tend to the needs of the community. I had never been to St. Thomas before (fear), but it was where the Masses were being held, and while St. Mary of the Pines was wonderfully accommodating to us, it was not St. Francis. I was wondering if I would see any of the “gang” at St. Thomas at the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass.

I arrived early and began to people-watch.

It was not a practice I usually do at church, but soon, familiar faces began to fill the pews.

Paul took his place at the organ along with the wonderfully talented flute player and equally talented leader of song.

“Please silence your cellphones so that we might preserve the dignity of our Mass,” she said as she had said so many times before in Brant Beach.

It was almost normal.

And then, this past Saturday, Father Steve, looking as though he had been working overtime to get things back to normal at the Brant Beach church, made some heartening announcements about the status of that church and, as usual, spread some of his patented humor (almost sarcasm) as he told a wonderful story about his trusted sidekick in life’s journey, Sister Kate.

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Continued from Page 6 that had been removed from their houses. We had some heartbreaking moments of our own when we had to remove the bay water-soaked things from our lives. There were noises that shattered the usual quiet of November on the Island, that “beep, beep, beep” that sprang from the heavy equipment and trucks as they tried to get our streets back to normal.

We had electric space heaters that I had traveled to Philadelphia to get since you couldn’t find one anywhere nearby. The dogs liked lying in front of them, but they didn’t heat the house enough to be able to sleep in bed. So we all camped out in the parlor on the sofa, which allowed Jake to give me his patented golden retriever, full-face kiss in the middle of the night. Not normal.

We addressed all of this not-normal-ness by relying on a bit of Island sarcasm. We looked at the Joeys’ sign on the Beach Haven Crest restaurant: “Up to our eyeballs in water and has anybody seen my trash bin.” That same Joeys’ had been totally submerged, yet the operators had the same attitude after the storm as before. Maybe there was some hope, after all, for normal. Maybe normal might have to be redefined.

Maybe normal is like the 5 pounds of potatoes my mom used to send me for back in the day. She would give me a quarter and tell me to get 5 pounds of potatoes. Hah, you say, those of you below a certain boomer threshold age. But that was normal then. Today, I get excited when the Shop-a-Rite (my name for it since the Ac-a-me was submerged) has a four-

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Continued from Page 6 have been active members of for more than 40 years, has always responded quickly and in a caring and supportive manner.

Knowing the Van Meter family as we do, it is very upsetting to read of the negative attitude and criticism of people who have always been caring and sharing to our family and making professionally responsible decisions for the beneďŹ t and protection of all the people of LBI. Sue and Paul Muller Harvey Cedars

at the time we might have been irresponsible little brats – ha, ha, ha. If you have all the Shack’s history, you need both the good and the bad. But yep, that was our home. Wes Bell gave us all the permission we needed.

Robert (Bobby) Goganzer Manahawkin

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To the Editor: To whoever is concerned about the loss of the Shack: It is so sad for the locals who grew up here. I was raised in Manahawkin.

My dad, granddad and great-granddad were builders (Herbert G. Cranmer and Sons). We had permission as well as a key to the Shack’s padlock from 1975 to 1978.

We lived in it and called it home. We partied in it and parked garveys under it. Yes,

To the Editor: I have been following the stories and letters in The SandPaper regarding dune-building easements and offer a simple solution.

Maybe this is too obvious for those involved to see. Since dune building is a public works project paid for with taxpayer dollars, and supposed to beneďŹ t the public, why not just construct the dune 25 feet or so to the east on public property where it belongs? Problem solved.

Seems like an obvious solution to me. Of course I don’t have a degree in law, political science or dune engineering. I’m just a taxpayer and private property owner.

Jay Thompson West Creek and Barnegat

Continued from Page 6 unscathed. The entire contents of summer cottages – sofas, mattresses, Boogie Boards, infant toys, beach chairs, televisions and refrigerators – mixed in with broken lumber, drywall, carpet and insulation. Our rental was in the midst of being gutted down to the 2 by 4s. I told the workman that I had been coming to the Island since I was 10 years old, to which he replied, “You’re considered a local then.�

This brings me back to my main point: LBI and all of the Jersey Shore need to be rebuilt. I feel that some ideas are silly, such as reconstructing the abandoned duck hunting shack that was barely standing before Sandy rolled in. But the homes and businesses should be repaired or rebuilt.

Thousands of people rely on this area for their livelihood and their escape from our busy world. LBI is not only about tourists and making money. Seniors have retired here, families have adopted it as their summer retreat, and laborers depend on the

many jobs that the Island provides. LBI is not all McMansions. The off-season population of 10,000 includes middle-class families with children who attend school here and consider the Island their permanent home.

It is argued that homes and businesses should not be built so close to the water in the ďŹ rst place. Should we also then deny people the right to build in the tornado belt, along fault lines, next to large forests or on snowcovered mountains? And what about Manhattan? Do people think that no one should live or work so close to the water there, either?

Sixty-ďŹ ve percent of the bill for replenishing the beaches in New Jersey comes from federal tax dollars. Many taxpayers oppose using their money this way because they do not live near or visit the Jersey Shore, but since when does every dollar the government spends directly beneďŹ t each and every American equally? There are programs too numerous to mention that aid Americans. We each get what we need from our government based on our individual requirements. I would not demand that forest ďŹ res be left to burn out of control because the federal dollars spent to put them out do not directly beneďŹ t me. Natu-

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To the Editor: In view of the catastrophic storm recently suffered by our region, I ask the governing boards in our county to take action to help implement the following recommendations.

Zoning ordinances should be modiďŹ ed to specify that: • all new and renovated construction should be above the 100-year ood level by at least 4 feet (12 feet above ground level). New bulkheads and attachments should be raised as well. New ood-proof construction methods, such as used in Japan, Italy and the Netherlands, should be encouraged for upscale new constructions and for new public buildings that would double for shelters in emergencies.

Houses should still be anchored below the frost line, but frame-construction should be discouraged in favor of solid masonry. • household mechanicals should be located on higher oors • new installations of window and door glass should be able to withstand higher wind pressure and preferably outďŹ tted with solid outside shutters that could be closed in case of high winds ral disasters happen, and our citizens need relief. If the dunes are not restored, further waste and destruction will occur each time there is a storm.

I do concede that going forward, zoning and building codes should become more stringent. Future new construction should be limited, as LBI and much of the shoreline are presently overbuilt. And there is no sound reason for building farther into the bay or ocean at a time that sea level is rising yearly. Building codes need to be improved to require driven pilings for every property on the Island, not just for those in beach blocks.

There is much to be learned from disasters such as Superstorm Sandy, but punishing the homeowners should not be part of the equation.

Y Linda Anne Queiroz lives in BrookďŹ eld, Conn.

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by Sandy, while mostly all the boats left aoat were undamaged.

A coincidence? I prefer to think that there was some greater power that was looking over us during the tragedy Sandy wrought.

I sorrow deeply for all those whose material lives were transported by those hearses that were disguised as trucks, and I hope that the power that watched over us will help all those in such need in the days that come.

Rodger A. Zelles Ship Bottom • new installations of cell towers and antennas should include permanent auxiliary generators, not merely batteries that can discharge in times of extended crises Governing boards are also requested to urge that utilities further “hardenâ€? their infrastructures against the ravages of wind and surf. Insulated piping enclosures have been suggested where underground installations might be prohibitive.

Levies and seawalls are also suggested for lower-lying areas of Little Egg Harbor Township. At a minimum, new FEMA standards should apply.

I. Yusif, member LEH Board of Adjustment

OSHA Hovering To the Editor: I was saddened to learn that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hovering over Long Beach Island during these troubling times. Right now people need assistance with clean-outs, guidance on how to go about repairs, and their friends’ and neighbors’ encouragement, so our communities can get through this together.

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Enjoy Holiday Music With Bluegrass Twist At Waretown’s Albert Music Hall Dec. 15

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he Pinelands Cultural and Historical Society presents its holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532) in Waretown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; entertainment begins at 7:30.

Admission is $5; children younger than 12 are admitted free.

Roy Everett, society president, said the program will feature Southern Specific, Bluegrass Road, Warm Hearted Country Carolers, Basement Musicians and Robbin and the Hoods.

During the 8 p.m. set, Santa Claus will lead a Christmas sing-along and will have gifts for children 11 and younger. Light refreshments and gift items may be purchased.

“The music will be bluegrass, country and traditional,” said Everett.

“Most of the songs will be geared to the holidays. It will be a fun holiday celebration.”

For more information, call 609971-1593. —E.E.

Calendar is The SandPaper’s guide to entertainment, cultural activities and other events in southern New Jersey. Listings are compiled from press releases and announcements sent to us from various sponsoring organizations. The SandPaper is not responsible for changes or errors in listings. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, we suggest you call for confirmation before starting out for anything. To include your community event in Calendar, send complete information (and the name and phone number of a person we can contact) to: Calendar, The SandPaper, 1816 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, NJ 08008. Or you may drop the material off in person at our office, e-mail to calendar@thesandpaper.net or fax it to 609-494-1437. Do not call in announcements. Only activities open to the public can be accepted. Either admission must be free or the activity’s primary purpose must be to benefit a nonprofit organization.

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CANCELLATIONS Holiday Tour of Homes Canceled, The LBI Garden Club has cancelled the tour, scheduled for Dec. 13, because of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. The club would like to donate the money already received for tickets to the house tour to help impacted communities. Anyone who wants a refund may send tickets back with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Garden Club of LBI, PO Box 344, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008. The deadline for refund requests is Dec. 31.

South Bay Seniors Assn. Holiday Luncheon, The event was scheduled for Dec. 14.

South Bay Seniors Assn. Meeting, The meeting was scheduled for Jan. 21.

“White Christmas” Canceled, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach aves., Beach Haven (609-4929477 or www.surflight.org) The show was scheduled to run through Dec. 21.

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Knit Night, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) Whether beginner or fanatic, all are welcome. Call for dates.

LBI Benefit: “Sandy Blows,” Ship Bottom Firehouse, 21st St. & Central Ave. (Facebook, “Sandy Blows”) Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns, eleven

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Suggested donation, $10. The fire company will use all proceeds to help LBI businesses and families affected by Superstorm Sandy. 4 pm-2 am.

Pastel Classes with Linda Coulter, Pine Shores Art Assn., 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609-294-8264 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org) Walk-ins are welcome. Fees per class: member, $20; nonmember, $22. Sat., 10 am-1 pm.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Announces Mainland Meeting Schedule, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin.

Guests and visiting quilters are always welcome.

Dates are Jan. 17, March 21, April 18, May 23 and June 20, 6:30 pm. Call Mary Ann O’Neill at 609-9781438 or Shelley Gische at 609-312-7692.

“Shirt Happens” Sandy Relief Benefit, Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave., Lake Como (South Belmar), Dec. 27. Hyperactive, Upside and DJ HD entertain.

At least 12 artists, including Cheryl Syminink and Jack Reynolds of Manahawkin, draw on white T-shirts donated by seven3two. Admission, $20; 100 percent donated to sandynjrelieffund.org. 7 pm-close.

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Superstorm Sandy Photos Wanted, (732-341-1880) The Ocean County Historical Society is collecting and preserving images of the storm. Photos may be e-mailed to sandy.ochs@verizon.net; include location of the picture view, date taken, and name and address of donor.

THROUGH DECEMBER 14 Holiday Gift Drive, Pinelands Regional High School, Nugentown Rd., Little Egg Harbor (609-296-5074) Appropriate gifts include clothing for babies, children and teenagers; toiletries such as shampoo and lotion for teen girls or Axe spray for teen boys; and toys suitable for babies and toddlers. They may be taken to the School Based Youth Services office at the back of the building, 7 am-3 pm.

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Free Tdap Immunizations, Long Beach Twp. Municipal Bldg., 2nd floor, 6805 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach (609-492-1212 or www.lbihealth.com) The LBI Health Dept. offers preventive tetanus immunizations. All adults should get a booster dose every 10 years. 10 am-2 pm.

THROUGH DECEMBER 24* Christmas Tree Sale, Ship Bottom Firehouse, 21st St. & Central Ave. Free local delivery and special orders are available. Mon., Wed. & Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., 10 am-7 pm; Sun., 11 am-6 pm. Closed Tues. & Thurs. *or until all trees are sold.

MONDAYS, THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Monday Movies, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Films are rated PG-13. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Dec. 17, “Men in Black 3,” rated PG-13; Dec. 24, no film; Dec. 31, “New Year’s Eve,” rated PG-13.

THROUGH JANUARY 18 Small Works Exhibition, LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies (609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org) Reception, Dec. 15, 5-7 pm.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Family Movie Night: “Arthur Christmas,” Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-6983331) The film is rated PG. 6:30 pm.

Girls in Gangs, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) Teens may receive knowledge and tools to recognize as well as understand girls within the gang culture. 6 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Teen Book Club, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The subject is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. 5 pm.

THURSDAYS, DECEMBER 13 & 27 Tdap Vaccination Clinics, Ocean County Health Dept. Southern Clinic, 333 Haywood Rd., Manahawkin (732-341-9700, ext. 7515, or www.ochd.org) The vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whopping cough). It is recommended for all those ages 10 through seniors. Cost, $20; those receiving Medicaid should bring their Medicaid card; WIC recipients should bring their WIC folder. 4-6:30 pm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Flu Vaccination Clinic, Ocean County Health Dept. Southern Clinic, 333 Haywood Rd., Manahawkin (732-341-9700, ext. 7515, or www.ochd. org) The service is provided by the Ocean County Health Dept. Flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone 6 months or older. Anyone younger than 65 needs a physician’s note for a pneumonia shot.

Cost for each, $20; with Medicare Part B non-HMO card, free.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Family Movie, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The film is “Arthur Christmas.” 2 pm.

Gaming Day, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) Kids ages 12-18 are invited for Super Smash Brothers Brawl. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Holiday Crafts Drop-in, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) The activity is for children of all ages. 10 am.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Offered, Ocean County Southern Recycling Complex, 379 Haywood Rd., Manahawkin. Proof of residency in Ocean County is required. Acceptable wastes are paints/thinners/ boat paint, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes, bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline. All materials except oil and gasoline must be in original containers. 9 am-3 pm. Preregistration is required. For appointment, call 609-978-9013.

Let’s Discover Art, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-4942480) The activity is for children 4 and older. 10:30 am. Register each child separately; call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Nativity Pageant, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 333 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5972696) The event is outdoors; attendees should dress warmly. 5:30 & 7 pm. Rain date, Dec. 16.

Pajama Night, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River (732-2550342 or 732-255-0343; www.ocean.edu/planet.htm) “Story Time Under the Stars” brings storybooks to life. Children are invited to come in their PJs and bring a pillow and/or blanket. Admission, $8. 6 & 7 pm.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus, Ocean Acres Community Center, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin (609-597-9481, ext. 4236) The Southern Regional Air Force Jr. ROTC hosts the event. Photos with Santa are available. Admission: adult, $6; child younger than 10, $5. 8-11 am.

“Sandy” Fundraiser, Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern, 101 North Bay Ave. at Centre St., Beach Haven.

Beach Haven Future hosts the event to benefit Beach Haven’s small-business owners and first responders.

All donations are welcome; checks should be payable to Beach Haven Future – Restoration Fund. 5-7 pm.

Santa & Kids, Little Egg Harbor Twp. Town Hall, 665 Radio Rd. Great Bay PAL invites children to meet with Santa Claus; attendees may bring cameras.

Admission, free. 2-6 pm.

Santa Claus Pet Photos & Bake Sale, Petsmart, 219 Stafford Park Blvd., Manahawkin. The Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter sponsor the event. Donations benefit the shelter and FOSOCAS’s mission to serve animals. 11 am-4 pm.

Sing Along with Santa & Friends, Firefly, 15 North Long Beach Blvd., Surf City (609-361-7700) There is a raffle for free Babbee Doll jewelry and 1-hour massage. Hot chocolate and cookies are served. 11 am-3 pm.

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Student Art Exhibition Reception, The Art House, 182 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-978-4ART) 2-5 pm. There is a free snowflake workshop for all ages, 3:30 pm.

Support Group for Victims of Superstorm Sandy, 1st United Methodist Church of Tuckerton, 134 North Green St. (609-296-8300) The Center for Healing and Wholeness facilitates the group. The focus is the emotional aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Admission, free. Walk-ins are welcome. 10-11:30 am.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 Sandy Support Group Meets, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) Ocean Mental Health Services offers the groups for people who are struggling in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Dec. 15, 11 am-1 pm; Dec. 23, time to be determined.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus Cancelled, Holiday Inn, 155 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin (www. ourgang.org or 609-597-0553) The event was to benefit Our Gang Players.

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Kris Kringle 5K Road Race, 1-Mile Walk & Toy Drive, Jennings Rd. Recreation Bldg., 385 Jennings Rd., Manahawkin. Preregister at southjerseymultisport.com/event/kris-kringle-5k, $15; register day of race, $20, 8 am. 5K begins, 10 am; 1-mile walk begins, 10:15 am.

Santa Sunday, Cox House, Rte. 9 & West Bay Ave., Barnegat (609-698-2120) Santa and Mrs. Claus are on hand to greet visitors; storytellers read classic holiday tales. People who want photos with Santa should bring a camera. Admission, free. 1:30-4:30 pm.

South Jersey Band Aid Benefit, Renault Winery, ballroom, 72 Bremen Ave.,Egg Harbor Twp. (salvation4education@gmail.com or 609-287-5923) The event offers bands, a DJ and raffles. Proceeds benefit the NJ Education Assn.’s effort to rebuild schools damaged by Superstorm Sandy. 4-10 pm.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 Brain Games, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) The games are designed to stimulate different areas of the brain. 1st & 3rd Mon. of each month, 1 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Journey to Wellness, Waretown Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. (732-914-1546) Individuals experiencing mental health and substance abuse concerns can get support, information and referral services. This is free and confidential. 1-3 pm.

No appointment is needed.

Movie Night: “Men in Black 3,” Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The film is rated PG-13. 6 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Teen Poetry Café, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) Those ages 12-18 who like to write or read poetry are welcome. 7 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

MONDAYS, DECEMBER 17 & 31 eBook Open House, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) This is an opportunity to ask eBook questions, learn about borrowing eBooks from the Ocean County Library and test a Kindle, iPad and Nook. Dec. 17,10:30 am; Dec. 31, 2:30 pm.

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“Step back in time, relax and enjoy our holiday decorations,” said Jean Frazier, library director. “We know a lot of people still haven’t returned to their homes due to Hurricane Sandy, but hopefully the people who are here will want to come in and relax and take their mind off their problems and enjoy our holiday display.”

The library board and staff will provide light refreshments including sandwiches, dessert, punch, coffee and tea.

The event marks one month since the library reopened following Sandy.

“We were very fortunate in that we escaped damage,” said Frazier. “When we reopened, we used space heaters because the gas had not been turned back on yet. It was a little cool in here, but people really wanted us to be open because they missed us and wanted a comfortable place to go.”

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Book Discussion, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) The topic is Patriot Hearts by Barbara Hambly. 2 pm.

Cupcake Decorating with Michelle, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609296-1470) The activity is for ages 2-8. 11:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Holiday Open House, Beach Haven Library, Third St. & Beach Ave. (609-492-7081) Sandwiches, desserts, punch, coffee and tea are offered. 1-4 pm.

Holiday Treat Holders, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The activity is for ages 2-12. 3:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

“Living Beyond Loss” Grief Support Group, 1st United Methodist Church of Tuckerton, 134 North Green St. (609-296-8300) The Center for Healing and Wholeness facilitates the group. The focus is the emotional aftermath of Superstorm Sandy as well as other needs participants may have. Admission, free.

Walk-ins are welcome. 7 pm.

Preschool Storytime, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The program is for ages 3-5 with caregiver.

10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

TUESDAYS, DECEMBER 18 & JANUARY 15 Adult Writers Group Meets, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) All are welcome. 1-3 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 eReader Round-up, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) This offers a hands-on demonstration of 3 popular e-book readers. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Gaming Fun, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) The drop-in activity is for ages 10 and older for board games, cards and Wii. 3 pm.

J.C.’s Book Club, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) 11:30 am. Call for title.

Teen Advisory Board Meets, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to plan programs and make suggestions for books, music, videos, DVDs and more. 7 pm.

WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 19 & JANUARY 16 Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Meets, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City. The Dec. 19 meeting includes a wrapped fatquarter exchange. Guests and visiting quilters are always welcome. 1-3 pm. Call Mary Ann O’Neill at 609-978-1438 or Shelley Gische at 609-312-7692.

Teen Advisory Board Meets, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) Kids in grades 7-12 are invited to come make suggestions for programs, events and more. 6 pm.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Marvelous Sleuths Book Club, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) The title is The Emperor’s Tomb by Steve Berry. 7 pm.

Ocean Bay Needle Arts Chapter Meets, Tip Seaman County Park, Recreation Center, Rte. 9 & Lakeview Ave., Tuckerton. New members, guests and all ability levels are welcome; bring lunch and something to stitch. 9 am. Call Roberta at 609-971-1542 or Ellen at 609-296-9573.

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n hopes of making the holiday season an especially enjoyable time for residents in need in Stafford Township and on Long Beach Island this year, the Stafford Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 297 and the Stafford Township Recreation Department will be hosting the organizations’ annual Christmas Toy Drive. Donations of toys and gifts for male and female children ages 9 through 18 are of great need. Gifts for all ages are also appreciated, as “hard times set no age barrier.”

Donations of new and unused toys and clothes, as well as gift certificates, may be dropped off, day or night, at the Stafford Municipal Building, located at 260 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin. Checks should be made payable to the Stafford Twp. PBA 297 Toy Drive. It is requested that all gifts are dropped off unwrapped, so the items may be easily categorized according to age group.

The Southern Regional High School’s Student Council, under the direction of history teacher Steve Derion, is also contributing to the local drive. The council is focusing on collecting gifts for teens. It is coordinating its efforts with the Stafford Township Police Department, which will be delivering the items to local families. Items may be dropped off at the high school in room 9-14 until Dec. 14.

The council “concentrates on the teenagers because families get food and little kids get toys. It’s always the teenagers that get forgotten in those things,” explained Marilyn Dougherty, media liaison for the Southern Regional School District.

For more information about the Christmas Toy Drive, call 609-597-1000 or email staffordtoydrive@hotmail.com. —K.A.E.

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Tween Craft: Snowman Ornaments, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609698-3331) The activity is for ages 10-15. 6 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Teen Writers Discussion Group, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Aspiring writers in grades 7-12 are welcome to bring something they are writing or talk about what they would like to write. 7 pm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 County Connection Mobile Service, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) Services provided include county IDs, passports, senior services, veterans services, consumer affairs, voter registration, and parks and tourism information. 10 am-4 pm.

Movie Matinee: “Total Recall,” Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The film is rated PG-13. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Snow Globe Cookies for Teens, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) The activity is for ages 12-17. 3 pm.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Dinner, St. Mary’s Parish Center, 100 Bishop Lane off McKinley Ave., Manahawkin. All are welcome, including those who are in the area to work on the storm recovery effort. Santa Claus stops by with gifts for children. Noon-3 pm. For reservations and/or sign up for a ride, call 609-978-6508 and leave a message.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 LEGOs Builder’s Club, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) The activity is for ages 5 and older.

Bricks are provided, but donations of LEGOs are happily accepted. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Movie Matinee: “Ice Age – Continental Shift,” Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The film is rated PG. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. ’Tween the Covers, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Kids ages 9 and older are invited to preview books, videos and more. 4 pm.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Affair at Cedar Bridge, 200 Old Halfway Rd., Barnegat (609-296-8868) The event is a re-enactment of the last documented land battle of the Revolutionary War, in 1782. Admission, free. 2 pm.

Drop-in Winter Craft, Waretown Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. (609-693-5133) The activity is suitable for children ages 5 and older. Materials are provided. 2-4 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Teen Anime Club Meets, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) Those ages 12-18 are invited to bring in fan art, plan cosplay outfits, watch anime and connect with other otaku. 7-8:30 pm.

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“Welcome 2013” Drop-in Craft, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) 11 am-4 pm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 County Connection Mobile Service, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) Services provided include county IDs, passports, senior services, veterans services, consumer affairs, voter registration, and parks and tourism information. 10 am-4 pm.

Genealogy on the Internet, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) 2:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Movie Matinee: “Brave,” Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The film is rated PG. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 LEGOs & DUPLOs Fun & Movie, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609296-1470) The movie is Disneynature’s “African Cats.” DUPLOs is for ages 2-5; LEGOs is for ages 6 and older. 10:30 am-noon. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Moonlight Walk, Historic Whitesbog Village, 12013 Whitesbog Rd., Browns Mills (609-893-4646) An experienced guide leads a 3-to-5-mile walk. Walkers should dress for the weather and bring water and flashlights. Fee, $5. Reservation deadline, Dec. 28; leave name, phone number and number of people attending. Meet at general store, 7 pm. Inclement weather cancels.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 & 30 Model Train Show, Ocean County Historical Society, Birdsall Room, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River (732-341-1880) The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders operate O gauge and HO gauge trains. Admission: adult, $3; child, $2; family, $5.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 Movie Matinee: “Arthur Christmas,” Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609296-1470) The film is rated PG. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Open House, The Art House, 182 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-978-4ART) This provides a preview of art classes for kids ages 6-7, 8-12, teens and adults. 2-4 pm.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Movie Night: “Hope Springs,” Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The film is rated PG-13. 6 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Needleworkers Drop-in, Is land Bra nch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) Whether knitting, crochet, cross stitch or needlepoint, all are welcome. 5-8 pm.

Pine Shores Art Assn. Meeting & Watercolor Demonstration, Pine Shores Art Assn., 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609-597-3557) Tom Rutledge presents the demonstration. All are welcome. 7:30 pm.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 “Proud as a Peacock” Stories & Craft, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609296-1470) The activity is for ages 2-8. 11:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

State of the Chamber, Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Twp. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce brings together business and community leaders to share what took place in the prior year and what is planned for the current year. Nationally recognized economic forecaster Joel Naroff addresses the gathering. Cost, $35, includes full breakfast with an omelet station.

8:30 am-noon. Preregistration is required; contact 609-494-7211 or visitLBIregion.com.

Watercolor Drop-in for Seniors, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) Pat Morgan is available to give advice and offer solutions. Participants must bring their own materials. 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Book Discussion, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-4942480) The selection is Boardwalk Empire by Nelson Johnson. 7:30 pm.

Lunch ’n’ Learn Program: Early Advocates of the Pine Barrens, Tuckerton Seaport, Marshelder Gun Club, 120 West Rte. 9 (609-296-8868 or www. tuckertonseaport.org) This series of programs on the estuarine, coastal and ocean environments in NJ is cosponsored by the Seaport, Rutgers University and the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve. Participants bring their own lunch, or a lunch option is available for $6. 12:30 pm. Fee, $2.

Preregistration is required.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Music & Movement, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-4942480) The activity is for ages 2-7. 10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Youth Book Discussion, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The group is for ages 7-14. Home-schooled students are welcome. 3:30 pm. Call for monthly title; also call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 15 & 22 Watercolor Workshop with Pat Morgan, Pine Shores Art Assn., 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609294-8264 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org) Fees: member, $50; nonmember, $75. 9:30 am-3:30 pm.

Bluegrass & Pinelands Music, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Rte. 532), Waretown (609-9711593 or www.alberthall.org) Every Sat.; doors open, 6:30 pm.

Sing for the Shore, American Legion Mystic Island Unit 493, 420 Radio Rd., Little Egg Harbor, Jan. 6, 1-6 pm. Local musicians performing include Frank Fotusky, Jeff Brown, Jim Brogan, Lovelight, America’s Choice, Capt. Bill, the 559, Fred Conley and the Frigidairs. Cash bar. All proceeds will be distributed to local hurricane relief efforts. Ticket, $15; call Sherri at 609-713-0447, or e-mail marshmist2@ comcast net and put “Sandy Benefit” in the subject line. Donations of goods, cash or services are welcome, as are canned goods for the local food pantry.

