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Fun Facts about Old Barney • The site of Barnegat Lighthouse on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County was regarded as one of the most crucial “change of course” points for coastal vessels. • There are 217 steps in the Lighthouse. • The Lighthouse is 172 feet above sea level.Approximately 500,000 people visit the Lighthouse annually. • Picnic tables are located along Barnegat Inlet where visitors can picnic, relax and observe the waterway. The “Story of Barnegat Lighthouse” is showcased in the newly renovated Interpretive Center at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park adjacent to the Lighthouse. The Interpretive Center depicts the history of Barnegat Lighthouse from shipwrecks to first class seacoast light. The park is open daily
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Barnegat Lighthouse…Through the Years “Old Barney”, Barnegat Lighthouse is the second tallest lighthouse in the United States. 1824: It was originally
constructed in 1824 but by 1855 Barnegat Lighthouse had fallen into such a state of disrepair that replacement was essential. Lt. George G. Meade, a government engineer, was assigned to design a new lighthouse.
1857- 1859: The second
Barnegat Lighthouse was built and Old Barney was commissioned January 1, 1859.
1926: Barnegat Lighthouse was turned over to the state.
1927: It was decommissioned
1927. The original lens was removed and replaced by a lightship anchored off the coast of Barnegat Light. Down the road at the Barnegat Lighthouse Historical Society’s Museum, the original lens is still on display.
1957: The Lighthouse was dedicated as a state park.
1988: A $660,000 renovation
of the tower was undertaken including the addition of a new jetty at the base to help to prevent further erosion.
2009: On a cold January 1,
the beloved Lighthouse was illuminated again- exactly 150 years to the day that it was originally lit in 1859. Thousands of fans watched and cheered.
2014: Today, Barnegat
Lighthouse is shining again in all its proud glory. Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse, a nonprofit, dedicated to preserving and promoting the park, raised funds to purchase a new Coast Guardapproved lens. The new light creates a single beam that is visible up to 22 nautical miles.
Fishing Saltwater anglers have access to the bulkhead along the picnic area where they can catch striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, summer & winter flounder, and black sea bass. A 1,033’ concrete walkway with handrails on the south jetty provides fishing access. Picnic areas and walkway are accessible for people with disabilities
Maritime Forest Trail
One of the last remnants of maritime forest on Long Beach Island is found at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Black Cherry, Sassafras, Eastern Red Cedar, and American Holly trees dominate the park. The forest is an important resting and feeding area for migratory birds on their long journey to and from their breeding sites. It is also an excellent area to observe many species of birds during the spring and fall migrations. A New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife program provides seasonal fencing of critical nesting areas on the beach adjacent to the park. Did you know that the Maritime Forest Trail has a 1/5-mile long, self-guided loop trail through this unique environment? Continued on page 6
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2014 Fun Events in Barnegat Light May 17th Saturday
Town Wide Garage Sale Pick up a map at the Borough Hall and hunt for bargains 8am
May 17th Saturday
St. Peters At The Light Flower Sale –7th & Central 9am-1pm
May 17th Saturday Zion Church Bazaar and Bake Sale 18th & Central 9am-1pm
May 24th Saturday
May 24th Saturday
Lighthouse Park- Full Moon Night Climb 7-9pm
May 25th Sunday
Viking Village Arts and Crafts Show -local artists and fun crafts-19th & Bayview 10am-4:30pm Rain or Shine- info at vikingvillageshows.com or vikingshows@gmail.com
May 25th Sunday
Memorial Day Parade- 7pm kids on bikes & fire trucks -W 11th (behind Post Office) down Central to Broadway to ceremony at the Lighthouse. Throw a flower in the inlet to remember those who defended our country
St. Peters at the Light -two services start 8am & 10am 4 Summer 2014
Hit the Beach- lifeguards arrive
Jazzy Scallop & Seafood Festival at Viking Village 19th & Bayview— Jazz, Scallops, Seafood, Wine and Beer Fundraiser Scholarships and Non-profits 2:30pm – 5pm Advance ticket sales available at Viking Village Shops. Info at
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June 28th Saturday
Bonfire & Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb at Lighthouse State Park 7-9pm.
June 29th Sunday
St. Peters Church Picnic 11:15am 7th and Central
July 3rd Thursday
Sand Sculpting Contest- 25th street beach. Build your own dream castle. 2pm
July 4th Friday
Cruise to Fireworks on Miss Barnegat Light Call 609-494-2094 for reservations and for details visit www.missbarnegatlight.com
July 5th Saturday
4th of July Parade – fun flags & floats 7pm W 11th (behind Post Office) down Central to Broadway & 6th to 10th Street Ramp
July 10th Thursday
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June 28th Saturday
Fire Company Auction- 10th & Central A night of cocktails appetizers and bidding 5:30pm Viewing- 6:30pm Auction
June 1st Sunday
June 14th Saturday
Children’s Beach Olympics on 25th Street Beach 9:30am registration, 10am eventrain date Thursday July 17th
July 12th Saturday
Fire Company Fresh Fish Feast- 10th & Central Sample the donated fishermen’s catch 4pm-8pm Tickets at the door
July 12th Saturday–
Lighthouse Park- Full Moon Night Climb 7-9pm
July 13th Sunday
Blessing of the Fleet Barnegat Light Yacht Basin 18th & Bayview Ave. – Dockside ceremony to bless the fleet for a safe boating season followed by boat rides through the inletceremony at 5:45pm
July 14th Monday
Barnegat Light Day
Viking Village Dock Tour Antique Car Show Bay Beach Seining Clam Upweller Demo Police K-9 Demo Kid Friendly Activities Outdoor Free Concert on the Bay Lighthouse Band
July 17th Thursday
Sand Sculpting Contest- 25th street beach. Build your own dream castle. 2pm
July 26th Saturday
Zion Church Book & Craft Show – 18th & Central 9am-1pm
July 26th Saturday
4th Annual Mile Swim Benefits BLBP. 29th - 13th Street Beaches 6:30 start -register before July 19th Pre-reg $20 day, of $25- more info Boro Hall 609 494 9196
Americana by the Seashore
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July 26th Saturday
Americana by the Seashore informal jewelry modeling. 604 Broadway. 609-494-0656
July 28th Monday
Outdoor Free Concert –The Kootz Band 7 pm 8th & Bayview at Gazebo bring a chair -rain location- Firehouse 10th & Central
July 31st & Aug 14th Thursday
Sand Sculpting Contest- 25th Street beach- get creative and build your own castle-2pm
Aug.1st Friday & 2nd Saturday
Lifeguard Races -22nd St Beach 6pm
August 3rd Sunday
Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show 19 & Bay - over 60 Dealers fantastic finds and fun 9am-5pm Rain or Shine info at www.theseawife.com 609-361 8039 or www.vikingvillageshows.com
August 4th - 21st Mondays
Free Outdoor Concerts 7:00pm - 8th & Bayview at Gazebo Bands Aug.4th, Matt Avery Aug.11th, No Disipline Aug.18th, Bulleye Band Aug.21st, Facedown Bring a chair - In case of rain moves to Firehouse 10th & Central
Viking Outfitters, Inc
trick- prizes-goodies 4-6pm benefits Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter fun tricks- win a bike 10am
August 20th Wednesday at Historical Viking Village
Coast Guard Open House – Sportswear for Men & Women 6th & Bayview 10am-3pm Woolrich • Carhartt Knives demonstrations and •tours Custom Embroidery Foul Weather Gear August 17th Sunday August Sunday by Grundens24th & Helly Hansen Bike Rodeo 10th st Skate ParkBarnegat Light Museum annual Bike safety 10am-12pm. 19th & and Bay wine and cheese. 4-7PM - 5th Barnegat Light, NJ 609-361-9111 Central. continued on page 12
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Contents 8 Sailors’ Valentines 10 Pound Boat Fishing 20 The Statues 23 Sinbad 24 St. Peter’s at the Light
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Sailors’ Valentines
In the early nineteenth century, during the days of the magnificent sailing ships, it was customary for sailors to come home from their long voyages bearing gifts. These seashell creations were typically for wives, sweethearts, mothers and daughters who were at home praying for their safe return. Some were the handiwork of the sailors themselves, however the majority of surviving 19th century sailor’s valentines were made by craftsman of the British West Indies and sold to the sailors while in port. Home Improvement Contractor #13 VH00057300
Typically octagonal in shape to resemble a mariner’s compass, the valentines were displayed in wood boxes with hinged glass top lids ranging 8-15” in width. Intricate symmetrical designs of small shells, the patterns often featured a compass rose or heart design, or spelled out a sentimental message. Sailors Valentines today are rare collectibles (some have even been found to have old British West Indies newspaper for backing) and valued for their intricate mosaic beauty.