THROUGH DECEMBER 31 “Laser Holidays” Family Shows, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River (732-255-0342 or 732-255-0343; www. ocean.edu/planet.htm) Admission, $10. Fri. & Sat., 8:15 pm; Dec. 24, 26, 27, 28 & 31, 3 pm.

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he Manahawkin Moose lodge is holding a fundraiser Dec. 16 for families affected by Hurricane Sandy. One focus is on a more cheery holiday for the children.

“We’ve been collecting new things for kids. Our big goal is to cover the kids who were in the flood zone who lost everything,” said Dave Long, administrator for the lodge.

Anyone wanting to donate gift cards or make a monetary donation may call the lodge at 609-597-3809. Also, if anyone knows a family in need that they would like to recommend to receive gifts, they can do so by Thursday, Dec. 13. The event on Dec. 16 is not open to the public because by that time the list of families referred will be gathered.

On the 16th, lodge members will hold a party with food, gifts and supplies for the families who have been referred to them. “A lot of our members’ houses were damaged, and we have our members talking to their friends and searching for the families to come,” Long said.

This is another benefit among many the Manahawkin Moose lodge delivers over the year. “Last year we gave out $75,000 to charities and cancer victims,” Long said. —M.S.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 “A Night of Christmas Worship,” Bayside Chapel, 965 West Bay Ave., Barnegat (609-607-8323) Admission, free. 7 pm.

Maggie Worsdale’s Christmas Cabaret, Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River (732-341-1880) 7 pm. Donation, $10; call to reserve.

Middle School Band & Chorus Concert, Southern Regional High School, Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center, 9-10 Bldg., Rte. 9, Manahawkin. Admission, free. 7 pm.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Christmas Concert, St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, McKinley Ave., Manahawkin. 7:30 pm. Ticket, $28; must be obtained in advance. Call Dot at 609-698-4242.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 “Broadway Tonite” Musical Revue, Ocean County College, Arts & Community Center, College Drive, Toms River (732-255-0500, TTY 732-255-0424 or tickets.ocean.edu) Tickets: adult, $28; senior, $25; student, $10. 8 pm.

Choraliers Concert & Sing-along, Manahawkin United Methodist Church, 116 Stafford Ave. The LBI/ Mainland Woman’s Club presents the concert. 7 pm.

Call Nancy at 609-978-061.

Holiday Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Rte. 532), Waretown (609-971-1593 or www. alberthall.org) Scheduled to appear are Southern Specific, Santa Claus, Bluegrass Road, Warm Hearted Country Carolers, Basement Musicians and Robbin & the Hoods. Santa has a gift for children younger than 12; cameras are welcome. Admission: adult, $5; younger than 12, free. Doors open, 6:30 pm.

Island Singers Perform, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Admission, free; donations are welcome. 2 pm.

Sandy Relief Benefit Concert, Pinelands Regional High School, 565 Nugentown Rd., Little Egg Harbor. The Great Bay Regional PAL present fingerstyle guitarist David Paul, Kevin MacGeoghegan and Kept perform. Proceeds benefit the Hurricane Sandy Victims Relief Fund. Admission, $15. Doors open, 6:30 pm; concert begins, 7:30 pm. Tickets available at Lighthouse Alliance Community Church, online at www.ticketderby.com or at the door.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Holiday Concert, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) The Barnegat High School Choir performs. 7 pm.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 “Hope for the Holidays,” Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood (732-255-0460 or www. gardenstatephilharmonic.org) The Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra performs. Tickets: adult, $26 & $30; senior older than 59, $22 & $26; student, $10 & $15. 4 pm.

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n the spirit of holiday giving, the Lighthouse International Film Festival is knocking $100 off the normal asking price for all-access passes to its fifth annual event from June 6 to June 9 in 2013, making it the best bargain in the event’s history and a perfect stocking stuffer for the avid film fan and beachgoer.

The normal $125 ticket has been dropped to $25 from now until Dec. 31. The all-access pass grants movie enthusiasts admission to not only any of the festival’s many awardwinning independent shorts, documentaries and features that it gathers throughout the year from film festivals such as Sundance, Cannes, South by Southwest and Tribeca, but also to several parties, panel discussions, and Breakfast With the Filmmakers events throughout the weekend.

To capitalize on the offer, go online to brownpapertickets.com/event/300878, enter the discount code “HOLIDAYS” and your ticket price will drop to $25.

“It’s critical that this 2013 season be the best IT ever,” said Managing ADM NE O Director Christine Rooney. “Come to LBI for the films, then stay, eat, shop, and enjoy. Let’s make this June event the kickoff to a great summer season.”

Rooney can be reached at liffinfo@ gmail.com for any inquiries. —M.M.

THROUGH DECEMBER 16 Ocean Professional Theatre Co. Presents “Home for the Holidays,” Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin (609-312-8306 or www. oceantheatre.org) Tickets: adult, $35; child younger than 13, $20. See the website for exact times.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 11-13 “Music Man Jr.,” Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin (www.ourgang.org or 609-597-0553) The junior division of Our Gang Players, ages 5-14, performs. Tickets: adult, $15; senior or student, $12; child younger than 13, $8. Fri. & Sat., 7 pm; Jan. 13, 2 pm.

Comedy FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Joe Piscopo Comedy Fundraiser, Holiday Inn, 155 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin. The event benefits the Stafford Twp. and Beach Haven volunteer fire companies. Donation, $20, includes show, beer, soda and snacks. 7:30-11:30 pm. Advance tickets only; call 609-698-3041.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 205 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin (609-978-0700) Wed., acoustic music, 9 pm.

Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant, Bay Ave. & Centre St., Beach Haven (609-492-1065 or www. buckalews.com) Sat., Sandy fundraiser: Al Jinks, 4 pm; Chris Fritz, 5 pm; Dan Brown, 6 pm; Ted Hammock, 7 pm; Garage Kept, 8:30 pm.

Callahan’s, 16th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Surf City (609-494-5776) Sat., psychic readings.

Calloways Restaurant, 597 Rte. 9, Eagleswood (609978-0220) Fri., Dave Jones, 9 pm-1 am; Sat., Billy Walton Band, 9 pm-1 am.

Doyle’s Pour House – Barnegat, 345 South Main St. (Rte. 9) (609-660-8300) Sat., Jimmy Brogan.

Dutchman’s Brauhaus, Cedar Bonnet Island (609494-8197) Fri., Pat Karwan, 6 pm.

Christmas Dinner Invitation for All At St. Mary’s

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n Christmas day from noon to 3 p.m., all are welcome to attend a free holiday meal in the company of friends and neighbors, at St. Mary’s Parish Center, located at 100 Bishop Lane in Manahawkin.

The invitation extends to anyone in need of some holiday cheer, a helping hand or simply fellowship.

As parishioners Mike and Gail Rua explained, the dinner is intended for anyone who has fallen on hard times, has been impacted by Superstorm Sandy, is a visiting FEMA worker or volunteer of some other organization, is elderly or is simply in need of company.

“Whatever the reason, we want them to come join us for Christmas dinner,” they said.

“There is no need to bring anything except your Christmas spirit,” the invitation reads.

“Transportation can be provided for those who would like to join but have no way of getting to the parish center. Santa will stop by with gifts for the children.”

The tradition of hosting Christmas dinner for the community at St. Mary’s began in 2009, when a group of friends handed out meals for those in need at the Manahawkin Lake Park. The following year, the group decided to hold a Christmas dinner, with the help of Ken’s Kitchen and volunteers of different faiths. Families in attendance also received donated coats, hats, scarves, clothing and canned goods.

Last year’s dinner served more than 100 guests and provided new toys to more than 40 children.

To make a reservation, arrange for a ride or learn more, call 609-978-6508 or email theruas6@aol.com. —V.L. The Gateway, 227 West Eighth St., Ship Bottom (609-494-2816) Thurs., Ted Hammock, 6-9 pm; Fri., Jason Booth, 5-9 pm; Sat., Ted Hammock, 5-9 pm.

Fri. & Sat., Weird Owl karaoke, 8 pm.

The Grapevine, 364 East Main St. (Rte. 9), Tuckerton (609-296-7799) Sat., Neil.

Lighthouse Tavern, Rte. 9, Waretown (609-6933150) Fri., Clutch Dog; Sat., Lenny G. Plantation, West 80th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars (609-494-8191) Call for info.

Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor (609-296-2656 or www.seaoaksgolf.com) Fri., call for info; Sat., Juke Box Kings.

Note: Many places have DJs or other entertainment on unlisted nights.

Forever Fit Mature Adult Fitness, (800-560-9990) Southern Ocean Medical Center’s Wellness Center sponsors the programs for healthy adults age 50 and older. Fee, $3.50 per class. Mill Creek Community Center, 1199 Mill Creek Rd., Manahawkin, Mon., Tues. & Fri., 8:30-9:30 am; Barnegat Community Center, West Bay Ave., Mon. & Fri., 7:45-8:45 am. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 357 Rte. 9, Waretown, Tues., 10:30-11:30 am, & Fri., 11 am-noon.

Share Psychic & Intuitive Experience & Learning, Tudor Cottage, Little Egg Harbor. Participation is free; space is limited. Mon., 6-8 pm. Call Kathleen at 609-294-1013 or 609-709-9562 Bus Trips to Resorts International Casino, Leaves Great Bay Plaza, 200 Mathistown Rd., Little Egg Harbor. The Great Bay Woman’s Club hosts the trips. Cost, $20, includes $22 casino voucher. 1st Thurs. of each month, 9:30 am. To reserve, call Jean at 609-296-4028.

Old Barney Amateur Radio Club, Ocean Acres Community Center, 498 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin (www.obarc.org) 1st Tues. of each month. Amateur radio VE test session, 6:30 pm; meeting, 7:30 pm.

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Open Rec Night for Children, Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way, Mystic Island (609-296-9700) There are table games, board games, 2 Wii systems and more. Fri., 6-8:30 pm, except holidays.

Beach Haven Community Arts Program’s Commemorative Bricks, The bricks are placed in the paths at Veterans Bicentennial Park in Beach Haven.

Contribution, $100. Call 609-492-2253.

Al-Anon/Alateen, (888-425-2666, or 856-547-0855 daytime) This is a 12-Step program for friends and relatives of alcoholics. Alateen is for ages 10-18. This is not a religious program. Sun., Mill Creek Community Center, 1199 Mill Creek Rd., Manahawkin, step/discussion & Alateen, 7 pm. Mon., King of Kings Church, 1000 North Main St., Manahawkin, Beginners, 10 am; S/D, 10:30 am; Waretown United Methodist Church, Bryant Rd. (Rte. 612 east), S/D, 7:30 pm. Tues., Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 333 North Main St., Manahawkin, beginner, 7 pm; S/D, 7:30 pm. Wed., West Creek United Methodist Church, Thomas Ave. & Rte. 9, S/D, 8-9 pm. Thurs., Mill Creek Community Center, beginner, 10 am; S/D, 10:30 am; St. Francis Community Center, 47th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, beginner, 7 pm; S/D, 7:30 pm; Forked River Presbyterian Church, Rte. 9, S/D, 8 pm.

Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum, Leitz Blvd. & Wisteria Lane, Tuckerton (609-294-1547) The tworoom restored schoolhouse contains exhibits on the Tuckerton Railroad, the Tuckerton Wireless and more.

Open Wed., 10 am-4 pm.

Nashville Songwriters Assn. International Workshops, Pinelands Regional High School, Nugentown Rd., Little Egg Harbor (609-296-4881) Call Tommy Allen for information. 2nd Wed. of each month, 7-9 pm.

Counseling Services Available, Monmouth/Ocean Division of Catholic Charities, 128 Cedar St., Tuckerton (732-505-3113) Individual, family and marital counseling are available for those in need regardless of race, color, religion or creed.

Well Spouse Support Group, OCC Southern Education Center, 195 Cedar Bridge Rd., Manahawkin (609-978-2077) The group is for spouses and partners of the chronically ill or disabled. Participants can share thoughts, feelings and anxieties in an informal, nonjudgmental environment. Meets last Wed. of each month, 8 pm.

Ocean Acres Civic Assn., Ocean Acres Elementary School, Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin. Ocean Acres residents are welcome. Anyone requiring transportation, call 609-698-7583. Meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 pm.

HIV/AIDS Education & Literature, LBI Health Dept., 11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach (609361-1000, ext. 250 or 609-492-1212) Free education and literature are available to any LBI resident. Referrals for testing also provided. All calls, appointments and referrals are confidential.

Bike Registration Program, To reduce the frequency of bicycle thefts and expedite the return of stolen bikes, the LBI police departments have started a free program. Everyone, including visitors, is encouraged to register their bikes. Call for registration informa-

ew Jersey comedian, musician and actor Joe Piscopo will be volunteering his time to perform at a first-responder fundraiser to benefit the fire companies of Stafford and Beach Haven at the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin on Dec. 21 in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Piscopo achieved fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1985 alongside the likes of Eddie Murphy and Chevy Chase, where he portrayed memorable characters, including Frank Sinatra performing rock songs.

Piscopo returns to the area largely thanks to the efforts of longtime friend, Stafford Township firefighter and event organizer Kim England of Ocean Acres, who rode alongside Piscopo while working a job both had picked up for the summers of their college years while staying at family members’ secondary homes: collecting trash in Beach Haven.

“We were two characters on the truck back then,” said England. “You’d probably get thrown in jail today for doing what we did then.”

England recounted a particular ritual in which he and Piscopo would receive submarine sandwiches wrapped in foil from the now-defunct Stowaway Restaurant in Beach Haven when they arrived early in the morning in the “slop wagon” – the name given to the garbage truck used for restaurants. The two would save the sandwiches for lunch later in the day, at which time they would park by the dunes at Third Street, sit on the back of the truck and solicit dates from young women who were entering or exiting the beach.

“They’d say, ‘You’re stinky garbage men!’

Then we’d pull the sandwiches up as if they came from the back of the truck and eat, and they’d say, ‘You guys are gross!’”

Other stunts included a “Garbage Man Olympics” that England described as similar to a scene out of the 1990 Charlie Sheen film “Men at Work.” One event was racing another crew, whose truck would start at the opposite end of the same street to see who could finish their side quicker.

In 1983, while still chief of the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co., England made Piscopo, then on “Saturday Night Live,” grand marshal of a parade celebrating the company’s 100th anniversary.

“He’s a real down-to-earth guy,” said England. “He never had his head up in the clouds and has always been a super-nice guy to everybody.

The two companies were hit pretty hard (by Sandy), and I called and asked him, ‘Do you think we could do something?’ He jumped right on the front line.”

Piscopo will be featured alongside comedian and actor Jeff Norris, who was featured in HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire.” Both Piscopo and Norris performed at Surflight Theater in Beach Haven this past summer. Norris credits Piscopo as a mentor, and both can be expected to bring a catalog of impressions and New Jersey-themed comedy to the table on Dec. 21.

Besides time given by both comedians, donations abounded locally to make the event happen and ensure maximum benefit to both fire companies. Holiday Inn of Manahawkin donated the four dining halls that will be combined into one room and accommodate the expected 500-person audience. It also is donating beer, soda, and snacks that will be available. Pietro’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza in Manahawkin donated money for T-shirts that will be available for purchase, commemorating the event. Jim Brown, a local Manahawkin DJ, is donating his time to add music before and after the performances.

tion. Beach Haven, 492-0505; Harvey Cedars, 609-494-3036; Long Beach Twp. & Barnegat Light, 609-494-3322; Ship Bottom, 609-494-1518, and at Walters Bicycles during business hours; Surf City, 609-494-8121.

Diabetes Support Group, SOMC Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South Rte. 9, Manahawkin (800-560-9990) Meets 1st Thurs. of each month, 2 pm.

Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River (732-341-1880) Guided tours, Tues. & Thurs., 1-3 pm; Sat., 10 am-4 pm.

Research library open, Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 1-4 pm; Sat., 10 am-4 pm.

Divorced Parents Group, Stafford Twp. Recreation Center, 385 Jennings Rd., Manahawkin. Meets 3rd Thurs. of each month, 7:30 pm. Call Robert at 609978-0812.

Family Planning Program, 1173 Beacon Ave., Suite B, Manahawkin (609-597-6094) Family Planning offers complete gynecological examinations, birth control information and supplies, sexually transmitted infection screening and pregnancy testing services for women. Fees are based on a sliding scale.

LBI Swing Dance Club, Singles or couples, beginner or expert, ballroom, country, latin and swing dancers are welcome to meet at whatever establishment has the most suitable band each week. Contact 609-4949742 (weekends) or jtitus@ erols.com (weekdays).

Battered Person Hotline, (732-322-9092) Call for help for anyone in Ocean County of any age who is abused or battered.

Down’s Syndrome Support Group, Pinelands Regional High School, Nugentown Rd., Little Egg Harbor (609-294-0605 or 609-296-3109) High Hopes Support Group meetings are for anyone wishing to learn about Down Syndrome. 1st Mon. of each month, 7 pm.

Brain Games Sharpen the Mind At Island Library Twice a Month

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rain games return to the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Monday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. following a hiatus due to Superstorm Sunday.

Basil Kar p, who runs the program with his wife, Phyllis Karp, said seniors are welcome to join the group, which participates in a wide range of mental exercises designed to stimulate and enhance cognitive skills.

“The exercises include memory, spatial perception, numbers, puzzles, logical thinking, communication and language and more,” said Karp. “It is held in a friendly, informal atmosphere and re-

freshments are provided. There is a time for socialization before the games begin and new members are always welcome.”

He said the program began several years ago as a collaborative effort with the Friends of the Island Library.

“The idea is that since you need to do physical exercise to keep the body fit, you need to do brain exercises to stimulate the mind,” said Karp.

“We have a core group of about 25 to 30 who come each week.”

Beginning in January, sessions will be held on the first and third Monday of the month beginning at 1 p.m.

For more information, call the branch at 609-494-2480. —E.E.

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Rolling Thunder POW-MIA & Veterans Organization, Lanoka Harbor Firehouse, Rte. 9, Lanoka Harbor (609-971-3544, 609-242-0626 or 609-698-8509) 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:30 pm.

VFW Post 316 of Mystic Island, 259 Gifford Rd., Little Egg Harbor (609-296-2671) Meets 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month, 7:30 pm. New members are welcome.

Informal Band & Sing-along Sessions, Knights of Columbus Hall, Forked River. Sat., noon-4 pm, when hall is not rented. Any musician or singer interested in playing or singing easy Dixieland-style arrangements can write to Joe Derhay, c/o Knights of Columbus, 15 East Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ 08731.

Visiting Homecare Service, (609-597-7211 or 732244-5565) This nonprofit organization offers housekeeping and health care services to Ocean County residents during times of illness, frailty or stress.

Well Baby Clinic, LBI Health Dept., 11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach (609-361-1000, ext. 250 or 609-492-1212) Children from birth through preschool age must be registered in order to attend this monthly program, which provides well-care screenings, immunizations, developmental assessment and pediatric management. Call for appointment.

Laurel Auxiliary, Tip Seaman County Park, Rte. 9 & Lakeview Drive, Tuckerton (609-296-4604 or 609296-5747) Comprised of all age groups, the auxiliary holds fund-raising and social events to support the Southern Ocean Medical Center Foundation. 1st Fri. of each month, 1 pm.

Breast Cancer Support Group, SOMC Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South Rte. 9, Manahawkin (800-560-9990) The group is for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and their family members. Meets 2nd & 4th Tues. of each month, 7 pm.

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NO AVERAGE JOE: Famed comedian Joe Piscopo performs in Manahawkin Dec. 21.

The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased through England by phone, at 609-698-3041.

Proceeds will be split evenly between both fire companies.

“This will really help us out,” said England.

“Without community support, these all-volunteer fire companies would not be surviving.”

— Michael Molinaro michaelmolinaro@thesandpaper.net Barnegat Twp. Regular Republican Organization, Masonic Hall, East Bay Ave. Speakers and discussions are featured. New members are welcome. 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:30 pm. Call Jerry at 609698-4322.

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County Requests Donations & Volunteers, (609-978-9984) The goal is to raise funds to build homes for needy families. Call to volunteer; send donations to Habitat for Humanity, 668 Rte. 9, West Creek, NJ 08092.

Early Intervention, Suite 10, 102 East Bay Ave., Manahawkin (609-597-0023) This free program is for children from birth through age 3 who have slow development or developmental disabilities. Parents attend with children and work with trained professionals.

Kiwanis Club of Lacey, Angelo’s Oyster Bay Restaurant, Rte. 9, Forked River. Membership is open to active or retired people who live, work or conduct business from Bayville to Barnegat. Call Anne Gudzak, 609-693-3778. Meets Wed., noon.

LBI Woodcarvers Assn., Call for location (609296-5606) Speakers demonstrate woodcarving and painting techniques. Senior members are eager to help newcomers get started. Guests, potential members and all skill levels are welcome. 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:30 pm.

OCEAN Inc. Head Start, (732-244-5333) A free comprehensive health, education and social services preschool program for income-eligible families is offered for 3- and 4-year-olds. Call for eligibility guidelines.

Immunization Clinic, (609-341-9700, Ext. 604) Free clinics are offered by Ocean County Health Dept. for infants to school-age children. Sessions are held in Manahawkin, Toms River and Lakewood. Call for appointment.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), (732-255-0404) Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River. The organization is affiliated with the Federal Small Business Administration. Free advice is available from experienced professionals for new or existing small businesses.

Casino Trips to Showboat, The Polish American Club & Associates host the trips, 2nd Tues. of each month. Pickup is at Great Valu parking lot, Mathistown Rd., Little Egg Harbor, 5 pm. Call 609-2963565.

AIDS Testing & Counseling, 175 Sunset Ave., Toms River (732-341-9783) Ocean County Health Dept. provides free and confidential testing. No appointment necessary. Tues., 5:30-8 pm.

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Free Breast & Cervical Screening Available, Women ages 40-64 are invited to call The Lighthouse Network at 800-621-0096. Clinics are in Manahawkin, Toms River and Lakewood.

Crafty Ladies, St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall, 747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat. Mon., 1-3 pm, except holidays. Call Nancy at 609-660-0163.

Lacey Democratic Club, Lacey Twp. Community Hall, Lacey Rd. & Rte. 9, Forked River. New members are welcome. 2nd Wed. of each month, 8 pm. Call John Coan at 609-693-9937.

Volunteers Wanted, Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River (732-341-1880) The society seeks people who can give a few hours of help per week or month in the museum education department or library research center. Prior knowledge is not needed. Call Diane Lingsch or Linda Kay. “Martha Mary Design Ministry,” St. Mary’s Church rectory, Barnegat. Decorating Committee meets 2nd Sat. of each month. New members are welcome. Call 698-5531.

Library for the Blind & Handicapped, (800-7928322) Books are available on cassette and in large print at no cost.

American Legion Fredrick W. Born Post 511 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin. 3rd Mon. of each month, 7 pm. New members are welcome; rides available.

Call Cmdr. Bob Winder at 609-597-4309.

Adult Health Promotion, LBI Health Dept. provides blood pressure screening plus health education on diet, medication and risk factors for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast, cervical and colon/rectal cancer. Beach Haven Borough Hall, (609-492-0111) 1st Mon. of each month, 10 am-noon. Island Branch Ocean County Library, Surf City (609-494-3064) 1st Tues. of each month, 11 am-noon. Harvey Cedars Police Dept., (609-494-2843) 3rd Tues. of each month, 9:30-10:30 am. Barnegat Light Borough Hall, (609494-9196) 3rd Tues. of each month, 11 am-noon. LBI Health Dept., 11601 Long Beach Blvd., Haven Beach (609-361-1000, ext. 250 or 609-492-1212) 2nd & 4th Wed., 10 am-noon.

CONTACT of Ocean County Offers Service, CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention/listening telephone service available to the troubled, lonely, depressed or suicidal, as well as the individual who just needs someone to listen. Call 732-240-6100.

Nurses Group, St. Mary’s Church, Msgr. Reinbold Hall, 747 West Bay Ave., Barnegat. New nurses and ideas are welcome. 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:30 pm.

Call Peg Watson at 609-693-3645.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-10, Ocean Twp. Community Center, 239 11th St., Waretown.

Visitors are welcome. 3rd Tues. of each month, 7:30 pm. Call Cmdr. Elise Carson at 609-971-0928.

Family Child Care Providers Sought, Providers can earn an income by caring for up to five children in their Ocean County home. Call The Children’s Home Society of NJ at 732-905-6363, ext. 136.

Breakfast Is Served, Stafford Twp. Firehouse, 133 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin. 3rd Sun. of each month, 8 am-noon.

Helping Hands Mission Seeks Donations, This nonprofit, charitable organization purchases, collects and distributes supplies such as food, clothes, furniture, hygiene products for local children ages newborn-13 years who are in need. Write the mission at PO Box 504, Barnegat, NJ 08005.

Soroptimist International of LBI, Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization of women in management and the professions, working together to advance human rights and the status of women. The chapter meets 2nd Wed. of each month, SeptemberJune, 6:30 pm at various LBI restaurants. Anyone interested in attending a meeting may call Beverly Welling at 609-492-1032.

Boys & Girls Club Car Campaign, (1-800-2460493) The clubs will accept most any car, with no restrictions. Cars will be sold at auction, and proceeds will help local clubs. Call for info.

English Conversation Group, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480 or theoceancountylibrary.org) Groups meet in an informal environment and are led by trained volunteers. The group is intended for people who are new to speaking English. Tues., 3-4 pm or 4-5 pm.

Artists Wanted, Pine Shores Art Assn., 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org) Members can exhibit their work and attend classes, demonstrations and bus trips at discounted rates.

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hat a year, to put it mildly. As area residents get ready to draw the curtain on 2012, a memorable night of festive attire, satisfying food and uplifting live entertainment may well be in order.

Time to bid adieu to the “whoa” and woe that characterized much of this historic year and turn an optimistic eye toward the future. Ten local establishments will have New Year’s Eve offerings for those looking to embrace the silver lining.

Reservations are recommended.

Bisque Continental Cuisine, 21st St. & Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom (609-3612270) Special a la carte menu is served.

Buckalew’s Tavern & Restaurant, Bay Ave. & Centre St., Beach Haven (609-4921065) Call for reservations. Special menu is served, as well as a champagne toast, party hats and noisemakers at midnight.

Calloways Restaurant & Bar, 597 Rte. 9, Staffordville (609-978-0220) Jason Booth, Ted Hammock and Friends entertain. No cover charge.

Doyle’s Pour House – Barnegat, 345 South Main St. (Rte. 9) (609-660-8300) Call for information Doyle’s Pour House – Tuckerton, 210 West Main St. (Rte. 9) (609-296-3373) Call for information.

Engleside Inn, Amber St. & Atlantic Ave., Beach Haven (609-492-5116) Champagne toast and noisemakers at midnight. Call for reservations.

The Grapevine, Rte. 9, Tuckerton (609296-7799) Call for information.

Greenhouse Café, 6th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom (609-494-7333) The restaurant is accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for any size party. The full regular menus and daily additions are offered. Breakfast, 8 am-2 pm; lunch, 11 am-3 pm; dinner, New Year’s Eve, 3-9 pm; New Year’s Day, 3-8 pm.

Plantation, West 80th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars (609-494-8191) A special New Year’s Eve dinner menu. Live entertainment.

Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor (609-296-2656) A gala celebration is planned, with an open bar, gourmet menu, champagne toast at midnight, extravagant dessert display and dancing to the G-Force Band. Cost, $125 plus tax and gratuity. Call to reserve.

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Manahawkin chapter, Holiday Inn, Rte. 72, Tues., 8-9:30 am. Call Chris DiFrancia at 609-384-6059. Waretown chapter, Ocean Breeze Diner, 562 Rte. 9 North, Thurs., 8-9:30 am. Visitors are welcome. The only cost is for the meal. Call Patti Greenwood at 609-698-5347.