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Pound Boat Fishing Photos by Margaret Thomas Buchholz Island Album, Down the Shore Publishing
Pound boat fisheries operated off the Ocean County shoreline between the 1850s and1950s. This type of fishing consisted of long, stationary poles that were pounded into the ocean floor about 2-3 miles off the beach. The fish would follow a long, straight row of poles lined with nets until they were “impounded” in the square pocket in the middle. This was called a weir. There is a detailed model of this trap in the Barnegat Light Museum on 5th St in Barnegat Light. Six to eight strong, husky men, mostly Scandinavian, launched wide-beamed 22 ft.wooden skiffs off the beach, then rowed out to the pound trap, where they hauled in the nets and scooped the fish into woven baskets. “We had what we called a bar pole, a pole sticking up outside the breakers, and we had a cable from there up to the beach. We rolled the boat on rollers down to the water and grabbed the cable and we pulled the boat off to the nets,” Chris Halversen remembered in an interview years ago. “The line stayed there all the time. We’d pick up the line when we came in and ride the breakers in. We picked a wave that we hoped 10 Summer 2014
Viking Village would land us up on the beach so we wouldn’t get too much water in the boat.” After they landed back on shore, horses, and later motor-driven tractors, towed the skiff up onto the beach again to unload. Fish were sorted and put in wooden boxes, iced over and sent by railroad to the big city markets. Bluefish were the most popular but striped bass and porgies were also caught. This was dangerous business but paid very well. After the 1944 hurricane, and postwar vacationers discovered the shore as a getaway, the pound boat industry faded away. The vicious nor’easter in November 1950 wiped out the last of the pounds and weirs.
Shows • Shoppes Seafood • Tours • History Jazzy Scallop & Seafood Festival Sat. June 28th • 2:30-5pm Arts & Crafts Shows Sundays May 25th & Aug. 31st • 10am-4:30pm Blessing of the Fleet Sunday July 13th Antique & Collectible Shows Sundays Aug. 3rd & Sept.14th • 9am-5pm Doc tours Every Friday 10am-11am July & Aug. Santa Arrives 1pm Sat. Nov. 29th 1801 Bayview Ave • Barnegat Light NJ 08006
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August 27th Wednesday
Designer Showcase and Fall Preview, new fashions and art to wearWildflowers Too 506 Broadway.
August 28th Thursday
Lighthouse Park- Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb 7-9pm
August 31st Sunday
Viking Village Art & Craft Show 19th & Bay, Local artists - Info at vikkingvillageshows.com
September 14th Sunday
Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show 19th & Bay - Spend the last weekend of Summer hunting for treasure over 60 Dealers 9am-5pm Rain or Shine- info at vikingvillageshows.com theseawife.com 609 361 8039
Fall Events Monday Nights Fall & Winter Mexican Night at Kubels- special menu7th & Bayview Ave.
October 11th Saturday
Zion Church Bazaar- 18th & Central white elephants baked goods furniture and Christmas items 9am- 1pm
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October 19th & 20th Sat.& Sun.
Lighthouse Challenge of NJ –visit all NJ Lighthouses in one weekend
October 25 Saturday
Lighthouse Park Campfire and Night Climb 7-9pm
Annual Halloween Party at Kubels 609-494-8592
7th & Bayview- call for date, time and details.
November 28th Friday
Santa arrives at 10th Street Boat Ramp 10th & Bayview Ave. by Coast Guard Boat 7pm- Tree Lighting & Greet Santa at BL First Aid Squad Bldg.
Kelly’s Old Barney Restaurant Something for every member of the family
November 29th Saturday
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Santa Visits Viking Village 19th & Bayview Arrives by Firetruck- take your own pictures with Santa 1pm
December 24th
St.Peters 5pm Family Christmas Mass -7th& Central
December 25th
Christmas Mass at St. Peters 10am
January “Summerfest” at Kubels- 7th & Bayview Live music featuring Facedown - call 609-4948592 for the date, time and details
Ongoing Events
Family Entertainment
Poppy’s Ice Cream Parlor call 609-361CONE for Schedule- 7th & Broadway
Tuesday & Thursday -
Wildflowers Too 506 Broadway open workshops. 10am-12pm 609-361-1101
Fridays June to September See Shellfish Seed Growing-10th Bay- Reclam The Bay Volunteers demonstration of baby clams growing, feeding, development and the importance of the population to Barnegat Bay. 11am for more info : www.reclamthebay.org
Friday Nights
Summer Entertainment Kubels Bar and Restaurant- 7th & Bayview- call 609494-8592 for details
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1 Andy’s at the Light 2 Kelly’s Old Barney Restaurant 3 North End Trilogy 4 Inlet Delicatessen 5 Wildflowers by the Lighthouse 5A Wildflowers Too! 6 Kaltenbach Productions 7 Lighthouse Marina 8 Barnegat Light Museum 9 Bobbie’s Boats 10 Kubel’s Restaurant 11 White Whale Motel 12 Minerva’s Bed & Breakfast 13 Poppy’s Ice Cream Parlour 14 Americana by the Seashore 15 Islanders’ Store 16 Mustache Bill’s Diner 17 Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast 18 Van’s the Boat Man 19 LBI DreamMakers 20 North Shore Inn 21 Barnegat Light Fire Co 22 George Warr Electrical 23 Marina at Barnegat Light 24 White’s Market 25 Island Realty 26 Barnegat Light Gulf 27 Carolyn Ann III 28 Miss Barnegat Light 29 Cassidy’s Fish Market 30 Historic Viking Village 31 On The Side
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32 Wooden You Love It 33 Sugar Shack 34 Wink 35 Frank’s Produce 36 Viking Outfitters 37 How You Brewin? 38 The Seawife 39 Off The Hook 40 Musgnug Architects 41 Marc Allen Spielberg, Attorney 42 BL Landscaping 43 Kline’s Landscaping & Design 44 St Peter’s at the Light
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The Statues of BarnEgat Light Brian Hanlon, is a classically trained sculptor whose career started in a dark and drafty chicken coop in Toms River, N.J. He specializes in bronze sculptures and has created over three hundred pieces found in parks, churches, universities, arenas and stadiums all over the world. Quoting from his website- hanlonsculpture.com, “I try to create a soul in the piece to create a spiritual connection with the people who live in the community. The story has to be great to be inspired.” Barnegat Light is home to two of his works, the Celebration to Commercial Fishing Statue at Viking Village, 19th and Bay Avenue, and The Fishermen’s Story Memorial Statue overlooking the Inlet at Lighthouse Park on the south side of Broadway. The Celebration Statue
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at Viking Village is in recognition of the importance of Commercial Fishing to the history, growth and charm of Barnegat Light dating back to the late 1800’s. The sight of commercial fishing vessels transiting the inlet provides interest to residents and visitors unique to Barnegat Light. Proposed by Kathy Larson, daughter of Viking Village dock owner John Larson, it took several years of fund raising to complete. Paver bricks of contributing sponsors funded the statue as a community effort, dedicating it to the brave men and women who have fished from this port, raised families here and defined the character of this small fishing village. “It represents both the bounty of the sea and the
sacrifice of the work,” says Kathy Larson. Visit vikingvillage.net for more info on the commercial fishing village and industry. The Fishermen’s Story Statue at Lighthouse Park honors all those who lost their lives at sea pursuing one of our country’s most dangerous profession, commercial fishing. The statue serves as a place of remembrance for family and friends of Barnegat Light’s fishermen who over the years and also recently did not come home. The statue is placed where many wives, children and girlfriends wave good bye to their family members leaving for a fishing trip out the inlet. The Memorial was funded entirely through donations through the area’s many local businesses and donations of both part time and full-time residents, fundraisers and T shirt sales helped to make the