Power Wheelchairs for Seniors & Disabled, Wishes on Wheels makes wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet additional guidelines. Call 800-823-5220 or visit www.threewhishes2.com. The Senior Mobility program provides the wheelchairs for those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet additional guidelines. No deposit is required. Call 800-451-0971. The Independent Seniors program makes electric wheelchairs to seniors (65 and up) and others permanently disabled at no out-of-pocket cost, if they qualify. If the need is for use in the home, call 800-383-8435. No nursing homes or HMO insurances. Miracle on Wheels makes chairs available to non-ambulatory senior citizens and permanently disabled of any age, usually at no expense to those who qualify. Contact 866-6924 toll free.

VASA Order of America, Meets at Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Rte. 37 west, Toms River, 3rd Sun. of each month, 2 pm. Scandinavians, those of

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t is a stretch to call “Home for the Holidays,” the current production of the Ocean Professional Theatre Company at the Stafford Township Arts Center this week, an integrated musical. Yes, it is integrated racially, with two African Americans – Monte J. Howell and Dawn Hayes – turning in wonderful musical performances. Indeed, Hayes’ belting in “Christmas Baby, Please Come Home” is one of the highlights of the show.

It is also integrated religiously and ethnically. Chanukah gets its due with the singing of the “Dreidel Song” along with a brief narrative about the background of the Feast of Lights; the history of Kwanzaa is accorded a few lines in the script.

Still, “Home for the Holidays” is barely an integrated musical in the theatrical sense.

Yes, the show is a mixture of song, dance and dialogue. But unlike a true integrated musical such as “West Side Story,” where dance and song move the book’s story along and help give definition to characters, the rather thin book of “Home for the Holidays,” written by Andrew Foote, seems to be little more than a way to introduce Christmas songs.

The plot of “Home for the Holidays” is simple. Family and friends have gathered in a home in Manahawkin on Christmas Eve. Kids are waiting for their presents (Maggie, played by Aly Landon, is especially hoping for a Furby 2012, which her father, played by Rutledge Varley, finds is out of stock and won’t be available until January). Everybody else is waiting for a Christmas dinner while enjoying drinks and conversation.

Now, there are a couple of subplots. Michael and Vivian (the aforementioned Howell and Hayes) are struggling in their marriage because they have been trying for a baby without success. Alice (Heather Wagner) is worried her soldier husband, Chad (Foote), who is on his way home from service in Afghanistan, won’t make it home from service in Afghanistan in time for the big day because he’s stuck in a blizzard in Pittsburgh. Oh, there’s also a stranger (Dale Given) who has mysteriously shown up on the scene.

The stranger is none other than Santa Claus, who has exchanged his traditional red garb for a business suit (talk about a minimal disguise!). He will, in the end, produce the miracles that bring Michael and Vivian and Chad and Alice together. Given, with an everpresent twinkle in his eye, also provides much of the show’s humor as he repeatedly comes close to blowing his cover. (He can’t keep away from ho ho hoing and during a reading of

“’Twas the Night Before Christmas” notices that his pipe has produced smoke that has “encircled his head like a wreath” just as in the poem.)

The show, directed and choreographed by OPTC favorite Paula Hammons Sloan, also features a couple of wonderful production numbers, especially a “March of the Toy Soldiers”inspired dance.

Still, “Home for the Holidays” is, in the end, little more than a showcase for popular Christmas songs such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Let It Snow,” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “White Christmas” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”

An amusing bit is performed by David (David Discenza), a Jew attending the party.

He ticks off, in dialogue and song, the number of huge commercial Christmas hits composed

by Jews. Probably almost everybody knows the granddaddy of them all, “White Christmas,” was written by Irving Berlin. But I, for one, had no idea “Rudolph” was composed by a Jew – Johnny Marks, who also wrote “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” The list is a long one.

Most Tin Pan Alley Christmas songs, though, tend to be lighthearted. OK, “White Christmas” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” are poignant given their association with far-away wars. But “Frosty” and “Rudolph” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”? Let’s face it, they lean toward the secular Christmas. I’m not sure Bill O’Reilly would be happy with this show.

The closing numbers of Act II, though, do have a more serious Christmas sound. There’s “Oh, Holy Night,” sung by the company. Varley and Discenza do a good job with a “Little Drummer Boy”/”Peace on Earth” duet. The finale, “Let There Be Peace On Earth,” led off

by Landon with the entire cast joining in, can bring tears to the eyes.

I only wish that some more serious songs – perhaps some traditional carols – could have been woven into the show earlier. Surely there could have been a spot someplace for “What Child Is This?” or, if the Judeo-Christian link is emphasized so, the hauntingly beautiful “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” And it probably would have had to be included toward the end, but “Silent Night” is the traditional carol equivalent of “White Christmas” and, in this reviewer’s mind, should have been included.

In the end, how much theatergoers like “Home for the Holidays” will depend on how much they like Christmas music, with the accent on commercial Christmas music. This show has a short run, which is probably a blessing – people will be taking it in before they are sick of the

Scandinavian descent and anyone interested in Scandinavian heritage are welcome. Call Walter Emihl at 609-971-0688 or visit www.vasaorder.net?Lodge=d6 and click on Lodge Vagen.

Caregivers Support Group, SOMC Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South Rte. 9, Manahawkin (800-560-9990) 3rd Mon. of each month, 3 pm.

East Coast Boat Racing Club of NJ Seeks Members & Volunteers, Visit www.ecbrcnj.com.

Post-Bariatric Surgery Support Group, SOMC Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South Rte. 9, Manahawkin (800-560-9990) 3rd Tues. of each month, 7 pm.

Great Bay Women’s Club, Call for location (609-2960363) Community women meet to encourage friendship and unity through participation in civic, educational and social projects. Nonsectarian and nonpolitical. New members welcome. 3rd Fri. of each month, 1:30 pm.

Pinelands Watershed Alliance, Call for location (609-296-1888) Anyone interested in the health and well-being of the Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor watershed is invited. 4th Tues. of each month, 7 pm.

Job Seekers Support Group, Ocean County College, Center for Business Education & Training, Room 104, 150 Brick Blvd., Brick (732-255-0400, ext. 2945, or www.ocean.edu/career.htm) The aim is to improve job search strategies, promote networking with other job seekers and offer job-seeking advice and job leads.

Admission, free. Mon., 9-10 am.

Pine Shores Art Assn. Offers Classes, Lectures, Art Shows & More, 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609-597-3557) All are welcome.

Postpartum Depression Help Available, PPD can affect any woman who is pregnant, recently had a baby, ended a pregnancy or miscarried, or stopped breastfeeding. Call the Regional Consortium of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, 732-363-5400, or the NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services hotline (800-328-3838), or visit www.njspeakup.gov.

Flag Disposal, Manahawkin Elks Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd. (609-597-1107) The lodge accepts worn and tattered flags for proper disposal. They may be dropped off at the bar daily, noon-8 pm.

Little Egg Harbor Twp. Citizens on Patrol, Little Egg Harbor Senior Center, 641 Radio Rd., Mystic Island (609-294-9397) 2nd Mon. of each month, 7 pm.

Scrapbooking, Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way, Mystic Island (609-2969700) Participants are invited to bring their own supplies and meet new people. Admission, free. 3rd Sun. of each month, noon-6 pm.

Veterans Service of Stafford, Chapter 35, Welcomes New Members, 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609597-7997) The chapter serves disabled veterans.

PHOBIA Panic & Anxiety Self-Help Support Group, St. Steven’s Episcopal Church, Rte. 9, Waretown (609-971-9110 or phobia@comcast.net) Meets Wed., 7-9 pm.

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‘Home for the Holidays’ Production at STAC Showcases Favorite Christmas, Holiday Songs

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JOLLY: The songs of the season have arrived with Santa at the OceanFirst Theater in Manahawkin. onslaught of Christmas tunes on the radio and in supermarkets.

Christmas songs – you love them and then you hate them.

“Home for the Holidays” will be performed at the OceanFirst Theater in Manahawkin on Dec. 15 and 16 at 2 p.m., the 13th and 14th at

3:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th and 15th. Tickets for all shows are $35 for adults and $20 for children 12 years of age and younger. They may be purchased at the box office starting one hour before curtain time or by calling 609-312-8306.

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Funny Bunnies 4-H Club, Ocean Acres Community Center, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin. Meets 2nd Thurs. of each month, 7 pm. Contact Anne Machotka at 609-597-0421 or amachotka@yahoo.com.

Irish Dancing, Ocean Acres Community Center, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin (609-978-1325) Ceili dancing and set dancing are taught. Cost, $5 per class.

Mon., 7-8:30 pm.

Italian American Club of Stafford, 41 Cedar Run Dock Rd., Manahawkin (609-597-4265) Meets 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:30 pm.

MOMS Club of Manahawkin & Little Egg Harbor Twp., The support group is for stay-at-home moms or those who work part-time. Children are welcome at every activity. Call Libby Byrne at 609-978-9560.

Harbor. This international service organization works to elevate the status of women locally and world wide.

Dinner meeting, 2nd Mon. of each month, 6 pm. Call Barbara Miller at 609-296-7024.

Models Needed, Pine Shores Art Assn., 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin (609-597-3557) Models are for portrait classes on Sun., 1-3 pm, and Mon., 7-9 pm.

Undraped models are needed for the life drawing class on Thurs., 7-9 pm. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Stafford Lions Club, Lions serve the vision, hearing and diabetes needs of the community. 1st Wed. of each month, Mill Creek Community Center, 1199 Mill Creek Rd., Manahawkin; 3rd Wed. of each month, Villagio Ristorante, McKinley Ave., Manahawkin. 7 pm. Call Robert Skrable at 609-709-6093.

Continuing & Professional Education Classes, Ocean County College offers almost 600 non-credit courses, in such areas as allied health and dental, animal control, bartending, property management, legal office assistant and many more, as well as personal enrichment courses.

Call 732-255-0404 or visit www.ocean.edu.

Surf City Fire Co. & EMS Women’s Auxiliary Seeks Members, Meets at Surf City Firehouse, 713 Long Beach Blvd., 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 pm.

Call Sandy at 609-494-6127.

Volunteers Needed, LBI Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach aves., Beach Haven. Call 609-492-4218.

English Conversations, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) New speakers of English get the chance to practice and develop self-confidence in groups or 1-on-1. Call to register or stop by the registration desk.

Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County, SOMC Center for Health, 279 Mathistown Rd., Little Egg

Beach Haven Community Arts Program Needs Volunteers, Help is needed in advertising, delivering flyers, setting up for concerts, choosing bands and more. Call Brenda at 609-492-4218.

Bingo, Manahawkin Elks Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd.

(609-597-1107) Wed., 7 pm; doors open, 5 pm. St. Mary’s Parish Center, Rte. 9, Manahawkin (609-6985531) Sun. & Thurs., 7 pm.

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County Takes Over Removal of Debris In Shared Services Beach Haven Vows to Be Back on Track

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t its fi rst meeting since Superstorm Sandy, the Beach Haven Borough Cou ncil vowed to get “the Queen City” back on track during an offseason where storm recovery will be on the front burner.

Borough Manager Richard Crane said that softening the financial blow, at least temporarily, will be a shared-services agreement signed last month with Ocean County.

Crane said the agreement covers the monumental task of removing storm debris, much of it furniture and other household items ruined by Sandy due to homes and businesses sustaining extensive water damage.

“The county is using the same contractor we were going to use (AshBritt),” said Crane at the Dec. 10 meeting. “The county will carry the upfront costs, and then they will eventually bill us. By that time, we should know how much funding we will get from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).”

Crane said he hoped most of the debris and bulk trash could be removed before Christmas.

“We’ve been making progress, but it is a monumental job, much more than anything we could handle,” he said.

He said the public works department has been trying to refortify the beach, which lost “huge amounts of sand.”

“Most of the sand ended up on our streets,” said Crane. “Right now, we really don’t have a dune line. I can only hope that this winter will be mild like last year, because we can’t afford any storms.”

Crane said the storm washed away the Fifth and Pearl street pavilions, and also severely damaged the beach patrol headquarters on Centre Street.

“The pavilions were very popular spots for weddings,” he said. “I’m sure a lot of brides and grooms are unhappy about this. They loved to go back and visit those places, and now they’re gone. I don’t know if we’ll be able to build new ones in time for the summer; there’s so much work that has to be done.”

Crane said the borough’s water supply is back on line; since last month, the borough had been using Long Beach Township water. He said the storm damaged the water system’s electrical pumping system.

“The next step is to see how many water meters and water meter pits have been damaged,” he said. “I’m sure there are many of them.”

Crane said that as a result, the borough has suspended water meter readings for the fourth quarter of 2012 and the fi rst quarter of 2013.

Homeowners will still be responsible for paying the $125 quarterly fee.

The manager said it is uncertain when borough hall will be reopened.

The borough has set up shop in the emergency operations center, the former U.S. Coast Guard building on Pelham Avenue.

“Some places in the (borough hall) had up to 4 feet of water,” he said.

Not all operations will be in the OEC; the court clerk is working out of Harvey Cedars, and the construction inspection office is based in Surf City.

Crane said the water department and public works would be located in trailers outside the borough hall.

“Our police department is still operating in the same location,” he said. “They’re not connected to the municipal building, and their offices are a little more elevated than we are.”

Borough Clerk Sherry Mason said the f looding resulted in old borough records sustaining water damage, and it would be necessary to hire a company to “freeze-dry” the documents.

“While many of our records are filed on computers, we still have to keep original tax reports, maps, deeds and other paperwork,” said Mason.

“We’re going to get back on our feet,” said Councilman Jim White.

“I want to thank the many volunteers who helped us all go through such a difficult time.”

“This was devastation we have not experienced,” added Mayor Charles Maschal. “This will be an off-season like no other.”

— Eric Englund ericenglund@thesandpaper.net

Jack Reynolds

COMMUNITY: Museum President Deborah Whitcraft opens up the gallery to local residents and nonprofit groups.

New Jersey Maritime Museum Invites Nonprofits to Host Programs On-Site

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he New Jersey Maritime History Museum, located in Beach Haven, houses a significant portion of the state’s marine artifacts from out-of-print shipwreck files and rare photographs to antique navigational equipment and pre-historic fossils found off the coast. Luckily, it was spared any major damage during Superstorm Sandy. Although the elevator, outside garages, workshop and machinery used to restore old relics were destroyed, the museum itself and its artifacts were unscathed.

“The (flood) water was a foot short of our floor joists,” said Jim Vogel, curator of the museum. “If it had gotten into the insulation and into the flooring, it would have been a mess especially with our laminate flooring. We are tickled pink it didn’t come another foot, because at that point, we would have had a very serious problem, and we would have lost some of our shipwreck

files and stuff like that, which can’t be replaced.

“Luckily, everything that we did lose can be replaced. We have a lot of work to do, but we’re grateful it wasn’t worse. There are a lot more people that took a much bigger hit than we did,” he said.

Although things at the museum are certainly operating at a much slower pace than usual, having just re-opened after the storm on Friday, Nov. 30, Vogel and his wife, Deborah Whitcraft, who is president of the museum, said they are grateful to have weathered the storm fairly well.

Considering themselves one of the lucky ones, Vogel and Whitcraft have extended an invitation to local nonprofit organizations from Long Beach Island and its surrounding areas to host their programs inside the museum gallery, free of charge.

“In order (for nonprofits) to continue their mission during this time,

places like this have to and should open their doors to allow them to maintain a somewhat normal schedule of events and presentations,” said Whitcraft.

Having gratefully accepted the offer, the Long Beach Island Foundation has made plans to maintain part of its Science Saturday program at the museum. The Alliance for a Living Ocean hosted a book presentation by surf journalist Chris Dixon, who was recently in the area gathering research for an article in Surfer Magazine, at the gallery on Thursday, Dec. 6.

“The maritime museum has been a longtime partner and supporter of Alliance for a Living Ocean,” said Christopher Huch, executive director of ALO. “This past summer, the museum allowed us to present our weekly puppet show series at their facility when our space was not large enough. After Sandy rendered Continued on Page 46

Stored Cars at Johnson’s Pit Irk Barnegat Officials

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arnegat Township recently filed suit against the owners of the old Johnson’s Pit area for storing thousands of automobiles damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

Mayor Al Cirulli said that while the township did not get immediate relief, the court ruled that no more cars could be brought to the site, located near the Route 72 and West Bay Avenue intersection. Cirulli said the area now has 5,000 cars, which were retrieved from various Monmouth and Ocean County locations beginning last month. He said the owners of the old mining site, Barnegat Holdings LLC and KJ&J Associates, brought the cars through an arrangement with IAA, a subsidiary of KAR Auction Services. The Illinois-based firm purchases totaled and damaged cars from insurance companies, dealerships, rental car companies and fleet lease companies.

Cirulli said the township began getting complaints of large numbers of automobiles arriving on tow trucks or flatbed vehicles to the area.

“We are very concerned about cars

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LIMIT REACHED: One of 5,000 storm-damaged cars at the Johnson’s Pit area arrives by way of flatbed truck. leaking hazardous materials,” said the mayor. “No way should this activity be allowed to continue. These cars do not belong there.”

Charles P. Horner, director of regulatory programs for the Pinelands Commission, said the storage of vehicles on the property violated the

township zoning ordinance and the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan.

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Obama’s $60 Billion Package

Senators Tour LBI, Pledge to Support Recovery Funding S

By PAT JOHNSON en. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) brought a contingent of his colleagues in the Senate to Long Beach Island on Monday to see fi rsthand the damage created by Superstorm Sandy and to gain support for President Barack Obama’s request for a supplemental appropriation of $60 billion for the recovery.

The group’s first stop was in Brant Beach on 49th Street to get an understanding of the beach and dune system the Army Corps of Engineers has established in several Island towns and plans to do just about island-wide – if it can get funding and if towns can get the needed easements signed by oceanfront homeowners to allow the Corps access to their properties.

What the senators saw in Brant Beach was underscored by the testimony of resident Bob Nugent, who was spotted in front of his house at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and 49th Street before the Senate delegation arrived.

Nugent said the Army Corps beach replenishment project in Brant Beach this past summer saved his home from the ravages of Sandy.

In 1992, he watched ocean waves rush down 49th Street to meet the bay, but during Sandy, the ocean did not breach the dunes. His neighbors a few doors down did suffer from back-bay flooding, however.

“Originally, I wasn’t happy about losing my ocean views,” said Nugent.

“It knocked a few hundred thousand (dollars) off my resale value since I no longer had an ocean view, but now I need to apologize to the mayor the next time I see him.”

But Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini was a bit busy when he arrived later at the end of Nugent’s street with Menendez and three other Democratic senators. As rain from a freaky, warm December thunderstorm began in earnest, the senators – Menendez, Mary Landrieu from Louisiana, Debbie Stabenow from Michigan and Jon Tester from

Montana – climbed out of an SUV and followed Mancini to the crest of the dune to peer out at the beach from under their umbrellas. David Leach, Army Corps of Engineers division chief, and Keith Watson, Army Corps project engineer for Long Beach Island’s beach replenishment project, explained the importance of what they were seeing.

“This was the sacrificial beach, the beach designed to be sacrificed in a storm to protect the dunes, and you can see that it did its job,” said Leach. He estimated the storm took about 100 feet of beach away.

“Now that you’ve seen an engineered beach, we’re going to show you an un-engineered beach,” he said.

The contingent boarded their vans and sped the dreary mile through Beach Haven, past piles of soggy, ruined household contents lining Long Beach Boulevard. In the Holgate section of the township, the senators drove past three-story beachfront homes with exposed pilings, some posted with red stickers, indicating the homes had been condemned. A temporary tarp had been set up as a press tent in front of a severed roof that had been blown off a home and onto a lot on Inlet Road.

Menendez thanked Mancini for hosting the visit and said he could appreciate the challenges municipal officials all along the stricken Jersey Shore are facing.

The senator said he could see the difference the engineered beach had made in terms of saving lives and money and indicated there would be money for Army Corps projects in the appropriations bill. But he indicated it could be a hard sell in Congress, and that was why he had brought his fellow senators to LBI to get a visceral impression of the enormous task ahead in rebuilding the Jersey Shore.

In particular, Landrieu is in a Continued on Page 41

Photographs by Jack Reynolds

ONE COUNTRY: (Clockwise from top left) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) promised to gather bipartisan support for a recovery package proposed by the president. She’s flanked by Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini and Army Corps of Engineer Regional Chief David Leach under the press tent in Holgate. Brant Beach homeowner Bob Nugent points to the dunes that saved his home on 49th Street. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) listens to Leach explain the dune system. Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Stabenow flank Leach as Mancini and Army Corps LBI Project Manager Keith Watson stand by. The senators gather in Holgate near condemned homes.

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Kelly Heading Freeholders in New Year

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cean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, of West Creek, will be named director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders for 2013 during the board’s organization meeting scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 2.

Kelly, director of law and public safety and a member of the board since 1993, will serve as the board’s director for the fourth time. His colleague James F. Lacey will be named deputy director for 2013.

“Every new year comes with its own set of challenges,” Kelly said. “I look forward to working closely with my colleagues on the board as we work to rebuild our great county in the new year.

“We have a long road ahead of us,” he said, “And this board will do all it can to help our municipalities and citizens in the coming year.”

As law and public safety director, Kelly has worked closely with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Prosecutor’s Office and Department of Corrections. In addition, he is the liaison with the Ocean County Training Center in Waretown, which trains thousands of emergency responders annually.

“From our 911 system to working with the Office of Emergency Management, public safety will continue to be a priority in the new year,” Kelly said.

“Ocean County will continue to be a safe place to live, work, raise a family

and retire.”

He also serves as liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department.

“I will continue to work with the engineering department staff in order to provide a transportation system and network of roads and bridges that are well maintained with an eye toward safety,” Kelly said. “With the largest road network in the state, Freeholder Lacey, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department, and I are committed to making certain our motorists and pedestrians are safe.”

Lacey, of Brick Township, served as deputy director of the board in 2007.

“The new year, at times, will be difficult,” Lacey said. “But we are

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Is Being Investigated Barnegat Township police are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred near the intersection of Barnegat Boulevard North and Bengal Boulevard early in the evening of Dec. 8.

Lt. Keith Germain said that shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers arrived and discovered that Michael Lubrano, 49, of Staten Island had been struck by a vehicle while he was on foot in the center southbound lane of Barnegat Boulevard North. Lubrano was pronounced dead at the scene.

He had been struck by a 2011 Ford Taurus operated by Frank Fucci, 19, of Barnegat. Germain said initial reports indicated that Fucci had approached the intersection with a green light, and that alcohol was not involved.

The area was closed to traffic for two hours during the initial on-scene detail.

Germain said no summonses have been issued pending further investigation by the Barnegat Police Traffic Safety Unit and the investigative division, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Response Team. —E.E. well prepared to serve our residents and to meet the challenges that we will be facing.”

Lacey also serves as liaison to

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FEMA Warns of Post-Hurricane Sandy Home Repair Scams

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he Federal Emergency Management Agency warns that New Jersey residents who have survived Hurricane Sandy need to be on alert even while focusing on their recovery. Some of the most common scams after a disaster include home repair scams.

Unregistered home improvement contractors may take a disaster survivor’s money and disappear, leaving unfi nished work and unsafe homes, reads a FEMA press release.

Before hiring a contractor, the survivor should check with the N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs at 800-242-5846 to make sure the contractor is registered, as well as ask for a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance and verify the policy is valid. All contracts should be in writing, and reviewed before being signed. Full payment should not be made until the work is completed. If fraud is suspected, notify your local police.

Some contractors will take advantage of the situation by price gouging. Excessive price increases are illegal. Check with the New Jersey Consumer Affairs office at www.

NJConsumerAffairs.gov or call 800-2425846 if you suspect the prices are too high.

Identity theft is always a problem, and scam artists like to take advantage of chaotic situations. Some people may pretend to be employed by FEMA or other government agencies, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration or public utilities. By going door-to-door to storm-damaged homes, or by phone or on the Internet, con artists may try to obtain personal information such as Social Security and bank account numbers.

Remember: A FEMA or SBA shirt or jacket is not proof of someone’s affi liation with these government agencies. All authorized FEMA or SBA personnel display a laminated photo identity card, which they are required

to wear at all times.

Individuals may register for assistance and follow up on previous applications online at disasterassistance.gov or by webenabled mobile device at m.FEMA.gov by phone or 711/VRS, call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585.

On any follow-up calls, a FEMA representative would ask only for the last four digits of the applicant’s Social Security number.

False payment or bribe. Imposters may ask for some form of service payment, or bribe – something no FEMA, SBA or federal agency employee should ever do. FEMAcontracted housing inspectors assess damage but do not determine cost estimates. FEMA does not hire or endorse specific contractors to fi x homes or recommend repairs. Con artists may pose as insurance specialists or expeditors, claiming they can convince FEMA to increase home repair damage aid

or the insurer to pay a larger settlement. The scammers ask the applicant or policyholder to sign a contract giving them a percentage of the “increased” payment. The essence of the con is to take a percentage of the damage grant or policy settlement that would be given anyway. FEMA always deals directly with each applicant and is always willing to consider an appeal by sending a new inspector to review damaged property or claimed losses.

Charity scams. Before donating, people should investigate to be sure the organization asking for donations is registered to solicit in New Jersey and ask how the money will be used.

For other questions, New Jersey residents may contact the New Jersey Consumer Affairs office at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov or by calling 800-242-5846.

—P. J.

Mayor Pushing for Quality Transport Agreement Renewal

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n one of his last acts as Barnegat Township mayor, Al Cirulli is strongly urging officials to approve a new five-year lease agreement with Quality Medical Transport. The move is likely to get opposition since Quality’s agreement with the township does not expire until July 2013.

Since 2006, the company has provided fi rst-responder EMS service from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the fi rst aid squad handling evenings and weekends.

Barnegat originally hired the company because the squad could not staff a sufficient number of daytime volunteers. Quality pays the township $1,000 a month in rent for a building on West Bay Avenue.

“This looks like a real rush job to try to ram something through at the last minute,” said Committeeman Len Morano. “If you’re going to renew it, do it at the time it is supposed to come up for renewal.”

At the start of 2013, Cirulli, along with Committeeman Jeff Melchiondo, will no longer be on the committee after the Republican incumbents lost to Democrats Susan Conway and Elaine Taylor. The committee will be sporting a 3-2 Democratic majority, with Morano expected to be named mayor at the Jan. 1 reorganization.

Cirulli plans to present a resolution up for a vote at the fi nal meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, at 6:30 p.m.

“I believe there is a faction within the fi rst aid squad that wants Quality out,” said the mayor, who is the committee’s fi rst aid squad liaison. “I can’t take that chance. We desperately need Quality for daytime help, and they’ve done an outstanding job. There is no way our fi rst aid squad can handle the whole township.”

James Goldstein, fi rst aid squad president, and Rob Liccione, squad captain, denied there was opposition to Quality.

“We have no reason to want Quality out,” said Goldstein. “We don’t have enough people to serve during the daytime.”

Liccione added, “To do this at the last minute doesn’t look like good business, but I don’t have any problem with Quality.”

“I’ve thought Quality has done a good job, but to do it this way is wrong,” said Morano.

“I really question the legality of it. This came out of nowhere.”

Conway declined to comment specifically whether the new majority would approve Quality’s lease renewal.

“I’m not in office yet,” she said. “Once we’re there, many contracts and things will be reviewed. But the timing of this sure is curious.”

— Eric Englund ericenglund@thesandpaper.net

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Tuckerton Adds 3 Feet To Elevate New Housing I n order to safeguard new construction from future storms, the Tuckerton Borough Council has voted unanimously to raise building elevation requirements in the floodplain by 3 feet above the new FEMA advised standard.

The ordinance is an amendment to the borough’s building code titled “Floodplain Management.” It was introduced in the Nov. 19 municipal meeting and held for further discussion during a special meeting on Nov. 26 with Phil Reed, the town construction code official. No one from the public had questions during the public hearing held Dec. 3 before the measure was adopted.

The opinion of some members of the council was that if houses must be raised to comply with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s present suggested height of 7 feet, then an additional 3 feet wouldn’t cost the homeowner much more. Building pilings are typically cut off at the top anyway, and it would save a great deal if another hurricane or superstorm were to hit the shore. The additional 3 feet is called freeboard – meant to keep the house above wave action.