project a reality led mostly by the efforts of the Mears Family who lost Jim Mears tragically one January night in 2012 on the fishing vessel Mandy Ness. According to Beth Mears Schofield, Mears’ sister, “After the loss of Jim, we wanted to create a Memorial similar to the Gloucester, Ma., statue to recognize those lost fishing out of Barnegat Inlet. We hope to not make any more additions any time soon, but the statue is a reminder of the perils our men face each time heading out to sea. “Others names on the statue include Castor Svelling 1948, the Terri Lei Crew: Dennis Lyons, Adam Randall, and David Leite in 1993. For more on this story: fishermensmemorial.wordpress.com After visiting these monuments one can see the story, although sad, is great and the artist was inspired. Discover Barnegat Light Magazine
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Chief Sinbad sculpted by Rita BrueStanziani was presented to the USCG Campbell in 1990. Rita Brue – Stanziani a noted and talented New York City artist became interested in the celebrated life and history of Mascot, Chief Sinbad and created two bronze sculptures. The sculptures were an exact likeness of Sinbad in Bronze, 16’’ High, 9 ¼’’ Wide, 15 ½’’ Long, and weighed 27lbs. One was placed atop Sinbad’s grave site in Barnegat Light in front of the US Coast Guard Station where it remained for several years. We have not been able to locate the second sculpture, but we would love to have it back in Barnegat Light. Although the grave site remains at the Coast Guard Station in Barnegat Light, one statue of Sinbad was moved and is now placed in the mess hall of the USCGC Campbell to protect the ship, which is located at the Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, NH. Chief Sinbad served in combat in World War II. The captain and crew believed that nothing bad could befall the ship if Sinbad was aboard. The legend that he brought good luck to the Coast Guard Crew and to the ship continues today. No one but Chiefs may touch Sinbad or the rawhide bone balanced on his nose, or else suffer bad luck! The current motto is “Sinbad Lives”. His legend lives on through books, videos, and more, which is available at Americana by the Seashore. Proceeds will be donated to help veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Contributions will also go to Local Animal Shelters.
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St Peter’s at the Light
Episcopal Church 1507 Central Avenue Barnegat Light, New Jersey
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Located on the scenic New Jersey shore, St. Peter’s-at-the-Light Episcopal Church is nestled on the northern tip of LBI in the quaint fishing borough of Barnegat Light, under the sweeping beam of the “Old Barney” Lighthouse. It was originally constructed at the behest of ship builder Benjamin Archer in 1890 as a chapel for visitors to the Oceanic Hotel. In 1937, the building was sold to the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey and designated a summer chapel.
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St. Peter’s closed in 1946 for several years, but was reopened in 1955. By the late 1980’s services at St. Peter’s were conducted year round, and the church achieved Mission status in 1992. Construction of a Parish House at St. Peter’s was completed in 1992. With its large kitchen, meeting hall, modern restrooms, and office, this facility provides space to host meetings, classes, and community suppers. A magnificent triptych, depicting the life of St. Peter, graces the east wall behind the altar. Its panels, Threedimensional carvings and panels along with Renaissance-style paintings portray scenes in the life of St. Peter, interspersed with flora and fauna of Long Beach Island. The late Lewis Carr of Barnegat Light, a consummate artisan, created this exquisite work of art around 1957. He was commissioned by Diocesan Bishop Alfred Banyard to paint the triptych and execute its carvings for the reopening of St. Peter’s Church. Mr. Carr painted the sanctuary red to represent the throne of God, with a blue ceiling to represent Heaven, setting it apart from the Nave, which represents earth. The gold-stenciled designs of the cross and the keys to the Kingdom are symbols of St. Peter. The two side panels illustrate scenes from the life of St. Peter. Visitors should note that Mr. Carr has
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incorporated various images of local interest, including the lighthouse, St. Peter’s Church, as well as the island flora and fauna, seagulls and shells.