FEMA is poised this month to release new “advisory” base height elevation figures, and those are assumed to be higher than 7 feet.

Deputy Mayor Jim Edwards said the council’s decision to raise the base flood elevation by 3 feet is proactive.

Councilman John Schwartz, chairman of the finance committee, stated the borough has already spent $271,170 on storm-related expenses such as debris removal, felled trees and repairs to two septic pumps that failed. “Costs are going to keep coming in, and they are going to be heavy,” Schwartz said.

Edwards said the timeframe for FEMA to reimburse the borough 75 percent for debris removal had passed, but that doesn’t mean the borough would stop picking up debris. Anyone needing trash or debris removal should call the borough yard at 609-296-5058. However, “we are not going to pick up items that are not stormrelated,” he said.

“We’re not picking up what contractors should be paying for,” added Mayor Buck Evans. “It should have been that way all along. They should be paying for a roll-off (garbage bin).”

Borough Emergency Management Coordinator Harold Spedding elaborated, “The reason is FEMA is not involved in debris pickup. The borough is not being reimbursed past 30 days;

we’re not getting any more money. But we still have to pay our public works employees.”

Spedding said the town opened the Tuckerton Beach area to the general public on Friday, Nov. 30, and the regular garbage pickup schedule resumed on Dec. 3.

In other business, the council adopted an ordinance creating a new administrative position: a public works manager, with a salary range between $40,000 and $80,000. Edwards explained the position would be something like a “super foreman,” working under the direction of the Public Works Department superintendent.

“The public works manager will straddle the public works and water and sewer departments and help schedule the combined work forces to better direct them,” said Edwards. “He’ll be a working manager in the field.”

Pat Johnson

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Barnegat Dedicates 9/11 Memorial

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n Saturday, Dec. 15, a 9/11 memorial will be dedicated outside the Barnegat Township municipal building at 1 p.m.

Charles Giles, a 9/11 first responder serving as event coordinator, said the centerpiece is a steel beam which was part of the North Tower of the World Trade Center that collapsed on that morning.

“What makes this one special is that it is the only support beam that was still standing after the car bombing of the World Trade Center North Tower in 1993,” he said.

Giles said the beam is 11½ feet long and weighs two tons.

“This one is made both of steel and concrete,” he said. “It has green and red paint and says that it is on the ‘B’ parking level.’ It will be clearly visible outside town hall.”

Giles said the program will include bagpipers, vocalists and speeches by first responders and various officials.

“We’re really hoping for a great public turnout,” he said. “We can never forget what happened to our nation on that day.”

For more information, call Giles at 609-2714936. —E.E.

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Members of AmeriCorps Help Out Ocean County I

mmediately following Superstorm Sandy, a number of AmeriCorps members ages 18 to 25 traveled to the devastated areas in New Jersey and New York to offer a helping hand during the recovery process. Ocean County AmeriCorps Response, a group of 12 revolving members from California- and Minnesota-based organizations affiliated with the national program, has been offering free, immediate disaster relief assistance to local area residents who need help renovating their homes. Removing drywall, insulation and other debris as well as mitigating mold to help offset future building costs and potential health complications are the group’s main priorities at this time.

“It’s extremely rewarding to do this work because a lot of these people that we’re working for aren’t covered through their insurance, or don’t have the means to hire contractors,” said Sean Fleming, 23, crew leader of the Conservation Corps of Minnesota.

“Some of them don’t have any family.

To just be there for them and be able to do the work that’s easy for young people like us to do, like ripping out Sheetrock, is very gratifying,” he added.

“It’s a perfect match of things young Supplied Photo people are suited to do and should be doing to help communities recover GOT IT: AmeriCorps cewmember Max Tiemann gets to from a major disaster like this,” agreed work tending to a leaky ceiling in a local resident’s house.

Steve Petrich, 22, a crewmember of the Washington Conservation Corps.

“It's kind of cool; people have gotten out of the been coordinating many of Long Beach Island’s whole ‘society thing’ because everything’s gotten outreach efforts following the storm. destroyed, and now it’s people helping people.”

“The nature of our presence here is tempoThe organization is seeking philanthropists rary,” said Adam Hein, 27, a crew supervisor to help set up volunteer reception centers in both for the Washington Conservation Corps. “We’re Southern and Northern Ocean County, which here to help facilitate local organizations with the members are hoping will continue to offer their recovery efforts. Setting up a reception support to local residents following AmeriCorps’ center and potentially some long-term volunteer imminent departure. housing so we can bring in some people willing The group is currently working alongside to do the work is one thing (we’re working on).

Jetty, a local apparel company based in Little It kind of depends on who takes over when we Egg Harbor Township, and Waves for Water, a leave. The goal is for us to build enough relations nonprofit organization from Los Angeles dedi- in the community to where we can hand it over cated to providing assistance to disaster-impacted to people that will run things after we’re gone,” communities around the world. The groups have he explained.

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Ho, Ho, Ho! Happy Holidays HERE COMES SANTA: Anthony O’Cone of the Long Beach Township Police Department dresses up in a Santa suit and brings holiday cheer to the students attending a pizza party at the Ethel Jacobsen School in Surf City. The kids welcome ‘Santa’s’ presence with open arms.

The Ocean County AmeriCorps Response team is currently looking for help from anyone who is eligible to work in confined crawlspace areas, as well as persons who are qualified to work with asbestos removal.

Personal protective equipment, including P-100 respirators, safety glasses and Tyvek

suits, is needed to outfit volunteers up and down the coast.

“We don’t come with a lot of funding or resources. We come with manpower to help organize and facilitate things,” said Hein. “We’re doing as much work as we can in the field right now; there are lots of boots on the ground. We follow one contact until they dry up, and then we find more. That’s what we’re here for,” he added.

AmeriCorps is also strongly urging volunteer groups to document the regular basis. Science doesn’t, quote, number of hours each person works ‘recognize’ this technically yet, but for the purpose of helping to offset I work at a ridiculously expedient the state’s disaster costs. According pace and in certain situations have to officials, depending on the type of documented client reactions with work volunteers perform, FEMA will neurosurgeon records and my coldeduct $15 to $25 an hour per volunlected scientific data. teer, as part of its Public Assistance “A large, 4-foot by 4-foot area of Grant Program. visible mold growth of the nastiest Although information regarding variety might not bother someone the turn-in process for those hours is for three to five weeks or more, but still unknown, Jerry Buker, 27, team can be life threatening to a toddler, leader for the Conservation Corps the elderly, or anyone with an upper of Minnesota, said volunteer groups respiratory disorder. Even a healthy should document the names, dates, adult would most likely develop a hours, tasks, locations and types of sensitivity to it over time, and our power equipment used for each volhealth would continue to decline unteer working with them. after that.”

Anyone who needs disaster relief Sparks is putting together a team assistance or is interested in volunteerof remediators and health specialists ing with Ocean County AmeriCorps to deal with the scope.

Response should call 732-804-9859.

“The right team of doctors could For more information regarding provide the large-scale, low-cost and FEMA’s PA Program, visit fema.gov. effective treatment method that is — Kelley Anne Essinger likely to be necessary.” kelleyanne@thesandpaper.net Continued on Page 52

Mold Issues, Unlivable Summer Homes a Concern

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s far as mold, this situation is probably second to Katrina,” said independent claims adjuster Jim Harris of Austin, Texas, while inspecting a property in Ship Bottom on Monday, Dec. 3.

“I’ve been in the business a lot of years. With this storm in particular, the issue is the population density; this is going to generate literally millions of claims.”

It has now been well over five weeks since Superstorm Sandy brought a record storm surge to our region. Although power and gas have been restored to most areas and trash removal is under way, the mold problem is reaching its next stage. Homes that were not gutted of wet drywall and fiberglass are seeing mold spread far above the affected areas.

Mold can become toxic, presenting myriad health risks, specifically to the elderly, babies, allergy sufferers and those with respiratory problems, but they can affect anyone. “

Evolving Disaster Effects After all this time, untreated mold has been multiplying.

“Contaminated particles become airborne and travel, and secondarygrowth colonizers are almost always nastier than the initial mold growth,” explained air quality consultant Jeremy Sparks of the Sparks Consulting Group in Princeton, who has been working in area houses for three weeks already.

He explained that as different molds compete, the stronger ones will feed off the others.

The problem has been noted by health personnel as well. “We have been seeing more upper respiratory, allergic bronchitis, and pneumonia cases than normal,” reported Adam Lazarus, M.D., chief of emergency medicine at Southern Ocean Medical Center. “It’s not an epidemic, but it is enough to raise suspicion, as most

were affected by Hurricane Sandy.

It hasn’t been something that has overwhelmed the E.D. (Emergency Department), but for anyone who has been exposed to mold and mildew, I’d be concerned.”

Lazarus expects the medical center will be treating even more symptoms in the coming months. He advises anyone returning to a home, even if it wasn’t completely flooded, to get air in and dry it out.

Sparks, who recommends that anyone living in a gutted home at this time quarter off the affected areas with plastic, is concerned about adverse health affects down the road.

“My business targets those health-affected by indoor mold growth, so I see individuals sickened, life-threatened, and even admitted to emergency neurological surgeries by various indoor molds on a

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Jetty + W4W Combine, Strengthen Forces for LBI T

By VICTORIA LASSONDE he Jetty + Waves for Water volunteer organization held its third organizational meeting in 20 days, last Thursday afternoon at Speakeasy Pizzeria in Ship Bottom.

The group’s movement is gaining momentum and galvanizing support at every turn.

About 40 local community activists and visiting support workers gathered in the pizza shop to catch up on the latest news in the cleanup and restoration efforts and to coordinate with subcommittees that have been formed to carry out their respective missions, along the lines of business, demolition and building, environmental and outreach/canvassing. A common theme suggests a shared spirit among young adults on the Island, to seize the opportunity to “build a better LBI.” At the core of the Island community’s homegrown rebuilding efforts is the partnership between local surf/skate apparel company Jetty and the international nonprofit Waves for Water. The Facebook page “Jetty + Waves4Water LBI Outreach” is an online storehouse for current events and information.

Guiding the visionaries is Jon Rose, founder of Waves for Water, whose experience and expertise in facilitating disaster relief and recovery are inspired by his world travels as a pro surfer. Since he arrived on the East Coast from Los Angeles last month and orchestrated the first local roundtable discussion on Nov. 16, which sought to assess efforts already under way and to identify needs left unmet, the Island community has served as a “shining example” of how to move toward recovery, Rose explained.

“Hats off to you guys, straight up,” he said.

Rose is a leader in the sense that he can offer advice and resources where needed, but he is not a puppet master controlling the direction and logistics of the process – he would rather let the people who live and work here do that on their own.

“The best role we can play as an organiza-

Jack Reynolds

FAST-ACTING: Community members eagerly heed the advice of disaster relief guru Jon Rose (foreground, second from left), and then mobilize. tion is to provide insight and guidance … but also to facilitate,” Rose said. “You can turn a little bit of resource into a lot, if you do it smart.”

For Jetty’s part, proceeds from the sale of more than 10,000 custom Unite-Rebuild

T-shirts are going directly to individuals impacted by the storm. Jetty continues to log and document the steps of the storm’s aftermath, as well as the company’s ongoing philanthropic missions, on its website, jettylife.com – from the top of the homepage, click “Community”

and then “Causes.”

As for how best to distribute the growing collection of donated goods and monetary gifts, Rose said distribution should work based on a set of well-defined criteria, to eliminate Continued on Page 39

Notify Tax Assessor of Superstorm Damages

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he Ocean County Board of Taxation has summarized what property owners need to do to qualify for a reduction of their property assessment for 2013 if their property suffered “material damage” in Superstorm Sandy. One key date to remember is Jan. 10, 2013, the last day that property owners have to notify their tax assessor of their town, in writing.

“It is important for any property owner who has suffered damage to write your assessor and include your name, address, phone number, block and lot, and the nature and extent of the damages,” reminds a press release issued Dec. 6 from the county on behalf of the Ocean County Board of Taxation.

A “Material Depreciation Form,” which may be used by the homeowner to fill out the information, can be found on the Ocean County Tax Board website at www.tax. co.ocean.nj.us.

“If repair cost estimates and/or dated photos of the damage are available, please copy them so they may be included with your correspondence. You should do this as soon as possible and no later than Jan. 10, 2013,” the release states.

A tax assessment reduction would not apply to homes or businesses where the repairs are completed by Jan. 1, 2013, the county tax board adds.

“If repairs are completed by Jan. 1, 2013, you do not need to contact the assessor, as no adjustment should be made under such a circumstance. However, if you will continue to have a significantly damaged property beyond Jan. 1, you should contact your assessor. There is no other way that any assessor can be certain that they have identified

County Reminds Of Jan. 10 Deadline all of the significantly damaged properties in their towns,” said the county officials.

The background of the tax law is that under normal circumstances, all properties are valued in the condition in which they existed on Oct. 1 of the pre-tax year, or as of Oct. 1, 2012, for the upcoming tax year.

An exception to this law applies when a property suffers “material damage” such as a major fi re or other significant damage after Oct. 1 and before Jan. 1. In such circumstances, property owners would be required to notify the tax assessor of their town in writing, prior to Jan. 10, 2013, in order to receive an assessment adjustment.

“However, in the case of this particular storm, the State of New Jersey has given assessors instructions to actively seek out property owners who may have difficulty providing this notice due to hardship associated with the storm,” the release quoting the County Board of Taxation adds.

“Written notice is still required, but in some cases the local assessor will be able to proactively identify eligible properties and apply an adjustment for those properties which may have been extensively damaged, left uninhabitable or totally destroyed. This is being done in recognition of the extreme hardship placed upon some property owners who have lost their homes or temporarily are unable to occupy their homes,” the release says.

The release quotes New Jersey statutes in defi ning “material depreciation.” New

Jersey Statute Annotated 54:4-35.1 defi nes material depreciation as “When any parcel of real property contains any building or other structure which has been destroyed, consumed by fi re, demolished, or altered in such a way that its value has materially depreciated, either intentionally or by the action of storm, fi re, cyclone, tornado, or earthquake, or other casualty.”

A fi nal point that the county officials are making is that once repairs are made, the property will again be valued at a higher level than it would be when it is damaged.

“Residents should bear in mind that any property receiving a damage adjustment will be subject to an added assessment once the repairs are completed,” the county tax officials pointed out.

“If you have any questions on this issue, you may contact your local tax assessor at your municipal offices.”

“The Ocean County Board of Taxation and the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders are working closely in order to help residents and municipalities during this very difficult time,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Board of Taxation. “The tax board has been working diligently with local tax assessors in providing information and tools that can be helpful in completing the work that needs to get done.”

Infor mation on the Ocean County Tax Assessors can be found at www.tax. co.ocean.nj.us. The phone number for the office of the Ocean County Tax Board is 732-929-2008; the email address is TaxAdministrator@co.ocean.nj.us.

—Maria Scandale

Jack Reynolds

Let It Snow, Man Rising, Shining to the Occasion DECK TOWN HALL: Town employees coax these wiry snowmen to stand in place for the season outside Harvey Cedars Borough Hall.

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The Restoration Movement Gathers Momentum

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LBT Meeting a Call to Arms for Beach Replenishment Easement Signings

Stafford Mayor: ‘We Will Bring The Town Back’ Debris Removal A Top Priority

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e will get there. We will bring the town back. And we will be back to normal by early next year,” Stafford Township Mayor John Spodofora said with confidence to a full meeting room and home viewing audience at the municipal meeting of Dec. 4.

At the same time, he urged the public to be patient and to trust “we’re doing the best we can.”

Gratitude was another overarching theme of the meeting, as Spodofora praised the efforts of the workers and volunteers involved in the rebuilding efforts, and residents in attendance praised the council, township employees and American Red Cross. During public comment, Dawn Papatheadora, president of the Beach Haven West Civic Association, wept openly as she conveyed her gratitude to the town’s leaders and community members for “coming to the rescue” of the citizens of Beach Haven West.

Still, others expressed some frustration over the seeming slow and lengthy cleanup process or their difficulties in obtaining information; those without cable or Internet service, for example, cannot access the municipal website (staffordnj.gov) or watch the televised meetings.

At the top of the town’s sizeable priority list is to pick up and dispose of post-storm yard and construction debris as quickly as possible. Spodofora said he expected the debris removal process would be “98 percent” complete by the end of the month.

Just the day before, 1,000 cubic yards

Residents Threaten Holdouts With Suit L ocal officials and residents were clearly in agreement on two main points at the Long Beach Township commissioners meeting last Friday, Dec. 7: first, that all township employees have been doing an excellent job in the cleanup from Superstorm Sandy; and second, that those oceanfront holdouts who have yet to sign easements to allow a federally funded beach and dune replenishment project really must do so as soon as possible.

Mayor Joseph Mancini began by informing the public that prior to Sandy, 28 oceanfront homeowners had not signed their beach property easement that the Army Corps of Engineers requires before it will do beachfill work on their land. A seven-year-old Island-wide project is authorized to raise the dunes east of each beach house to 22 feet above sea level and 50 feet across. It is a measure designed specifically for Long Beach Island that, government officials and most residents say, proved effective in minimizing damage to Brant Beach, as well as Harvey Cedars and Surf City, where the beachfill was done.

As of the day of the meeting, eight holdouts remained, continuing to block the federal project from going forward. Of those eight, four or five are in the process of signing. A map hanging in the municipal build-

of green material had been picked up, and the long, arduous task of getting it all picked up is ongoing.

Understanding the quantity of garbage is overwhelming, Spodofora encouraged residents to be mindful of sorting their household trash from recycling. Too much regular trash mixed in with the recyclables can contaminate the whole batch and render it un-recyclable, he said.

Following up the mayor’s comments, Township Administrator James Moran said workers are “moving very effectively through

Len Morano to Get the Gavel At Barnegat’s Reorganization

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he new Democratic majority on the Barnegat Township Com mittee has agreed to name Len Morano to serve as mayor for 2013.

Newcomer Susan Conway, who with former board of education member Elaine Taylor defeated Republican incumbents Mayor Al Cirulli and Committeeman Jeff Melchiondo last month, will serve as deputy mayor.

They will be sworn in to their posts at the reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. The other remaining committeemen will be Martin Lisella and Albert Bille.

“When you have margins of victory by more than 1,000 votes, that means that the town wants major changes, and that’s what they are going to get,” said Morano. “Since only one committee member (Bille) is up for re-election next year, we’re assured of having a majority in 2014.

We’ve got two years to right the ship.”

He said the committee would be guided by an all-new professional staff, as Township Attorney Jerry Dasti and Township Engineer John Hess of Birdsall Engineering will be replaced. There will also be appoint-

ments to planning and zoning boards.

“I can’t name any names right now, but that all will be announced on New Year’s Day,” said Morano, who has served on the committee since 2005 and also had previous stints totaling nine years. “I’ve been deputy mayor before, but I’ve never been mayor.”

Morano said Township Administrator David Breeden will remain in his post since he is under contract.

“It takes three votes to hire him and four votes to fire him,” said Morano.

Conway said she and Taylor have been busy catching up on township issues and analyzing the current budget.

“Recovering from Hurricane Sandy is obviously going to be a huge issue next year, since the dock has to be rebuilt,” she said. “We have to be very aggressive in getting funding from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) because it is going to be an expensive job. Dave (Breeden) has expressed a willingness to work with us and help us, so we can accomplish what we set out to do.” —E.E.

Ryan Morrill

DUNE YOUR BEST: This view of the beach in Holgate was captured a day after the community was reopened to residents following extensive damages from Sandy, which occurred largely because of the ocean breaching the dunes. ing marks the location of homes whose owners have yet to sign.

“We have one that definitely said no, and we have two we can’t Beach Haven West.” He reminded the public that Stafford Township entered into an agreement with Ocean County that hands over the lion’s share of the cost and responsibility of cleanup to the county. In so doing, Stafford avoids borrowing $20 million to do the job.

“We will pay the non-FEMA reimbursement to the county,” he explained, which translates to the town’s spending $5 to $7 million, instead of $20 million plus interest.

“It’s a significant difference for us, going into the next fiscal year.”

Additional debris-removal equipment arrives every day, he said, adding the debris removal will be “largely complete” by the end of the month. FEMA regulates and monitors the process, which must be conducted by way of long, sweeping passes of streets and sections to distribute the cleanup work evenly, one bit at a time.

Meanwhile, he continued, the small bayfront communities of Cedar Bonnet Island and Mallard Island sustained an estimated $1 million in damage to the water-sewer infrastructure, plus another $100,000 or so in Beach Haven West, so town officials are focusing on solving that costly and complex problem.

Regarding the town’s logjam of requests for building inspections and permits, Moran said the building inspectors are back to a normal schedule, but they have their hands full and delays should be expected.

Stafford experienced a greater degree of inundation than any other town in the area, causing damage to some 5,000 homes, he added.

As a note to homeowners looking to rebuild their homes or raise them on pilings, Moran announced homes’ pre-storm assessment values serve as the basis for all ICC (Increased Cost of Compliance) claims to the town.

Homeowners who carry flood insurance are eligible for substantial loss Continued on Page 51

locate,” Mancini would add later.

“What’s happening is our (state) legislators – our senators, congressmen and governor – have all been

in Washington and have all lobbied for substantial amounts of money to finish the beach replenishment,” Continued on Page 38

Jack Reynolds

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Residents Threaten Lawsuit Targeting Easement Holdouts Continued from Page 36 said Mancini, who anticipates new money will come sometime within the next year. “And when that money comes through, we have to be ready.

If we’re not ready, it’s going someplace else. We have to get this done.

There are no more excuses.

“There’s a great letter in The SandPaper that … boy, if it (can) be any clearer than that, then we have a problem. This has nothing to do with civil rights. This is about greed, totally. So let’s get everybody behind that, and let’s get it done.”

An abundance of year-round residents packed the municipal hall to answer that call, taking to the podium for public comment and fi red up by the damage seen in Holgate, North Beach and other locations in the township that might otherwise have been lessened by dune replenishment before the storm.

North Beach was hard hit, perhaps because it lies in a gap in the Island’s artificial defense. Engineered beaches in Surf City, on the south, and Harvey Cedars, on the north,

both withstood the ocean storm surge, which seemed to be channeled through North Beach.

“Unfortunately, when people complain about a problem on a street corner, nothing is done until someone is killed and a red light is put in,” said Stanley Antonoff of North Beach. “This is what’s been going on with this beach replenishment.

We’ve been doing this for a number of years. Now we have proof that this restoration has worked. And I think it’s up to us to do something, because these are our homes. I’m attempting to look into a class-action suit against the people that have not signed up. If anyone is interested, I’m going to be going on site to see if we can do something – start a petition and look into attorneys that can help us out – to see if we can get this thing done and maybe get these people to have a little bit more common sense.”

Bill Hutson of Holgate concurred with this sentiment from the south end of the Island. “We are talking about a class-action suit (against)

Two Theater Companies Receive Grant Funding From Pop Art Foundation

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outhern Ocean County’s two professional theater companies both suffered losses from Superstorm Sandy. Now they are both receiving grants to help them move forward.

Surf light Theatre, being in the middle of the storm’s action in Beach Haven, sustained water damage to its main stage, theater seating, costume shop, dressing rooms, marketing office and the associated ShowPlace Ice Cream Parlour. The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has awarded Surflight a $10,000 grant to help it get ready for its 2013 season, which will be announced soon.

“We appreciate the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation,” said Surfl ight Executive Director Ken Meyers, “who responded immediately to our need with emergency post-Sandy funding. This kind of prompt support illustrates their ongoing commitment to the arts.”

The Ocean Professional Theatre Co. performed its shows on the mainland during its inaugural season, at the Bengal Auditorium of the Barnegat High School this summer and early fall and now at the Stafford Township School District’s OceanFirst Theater. But its costumes and other equipment were kept in founder and artistic director Steve Steiner’s garage. That garage is located in Beach Haven.

“We lost our costumes and nine musical instruments,” said Steiner, who added the OPTC probably took a $40,000 hit.

Steiner announced good news

before Sunday’s performance of “Home for the Holidays” at the OceanFirst. He estimated his company’s losses at $40,000. But the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation had written a $20,000 check to the OPTC, meaning half the loss had been wiped out in one fell swoop.

Talk about timely aid. But what is the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation?

Rauschenberg was, along with Jasper Johns, one of the progenitors of the Pop Art movement of the late 1950s and 1960s in the United States, leading to the likes of Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.

Best known as a painter and sculptor, he also worked with photography, printmaking, papermaking and performance.

He died at the age of 82 in 2008.

Way back in 1990, though, he created the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to assist environmental, humanitarian and, because his motto was “art can change the world,” artistic endeavors.

T he Rober t R auschenberg Foundation has joined with the Andy Warhol Foundation and the Lambent Foundation to launch a two-pronged effort to assist artists and not-for-profit arts organizations who suffered damage from Sandy.

The Andy Warhol Foundation is specializing in the visual arts; the RRF is helping other cultural institutions; all three foundations are joining to assist individual artists through the New York Foundation for the Arts.

— Rick Mellerup rickmellerup@thsandpaper.net

the three or four that won’t sign.

They’re going to fi nd it extremely difficult if we do this. We’re going to make it public right now that we’re talking about putting that together, and they’re going to find a very serious problem with a lot of money involved. So I suggest they sign very quickly.”

Bob Ir vine of Beach Haven Crest presented a newspaper article referring to the beach replenishment project delays since December 2005.

“The point is this has been going on for seven years,” said Irvine. “These people have had the opportunity for seven years to gain information. I didn’t sign right away; I had concerns. I went to every meeting there was, and over time, all my concerns were answered. The group that has refused to sign today has another agenda.”

Irvine spoke at a meeting more than two years ago and named his neighbors who have not signed easements as “the selfish six.”

“They’re now down to the selfish five, but they’re still selfish.

“I tried to get people to rally, to say something, to do something. Unfortunately, the apathy was deafening,” he continued. “It takes people in this room and your neighbors to stand up and do something to make a change. The commissioners, the mayor and Bill Kunz have been working tirelessly to get these people to sign. We need the people behind the oceanfronts to get these people to do something.

“If you look at the project where they (replenished the beaches) from 31st to 57th street, there was no wash-over,” Irvine said, referring to the Brant Beach section fi nished by the Army Corps of Engineers last spring. “The project worked. I happen to live next to two of the selfish six. And understand: none of them are full-time residents, and two of the houses were rentals. You should be angry with them! I have a $15,000 bill to remove sand that washed in. If I had the project in front of my house, there would have been no wash-over and I would not have that bill. So I implore everybody here and anyone that’s listening to take some action, and fight for the township and for your fellow residents.”

Tom Gutchigian of Beach Haven Crest referenced Phyllis and Harvey Karan of Harvey Cedars, who in March 2012 were awarded $375,000 in compensation for diminished proper ty value because Harvey Cedars exercised eminent domain to complete the beachfill in front of their oceanfront property in 2010.

Harvey Cedars is appealing that judgment, claiming the beachfill project was necessary for public safety and, as such, also benefited the Karan property.

“It seems to me, in my limited knowledge of the law, that the guy in Harvey Cedars that has a ($375,000) claim has intentionally stolen the replenishment project,” Gutchigian said. “That lawsuit specifically has kept the entire project from moving forward. There should be some kind of action to put pressure on that to be settled.”

Marijuana Charges Filed After MV Stop A motor vehicle stop in Barnegat Township late last month resulted in two 19-year-olds being charged with posession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Lt. Keith Germain said that on Nov. 27 at 1:10 a.m., Patrolman Robert Armstrong pulled a vehicle over on West Bay Avenue when a random motor vehicle inquriy on the computer revealed the driver, Brianna Ridgway of Forked River, had a suspended driver’s license.

Germain said Armstrong detected an odor of burnt marijuana from the vehicle. After a discussion with Ridgway and her passenger, Ryan Thornberry of Barnegat, the officer recovered a bag of marijuana and paraphernalia. After Armstrong was given consent to search the vehicle, his K-9 partner, Bullet, found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in two locations inside the vehicle.

Ridgway and Thornberry were both charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were released on their own recognizance, and face a hearing in municipal court.

On Nov. 24 at 11:08 p.m., Patrolman George Martin arrested Corey Phillips, 18, of Barnegat Township, for allegedly driving while intoxicated after police said he struck a parked car on Deer Run Drive South and left the scene.

Germain said that based on a description of the vehicle provided by a witness, Patrolman Brian Weber located Phillips’ vehicle parked on Laurel Lane, but could not find the driver.

Approximately 30 minutes after the accident occurred, Martin saw Phillips walking in the Deer Run Drive South area and placed him under arrest.

Charges include DWI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report an accident. Phillips faces the charges in municipal court. —E.E.

Household Hazardous Waste Collections Set In light of the extra refuse created by Superstorm Sandy, five dates have been added to the December calendar of household hazardous waste pickups around the county, thanks to the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

“In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and with so many homes having suffered water damage, resulting in houses being emptied out in order to begin repairs, there is need for these additional collection days,” said Freeholder James Lacey, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. “All those aerosol cans, cleaning products and a host of other products that were under sinks and in garages and basements can be dropped off at the county’s collection sites starting in December.”

Household hazardous waste will be collected at the Little Egg Harbor Township Public Works Yard on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at the Ocean County Southern Recycling Complex in Stafford Township on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration and proof of residency are required. To register, call 609978-0913.

Materials accepted at the sites include paints/thinners/boat paint, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline. All materials, with the exception of oil and gasoline, must be in their original containers.

“These hazardous materials can pose a threat to families and to Ocean County’s clean air and water,” Lacey said. “(We are) making every effort to provide residents with a safe and convenient way to protect themselves and our environment. We encourage our residents to use this free program.” —V.L. “The way it should go about is the individuals in this room should form a committee,” said Mancini. “As a community, you should all sit down and figure out what you’re going to do – and do it. We as a municipality can’t cross that line at this point. Can we join a class-action suit once it’s initiated? I hope so.”

Bill Kunz of Brant Beach has been chairman of a beach replenishment committee and working on getting easement holdouts to sign for four years.

“Bob Irvine hit the keyword when he said apathy,” said Kunz.

“You have no idea the types of statements and falsehoods that lawyers, who are supposed to be protecting us, are issuing individuals who have absolutely no idea what the word means. Like what does ‘assignability’ mean, etc.

“I want you to know that approximately two years ago there was discussion about a class-action movement. And we were told that class-action suits, for the most part, have to have some type of damage inflicted, and then the (aff licted)

ones can point the fi nger, in essence, at the ones who caused it. We are probably very primed for a classaction suit,” Kunz said, offering his service and knowledge to anyone at the meeting who would pursue one.

“There’s no other way to say it other than the fact that we need this,” said Kunz, also expressing frustration about the lawsuit he dubbed “the Karan scenario.”

“For them to have the indignant attitude that their house was saved, thank you very much, but please write the check … I’d like to honestly tell them to go to hell. How do we do that? I’m hoping that these type of meetings, these type of gentlemen, these types of statements, will get away from the apathy, and start to point the fi nger. Tell them it’s your beach! You want to be on your beach and you want to be safe. And you want your home safe.”

At the conclusion of the meeting, residents organized a meeting of their own and exchanged contact information.

— Michael Molinaro michaelmolinaro@thesandpaper.net

39 The SandPaper/Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Williamstown Runs Over Southern to Win State Grid Title T he Southern Regional High School Rams knew they would have to find a way to stop Williamstown’s running game if they were to win a South Jersey Group championship. But knowing something and doing something are two different things.

The Southern offense this year was all about balance, and that balance was evident on Friday evening on the neutral Rowan University field. Running back Abe Gonzalez collected 190 rushing yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns (he also had three catches for 37 yards). QB Dan Higgins utilized five receivers to complete 17 of his 33 passes for 254 yards. As usual, Mike Gesicki was his favorite target, hauling in seven passes for 122 yards and a TD, followed by Nick Hemm, who caught five balls for 76 yards.

Meanwhile, the Williamstown game plan in 2012 was about rushing the football. Friday night was no exception. Williamstown QB Doug Banks attempted only nine passes for the game, completing five for 89 yards. But the inside-outside running duo of John Chamberlin, who carried 18 times for 109 yards, and Marquis Little, who garnered 152 yards on 13 carries, proved more than sufficient to boost the Braves to their first-ever South Jersey Group title. Considering the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association has no statewide playoff system, this is generally considered a state title.

The final score, 43-20, is a mite misleading. This was a very competitive game in the first half. Southern opened the scoring in the first quarter when Higgins and Gesicki connected for a 21-yard TD (the PAT was missed) to cap a 94-yard drive. Little, though, quickly evened the score in the second when he ran 88 yards for a TD (followed by another PAT miss).

The Rams then once again played ball control to perfection, putting together a 93-yard drive that ended when Gonzales scored from 4 yards

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out. Again, the PAT was missed, so the score stood 12-6 with Southern on top. Williamstown responded, with Chamberlin scoring on a 2-yard run. The Braves went for two, were successful, and the score was 13-12 in favor of Williamstown.

The Rams commenced another drive and were deep inside Williamstown territory as the clock ticked toward halftime. Then, suddenly, disaster struck. Higgins was intercepted

by Little at the Williamstown 10. The Braves drove the field and scored on a 7-yard trot by Little with 15 seconds left in the half. The PAT was good this time, and Williamstown held a 21-12 lead as the teams went into the locker room.

The Braves scored on their opening drive of the second half, with Chamberlin doing the honors with a 2-yard run. Williamstown once again went for two, got it via a Banks-toLittle pass, and the score now stood at 29-12.

Such a lead meant Southern’s ball-control-balanced offense had to go out the window. That also meant that the Williamstown defense could concentrate on the pass.

The Braves were known for pressuring opposing quarterbacks – they went into the contest with 33 QB sacks – and that’s exactly what they did once they knew Southern would have to take to the air to get back into the game. Williamstown defensive end Julian Taylor stripped Higgins of the ball deep in Southern territory, and Pete Halloran scooped it up to run 3 yards into the end zone. The successful PAT made the score 36-12 with more than a quarter-and-a-half left to play.

The Rams didn’t roll over and play dead. They narrowed the lead to 36-20 in the fourth quarter when Gonzalez scored on a 2-yard run and Higgins connected with Hemm on a two-point conversion. But Southern still had to score quickly and score often, and the Williamstown defense knew it, resulting in a 90-yard interception return for

Continued from Page 35 any idea of favoritism. Another helpful suggestion was to buy gift cards to local independent businesses, such as hardware stores, to feed the local economy.

He also assured the group members that he will remain steadfast in his commitment to lend his support for six months to a year, or as long as possible, while the rebuilding effort moves forward. In his experience, the best solutions come about by being on the scene, observing the process and weighing in wherever appropriate.

Community members in attendance included the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce’s Destination Marketing Officer Lori Pepenella and Membership/Event Coordinator Kelly Randazzo; local demolition volunteer captain Joe Mangino; Holgate champions Elizabeth and Tom Beaty; Typestries Sign and Design owner Rick McDonough; Alliance for a Living Ocean President Amy Williams and Executive Director Chris Huch; Melanie Magaziner from Mud City Crab House; Brian Farias of Farias

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THE NEXT LEVEL: Ryann Farley (seated) signs her letter of intent to play softball for NCAA Division II Goldey Beacom College in Delaware. She plays catcher, pitcher and outfield.

Bengal Hopes to Strike With ‘Lightning’ Ryann Farley Signs to Play for Goldey Beacom College

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yann Farley, a standout performer on the Barnegat Varsity girls softball team, recently signed a letter of intent to play for Goldey Beacom College.

The Wilmington, Dela., school fields teams in NCAA Division II and has a student population of 1,600. Its team name is the Lightning.

Primarily a catcher, Farley has also played pitcher and outfield.

“Goldey Beacom hopes to use her versatility in many different ways,” said high school Athletic Director John Germano. “She is a terrific all-around student-athlete.”

A senior, Farley said she would begin playing for the college in the fall of 2013. She plans to major in

psychology.

“Colleges have both fall and spring softball programs,” she said.

“I feel more comfortable going to a smaller college because the teacherto-student ratio there will be similar to Barnegat High School.”

Farley has a career average of nearly .300 for the Bengals. She also plays for the South Jersey Thunder travel team, where she sports a career .446 mark.

She said she caught the eye of Goldey Beacom scouts during the fall when the Thunder played in a tournament in Delaware.

“I visited the campus and really liked it,” Farley said. “And the girls and the coaches really made me feel

right at home. It’s located in a beautiful area and has a great academic program.”

During the winter, Farley will be busy working out to get ready for her final Bengal campaign, in the spring.

“I know if I’m going to succeed on the college level, I’ll need to improve because the competition is going to be tougher,” she said.

Next summer, she’ll be returning to play with the Thunder.

“There will be a lot of tournaments, so that will give me a lot of the experience I need to succeed at the next level,” said Farley.

— Eric Englund ericenglund@thesandpaper.net

a TD by Kali Boyce, his second pick of the evening. The PAT accounted for the game’s final score.

Williamstown had a dream season, ending 12-0. The Braves also put an end to the playoff futility that had plagued their program. Williamstown had made the playoffs nine times before this fall but had posted a 1-9 postseason record. This year, however, the Braves played determined football, shellacking Millville, 41-6, in first-round action and defeating

Atlantic City, 20-12, in the South Jersey Group V semifinals.

The Williamstown-Atlantic City game was interesting in that the Braves uncharacteristically aired out the football early in that affair. True, Banks threw a 78-yard TD pass to Little to open the scoring, but he also suffered two interceptions, and the Braves led only 7-6 at the end of the first quarter. Williamstown went to its running game the rest of that contest and didn’t forget its lesson as

it prepared to take the field against Southern.

The Rams ended 2012 with a 9-3 mark and certainly gave their fans a wild ride in the playoffs. Southern squeezed out a 33-32 win over thirdseeded Washington Township in the opening round. Then the Rams scored a TD with just 21 seconds left in the game to defeat second-seeded Eastern in the semis.

— Rick Mellerup rickmellerup@thesandpaper.net

Surf and Sport stores; and David Caldarella of David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.

Twelve young AmeriCorps (Conservation Corps) volunteers from Washington and Minnesota are staying on the Island through the end of the month until a new crew arrives to take over for them in January, which provides muchneeded additional help to fill in the gap where work can be done during weekdays. And Kyle Gronostajski of Surf City created a hotline (609389-9150) through a Google phone number directed to his cellphone and an email address (jettyw4w@gmail.com), for the purpose of connecting people with information, with resources and with one another, vis a vis demolition crews, or people looking for volunteer opportunities or advice. In the first two weeks after the hotline went live, he received 20 to 30 calls, he said.

“It’s good to get them where they need to go,” Gronostajski said.

Farias and Magaziner are heading up the business committee, with the objective to spread the message that “LBI is Open,” which falls in line with the marketing campaign to the same effect.

Mangino leads the charge of volunteers to

gut Islanders’ houses in a race against mold – legend has it that Mangino has had a hand in cleaning out some 600 homes since the disaster struck. Mangino’s conservative estimate of the total savings to homeowners in cleanup costs, thanks to volunteers, is $1.7 million, based on a low figure of $2,200 per house.

ALO’s Chris Huch is handling the environmental committee to organize beach cleanups every weekend of the coming winter. On Saturday, Dec. 8, a cleanup party met at Bayview Park in Brant Beach for refreshments before spreading out to the beaches in Beach Haven and North Beach. Anyone knowing of an area in need of attention is encouraged to contact him at livingoceanALO@gmail.com to suggest or request a cleanup.

Rob and Lauren Raimos of Living on the Veg are leading the outreach and canvassing efforts.

Vacant beach houses are of concern since the owners may not be in a hurry to check on their properties, believing they have until February or March to worry about reconstruction. The trouble is, the mold grows daily, its effects ever worsening.

The thought is that the cleanup and rebuild-

ing efforts may actually bring even more new visitors (and therefore more business) to the Island when the weather turns warmer – so, to keep the rental economy high heading into next summer, those damaged homes must be addressed sooner, rather than later. The central hotline number 609-389-9150 is being advertised for the public to call to report unoccupied homes so the outreach team can attempt to contact the homeowners.

Since last week, a 53-foot trailer has been prominently parked next to Lex Mex in Ship Bottom, bearing a giant banner courtesy of Typestries and containing winter coats, boots, gloves, cleaning supplies and work tools, for anyone and everyone who may need them.

As McDonough remarked, many local people affected by the storm are long familiar with being on the giving end of charitable causes, but find being on the receiving end of others’ generosity to be a puzzling and pride-swallowing “first” that may take some getting used to.

“We are literally changing people’s lives” with offerings of donated supplies and volunteer manpower, he said.

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40 Continued from Page 10 industry knows no project is perfect and no one person is perfect. The idea behind success is to work together, learn from one another and, more importantly, look out for one another.

Most often accidents occur when workers attempt to utilize their equipment and surroundings beyond their design limits or above their personal skill level. Proper training definitely helps to reduce accidents, and continual monitoring in most cases contributes to far fewer injuries and infractions of these mandatory safety rules and procedures.

The issue at hand is whether a company performing residential work with an average workforce of three to four workers bears the same responsibility as a contractor working on a high-rise building with an average workforce of 300 to 400 workers. More importantly, should that small residential contractor receive the same fine for similar infractions? What is OSHA thinking during these tough economic times nationwide and our immediate regional recovery efforts?

OSHA should be providing guidance and free training to these builders. Larger commercial contractors can easily absorb fines as just another line item on a spreadsheet. Small contractors can be crushed and rendered bankrupt by these very same fines.

Is this the federal government’s idea of eliminating red tape or is this the fed’s attempt to reduce the deficit on the backs of small business?

Moe Logue Surf City

Wonder Women To the Editor: This is the story of a 50-something-yearold resident and two 30-something summer people who found friendship in a hurricane.

Having reinvented myself for the recession as a concierge, changeover champ and caretaker, I met two lovely women, friends, with two beautiful houses that needed some

attention for the off-season.

Prior to the superstorm, I assured them that, like any longtime crazy local, I would remain on Third Street in Beach Haven and keep an eye on their summer homes. During the flood, I texted them pictures of the water filling my first floor. Both immediately responded that I should go to their house on somewhat higher ground.

In the aftermath, one of these special ladies, Andrea Deletto, brought us bottled water, a case of soup and, of course, beer (this is Long Beach Island, si.) When it became crucial that we move out of our house while the first floor is “gutted” (lovely term), both girls offered me their homes for the winter.

We chose Maria O’Hara’s residence as there was electric heat and the Island was still sans natural gas.

As a longtime (40 years) resident, I’ll admit we locals grouse – and curse – summer people too often. We tend to be reclusive (who else would live here?), and summer makes us all a little loony.

I’d like to nominate these folks for honorary resident status and superhero classification. Thank you and bless you, Andrea Deletto and Maria O’Hara and families.

Susan Verdon Berube Beach Haven

Coming Together To the Editor: This foggy Saturday, Dec. 8 morning, Chris Huch, executive director of the Alliance for a Living Ocean, once again led a volunteer effort toward bringing LBI and the surrounding area back to “normal.” This was the fifth Saturday individuals and a variety of organizations have assembled to accept a variety of assignments including collecting debris, sorting donated clothing, canvassing neighborhoods to determine who may need assistance, giving out flyers on the dangers of mold, as well as undertaking demolition work and a variety of other tasks.

The effort on LBI was primarily targeted for pick-up of debris on the beaches in Beach

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Haven and North Beach. If you know of specific needs in your area, please email Alliance for a Living Ocean at livingoceanalo@gmail. com to be added to the projects list for possible assistance.

As a member of the Garden Club of Long Beach Island, I was so appreciative to receive donations of breakfast foods from Kubel’s in Barnegat Light and Neptune Market in Harvey Cedars. Their generosity and willingness to help was representative of the willingness of so many to help in such a diversity of efforts.

Garden Club members set aside the work needed to be done on their own homes and provided volunteers with a little fuel for the day ahead. The remaining food was taken to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. There, 130 volunteers from the Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, USA, of Cedar Bridge had also come for their fifth Saturday of post-Sandy recovery efforts to register and provide funds to those in need who qualified. They appreciated the danish and bagels and were anxious to know about volunteer work on the Island.

When they heard about the beach cleanups, they recruited a team from their group to also go and help.

A young man I spoke with commented on the devastation he has seen on the Island, and then said, “But something very good has also come to your Island and that is the coming together of so many people who all want to help each other and make things better. It is wonderful, but why does it take a disaster to have that happen?” His comment echoes in my mind as we all continue to “come together” in the days ahead, to reach out and to provide assistance when possible.

Mary Wilding Harvey Cedars

Thanks for Nothing To the Editor: Thank you to Bob and Pat Sheehan of South Carolina (“Risky Proposition,” 12/5).

I was wondering all these years what my problem was. As it turns out, I only have half a brain. Wow, thank you for clearing that up for me.

Aren’t we lucky that you moved to South Carolina three years ago! Happy holidays.

Kimberly Moore Holgate

Overwhelming Support To the Editor: In the aftermath of the storm, Habitat for Humanity Southern Ocean County will be called upon to to help out with critical repairs for those in need. We will be working closely with our local churches to identify and assist those who need the most help.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend the Schmid family and the staff at the Dutchman’s Brauhaus hosted two fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity. On Thanksgiving day the Schmid brothers, their wives and their children prepared and served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet and then donated every cent toward Habitat’s mission. Then on Saturday night the Upstairs room howled to the comedy of our own Russ Williamson.

The entire cover charge profit was donated to Habitat.

For the weekend the Dutchman’s helped raise more than $6,000 for Habitat for Humanity. Friends of the Schmids were on hand to lend a hand while the wait staff and the bartenders donated their tips. It was overwhelming!

Our community was hit hard by the storm.

The wound is deep and the healing process will be long and difficult. However, if we follow the example set by the Schmid family, we’ll be OK as we work to help those hardest hit. Habitat for Humanity is very thankful for their support.

John Steele, president Habitat for Humanity SOC

Super Scouts To the Editor: I am a homeowner in the Beach Haven West section of Manahawkin. I think I can speak for many residents of Rona Lane and Lynn Ann Lane in thanking and commending the members of Boy Scouts Troop 61. I personally did not require assistance. However, I watched these boys as they worked tirelessly, helping those in need during the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

Not only did they provide much needed assistance, removing water-damaged items to the street for trash pickup. They also provided an emotional uplift and a sense of community to our battered neighborhood. These are fine young men, and I am happy to have met them and their scoutmasters as well.

God bless America.

Joe Baguchinsky Beach Haven West

Read All About It To the Editor: To Jay Mann and the entire editorial SandPaper staff: Take a bow. Your reporting of the storm and its aftermath has been timely, thorough and heroic. Reading the paper online, I felt like I was on the Island. Even as this catastrophic act of nature was tearing LBI apart, The SandPaper helped hold its people together.

I will continue to read with keen interest whether the ocean or bay did the most damage, whether beach replenishment worked and how we can rebuild to better withstand the next monster that comes churning up the coast.

John Montone Glen Rock, N.J., and Ship Bottom

Just Stuff Up and down the boulevard piles of rubble but not rubbish.

We tell ourselves, “oh, it’s just stuff ...” “replaceable.”

But is it really?

Just stuff including: the little bed where the twins slept all night for the first time.

Hannah’s Boogie Board.

Jimmy’s Big Wheels.

Uncle Billy’s baseball caps.

The shower door that no one could close.

The La-Z-Boy we gave to Pop-Pop. Sparky’s Frisbee.

Aunt Penny’s beach chair.

The Weber kettle that burned Uncle Richie’s burgers.

Abby’s first work of art.

Cindy’s needlepoint pillow.

Ryan’s baseball mitt.

The old fridge that Michael B. kept filled with Bud for us and root beer for the kids.

The back porch where Eddie kissed Jenny.

The next door neighbor’s boat.

The kitchen table where Tony’s family ate, fought, made up and ate again.

Nanna’s golf clubs.

This is “the stuff ” of Long Beach Island.

Keep the memories alive in your hearts and rebuild.

Ellen Moran Loveladies

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Continued from Page 29 powerful position to help New Jersey. She is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, under which FEMA and the Small Business Administration operate. Tester also has a seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Stabenow serves on the Senate Finance Committee.

“After what they have seen today, my colleagues will be prepared to help us pass the supplemental appropriations request the president sent to Congress,” said Menendez.

“Time is of the essence. Getting this passed amidst the debates about the fiscal cliff, with only weeks left on the legislative calendar, will require Houdini-level skill and effort, but we are going to do this. And we are going to do this with the help of our colleagues.”

“We have viewed hours of the damage on TV and video, but to see it in person is shocking,” said Landrieu. “This was a very serious storm with billions of dollars in damage to homes, businesses and industries. We have seen what happens with dunes that work and those that failed.

“Obama’s robust $60 billion package holds out hope for the Northeast to rebuild better and stronger and to give the flexibility to (spend recovery dollars to) each mayor of their particular towns, who know how to best serve their community.

“Our job now is to tell others what we’ve seen today and get this relief package passed as soon as possible so that people can have hope that the country will stand with you, as this part of the country stood with us along the Gulf Coast to help us rebuild after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.”

Landrieu also said she was thankful the president has appointed Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to lead the recovery effort. One of Donovan’s initiatives is to provide waivers of existing rules governing Community

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Continued from Page 39 From a marketing perspective (via print media and Facebook blasts), McDonough wants to change the misconception that LBI is “closed.”

His strategy, as he explained, targets three goals: to urge property owners and visitors to come see for themselves; to let them know rentals are plentiful from January to March; and to assure the public that the Island will be back in business by Memorial Day – not just for dining and shopping, but also for beach leisure and many other forms of recreation.

The marketing campaign is also an “education campaign,” he said. As the movement builds, the marketing capability will expand. Y

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Senators Tour

Development Block Grants to allow them to be used for disaster relief. Presently these funds are earmarked for projects in senior and lowincome communities.

Menendez said one use of CDBG funds might be to replace police, fi re and emergency vehicles lost in the storm.

Stebenow pledged her support to the $60 billion appropriation request. “It needs to get done right now so you can have the hope and certainty you deserve,” she said. “This is a beautiful part of our country, and we need to stand together. We’re pleased to lend our support, and the Senate majority stands behind your senators. Your homes and businesses need to be ready by Memorial Day to get that economic activity going.”

“There’s nothing worse than flood damage,” said Tester. “The pictures do not do it justice.

Sixty billion dollars is a lot of money, and it’s our task to say why it’s important to rebuild this part of our country.”

Menendez said it was not going to be easy to get the “robust” presidential appropriation passed by some of his colleagues in Congress, but reminded them, “We were there for the people of the Gulf Coast. This is our challenge, and this is the United States of America, and we should all come together as a country.”

Menendez also outlined some additional programs he and fellow New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg had introduced, tax provisions that could help Jersey Shore residents in their cleanup efforts. “For instance, the sand that has filled these houses, that sand has to be moved to the sidewalk, and it might cost the homeowner $10,000 to do that. We want to provide direct assistance by allowing that to be a write-off on their taxes.

“Also, if someone has an IRA and needs to take money out to rebuild their home or business, we want to eliminate the penalty.”

Menendez also said he had the verbal support of Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana), who had intended to be part of the Long Beach Island tour and press conference but was unable to make travel connections through Pittsburgh.

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ecember 1812 in the waters off Brazil, two New Jersey sea captains whose fathers had sided with the British in the American Revolution were getting a chance to redeem their family names. Cmdr. James Lawrence of Burlington, in command of the sloop of war Hornet, was blockading a British warship in the island port of San Salvador. Meanwhile, Commodore William Bainbridge of Princeton, in command of the frigate Constitution, was off the coast of South America looking for a fight. Naval historian Theodore Roosevelt sets the stage.

“At 9 A.M., Dec 29, 1812. While the Constitution was running along the coast of Brazil, about thirty miles off shore in latitude 13 degrees 6 minutes S., and longitude 31degrees W, two strange sails were made, inshore and to windward. These were H.B.M. frigate Java, Captain Lambert, forty-eight days out of Spithead, England, with the captured ship William in company.

Directing the latter to make for San Salvador, the Java bore down in chase of the Constitution.

The wind was blowing light from the N.N.E., and there was very little sea on.”

In an age before radar and radio, there was some confusion. A modern commander of the Constitution, Tyrone G Martin, explains.

“By 11, Bainbridge and his officers believed that the larger of the two contacts was a ship of the line. As that unit was coming toward him, he tacked Constitution to the southeast to avoid being maneuvered into pro-British Portuguese waters by a larger enemy. The smaller contact continued to make for port.

“The American was sailing as close to the wind as possible with all sails set to the royals.

“After an hour, Constitution showed her colors, and shortly thereafter her pursuer set a British red ensign. He then flew a series of recognition signals appropriate to British, Spanish, and Portuguese warships, which, of course, Bainbridge could not answer.

“By about 1:26, it was certain that the enemy was closing on Constitution, something no ship of the line could do, and so Bainbridge tacked (turned through the wind) toward an opponent he now recognized as another frigate.”

Bainbridge wrote of the last moments before the battle.

“We having hoisted on board the Constitution an American Jack forward Broad Pendant at main, American Ensign at Mizen Top Gallant mast head and at the end of The Gafft induced me to give orders to the officer of the 3rd Division to fire one Gun ahead of the enemy to make him show his Colours, which being done brought on a fire from us of the whole broadside, on which he hoisted an English Ensign at the Peak, and another in his weather Main Rigging, besides his pendant and then immediately returned our fire, which brought on a general action with round and grape.”

Bainbridge’s notes on the battle give some idea of its intensity.

“At 2:10. P.M. Commenced the Action within good grape and Canister distance. The enemy to windward (but much farther than I wished).

“At 2:30 P.M. our wheel was shot entirely away.

“At 2:40, determined to close with the enemy, notwithstanding her rakeing, set the Fore sail & Luff’d up close to him.

“At 2:50, The Enemies Jib boom got foul of our Mien Rigging.

“At 3, The Head of the enemies Bowsprit & Jib boom shot away by us.

“At 3.5, shot away the enemies foremast by the board.

“At 3.15, shot away the enemies Main Top mast just above the Cap. “At 3:40 shot away Gafft and Spunker boom.

“At 3.55 shot his mizzen mast nearly by the board.”

In 1815, a young girl, Lucy Brewer, wrote a book claiming to have impersonated a man and served as a Marine in the fighting tops of the Constitution’s rigging.

“A general action now commenced with

round and grape shot. Both vessels, for some time, manoeuvred to obtain a position that would enable them to rake, or avoid being raked. About three o’clock, the head of the British vessel’s bowsprit and jib boom were shot away; and in the space of an hour, her foremast was shot away by the board, her main top mast just above the cap, &c.”

Lieutenant W.D. Chads of the British Navy was on the receiving end.

“Our opponent evidently avoiding close action and firing high to disable our masts in which he succeeded too well having shot away the head of our bowsprit with the Jib boom and our running rigging so much cut as to prevent our preserving the weather gage. At 3.5 finding the Enemy’s raking fire extremely heavy Captain Lambert ordered the Ship to be laid on board, in which we should have succeeded had not our foremast been shot away at this moment, the remains of our bowsprit passing over his taffrail, shortly after this the main topmast went leaving the Ship totally unmanageable with most of our Starboard Guns rendered useless from the wreck laying over them.”

Then, for Chads and the Java, things went from bad to worse.

“At 3:30 our Gallant Captain received a dangerous wound in the breast and was carried below, from this time we could not fire more than two or three guns until 4:15 when our Mizen mast was shot away the Ship then fell off a little and brought many of our Starboard Guns to bear, the Enemy’s rigging was so much cut that he could not now avoid shooting ahead which brought us fairly Broadside and Broadside. Our Main yard now went in the slings both ships continued engaged in this manner till 4:35 we frequently on fire in consequence of the wreck laying on the side engaged. Our opponent now made sail ahead out of Gun shot where he remained an hour repairing his damages leaving us an unmanageable wreck with only the mainmast left, and that toterring.”