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The center panel features the Lord as Christ Triumphant ~ Christ the King. The Lord is garbed in a green chasuble, representing everlasting life, woven with a pomegranate design - a symbol of Resurrection; the red lining notes his sacrifice. In the Lord’s hand is the chalice and host, representing the Body and Blood. Surrounding the throne of God are four Archangels. Memorial Windows
361-CONE 607 Broadway, Barnegat Light The spectacularly beautiful glass memorial windows were installed in the 1970’s. The first was the St. Peter window, dedicated to the memory of Lewis Carr. Other windows quickly followed in memory of individuals and families who had worshipped there.
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In addition to St. Peter, these gemlike windows portray the Virgin and Child, St. Cecilia, St. Francis, St. Dorothea, St. Andrew, and John the Apostle. Among the symbols they bear, many are associated with the Christian church, as well as with the New Jersey coast environment. Also adorning this historic and artistic edifice are many relief carved-oak furnishings, rich with religious symbols and a nautical flavor, by local artist Tom Martie.
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Deep Sea Fishing • 4 HR & 6 HR Day Trips Evening Trips Private Charters
Fridays July thru August
Viking Village Dock Tours 10 am -11am See how seafood goes from boat to plate call Chamber of Commerce at 609 494 7211 for info & make a reservation– free admission 19th & Bayview Ave. www. vikingvillage.net Fire Hall Parking Lot
Sundays
St. Peters at The Light Said Mass 8am Sung Mass 10am June
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Sunset Cruises Miss Barnegat Light – Barnegat Light Yacht Basin 18th Street call 494-2094 or www.missbarnegatlight.com for details 8:30 pm Full moon cruises- check website for dates
Monday Nights
Off The Hook at 5-9pm 20th & Bayview Starting June 16 thru August-Fish & Chips with live Entertainment.
Tuesdays in July & August
Open Church –St. Peters At The Light (Constructed in 1890 by a shipbuilder) Hosts an Open House Tour 10am - 12pm 7th & Central
Tuesday & Thurs Nights Fish Taco Night at Off The Hook 20th and Bayview
Wednesday Nights “Pasta with
Viking Outfitters, Inc at Historical Viking Village Sportswear for Men & Women
Carhartt • Jetty • Eden Eco • Guy Cotten Sanuk • Xtratuff • Grundens • Helly Hansen Inshore - Offshore Fishing Supplies Custom Embroidery
609-361-9111
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Piano” live outdoor entertainment at Off The Hook 5-9pm 20th & Bayview
Every day Visit:
Gardens at St. Peters At The Light 7th & Central Museum Gardens 5th & Central Lighthouse State Park Broadway & Barnegat Bay Inlet
Barnegat Light Borough
Sunlight or Moonlight ~ Barnegat Light Shines Your Check List for Summer Fun √ √ √ √ √ √
Perfect Beaches Best Star Gazing Ever Great Spots to Eat Lots of Ice Cream Cocktails Anyone Water Sports Galore
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Climb the Lighthouse Stroll Along the Bayfront Catch a Fish Fly a Kite Take a Dock Tour Quaint Shops
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George Warr Electrical Contracting Service Cable & Meter Socket Replacements Pool & Hot Tub Wiring • Arc Fault Circuit Breaker Installations Lighting & Remodeling Specialist
P.O. Box 182 • 1406 Bayview Ave. • Barnegat Light, NJ
General Practice Including Real Estate & Zoning
Sinbad lawatthelight@comcast.net
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Sinbad was the mascot of the Coast Guard Station located in Barnegat Light in1944. He joined the Coast Guard and became part of the service. He was an inspiration and loved by all. He is one of the most famous war dogs and is celebrated in books, paintings, museums and more. Sinbad Plush Toy, DVD, Book, and Bracelets are available at Americana by the Seashore and other fine shops in Barnegat Light. Proceeds are donated to finding pets that help veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Sinbad was a therapy dog as well. Contributions also go to Local Animal Shelters.
806 Central Avenue, Barnegat Light 609-494-5001
The North Shore Inn Where warm breezes kiss the evening sky Where Calmness prevails Where you are always treated like returning family
NorthShoreInn.com Open April through November
Standard rooms with two queen beds as well as one-room efficiencies.
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