On the Constitution at 4:30, Bainbridge noted, “Having silenced the fire of the enemy completely and his colours in main Rigging being (down) Supposed he had Struck, Then hawl’d about the Courses to shoot ahead to repair our rigging, which was extremely cut, leaving the enemy a complete wreck, soon after discovered that The enemies flag was still flying hove too to repair Some of our damages. … At 5:25 Got very close to the enemy in a very (effective) rakeing position, athwart his bows & was at the very instance of rakeing him when he most prudently Struck his flag.”

During the last moments of the engagement, according to Roosevelt, “The command then devolved on the first lieutenant, Chads, himself painfully wounded. The slaughter had been terrible, yet the British fought on with stubborn resolution, cheering lustily. But success was now hopeless, for nothing could stand against the cool precision of the Yankee fire. The stump of the Java’s foremast was carried away by a double-headed shot, the Mizzen-Mast fell, the gaff and spanker boom were shot away also the main-yard, and finally the ensign was cut down by a shot, and all her guns absolutely silenced; when at 4:05 the Constitution, thinking her adversary had struck, ceased firing, hauled aboard her tacks, and passed across her adversary’s bows to windward, with her top-sails, jib, and spanker set. A few minutes afterward the Java’s main-mast fell, leaving her a sheer hulk. The Constitution assumed a weatherly position, and spent an hour in repairing damages and securing her masts; then she wore and stood toward her enemy, whose flag was again flying, but only for bravado, for as soon as the Constitution stood across her forefoot she struck” Bainbridge reported, “After the enemy had struck, wore ship and reefed the topsails, then hoisted one of the only two remaining boats we had left out of eight, and sent Lieutenant Parker, first of the Constitution, to take possession of the enemy, which proved to be his Britannic Continued on Page 46

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he Bagel Shack has now reopened in Beach Haven, and that’s cause for celebration, not only among its fan base, but also because it stands among very few places to take out food on the Island’s hardest-hit south end.

A huge HOPE sign in capital letters feeds the spirit like a fresh, warm bagel fuels the morning.

“The whole idea of the HOPE sign is for the people who are feeling down and out, to give them hope – we will come back,” said shop owner Sean McCaffrey, a Beach Haven native.

Finding the haven of the Bagel Shack restored at 306 North Bay Ave. is a great step toward that. For weeks since Hurricane Sandy receded, work crewmen and water-weary townspeo-

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he regional business event of the year, the State of the Chamber, “will set the tone for recovery” following Superstorm Sandy, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce plans when the breakfast with speakers is held Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Sea Oaks Country Club in Little Egg Harbor.

Keynote speaker is economist Joel Naroff, along with business recovery specialists from New Orleans, market researchers Rockport Analytics and area dignitaries.

The 9th annual State of the Chamber will begin at 8:30 a.m. with networking and full breakfast. The program begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at noon.

“This annual meeting is a must for businesspeople to network, as well as to hear from valued sources the true nature of the Long Beach Island Region’s economy and projections for 2013,” chamber officials invite.

Speakers will include 9th District Assemblywoman and Long Beach Island resident DiAnne C. Gove, with updates from the state.

Ken McGill, managing director of Rockport Analytics, a firm that specializes in travel and tourism research, will interpret findings from the recent LBI Region Tourism Economic Study and how those numbers will impact rebuilding efforts.

Kelly Schulz, vice president of communications and public relations of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, will present best practices and recovery strategies from New Orleans post-Katrina.

Naroff, a nationally known economist, is slated to give an honest and educated insight about 2013 and what the business community can expect

post-Sandy, chamber leaders said.

Advance reservations and payment are required to hold space for the event. Cost is $35 per person.

To reserve, call the chamber at 609494-7211. Sea Oaks Country Club is located at 99 Golf View Drive, off Route 539. —M.S.

ple have said they were hard-pressed to find a nearby cup of coffee, let alone a hot breakfast sandwich.

The Bagel Shack is now open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., with breakfast sandwiches, coffee, lunch specials, muffins, pastries, cookies – and besides that, some grocery staples that they are passing along at cost.

“We also have milk, eggs, butter, bread, and we’re selling it at what it costs us, as a convenience for the local people in town,” McCaffrey said on Dec. 11. “And we’re having lunch specials for the workers, because it’s so good of the people who are here helping us out and rebuilding.”

He added, “The response we’re getting is overwhelming. They’re thanking us, but we should be thanking them for supporting our businesses and everybody.”

The Bagel Shack has its own Facebook page. The phone number is 609-492-5552.

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“While Surf Shack South is currently under repairs from Hurricane Sandy, we’ve decided to undertake a year-round, full-service skate shop on the mainland. We’ve got all the best skate hardware, latest shoes and apparel, and accessories like headphones,” store manager Ryan Brower said.

Dedicated fully to skate, the shop opened last weekend with a huge sale.

“It’s something we’ve been thinking about for a couple of years because there wasn’t any full-time, permanent skate shop in Manahawkin,” Brower said. “We’re going to be doing our best to keep The Shack philosophy alive in this new undertaking.

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Johnson’s Pit Continued from Page 28 “To address these violations, the concerned commercial use of the parcel must either be immediately removed or an application for the commercial use must be immediately completed with the commission,” wrote Horner to the property owners.

He also wrote that even if an application was completed, it is “unlikely that the application could be approved by the township or the commssion in accordance with the CMP (comprehensive management plan).”

Horner added that if Barnegat wished to propose utilization of the area for storage of storm-damaged vehicles, the township needed to contact the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Program as well as the commission.

“Any such proposal from Barnegat would

Higher Elevation Continued from Page 33 The public works manager position would be under the Government Workers Union, not the Local 68 bargaining unit.

The ordinance states the mayor would appoint the public works manager with the advice of council, and the public works manager would be state-certified for the position.

Councilwoman Doris Mathisen said the construction office has already waived the fees for 740 storm-related inspections and forfeited $14,662 in potential revenue, as per council resolution.

Councilwoman Sue Marshall said Tuckerton’s Ye Olde-Fashioned Christmas Walk was planned for this coming Saturday, Dec. 8, with lots of activities including horse and buggy rides leaving from behind the borough hall at 140 Main St., traveling down Clay Street to Marine Street to the elementary school parking lot and back again. Tuckerton police vehicles will be leaving

have to include specific information regarding the use of the parcel, including the area of the parcel that would be utilized, proposed measures to protect the soils and groundwater and a time frame for how long vehicles would be at the site,” he wrote. “NJDEP would coordinate its review with the commission.”

John J. Novak, attorney for the property owners, said DEP inspectors have already been on the site and “only two cars” were found to be potentially hazardous.

“There was one that had fire damage and another with collision damage,” said Novak.

“They were immediately removed. None of the other cars constitute a hazard. Most of them are there due to heavy water damage. We have nothing to hide.”

He said the township’s suit was “much ado about nothing.”

“There are many of these car storage sites all over the state, yet Barnegat is the only town that files a lawsuit,” said Novak, a former Barnegat Township committeeman. “I had wished from the front of the building during the evening.

The borough hall is serving as a temporary police station because Sandy flooding impacted the station on South Green Street.

Mayor Evans has invited two representatives from Allstate Insurance to explain Increased Cost Compliance claims for those homeowners who may have to elevate their substantially damaged homes if they rebuild.

According to a FEMA handout, “If your home or business is damaged by a flood, you may be required to meet certain building requirements in your community to reduce flood damage before you repair or rebuild.”

ICC is administered through the National Flood Insurance Program. It must be applied for through an individual’s flood insurance company, separately from the initial flood insurance claim.

Reed said buildings must be elevated if they have sustained damage worth 50 percent or more of the market value of the home. Up to $30,000 per building is available for storm-related mitigation.

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they had come and sat down and talked with us first, and we would have shown that the lawsuit was unecessary. I think Al (Cirulli) did the right thing in being concerned when he heard about all these cars being dropped off in town.

That’s what a good mayor should do, respond to complaints by the people. But there was no

200 Plus Continued from Page 42 majesty’s frigate Java, rated thirty-eight, but carried forty-nine guns, and manned with upwards of four hundred men, – commanded by Captain Lambert, a very distinguished officer. …

“At seven, P.M., the boat returned with Lieutenant Chads, the first lieutenant of the enemy’s frigate, and Lieutenant-General Hislop, Governor of Bombay, Major Walker, and Captain Wood of his staff. Captain Lambert of the Java was too dangerously wounded to be removed immediately.”

The Java was beyond salvage and allowed to sink quietly. The entire crew was taken on board the Constitution, and there, according to Thomas Harris, Bainbridge’s biographer, “At this time an interesting interview took place on the quarter deck of the Constitution between the two wounded commanders. While Captain Lambert was lying on his cot on deck, Commodore Bainbridge approached him supported by two of his officers, for the purpose of exchanging the salutations of parting. On this occasion he presented to the gallant Lambert his side-arms, and observed with unaffected emotion, ‘I return your sword, my dear sir, with my sincerest wish that you will recover, and wear it as you have hitherto done,

Museum

Continued from Page 28 our office unusable, the museum has continued its generosity by allowing us to hold events (on its premises).

“This demonstration of cooperation among nonprofits on LBI continues to allow our community to grow and fosters a rapid recovery of our tourism-based economy in our region," he explained.

ReClam the Bay, St Francis Community Center’s dominos and mah jongg women’s playing groups, and the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association, which recently held an emergency meeting in the museum’s gallery in order to sort out the damage that many of the group’s boat owners had suffered from the storm, have also partnered with the museum during the area’s recovery process.

“It’s neat that the nonprofits are now, more than ever, really working together to share facilities,” Whitcraft said. “The storm has really made working together a really important part of our community.”

Whitcraft, who lives above the museum with her husband, is also a licensed notary public

with honour to yourself and country.”

The crew and their wounded commander were paroled at San Salvador as Bainbridge rejoined Lawrence. The following exchange of notes gives us a look into the character of the Princeton captain.

“St. Salvador, Monday, January 4th, 1813.

Lieutenant Chads presents his compliments to Commodore Bainbridge, and is extremely sorry to inform him that Captain Lambert died a short time since.”

“U. States’ Frigate Constitution, January 4, 1813. Commodore Bainbridge has learned with real sorrow the death of Captain Lambert.

“Though a political enemy, he could not but greatly respect him for the brave defence he made with his ship; and Commodore Bainbridge takes this occasion to observe, in justice to Lieutenant Chads, who fought the Java after Captain Lambert was wounded, that he had done every thing for the defence of that ship which a brave and skillful officer could do and further resistance would have been a wanton effusion of human blood.”

Back in Princeton, the name of Bainbridge had been redeemed. For the rest of the nation, it was now one that belonged to a great naval hero.

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“People have to have Internet access, which in many cases they don’t have in their homes right now. I want people to know that they can contact me 24/7 to access the Internet Café and come in and use our services,” Whitcraft emphasized.

Although the museum’s hours of operation run only from Friday to Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the fall and winter seasons, nonprofit organizations may set up programming in the gallery anytime during the week.

“We’re very flexible,” said Vogel. “If people want to come in and see the museum, we’re here every day. It’s no problem to turn the lights on and let them use the place.

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lready, we’re into something of a race to summer judgment. Will LBI be cleaned and presentable by Memorial Day Weekend 2013?

I don’t see why not. We have a deluge of builders and disaster-recovery specialists already on scene, and we have almost six months to get things all summer-pretty again. Let’s rock.

Speaking of that timeframe, I was driving home from work and found myself involuntarily assuming an upbeat sense that things were beginning to return to near normal, post-Sandy.

It was the proverbial “worst is over” sensation.

Then I heard Christmas music, and it suddenly bricked down on me that we still have an entire frickin’ winter to get through! How the hell did that happen? Seems that Sandy time registered like dog years. The month since she hit seems like an entire winter – and then some. Hearing that spring-like thunderstorm we had – and also hearing some spring peepers anachronistically singing in the woods over the weekend – didn’t help my mind’s time-twisting.

Oh, well. It’s all part of year-round life on LBI. Just suck it up, Jay. Not literally, though.

My Craftsman “Wet” Shop Vac needs a long rest. May the skies allow.

GOOD TIMING, SORTA: Oddly advantageous, Sandy happened to hit when our talented carpenter corps (a huge number of them being anglers) were in a serious slow-go period. Now,

the sounds of nail poundings are ringing out on virtually every block, from the Causeway south.

On LBI, the majority of repairs are, thankfully, just that: only repairs. There are mercifully few entire rebuilds needing to be razed – then raised. Homes with something like half their value lost through flood damage must put said homes up on pilings. I’m getting a variety of interpretations on when that Ryan Morrill required raising thing kicks in. Such a draconian requirement would be like driving a wooden piling into the heart of many a long-time ground-level Islander.

TOG TALK: We’re well into fall/ winter togging season, but the weather has played havoc with running out after the structure-based blackfish. That’s not the worst thing, considering how hurtROCK FISHING: Jersey anglers are far from giving up on fall fishing. Despite a huge chunk of prime ing that fishery is.

Despite a complex system of clo- angling time being stolen by Sandy, casters are now taking to beaches, boats and jetties (above) hoping sures and openings to protect the breed- to nab a late-season bass – or, in the case of jetty-ites, a migrating tautog or two. ing season, tog are still not coming back now clear those fish-scalpers had very little im- You get thrown into jail as a “mule,” and everywith any authority. I blame unnatural natural predation, as over-populated fluke and pact on the big-picture tog biomass predicament. one is cool with that – until they hear you were even striped bass – protected by mankind – feed What’s more, that abusive poaching market has caught smuggling blackfish. voraciously on the tautog young-of-year before declined steadily, thanks to powerful enforce“What you mean you were muling blackfish, ment and prohibitive transportation costs for cracker!?” they can get out of the bays and inlets.

Yes, we had our fun blaming Asian poachers those who mule live tog down the coast.

A BIT OF BASSING: I guess I should Talk about an Alice’s Restaurant scenario. mention that a few bass are still being caught, for nabbing live tog for the sushi market, but it’s suds-side and from boats.

I had two schoolies in short order using a white GULP shad on a 1-ounce jighead, upper mid-Island region.

One bass was easily approaching take-home material. I pondered a gutting, then recalled my gutted kitchen, which had taken the storm to heart, so to speak. I lost my appetite for a bass meal.

There’s now a striper merrily swimming along, utterly unaware that a storm named Sandy actually saved its skin. It ended up on the good side of the fickle fin of fate. (I just looked it up, and both the Smothers Brothers are still alive and well. Cool.)

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Fish Story Continued from Page 48 Fact: Dangerous bacteria and parasites – E. coli, staph, crypto – died off almost immediately after the storm. Admittedly, some highly insulated homes might have stayed warm enough to keep the hopes alive for a few hearty bacteria.

I guess microbes have hopes – real tiny ones, though. Importantly, refrigerators that went through the storm’s electrical ups and downs present a clear and present bacterial danger, mainly from food contents that had no idea what the hell was going on. Confused foodstuffs are very prone to bacterializing. For me, I’m still pondering if confused ketchup can go bad. Hell, right before Sandy, I had bought me a “Small Army-Sized” bottle of Heinz’s finest. What a waste to simply chuck that sucker.

Gospel truth: As I was about to deep-six it, this adolescent flashback struck. How funny would it be to squeeze the entire bottle of ketchup all over myself right before a friend was about to stop by? Nonchalantly answer the door, mumbling, “Ow, I think I just bumped my head.”

Yes, I was oft an utter terror as a kid.

SPORES GALORE: The main problem now is almost exclusively the mold spore “ter-

ror” – I say somewhat sarcastically.

I fully fear the mold scare is becoming a big bit overrated – per the insane measures some folks are taking in hopes of killing every mold spore that ever existed.

As our moisture content slowly lowers, the fear of mold’s health dangers has still mushroomed. Since many moldadies (mold maladies) mimic common winter coughs and hacks, seems that every little nose run that rolls down the pike is now being blamed on free-floating fungi.

There are even daft notions that mold spores can lead to madness. I kid you not. I’m betting there will be a “mold defense” in some insane future crime.

Admittedly, mold never sleeps. What’s more, it can’t be utterly eliminated, ever. You only need to watch how ceiling mold, a.k.a. mildew, quickly assumes its standout position within the bathrooms of even new – or fully sanitized – homes.

In fungal actuality, molds and their spore output are not only everywhere, but they’re sorta essential – performing a vital ecological role, one they were assigned hundreds of millions of years back. What’s more, they will remain until hell molds over.

The omnipresence of fungi is the reason many/most folks have a fairly well developed

tolerance, bordering on immunity, to “normal” levels of mold.

Here’s a read from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There is always a little mold everywhere – in the air and on many surfaces. There are very few reports that toxigenic molds found inside homes can cause unique or rare health conditions, such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss.”

That said, it’s also well documented that mold growth gone haywire can become a real headache, fully capable of royally sickening certain people.

Please note that “certain” concept. The majority of us simply aren’t overly impacted by even a heightened mold spore presence. That is not meant to understate the problem for those who are essentially allergic to mold. Much of the demolishing and cleaning now taking place in storm-ravaged buildings is, rightfully, to protect those who are vulnerable. It’s a good and necessary thing.

Here’s what the CDC has to say about the effects of mold spores: “Mold exposure does not always present a health problem indoors.

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That agricultural angle on mold sensitivity even has a name: farmer’s lung. Turns out that good old hay presents a premier mold-growing environment. In the case of damp hay, the mold spore count goes through the barn ceiling.

Oddly, it turns out farmers and hay don’t mix well at all.

A slew of other occupations are also menaced by mold. A who’s who of spore sufferers include dairymen, loggers, bakers, mill workers, carpenters, greenhouse employees, wine makers and furniture repairers. Again, the average homebody is not even in the exposure ballpark with those at-risk professions.

As for fighting mold, I’ve chatted with fungologists, and they all use the expression “use common sense” when working to remove/kill/ remediate mold. To me that “common sense” ushers in the homonymic “common cents.”

Which flows nicely into the subject of the current wood-drying phenomenon we’re experiencing. Professional efforts to rid floors and walls of residual flood moisture are raining down. And believe me – and my NBF fungologists – it’s utterly essential to knock a load of moisture out of wet wood. It’s still the bestknown way to hold mold at bay – somewhat.

That begs the question: Is taking wood down to desert-dry levels necessary? Not always, say some pros. It’s a given that thoroughly and expensively hyper-dried wood will almost always re-absorb ambient moisture – within as little as a few weeks.

In my particular case, I think I’d rather dry things to a sensible and healthy degree, and then tackle new flooring, cabinets and such.

MYSTERIES OF LIFE: When the hell did cashiers switch to giving change by tediously balancing the coins atop the bills before handing it over? Did I miss that edict? My instant urge is to quickly cup both my hands together and allow the coins to be poured into my hands. In fact, I think we should all do that until they stop.

I’ll bet anything that change change came from the same boat-rocking troublemaker who began saying, “I’m standing on line” instead of “I’m standing in line.” I know it’s a small thing, but it pisses me off that I wasn’t duly consulted before such a disturbing prepositional change was enacted.

Oh, and did anyone happen to catch the message on the digital alert board located on the Route 72 median in Manahawkin? In the biggest glowing yellow letters the sign possesses, it read: “DISTRACTED DRIVING KILLS.” Talk about frickin’ distracting! I was so distracted by the sign I almost rear-ended the driver in front of me, who was distracted by the sign and almost rear-ended the driver in front of him, who had …

FIERY FINDS: A scientist has wanted me to keep an eye open for our most gorgeous – and stinkiest – beetle: the fiery searcher, a.k.a. caterpillar killer, or Calosoma scrutator.

These buggers are big, wildly and iridescently colored, and have a set of menacing choppers geared for destruction. The odd part is they never use their menacing mandibles to bite the hand that grabs them – namely, mine.

Instead, they opt to spew some truly gag-worthy chemical, emitted through small openings in their carapace. What a stink.

Virtually all coleopterists (beetle studiers) collect fiery searchers in the warmest times of year. When warm, these blazing-fast beetles are a bitch to corral.

Anyway, I was digging old bottles recently and damned if I wasn’t also digging up scrutators, left and right. I found eight in less than 90 minutes. That might be some kind of world record. A hot-catching night in the summer might yield one or two often-damaged specimens, wounded in the chase and capture. Being buried for the winter, these off-season scrutators move in laughably slow motion when dug up. What’s more, the winterized beetles can’t, for the life of them, squeeze out their stink ooze.

My captures are off to a good home, where they’ll be fed, studied and eventually released – some are even going to be tagged.

I won’t let on what $ I got for them, but it came in handy as Sandy continues to ka-ching away at me.

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For those without flood insurance, the maximum amount FEMA will grant is $30,000, according to Moran.

Councilman Henry Mancini interjected that homeowners interested in having their property tax assessment reviewed must contact the tax assessor’s office, in writing, via the appropriate form (available on the town’s website) by Jan. 1.

Architect and Budd Drive resident Jeff Barton wanted to know how base flood elevation standards would be changing and how he should go about determining the height for raising clients’ houses.

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Officials said they expect to have the new flood elevations this week, Moran said. Spodofora said to expect the elevations to increase by 1 to 4 feet.

On the topic of the town’s smaller waterways, Moran admitted he could not yet say how soon they might be cleaned up and navigable.

The good news, he said, is that Stafford is the only town in Ocean County that has an active lagoon maintenance program, which makes the town eligible for FEMA reimbursement, so the work required to get them back in shape should not be burdensome to taxpayers.

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Some residences, many of which are vacation homes, have yet to be gutted. These could present a problem as mold spreads. Health issues could force them to be condemned.

“My biggest concern is the people who ignored their homes and the houses may not be livable by next summer. It will knock them out of the rental market,” said Rick McDonough, a resident of Ship Bottom and owner of Typestries Sign and Design in Manahawkin, which makes signs for many Island businesses. “Here are the businesses showing that we’re open and ready for people. And then what if there aren’t enough rentals next summer and we lose out on those families coming here? On my street alone, every rental property is offline, and that’s just one street.”

McDonough has been working with the Jetty + Waves for Water group, which among other efforts, such as providing clothes, cleaning the bay, offering cleaning supplies and gutting homes, started canvassing neighborhoods on Saturday, Dec. 8, to warn of mold danger and to collect data on which houses are still festering with mold. There is a real question how many homes in Holgate will be habitable. Another percentage everywhere south of the Causeway and Beach Haven West, and it’s a major jolt to the tourist season.

“My year-round neighbors are already rebuilding,” McDonough said. “Can you imagine what those houses are like that haven’t even been started? They are going to have to completely rebuild. And if they don’t get started until the spring and have to wait for every inspection along the way, they’re not going to be ready by summer.”

He shared a story of one neighbor who already found a half-inch of mold growing inside the sheathing (plywood walls) of his home.

It’s a concern shared by many in the business community as a long-term effect of Sandy.

“Time is of the essence,” said Brian Farias, whose family owns three Farias Surf and Sports stores on the Island. “Before we get into the deep winter freeze and volunteers start to dwindle, people need to take advantage of the help or call their contractor. They need to get guidance on the next step.

“We have to bring this beautiful Island back into shape so people can come back. It can be overwhelming, but we have to break it down.

We have solid backing, and we can all do this together.”

Harris explained that the Superstorm Sandy floodwaters receded much faster than after Katrina in New Orleans. But the moisture remains.

Everyone involved agrees that affected homes need to be remedied sooner than later. Harris said that even without flood insurance, homeowners insurance will cover mold damage.

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Professional: House Cleanings, in/out seasonal cleanups, gutters, water damage, repairs, carpentry, window & power washing. Dune fencing. Lawns: mow, rake, bag, prune. North LBI. Eric, 609-494-5548.

Lic.#13VH01376000.

TASK Home Improvements

No ‘‘TASK’’ too small. Repairs •Drywall •Flooring •Tile •Painting •Yardwork •Gutter Cleaning •Fencing •Decking •Clean-ups.

Lic#13VH07026100. 609-698-6754

CALL-TOLL FREE (866) 521-0076 • (866) 521-8790 FAX SERVING THE TRI-STATE AREA FULLY LICENSED Danalimousine DanalimousineLLC LLC@aol.com @aol.com INSURED WARNING: N.J. & U.S. DOT LAWS REQUIRE LIMOUSINE COMPANIES TO HAVE $1,500,000.00 IN LIABILITY INSURANCE, & ALSO ALL NEW DRIVERS ARE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. BEWARE OF LOCAL FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, OR LIMOUSINE COMPANIES THAT DON’T MEET THESE STATE & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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CLEANING SERVICES

STORM ASSISTANCE

Mr. Maintenance Cleaning

STORM DAMAGE REPAIR & RESTORATION

Residential, commercial and summer changeovers. Mattress cleaning and sanitizing. Fully insured. Bonded. Free estimates.

10% OFF first cleaning. 609242-1629. www.mr-maintenance-clean ing.com

You’ll Get the Cleanest Carpet & Upholstery

For a Friendly Phone Consultation with no Bait & Switch, Call 609290-2691. You’ll be glad you did! www.baysidecarpetcleaning.org

SCREEN REPAIRS MIKE’S POWER WASHING

LBI screen repairs, door installation, and home repairs done at your location! Lic.#13VH01016900.

Credit cards accepted. Call Mike Haines, 609-290-8836.

**Call now for immediate response to your needs! Lighthouse Building & Contracting. All phases, professional workmanship. Over 25 years exp. Fully insured. Lic.#045477.

609-857-5992

TRUCK FOR HIRE

16ft. overhead box truck for hire with driver & helper. Serving LBI & South Jersey area. Call 609-4425772.

ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS SERVICE Tantillo Architecture

Full Service Architectural Firm.

We’ll Bring You Home.

609-618-8458

www.tantilloaarchitecture.com

CHIMNEY SWEEPING Fireplaces Plus, Inc.

Chimney sweeping. Fully insured, reliable. Sales, service, installation. 609-597-3473.

HIC.#13VH01525800. See our displays. www.fireplacesonline.com

MOLD INSPECTION AFFORDABLE MOLD TESTING

Are you Renting or Selling Real Estate? Have you completed the clean-up from Sandy? Without a post clean-up assessment, you may still be liable for mold illness or damages. Why take a chance?

JCP Technical Services has over 10 years of experience assessing biological threats to properties and workplaces. For affordable mold assessments and testing, call us at 609-389-9919. www.jcptechnical.com

STORM ASSISTANCE ARCHITECT

Available for rebuilding and restoration, permit drawings, and cleanup. Free site visit and consultation. Call today.

609-228-6870

WEBER CONSTRUCTION Local Contractor Serving Ocean County for 25 Years

COLES & WEB MECHANICAL HANDYMAN SERVICES We Do It All! 609-417-0688 • 856-521-0776 Fax 856-521-0774

• EMERGENCY RESPONSE • CARPENTRY

• PLUMBING ALL CONTRACTORS ARE LICENSED Lic. #13VH01907100

We Do The Best For Less! • Fully Insured!

Call For A Free Estimate

Yard Clean-ups, Interior Cleaning, Debris & Snow Removal, Painting, Gutters. Free estimates, fully insured.

CLEAN-UP & RESTORE

Interior Demo, Debris Removal & Clean-up. Insulation Removal.

Complete Restoration.

Lic.#13VH06448300.

STORM CLEAN-UP SAND REMOVAL DEBRIS REMOVAL "Your Local Demolition Contractor" Excavating • Brick Pavers • Grading • Hauling

609-618-4100

Prestige Construction 609-945-7020 LBIHandyMan.com

Storm Damage, Restoration, Mold Remediation, Repairs or Complete Remodeling. Lic.#13VH04665400.

609-489-6305.

A Local Hands On Builder for Over 43 Years

LBIhomeimprovements.com

Clean-Outs All Phases of Renovations 25 Years Experience Local References Lic#13VH05002600

Storm Clean-Up & Construction Repairs Gig: 609-226-2216 Stacey: 609-618-3673 staceygig@aol.com

Reg/Lic# 13VH01436000

Majestic Home Services

‘‘One Call Does It All!’’ Painting •Flooring •Home Improvements.

Lic.#13VH04936600. Please call 609-268-0777.

Dependable Environmental Protection

SANDY RESTORATION

Local NJ Licensed and Insured Builder Certified in Mold Testing and Remediation

Full Landscape Restoration Service

“Nobody Kills It Like We Do!”

Demolition •Tree, Brush, Debris Removal •Drainage Solutions

Terra Innovations LLC, Fully insured. Sandy Discounts Available.

215-920-3284.

STORM CLEAN-UPS

Local contractor available for Drywall/Insulation Removal, Damage & Restoration Repairs, Painting, Car pentr y, Power Washing, Roof Repairs.

Lic.#13VH01389600. Call John, 609-494-6175.

Who’s watching your home?

Call Kevin and Mike

609-713-8352

FULL TIME LBI RESIDENTS available 7 days/week 12 months. Interior & Exterior Inspections. Contractor Access.

Meet your Deliveries.

HOUSE WATCH All Winter House Watch $55/Month

FLAGS & FLAGPOLES FLAGPOLES INSTALLED. Vinyl/ Aluminum/Nautical Yardar ms.

FALL SPECIAL– 25ft. flagpole $975 installed. American made. 20year warranty. 609-494-0800 email victor@perennialgardensllc.com

AWNINGS & CANOPIES ATLANTIC AWNINGS

Professional Installations •Residential/Commercial. Retractable Awnings, Window Awnings, Retractable & Stationary Canopies, Recovers, Repairs, Re-Hang, Take Downs, Washing. Fully insured.

FREE ESTIMATES. 609-6182420. Lic.#13VH06758700. atlanticawningcompany.com

609-290-1920

Thomas Kocubinski, AIA

Home Improvements 609-312-9977

609-660-8000

GAS METER RECONNECT

609-290-4872 619-715-0359

John Hubert

House Watch Property Mgmt Services

www.EYEonLBI.com

By qualified technician with over 30 years experience. Personalized service. Call for appointment.

Beach Haven, NJ 609-306-2900

Castle’s Crew, LLC 609-713-5289

CULTURED STONE

Sales, Installation. Residential/ Commercial. Interior/Exterior.

Reliable, fully insured.

HIC#13VH01525800. 609-5973473. Fireplaces Plus, Inc. See our displays. www.fireplacesonline.com

By Jim Ratigan, LBI & BHW since 2001 FULL TIME. Background: Heating, Electrical, Plumbing, Property Management & Maintenance.

LICENSE #13VH02157600

Residential & Commercial Damage Reports Rehab Restoration / Historic Alterations Additions New Construction

EYE on LBI

Sales/Service •Residential and Commercial •New or Existing •Installation •Moder nization •Repairs •Service/Service Contracts. Hoistway Construction, Dumbwaiters, Chairlifts. Visit our showroom, 127 Rte. 9 South, Barnegat. Lic.#13VH04317500. www.accelevator.com

We will prepare your home for reconstruction • Water Damage • New Construction

ARCHITECTS

A&A MASONRY REPAIRS. Steps, chimney walls, rebuilt & repaired.

Stone veneer, concrete & pavers.

Fully insured. Call Pete, 609-2424249. newjerseymasonry.com

ACCREDITED HOME ELEVATOR CO.

• HVACR

FLOOD WATER DAMAGE MEDIATION

KOCUBINSKI

HOUSE WATCH

ELEVATORS

• ELECTRICAL

chilldc37@comcast.net

MASONRY

THE SPRAY was designed by US Military to kill mold & bacteria National Association of Mold Professionals

Clean Up • Restore • ReBuild Call Michael at 609-384-2614 for Appointment

Curbs Driveways Patios Sidewalks Steps

Carl Gallagher Mason • Contracting

609-494-0969 Reg./Lic.# 13V00199100

Mr. Fix-It 361-8226

Rotted Wood Repairs Sheetrock & Painting Leaky Roofs & Siding Wall Air Conditioners Closets & Partitions - Trim Decks, Stairs & Showers Windows • Doors • Locks Andersen Window Repairs Termite Repairs Lic.#L046452

BAUMILLER Concrete Work Serving All of LBI 609-492-1899 Beach Haven

ISLAND HOME CHECKS & SERVICES JAMES “BUTCH” McCAFFREY (609) 492-6758 Licensed • Bonded • Professional Island Resident • References FREE BROCHURE WRITE CALL Retired Island Police Chief JMAC ENTERPRISES P.O. BOX 1486 BEACH HAVEN, NJ

Lic# 13VH00325300

Reputable, Reliable House Watch Service All Types of Home Repairs & Installations Local - Based in Manahawkin Free Estimates - Call Today!

609-848-4893

Visit www.ben-sheppard.com for a List of ALL Services Fully Licensed & Insured NJ HIC License # 13VH06951700

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LANDSCAPING

A FALL CLEANUP

Tree removal & trimming, yard cleanups, gutter cleaning, odd jobs, mulching. Call 609-9710242. (Lic.#13VH02103100).

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING

STORM & FALL CLEAN-UPS •Winter Closings •Planting •Pruning •Mulching •Weeding •Fencing.

Over 15 years experience. Low rates. 609-276-3111.

MANAHAWKIN TREE SERVICE

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding & Chipping.

Gardens Planted, Weeded & Maintained.

494-0266

597-8846

Free estimates. Fully insured.

Lic.#13VH01099400

MEN AT WORK

SEASONAL CLEAN-UPS LBI & MAINLAND AREA

Landscaping & Garden Center

STORM CLEANING 609-494-7373

(Previously LBI Landscaping)

All yard work & clean-ups.

North end LBI.

Yard Clean-ups, Mowing, Weeding, Tree/Hedge Trimming, Mulch, Stone, Plant Transplants, Flower Beds, Misc. Work. Reasonable prices.

Call Stacey 609-618-3673.

Tree, Shrub & Ornamental Grass Trimming •Flower Care •Hand Weeding •Pine Needle/Leaf Removal •Mulch, Organic Soil & Stone Delivered •Complete Landscape Care.

LIGHTHOUSE LANDSCAPE www.LighthouseLandscapeLBI.com

more

All Landscape Services & Outdoor Lighting Installations

Design, Install, Maintain · Unique Island Style Landscapes · Colorful Gardens, Fence, Bamboo · Long Term Landscape Relationships

609-361-4310

609-494-7373

OUTHERN

www.hochslandscaping.com

Stone Spreading Brick Pavers Landscaping

609-597-3629

Lic # 13VH04791400

Visit our New Garden Center!

OCEAN

www.SouthernOceanHardscaping.com

Lic# 13VH02482900

229 S. Main St.(Rt 9) Barnegat Pkwy Exit 67

GIOTTINI LANDSCAPING 609-494-4808 STAFFORD STONE STORM CLEAN-UPS

LANDSCAPE & EXCAVATION SAND •FILL •STONE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Demolition •Debris Removal

609-597-3600.

Lic.#13VH050I5700

SCHONEY’S LANDSCAPING CLEANUPS

Complete landscaping, grading and brush hog, backhoe, fences, gutters, tree, shrub and stump removal. 609-693-3084.

Lic.#13VH01672000.

LANDSCAPING

Stone Delivery & Spreading •Grading •Fill •Mulch •Stone, all types & sizes. 609-698-5505, 609-709-6556.

Lic.#13VH02679500.

Landscape Design

Night & Day Landscape Design

• Spring/Fall Cleanups & Maintenance • Professional Design/ Build Services • Pools & Spas • Outdoor Living Spaces • Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces

Landscapes Reg/Lic# 13VH02805500

Surf City 609-361-8800 www.bayaveplantco.com

Design & Installation Property & Lawn Maintenance Sod • Stone Shore Plantings Wall Stone Drainage Solutions Mulch

609-597-0964 Manahawkin, NJ 08050

856-764-8446 Delran, NJ 08075

Free Estimates

DAWSON

494-7562 • 294-9551

609.812.9191

Stone Delivery & Spreading All Types & Sizes Storm Damage Repairs

www.shrubheads.com “Your yard is always on our mind”

PERENNIAL GARDENS

Proudly Serving the LBI Area for 17 Years

Our Post Storm Prices Are The Same As Our Pre-Storm Prices!

Landscaping • Fencing • Pavers

Storm Damage Clean-Up / Removal

Most Reasonable & Experienced Area Contractor

Interior • Exterior • Crawl Space

We Will Beat Any Estimate by 5%

perennialgardenslbi.com

(609) 494-0800

Lic. #13VH00349300

Lic.# 13VH01646400

Joe Salentino C:609-312-3688 H:609-848-9033

On tthe O h Side LANDSCAPING

Fall Savings 10% Off for New Customers

• Rock • Cleanups • All Landscape Needs • 60ft. Bucket Lift • Pavers • Hardscaping • Treework • Trimming • Planting • Weeding • Mulch • Topsoil

609-978-1392 FENCE INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS VINYL-CHAIN LINK-WOOD ALUMINUM FENCE TRASH ENCLOSURES & SHOWERS SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

FREE ESTIMATES

494-4106 • 597-1767

PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL of N.J. INC. Family Owned Since 1968

QUALITY DEPENDABLE WORK Cottagefence@yahoo.com Licensed & Insured Lic # 13VH05152400

609-489-6400

Lic#13VH00893900

NJ LIC# 90562A

292 E. Bay Avenue Manahawkin, NJ

Manahawkin 609-597-4118

FREE TES TIMA

Call for free consultation for design services

Call now to schedule your fall cleanup

FREE 3-D Design with any Design Built Service

10% off for New Customers

EMERGENCY WORK

For-Shore Weed Control Lawn Care

Tree & Shrub Care

ES

609-296-5335 732-208-8733 Over 20 Years Experience Fully Insured • Lic. #13VH01823000

Certified Arborist & Line Clearance Certified Tree Removal & Planting Natural/Organic Tree, Plant & Lawn Care Proper Pruning & Trimming • Cleanups & Clearings Stump Grinding • Brush Piles • Firewood 60' Aerial Lift / Grapple Truck / Experienced Climbers Customized Plant Care Program • Fertilization & Disease Management

Outdoor Environments Landscape Planning, Design & Construction • Plant Services Property Management • Irrigation & Drainage Solutions Landscape Lighting • Outdoor Living Areas • Carpentry Services Fiberglass Pools & Spas • Hardscape Design-Build Services Long Beach Island, NJ

p: 609-494-7007 www.daivdashlandscaping.com

FREE Follow-Up Service Calls FREE Evaluation/Estimate Poison Ivy Control • Weed Control on Sand, Stone, Patios & Driveways LAWN CARE • TREE & SHRUB CARE OUTDOOR PEST CONTROL

609-693-6999

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ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

KURTZ ELECTRIC, INC.

Serving LOCAL Businesses & Homeowners for Over 20 Years

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

“NO JOB TOO SMALL” Serving Local Businesses & Home Owners for 32 years • Upgrade Electrical Service • Recessed Lighting • Air Conditioning Circuits

• New Construction • Wiring for Ceiling Fans • Troubleshooting

Since 1976

Lic # 5828

FREE ESTIMATES

597-8570

185 N. Main St. (Rt. 9) LICENSE No. 6093 Manahawkin, N.J.

F . Goglia s a m o h T & Son E L E CT R I CA L

Ceiling Fans Recessed Lights Remodeling & New Construction

QUICK RESPONSE

609-361-0236 www.daveselectric.net

FREE ESTIMATES LBI • Manahawkin Tuckerton Lacey Twp. • Toms River

Contractors, Inc.

Flood Damage • New & Old, Big & Small Electrical Inspections • Electrical Certifications

Serving NJ Proudly for 25 Years!

609-549-0049

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE STORM WE’RE HERE TO HELP Licensed & (609) 978-6530

COSMOS ELECTRIC LLC

G ENERGY ELECTRIC

Honest & Fair Electrical and AC Services. Wiring, hot water heaters, AC repairs and more.

NJ licensed (#17158), bonded and insured. Free estimates.

609-207-3898.

DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential.

FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured.

NJHIC#13VH01630100 34EB01588400

Electrical, heating, air conditioning, generator installation. All work fully insured and guaranteed. Senior citizen discount. 609-294-8225.

Lic.#7664.

Kean

Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Complete electrical residential/ commercial service. Guaranteed call back. Free estimates.

Lic.#14560A. 609-978-2070.

NJ LICENSE #6156

GEORGE WARR Electrical Contractor Meter Sockets & Service Cable Replacements Water Heater Elements Installed Ceiling Fans • Dryers Air Conditioning • Circuits Lighting & Remodeling Specialist P.O. Box 182, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

609-494-0927 Joy Milano

carpet • hardwood • laminate luxury vinyl tile ceramic and natural stone window treatments • area rugs Call us for your free in-home consultation

Family owned & operated

609-654-7003 Medford.FloorCoveringsInternational.com

Custom Installations Bath remodels, backsplashes Marble, glass, handcrafted tile our specialty

Ph/Fx: 609-698-2378 Reg/Lic # 13VH04482900

Rhea Krause

6 miles West of Parkway

Specializing In Stain Work

Floor Sanding & Refinishing Old & New Floors Installation & Repairs

609-597-6229

WWW.GOGREENWITHLOUSELECTRIC.COM

OWNER

Ceramic Tile • Porcelain • Natural Stone Glass • Granite • Metal • Grout Thinset • Caulk • Adhesive 609-698-7806 or Fax: 609-698-1053 g NJ 08005 230A Rt. 72, Barnegat, cornerstoneandtiledesign.com

BEAR ELECTRIC CO. Commercial - Residential - Industrial

Flood Damage

Service & Replacements • Rewiring Specialists Additions • Alterations • Custom Homes We Do It All, From $95 Service Calls To Complete Project Management

609-894-9014 Over 30 Yrs. Experience

SANDY RELIEF!

Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile. Quality first! NO MONEY DOWN! Please Call 609-312-1948.

Lic.#13VH40976100. getflooredandmore

Serving LBI over 40 years

All Phases of Electrical Work No Job Too Small

NJ License #15079A

FLOORING RON FERRIER FLOOR SANDING CO. Installation, staining, pickling, repairs. Clean, top quality work.

Serving Southern Ocean County.

732-775-1932.

MILANO TILE, LLC

Lic#12137

“Extreme Home Make Over Contractor”

ELECTRICAL

Jerry Milano

WE DO SOLAR

Fully Insured

ELECTRICAL

Lic. #9924

Serving All the Shore Communities

rkktile@aol.com

AT T E N T I O N TILE WORK CREWS AVAILABLE Tile-All Incorporated has tile installation teams with nearly half a century of experience in all aspects of professional tile installation. Homeowners, Builders, Contractors and Developers rely on us licensed and for expert service. We are licenced insured and know how to keep a deadline.

Call 609-398-4161 or 215-785-5035 for free estimate. www.tileall.com

Buy Local Make A Difference

JG DESIGNS

Complete Design Services. Interiors, Home and Realtor Staging, Window Treatments, Slip Covers and Upholstery. Call 609-5973360.

Serving LBI & Surrounding Areas

Andrew Shultz 609-414-3702 ShoreHardwoodFloors@gmail.com

FIND AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE SANDPAPER CLASSIFIEDS

STORM & FLOOD REPAIR SPECIALISTS Installation Repair ReďŹ nishing Aspen Hardwood Flooring

610-429-9230 bsaspenhardwood@aol.com

Licensed & Insured Lic#13VH06984000

23 YEARS OF PERFECT JOBS AT THE LOWEST PRICES - ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THAT SIMPLE

CARPET â&#x20AC;˘ WOOD â&#x20AC;˘ CERAMIC â&#x20AC;˘ LAMINATE

Why Buy from American Flooring Direct?

1. 65% OFF Normal Retail 2. Lifetime Installation Warranty 3. Free Furniture Moving 4. Free Upgrade on Padding 5. Prices Lower than Home Centers

Hardwood ~ Laminate ~ Bamboo ~ Cork Our Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To All Those Affected By The Storm.

Featuring Waterproof Vinyl Planks In Wood And Stone As Well As Laminate Flooring With Wax Coated Edges To Protect From Excessive Moisture.

As Always, Free Estimates!

Jersey Strong 609.276.9299

EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

Visit us at: www.skyroďŹ&#x201A;oors.com

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE PRICES

Re/Lic#13VH04831900 | EPA & CFI CertiďŹ ed

WOOD

LAMINATE

MOHAWK

1.69

4.99 MOHAWK

3.99

SHAW

1.69

4.99 KINGSTON

3.99

STAINMASTER

1.99

3.99

SMARTSTRAND 2.39

4.99

ALLADIN

1.69

BELLA

5.99 MANNINGTON 4.99

HORIZON

1.99

HARTCO

5.99 SHAW

4.99

PHILADELPHIA 1.89

MULLICAN

6.99 TRAFFIC

5.99

SUTTON

MIRAGE

6.99 FORMICA

5.99

WUNDAWEAVE 3.49

BRAZILLIAN 6.99 HI GLOSS

5.99

MILIKEN

BRUCE

Marble - Natural Stone - Glass Tile

MOHAWK

Custom Showers â&#x20AC;˘ Complete Bathroom Remodels Kitchen Backsplashes

SHAW

ARMSTRONG 5.99 QUICKSTEP

Small Jobs & Repairs Welcome

CARPET

3.99

4.99 PERGO

Ceramic Tile LLC

609-296-6906 â&#x20AC;˘ 609-618-9031

Free Estimates Pa. Lic.#018465

All Products Made In America

RED OAK

5.99 TARKETT

Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Reg/Lic 13VH00054700

Mark Your Calendar Early Holiday Deadline

The last issue of The SandPaper will be December 19th.

The Retail ADVERTISING deadline FOR THIS ISSUE IS 4HURSDAY December 13th, 4pm.

The Classified ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS -ONDAY

December 17th, 10am.

The SandPaper Office will be Closed Thursday, Dec. 20th and will reopen Monday, Jan. 7th. See You in 2013!

Music lessons for All ages! Find a music teacher. TakeLessons offers affordable, safe, guaranteed music lessons with teachers in your area.

Our prescreened teachers specialize in singing, guitar, piano, drums, violin and more. Call 888690-4889.

SPANISH

INSTRUCTION & TUTORING NJ Certified K-12. 25 years exp.

Affordable, will travel. Remedial/ enrichment. All levels, children to adults. Call 201-638-4906.

MUSIC PRODUCTION Rock Solid Productions

Providing original music for media, TV, and film. Please visit us www.rocksolidproductionsllc.com, email rocksolid321@gmail.com or call 609-713-6325.

PETS/PET CARE ADOPT A PET

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER TECH

LOST A PET? Call the shelter, your pet could be there!

12 years experience in all phases of computer programing, setup, maintenance, repairs, networking & security. For home or small business. Will come to you! Tuckerton to LBI. Call 609618-6147 or email: williamsLEH@comcast.net My Computer Works. Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections- FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S. based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help.

888-904-1215.

SHORE PC CLINIC

Computer Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Upgrades â&#x20AC;˘Virus and Malware Removal.

Please call 609-891-1200. support@shorePCclinic.com www.shorePCclinic.com

ADULT CARE AT HOME ELDER CARE

European caregivers, English speaking. References, licensed, bonded, insured. Call 732-899-6366. www.athome-eldercare.com

609-978-0127

HOLIDAY PORTRAITS

Pet portraits from your photo. Pen & Ink * Colored Pencil * Watercolor or Oil * Caricature or Cartoon. Call Pat Johnson, 609-994-6056, leave message.

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PET AND HOUSE SITTING, LLC

Pet Sitting â&#x20AC;˘Pet Walking â&#x20AC;˘Full Animal Care â&#x20AC;˘House Sitting â&#x20AC;˘Plants, Mail, etc. References/ Insured. Barbara,

609-361-8020 THE PET NANNY DOG CARE COACHING

Personal Pet Care. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Cat Care Coaching, House Sitting. 15+ years experience on LBI. The professional, loving care that your furry family deserves. Tail-wagging references!

CHERI 609-713-0866

2.29

3.69

Hundreds of stock rolls of carpet, laminate and vinyl for immediate installation ALL PRICES ARE INSTALLED â&#x20AC;˘ Price per sq. ft.

THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPECIAL

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Refinish Your Hardwood Floors Starting At $2.49 Sq. Ft.

SHOP AT HOME!

INSTRUCTION

EUROPEAN CAREGIVERS looking for home health aide jobs. 12 years experience. Excellent references. Call Ann, 732-525-1839.

Dogs, Puppies, Cats & Kittens ready for adoption in Ocean Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal facility, located at 360 Haywood Rd. in Manahawkin. All animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated & microchipped. Hours: 1pm-4pm daily, Wed., 1pm-6:30pm.

,ONG "EACH "LVD s 3URF #ITY (609) 494-5900

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE FROM HOME. Medical, Business, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. Call 888-220-5975. www.CenturaOnline.com

ADULT CARE

LOWEST PRICES ANYWHERE!

Attention SandPaper Advertisers

50 YEAR TITANIUM FINISH EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE HERE

888-746-7200

AMERICAN FLOORING DIRECT 888-746-7200 or 609-597-7551 â&#x20AC;˘ 516 E. Bay Ave, Manahawkin â&#x20AC;˘ Mohawkdirect.com

Serving NJ - NY - PA - DEL Areas With Our Mobile Flooring Stores Contractors Lic.# 13VH00147400

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WINDOW TREATMENTS

OUR PRICES WILL FLOOR YOU! AMERICAN FLOORING DIRECT

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Come Visit Us Online at

www.lbiplumbing.com Plumbing - Heating Building & Construction

Residential & Commercial Winterizations 10% Senior Citizen Discount

Same Day Gas Meter Reconnect Water Heater Installation & Repairs Appliance Installation & Repairs 609-618-4298

609-549-5088 Office

24 Hr. Emergency Service Lic# 4996

Specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters Ductless Air Conditioning, Water Turn Ons, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Call for a FREE In-Home Estimate

Serving LBI & Manahawkin 609-494-2270 Ocean County 609-857-3478

waltmccollum@yahoo.com Samuel S. Wieczorek, Pres., NJ State Master Plumbing

Lic #7509

ALBRECHT’S ISLAND AIR, LLC (609) 668-2992 • (800) 894-0056

Plumbing,

Heating & Cooling

Yes, Our Office Is On LBI! Please Call for Gas Inspections & Water Turn Offs 6105 Long Beach Blvd. • Brant Beach www.storsbergplumbing.com

609-361-0600

Lic #6062

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION ALL MAKES AND MODELS • Furnaces • Central Air • Humidifiers • Boilers • UV Systems • Ductless HOME TEMPERATURE MONITORING STARTING @ $35.99 + TAX AND SENSOR LEAVING FOR THE WINTER? WE WILL MONITOR YOUR HOME’S TEMPERATURE TO PREVENT DAMAGE. ONLY DOWN FOR WEEKENDS? IN SUMMER DON’T COME HOME TO A HOT HOUSE.

Free Estimate 7 Days

NJ License #13VH00735500

Air Control Technology, Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning Sales • Service •Installation • Ductwork Replacement Furnaces •Ductless Splits • Water Heaters • Central Air • Boilers

FAST AND DEPENDABLE SERVICE Fully Licensed and Insured Free Estimates Serving the Jersey Shore for Over 23 Years Call & ask for Anthony (609) 405-1860/(800) 220-9103 License No. 13VH01977100

SERVICE CONTRACTS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS Starting @ $20.00 a Month + Tax Starting @ $100.00 + Tax Includes Parts & Labor 32-point Tune Up (Cap & Contactor Included) 32-point Tune Up UNLIMITED SERVICE CALLS DISCOUNT ON PARTS & LABOR PRIORITY SERVICE

SENIOR DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON SERVICE CALLS www.rossohvac.com yrosso@rossohvac.com LIC#13VH01298500

609-812-0094

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HEATING & COOLING

PLUMBING

ROOFING/SIDING

Air Control Technology, Inc.

LAURENCE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

JERSEY SHORE PLUMBING & DESIGN

A ALL EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

Sales â&#x20AC;˘Service â&#x20AC;˘Installation. All makes and models. Fully licensed and insured. Call Anthony, 609405-1860, 800-220-9103.

Lic.#13VH01977100.

ALL-WAYS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Sales â&#x20AC;˘Service â&#x20AC;˘Installation â&#x20AC;˘All Makes/Models. Financing Available. BPI Certified. 24Hr. Emergency Service. 877-247-1010.

Lic.#13VH01556300.

DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential.

FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured.

NJHIC#13VH01630100 34EB01588400

FAZIO HEAT & AIR

Our rates donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t inflate going over the bridge. R22 $24.99 lb. Great service contracts. 15 minute call backs. Emergency service standby. Fully insured. Free service calls. Lic.#13VH06569000 ins.

609-276-1658 JRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEATING SERVICE BOILER REPAIR

Baseboard heat, circulators, relays, thermostats, zone valves installed.

GAS METER RECONNECT

By qualified technician with over 30 years experience.

609-290-1920

Experienced Technician For Sales â&#x20AC;˘Service â&#x20AC;˘Installation. Certified & insured. 30 years experience.

Lic.#1058312. 609-296-6368. www.Laurenceheatair.com

Rick Barker Heating & Cooling, LLC

Your comfort is our goal! Get it done right the first time. 609-5975808. Lic.#13VH04377200.

PLUMBING CARNEY PLUMBING & HEATING

For all your plumbing needs. Remodels, Alterations, Additions, Repairs, New Work. Fair pricing.

Lic#7419. Cell 732-253-9277.

DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential.

FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured.

NJHIC#13VH01630100 34EB01588400

INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICES

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DONNELL & SON PLUMBING

Lic.#12040. Storm Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Additions â&#x20AC;˘Winterizing â&#x20AC;˘TurnOns â&#x20AC;˘Hook-Ups. Over 25 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience. Call Scott, 609312-8606.

RAYMOND HOBORA PLUMBING & HEATING Gas Pipe Testing

All plumbing needs, hot water heaters, boilers, gas pipe.

Lic.#9149. Call 609-410-3522.

S.K. ROBB PLUMBING CO.

All Plumbing Services. Bathroom Remodeling. Hot Water Heaters. Gas Lines. ComfortHeight Toilets. Winterization Services. NJ Lic#.8455.

609-361-9453

Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘Heating â&#x20AC;˘Air Conditioning â&#x20AC;˘Winterization â&#x20AC;˘Toilet & Faucet Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Radiant Heat.

Free Estimates. 609-698-2777.

HIC Lic.#13VH06404700.

PlumbingReg.#36B100733400.

MONTANHA MECHANICAL

Certified Vinyl Siding Contractor (VSI), Cedar Impressions, Real Cedar Shakes, Timberline Roofing, Windows, Decks, Outside Showers. Fair Prices. Free estimates, Proof of license, insurance & vinyl siding certification. 609-494-3999.

Lic.#13VH04369400.

A ALL PHASES OF ROOFING/SIDING

We specialize in Roofing & Siding, Cedar Impressions, Vinyl Siding, Cedar Shakes, GAF Timberline Roofing. BEST PRICES ON LBI. Call for free estimate. Only Certified Vinyl Siding Installers Located on LBI. Fully licensed & insured.

609-494-5108.

Lic.#13VH04369400.

ROOFING & SIDING

Residental & Commercial Shingle Roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Flat Roofs â&#x20AC;˘ EPDM â&#x20AC;˘ Single Ply Systems Vinyl & Cedar Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Copper â&#x20AC;˘ Chimneys Additions & Alterations â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Painting Fiberglass Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Railings â&#x20AC;˘ Skylights â&#x20AC;˘ All Repairs Fully Insured

609-698-7766

Seasonal Water Turn-Ons & Offs

Ozzie Montanha

Quality Service at Your Convenience Winterization Specials

Master Plumber License# 11125

609-242-5474

Lic. #13VH00496100

P&H ROOFING

A company where the owner is on the job!

Repairs & Power Washing

NEW ROOFS OR STORM REPAIRS

LLC

Also Water Damage & Drywall Repair. Lic.#13VH04665400. Phone 609-489-6305.

BuildAxis.com

For a Hole in Your Roof or a Whole New Roof?

Find a Roofer in Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;ƤÂ&#x2021;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022;

609-361-8815 N.J. Lic#13VH06719700

Free Estimates

Fully Insured

Phone # 609-978-3551

We Make and Install Metal Storm Roofs In Business 42 Years

RooďŹ ng â&#x20AC;˘ Fiberglass Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Skylights â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Rails All Types of Shingles & Repairs

609-294-8219

Since 1990

Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial New Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Additions Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Water Heaters Boilers â&#x20AC;˘ Water & Sewer Excavation Gas Piping â&#x20AC;˘ Meter Hookups Repair Service

WINTERIZATION RESIDENTIAL â&#x20AC;˘ COMMERCIAL Water & Sewer Hook Ups House Winterizations Tankless Water Heaters Drain Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Piping Fixtures Installed â&#x20AC;˘ Repair Service

609-577-8714

West Creek Sheet Metal 609-597-8719

Ship Bottom, NJ

iguanaroofinganddecks.com iguanaroofing@yahoo.com Reg./Lic.# 13VH01741000

PINSTRIPE ROOFING

Plumbing & Heating

$500 OFF

Expert Roofing at Handyman Prices!

15-year guarantee on all installation jobs!

Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Gutters â&#x20AC;˘ Leaders â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchens Residential/Commercial Senior Discount

with this ad! Clip & Save!

Valid until 12/31/12

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Ask About Our 22 Sq. Promo!

We beat any written estimate!

pinstriperoofing.com NJ LIC# 13VH06396300

NJ Master Plumber #12962 Licensed â&#x20AC;˘ Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded

www.dpoloplumbingheating.com Visa & MasterCard Accepted

609-361-7473 Master Plumber

609-384-1709

(No subcontractors)

Lic# 13VH01941200

D. POLO

Michael J. VanLiew Over 20 Years Experience

Free Estimates

Serving Ocean County & LBI for over 20 years

Plumbing & Heating Service - Repairs - Remodels

T. K OHLER J R . P LUMBING & H EATING Lic# 12557 â&#x20AC;˘ Thomas J Kohler Jr. owner/operator

Outdoor showers, tankless and water heaters, gas lines, sewer/ drain cleaning, boilers, service work. For all your plumbing needs.

Free estimates. Lic.#12452. 609668-9008.

ATLANTIC

Lic. #12456 Ship Bottom, NJ

SPECIALIZING IN FIBERGLASS, SIDING, VINYL RAILING & DECKS

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Member

"WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR'S WRITTEN ESTIMATE.â&#x20AC;?* *certain restrictions may apply

NJ REG# 13VH06143700

Holiday Publication Schedule HEATING â&#x20AC;˘ COOLING â&#x20AC;˘ PLUMBING SAME DAY HEATING AND COOLING REPLACEMENTS

Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial

10% OFF ALL SERVICE CALLS

$250 OFF Any New or NJ LIC #13VH00948900 Master Plumbers Lic #6582 EPA Lead-Safe CertiďŹ cation Master Plumbers Lic #6582 NJ LICRVI #13VH00948900 David Weiner Lic# 1850530477

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Storm Cleanup â&#x20AC;˘ Deck Restoration â&#x20AC;˘ Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Powerwashing â&#x20AC;˘ Paint/Stain

POWER WASHING

PAINTING

Affordable residential & commercial power washing, storm clean-up, yard work & deck restoration. Call Jeff, cell 732-597-3467 or 609-3619569.

A-1 SCHROEDER PAINTING

MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POWER WASHING

Credit cards accepted.

Lic.#13VH01016900. Call 609-2908836.

Cell 609-713-3989

STEAM POWER WASHING

Sandy clean-up of garages, decks, siding, driveways, etc. Free estimates. Call Rick at 732-841-7343.

TimMcCulla@msn.com

800-560-WASH

FRESH START Power Washing House Pressure Washing & Storm Clean-Ups

609-529-0287 Fully Insured

Serving LBI for Almost a Decade

Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

POWER

â&#x20AC;˘ Interior â&#x20AC;˘ Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Brush â&#x20AC;˘ Roll â&#x20AC;˘ Spray â&#x20AC;˘ Popcorn Ceilings

Free Estimates

WASHING

CUSTOM HOUSE PAINTING

361-2452

â&#x20AC;˘ New/Old Work â&#x20AC;˘ Wall Paper Removal â&#x20AC;˘ Sheetrock Repairs

F R E E E S T I M AT E S â&#x20AC;˘ F U L LY I N S U R E D â&#x20AC;˘ R E A S O N A B L E R AT E S

EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR

PAINTING STAINING 597-0544 Reg./Lic.# 13VH01517700

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Frank Co. Painting & Paperhanging

Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Prompt â&#x20AC;˘ References

NOW BOOKING INTERIOR PAINTING DUE TO SANDY Lifetime Island Resident & Painting Contractor For Over 40 Years Glenn, 609-312-8263

609-276-9213 Hansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Painting, LLC Hurricane Relief: Cleanup & Repair 609-271-4708

Lic.#13VH05781700.

AL-CAT PAINTING

Interior â&#x20AC;˘Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Wallpapering â&#x20AC;˘Power Washing. All other home improvements and remodeling.

Fully insured. 25yrs. experience.

609-978-0181, Joe. Lic.#13VH03693100.

Where Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price Still Matters!

Join us on Facebook!

Free Estimates

NJ Reg./Lic.#13VH05425800

Master Builders since 1972 Solar and Sustainable Design/Build New Construction and Renovations Solar Energy Systems 610-489-1105 info@sunpowerbuilders.com www.sunpowerbuilders.com

Andrew H. Grayson Painting & Contracting

Licensed/Insured. Interior/Exterior Paint, Stain, Decorative Finish.

Wallpaper, Repaint, New Construction. Power Washing. Residential/Commercial. Sub-contract, Ocean County/Will travel. References available. 609-891-5513.

Lic.#13VH05418100. www.graysonpropainting.com

T.W. Knorr Construction, LLC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

BYRNE PAINTING

Interior/exterior.

Power washing. Quality work at reasonable prices. References supplied. 609-494-5626, 609597-8558. Lic.#13VH02045500.

(609) 848-4094 (201) 650-0534

Additions â&#x20AC;˘ New Homes â&#x20AC;˘ Home OfďŹ ce Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Media Rooms Add-A-Levels â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchens & Baths

PAINT & HAMMER

tim@twknorr.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.twknorr.com

Interior and Exterior Staining & Painting. Powerwashing. Windows & Doors Installed. Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell. Lic.#13VH05479800.

609-494-3699.

NJ Reg # 13VH03126700

We specialize in Additions, Decks, Renovations, Vinyl Siding, Cedar Siding, Windows, Vinyl Railings, Outside Showers, and Roofing.

BEST PRICES ON LBI. Call for free estimate. Fully licensed and insured. 609-494-5108.

Lic.#13VH04369400.

Demolitions. Free estimates.

Fully insured. 609-273-8207.

Lic.#13VH06131300.

ADMIRAL HOME REPAIR

All phases of home improvements & repairs. Bathrooms, kitchens, tile, decks, siding, Andersen windows, replacement windows, vinyl railings and painting. 609-4941234, 609-504-7007.

Lic.#13VH06514200

AFFORDABILITY J. COLLINS & SONS CARPENTRY

Home Improvement Contractor â&#x20AC;˘Kitchen & Bath Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Additions â&#x20AC;˘Windows & Siding â&#x20AC;˘Property Management. Quality Work. Serving LBI & Area Over 25 Years. 609-312-6410.

Lic.#13VH02671400

ALL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Storm Damage, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Drywall, Trim, Decks, Basements, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Guaranteed call back.

Lic.13VH04665400. 609-489-6305.

BuildAxis.com

R.J.H. Paint & Stain

Pests Taking Over?

A ALL PHASES OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABEL DRYWALL & CLEAN-UPS

ON POINT CUSTOM PAINTING LLC

TMS PAINTING

We specialize in Renovations, Additions, Add-a-Level, Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Vinyl Siding, Cedar Shakes, Windows, Vinyl Railings, Outside Showers. Free Estimates. Fully licensed and insured.

Lic.#13VH04369400. 609-4943999.

A.G.F. HOME IMPROVEMENTS All phases of home renovations.

Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘Baths â&#x20AC;˘Tile â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘References â&#x20AC;˘Free Estimates. 609-971-7459.

Lic.#13VH01279700.

Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Expert Restoration & Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Faux â&#x20AC;˘Decks Restored â&#x20AC;˘Power Washing.

609-713-3407.

Lic.#13VH05855900.

Drywall/Insulation Removal & Restoration. Interior/exterior, power washing, wall coverings, acoustic spray, small repairs. Owner operated since 1979. Licensed, insured, reliable. 609-597-7763.

Lic.#13VH01979900.

A ALL H0ME IMPROVEMENTS

A caring handyman will gut and rebuild your home. For FREE estimate, call 848-221-4455.

ALL STORM CLEAN-UP AND REPAIR

Interior & Exterior. OFF SEASON RATES. Licensed & Insured. Senior citizen discounts. Call Terry, 609-424-8264. Lic#13VH06985600

Reasonable Rates 20 Years of Local Experience

Leo Hanson â&#x20AC;˘ Owner/Painting Contractor Insured, Registered & Licensed in NJ Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Power Washing Staining â&#x20AC;˘ Professional Window Cleaning Home Improvements

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ALL OUT CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING LLC

Decks â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Additions Kitchens â&#x20AC;˘ Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeling

(609) 714-0080 Advanced-Exterior-Solutions.com

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NJ Lic.#13VH01119700

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Helping to Restore the Shore After Superstorm Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Specializing in: Demolition, Cleanup, Roofing, Siding, Flooring and Re-Building. Fully licensed, Insured and Family Owned and Operated. Call today for a free estimate: 908-310-6314.

Lic#13VH04499600. www.alloutconstructionandl andscaping.com

AMERICAN DOOR & WINDOW, INC.

Home Improvement Contractor, specializing in premium doors & windows, roofing & siding, and skylights. 26 years in business.

No subcontractors. 800-305DOOR. Lic.#13VH00017500.

Fully Insured Licensed

Free Estimates

DANIEL STARIN

TING & STAININ PAIN G erior Power Wa t x E / r o i r shing Inte

Now off offering ering complete storm clean-up services including tree & sand removal & sheetrock repair & replacement

(609) 661-3068

Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement

Restoration â&#x20AC;˘ Renovation â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeling Over 30 Years of Experience Licensed & Insured

609-847-8306 greentico@yahoo.com

NJ License #13VH05805200 PA License #067405

Steven DiNenno Sr. Fabian Mora

Install/Repair. Vinyl Windows $275, Storm/Entry Doors, Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘Roofs â&#x20AC;˘Gutters â&#x20AC;˘Additions â&#x20AC;˘Porch Enclosures. Lic.#13VH03516000.

888-744-4066

COAST WINDOW & DOOR

Installers, all windows/doors. Replacements, Andersen, repairs. Licensed and Insured. Call Dave, 609-296-5779.

Lic.#13VH03837800.

DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential.

FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured.

NJHIC#13VH01630100 34EB01588400

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EAST COAST CONTRACTING– Storm Clean-up •Debris Removal •House Gutting. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling •Decks •Vinyl Railings •Tile •Painting & More. 1-hour response. Chris, 609-618-3462.

Lic.#13VH06855700

By JG Stone Creations. Tearouts & restorations, sheetrock, trim, insulation, flooring. Fast, reliable, quality work.

609-618-7980.

Lic.#13VH06988100. www.jgstonecreationsnj.com

Hurricane Restoration

J. CONOSCENTI & SONS CONTRACTORS

FINISHING TOUCHES CARPENTRY

•Storm Damage Repairs •Demo Drywall •Sanitizing from Mold & Bacteria •Kitchens •Baths •Flooring •Tiles •Doors. Lic#13VH06119000.

908-787-7027.

Has your building suffered structural damage from the recent weather? Contact Woodford Brothers for structural repairs on all types of buildings. 800-653-2276 or www.Woodfordbros.com

Professional Remodeling Contractors since 1982. Custom trim, crown moldings, additions, kitchens, baths. Satisfaction guaranteed. Lic.#13VH01891800. 609597-8925. Facebook.com/jconos centiandsons

JOSEPH MIDURE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SANDY DAMAGE?

UNIVERSAL BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, INC

MICHAEL & SON

Water Damage & Demo Rebuilding, Renovations/Remodeling.

Kitchens, Baths, Tile, Hardwood Flooring, Electrical, Heating, Plumbing, Insulation. Great workmanship & references, serving LBI since 1985. Lic.#13VH02749200.

Call Mike P. 609-296-8222. ‘‘You’ll be glad you did!!’’

MALCOLM LEIGH CONSTRUCTION LLC

Remodeling, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Doors/Windows, Siding, Decks, Three Season Vinyl Patio Rooms. 609-290-9737. BBB Accredited Business.

Lic.#13VH03012500. malcolmleighconstruction.com

LET’S REBUILD TOGETHER. Restoration/New Home Builder.

40+ years experience. Licensed & Fully Insured (Lic#037395).

George Weller, LLC, Jackson, NJ. 732-928-3345. FREE ESTIMATES!

TRIED AND TRUE RESTORATION

‘‘THE ALL-AROUND HANDYMAN’’ HURRICANE Renovations and more. Efficient, Adaptive, Committed. FREE estimates. Call 609-6613696. Lic#13VH05418100

Home Construction, Renovations, All Storm Repairs, Commercial, Residential. Serving New Jersey & Pennsylvania for 30 years. Quality Workmanship. Immediate Response.

FREE estimates. We help with insurance process. NJ & PA Licensed & Insured. 215-7838213.

Est. 1987

Additions • Alterations Remodels • Renovations Elevators • Decks Siding • Windows Doors • Floors • Trim Fully Insured Free Estimates

597-2692 Lic#13VH04928600

Vinyl Siding •Windows •Doors •Decks •Carpentry & More. Free Estimates. 609-294-0173. Fully Insured. Lic.#13VH06667900 jppereiraconstruction.com Reg/Lic# 13VH00319400

M & M Humenik & Associates, LLC

Corrigan Construction Co.

New Homes • Additions Structural Repairs • Decks Siding • Framing Storm Repairs Home Improvements

Custom Building & Remodeling Michael Humenik - Owner Operated 30 Years of Quality & Integrity State Registered Builder State Lic. #13VH05163200 State Licensed Building Inspector

Office: 609-714-8501 • Cell: 609-923-5673 Mike@HumenikConstruction.com

Lic.# 13V02820300 Insured

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Additions • Renovations • Windows • Doors 609-748-7870 Siding • Decks • Kitchens • Baths www.acqconstruction.com No Job Too Small

Pinelands Contracting Environmental Remediation

HOME REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS Always a Quality Job at a Fair Price

(609) 276-2242

Calls promptly returned ajh4building@aol.com

REMODELING • ADDITIONS • DECKS TRIM WORK • EXTERIOR STAIRWAYS DECORATIVE OUTDOOR WOODWORK EXTERIOR SHOWERS • NO JOB TOO SMALL

30 Years Experience Reg/Lic# 13VH06407000

40 Years Experience Fully Insured and State Licensed

MLB Construction LLC Custom New Home Construction Including Houses on Pilings Homes Engineered for High Winds Energy Star Certified Builder

1-800-457-7682

Licensed & Insured

SWINDOWS KIP BUTLER’S AND DOORS Royal Prime Windows The Perfect Windows for the Seashore Fully Welded, Stainless Steel Balancers, Corrosion Proof Locks $299 Installed & Capped Storm Doors starting at $325 Installed Light Carpentry and Painting Services

Reg./Lic.# 13VH01293600

info@homesbyMLB.com Delaware Licensed Contractor No Contracts will be Signed NJ License Due 12/20 Until License Received

ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS

33 YEARS IN BUSINESS

FULLY INSURED & LICENSED

KRETZER & SONS, INC. CUSTOM BUILDERS BATH & KITCHEN REMODELS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS DECKS & VINYL RAILS WILLIAM C. KRETZER, PRESIDENT FORKED RIVER, NJ NEW HOME BUILDERS LIC#00595 HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS LIC#13VH03118500

973-838-7819 Waretown, NJ 08758

Fax: 973-838-3790 Kinnelon, NJ 07405 mongelliconstruction@gmail.com

www.site.google.com/site/mongelliconstruction

ROBERT HOTALING

BUILDER • REMODELING DECKS • SIDING • WINDOWS • DOORS KITCHENS • BATHROOOMS • INTERIORS • REPAIRS

609-361-8226 SHIP BOTTOM LIC# 13VH00402400

609-494-5094

Fax 609-494-5504

homesbyMLB.com

PHONE: 609-693-8998 FAX: 609-693-5358

Tom Mongelli Builder General Contractor

ANTHONY JOHN’S REMODELING, LLC

Office: 609-296-5200 • Cell: 609-618-2226 • Fax: 609-294-8424

Foundation Repair and Replacement Helical Piers • Retaining Walls • House Raising

Reg/license: 13VH01581000 Fully Insured

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Sand Removal Stone Delivered & Spread Excavation Tree Removal • Yard Cleanups Renovations Decks & Railings Free Estimates • Fully Insured

609-698-2239 Reg/Lic # 13VHO3166300

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CARPENTRY HOME REPAIR â&#x20AC;˘MAINTENANCE. LBI based. Wind Damage, Doors, Locks, Siding, Roofing, Drywall, Andersen Windows, Fences, Rotted Wood. Lic.#13VH02403900.

609-713-2400, 609-713-2405.

ALBANO CARPENTRY

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Storm Damage, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Drywall, Trim, Decks, Basements, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Guaranteed call back.

Lic.13VH04665400. 609-489-6305.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING! Train for hands on aviation career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assisitance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 877-564-4204.

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Carpenters wanted. Experienced and non-experienced laborers.

Must have valid drivers license.

Call 609-312-9595.

COOKS

Line cook, experienced, high volume, short order, saute, broiler, fryer. Seasonal & year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;round available. LBI area. Call 609-713-4254.

Driver - $0.03 enhanced quarterly bonus. Get paid for any portion you qualify for: safety production, MPG, CDL-A. 3 months current OTR experience.

800-414-9569. www.driveknight.com

Kitchen and Bath Renovations. AUTHORIZED WELLBORN CABINET CONTRACTOR. Finish Carpenter. Custom Store Displays.

References, fully insured, 30 years experience. Call 609-492-6820.

Lic.#13VH04077900.

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Complete Property Restoration From major repairs to custom trim work Serving Southern NJ Since 1980 Help Us Help You â&#x20AC;˘ Call 609-261-3396 NJ Lic. #13VH00568900

Drivers- HIRING EXPERIENCED/ INEXPERIENCED TANKER DRIVERS! Earn up to $.51/mile!

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Experienced Reefer Drivers.

GREAT PAY/Freight lanes from Presque Isle, ME., Boston-Leigh, Pa. 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com Licensed Real Estate Agent for Sales & Rentals in Progressive Suppor tive LBI Office. Join a Friendly, Positive Professional Team. Call Rick at Stevens Real Estate for a Confidential Interview, 609-494-5555.

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Single or multiple office space for lease in newer Victorian building on Route 9, south of Manahawkin.

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LOTS FOR SALE Manahawkin, 1-acre lot on desirable Beachview Ave. Underground utilities already installed. Price reduced. Call Don Diorio, 609-7092483.

REAL ESTATE WANTED CASH BUYER Looking for Homes, Stores, or Lots. Any Condition. 215-704-5393.

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Willing to pay up to $100k cash.

Call 908-612-8413. Not a realtor.

HOUSES FOR SALE Affordable Bayfront!

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Barnegat Light/High Bar area.

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Manahawkin (Cedar Bonnet Island), bayfront, 2-bedroom, 2bath home. 80ft. bay frontage with brand-new vinyl bulkhead. $550,000/OBO. 239-699-6900.

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Barnegat, lovely 3BR manufactured home in Pinewood Estates Adult Park on Route 72. Close to parkway, hospital & stores. New appliances, windows, carpets.

FSBO, $47,500. 732-262-4342, 732-551-6750.

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LBI- Ship Bottom, near causeway, 760-1,960sq.ft. commercial, office, temp storage space available. Call 732-236-2185.

Manahawkin, 950 sq.ft. Ideal professional office, retail or medical office. Rentals starting at $400/ month. Will consider short term lease. Available immediately. Will subdivide. Owner offers rental incentive. Jeff, 732-580-7457 or Diane Turton Realtors, 609-4927000.

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YEAR ROUND RENTALS Barnegat Light, 3BR (incl. master), 2.5BA, approx. 2,200 sq.ft., with solar electric; 2 living areas, W/D, DW, gas fireplace, across from bay with bay views, deck, large corner treed lot. Close to public boat ramp, walk to beach, restaurants, playground, post office, churches. No pets/smoking. Available mid Dec. Call for more info, 609-457-5049.

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Beach Haven, renovated 2-bedroom cottage. Unfurnished, W/D, A/C, electric heat. $1,400/month + utilities. No pets. Available immediately. Call 609-713-4840.

Looking for someone to share home in Ocean Acres, $500/month + 1/2 utilities. Call 609-290-1995 or 609-660-5958.

Manahawkin, 7BR, 4BA, furnished home. Mother and daughter set-up. $2,550/month. Call 609-713-1565.

Manahawkin, waterfront, unfurnished, 1-bedroom apartment, second floor with rooftop deck. Available immediately, $975/month plus utilities and security. Call 973-2710489.

Mystic Island waterfront, 3-bedroom ranch, Completely renovated.

719 Twin Lakes Blvd. Bulkhead, great area. Credit check. $1,250/ month plus utilities. 973-334-3468, 973-789-6863.

NEW GRETNA, 2BR & 1BR apartments. Heat supplied. Rent starts at $800/month. No pets. Call 609978-0964.

Peahala Park, 3BR, 1.5BA, single family, reversed living. Furnished, A/C, W/D, full kitchen. Pets OK. $1,650/month + utilities. Available immediately. 609-575-8945, email JMVC01@aol.com Ship Bottom, second floor, 2-bedroom, 1-bath apar tment Dishwasher, off-street parking. No pets. $1,100/month + utilities. Call 201912-1390.

Ship Bottom, 2/3BR, first floor. Recently updated. W/D, dishwasher, gas heat, off-street parking. $1,200/month, 1.5 months security, credit check. 908-670-0369.

Ship Bottom, beach block, 2BR, 1BA. $1,050/month + utilities & $1,600 security. Available immediately. Please call 609-492-7860.

Ship Bottom, first floor, unfurnished, 3-bedroom duplex, washer/ dryer hook-up. New W/W carpeting, clean, quiet area, yard. Available shortly. 609-494-3233.

Surf City bayside, furnished, sideby-side duplex, 2 floors, 5BR (or 1 den), 2.5BA, utility room w/washer/ dryer, hot water heat. References & security required. No smoking.

Will consider winter or summer rental. 609-709-1723.

Surf City, bayside, 2-bedroom, 1bath duplex. Available immediately, $1,400/month + utilities and 1.5 months security. Pets considered.

Call 609-220-2047.

VILLAGE ON THE GREEN

TUCKERTON APARTMENTS Luxury 1BR & 2BR, spacious, gourmet kitchen, mini blinds, fully applianced. Call 609-294-2424.

We are in need of rental properties.

Please contact us if you are considering renting your property.

Home Alliance Realty, 609-9789009.

ROOMS FOR RENT Barnegat, beautifully furnished bedroom w/bath. Kitchen/laundry privileges. $650/month, includes utilities. Verifiable income, references, 1 month security required.

609-698-8160.

Manahawkin, female, no smoking, no allergies to pets. References & credit check. $600/month, monthto-month OK. $900 deposit. Call 609-709-0963.

Beach Haven, West Ave., clean, completely remodeled, first floor, 2BR apar tment (2nd floor no rentals), W/D. $1,200/month, includes utilities. Available through April. 609-709-8989.

Beach Haven, 2-bedroom, 1.5bath, furnished apartment. Owner will exchange rent for construction help. Cell 760-799-0037, 602-3545253.

High Bar Harbor (Barnegat Light), NO FLOOD DAMAGE. Bayside, two story, single family home with detached garage. Very clean, 4BR, 2BA, fully furnished, W/D, dishwasher, wood-burning stove, second story deck. $1,300/month + utilities, security. No smoking.

Available immediately. Possible year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;round. Call 908-246-9434.

(Pictures Online) Surf City, first floor, 3BR, 2BA, completely renovated in 2010. A/C throughout, walk to bay & beach.

Now-June, $1,100/month, utilities included. 908-656-2048.

AUTO REMOVAL

CASH PAID

For your unwanted cars & trucks.

TOP DOLLAR PAID. FREE TOWING. Call daytime 609-268-0365, eve. 609-230-5998.

AUTOS WANTED CASH FOR FLOOD & JUNK CARS

Top dollar paid for late model cars.

Please call 609-868-7937 today!

DONATE your car, truck or boat to HERITAGE for the BLIND. FREE 3 day vacation, tax deductible, FREE towing, will take care of ALL paperwork. 888-438-1090.

Honda, Toyota, Nissans, SUVs and Jeeps. All vehicles WANTED. 2001 and UP. Top Cash Paid. 24 hour CASH pick-up. Any condition.

732-496-1633.

BOATS FOR SALE 14ft. 2005 inflatable SeaEagle 435 Paddleski. Includes 2 seats, 2 flotation pads, battery box, manual/ battery foot pumps, motor mount & 2 carry bags. $300/OBO. Call Dave 732-815-0446 after 7:30pm.

20ft. 1995 Sun Bird Neptune Cuddy Cabin, 135hp Evinrude engine, with trailer, $500/OBO. Call 862-2224737.

25ft. 1982 Siedelman cruiser/racer sailboat with trailer. Still wins races! $2,000. In Beach Haven Crest. Call 609-290-0530.

LBI RENTAL WANTED Elderly retired gentleman seeks 1BR apartment with bathroom & kitchenette, year â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;round, in Barnegat Light, High Bar Harbor or North Loveladies. Non smoker, no drugs, no pets.

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BOAT HAULING

25ft. 2004 Tahoe open bow. 350/ 300 Merc Bravo I. NO FLOOD DAMAGE. Excellent condition, low hours. Asking $18,000/OBO. Rich 201-454-7570. rsands1506@comcast.net

SHIP BOTTOM BOAT TOWING, local & long distance boat hauling, since 1986. 609-978-7757. Like Us on Facebook. www.Shipbottomboattow.com

If you have a boat for sale, advertise it in The SandPaper Classifieds. We’ll give you up to 20 words for a one-time $30 charge and your ad will run for 10 WEEKS (25 cents for each word over 20). Add pictures online for just $10 more.

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609-494-5900

SAIL REPAIRS ATTENTION SAILOR: Sail repairs, new sails, boom covers, windows, cushions. Rigging replacements.

CDI furlers. Will pickup & deliver.

609-440-9259, Aggie.

WAVERUNNER/JET SKI

Winterization/Shrink Wrapping done correctly. $135 each. Storm damage & fiberglass repair. Oil changes. Salvage. Pick up/on site.

609-839-1264. baysidejetski@yahoo.com

Yo u r A d C o u l d B e Here! 609-494-5900

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

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Marine Construction

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•Bulkheading •Boat Lifts •Floating Docks •Davits. Free estimates. Fully insured. Reg./ Lic.#13VH03247500

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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1996 34ft. Coachman Mirada, Class A. Excellent condition, clean, must see. Call 609-857-3113.

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BOATS FOR SALE

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WE ARE OPEN!

Every day for Lunch & Dinner • Stop in and see us. We have missed you all.

“SANDY” FUNDRAISER th Saturday, December 15 ~ 5-7pm

Food ~ Drink ~ Fun Contributed by our vendors, suppliers & musicians and served by our generous staff. Help us to raise money for the Beach Haven business District and our First Responders who lost so much.

Sponsored by Beach Haven Future a non-profit organization.

101 North Bay Avenue • Beach Haven, NJ • 609.492.1065