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Vol. 3 - No. 32
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Nor’Easter Leaves Battered Beaches, Pleas for Replenishment
By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – The first nor’easter of 2016 dropped a hefty amount of snow on southern Ocean County, but also brought with it a steep storm surge that prompted evacuations, rescues and fresh fears over a lack of dunes in some island communities. Back bay flooding posed the greatest threat to the local area, with mandatory evacuations imposed in Barnegat Township and at least one rescue on Long Beach Island. According to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, there were no serious injuries in the storm, but numerous rescues occurred, the most notable being the evacuation of a family on N. 6th St. in Surf City whose home was surrounded by flood water. “We secured the property and got the folks over to the firehouse to get checked out,” said Surf City Councilman Peter Hartney, who is also a borough firefighter. “They went to a friend’s house for the rest of the night.” (Nor’Easter - See Page 12)
–Photo by Daniel Nee The Atlantic Ocean battered emergency dunes and other preparations in Winter Storm Jonas, leaving areas such as Surf City, above, flooded during high tide and a full moon. On the mainland, areas such as Barnegat and Tuckerton urged residents to move vehicles to higher ground, and a mandatory evacuation was issued for a portion of Barnegat. On the northern barrier island in Ocean County, Ortley saw beach erosion due to the storm, and the ocean met the Brick sea wall.
Check Out Black History Month Events In Ocean County
OCEA N COU N T Y – Joi n Ocean County in celebrating Black History Month, February, when activities abound focusing on culture, local and national history, crafts, film, music and more. Events for all ages are available; check out the following calendar of events: February 4, 10 a.m. to noon – Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon to celebrate Diversity Month by making an African
Maasai necklace. Ages 18-36 months. This event is free. Register with Point Pleasant Beach branch library. February 4, 1 p.m. – The Manchester branch Library’s monthly program, “From Page to Screen: A Book and Film Discussion” will discuss an assigned book and view a film adaptation of that title. The subject of February’s meeting is a black southern woman who struggles to find her identity over
the course of 40 years starting in the early 1900s while suffering abuse from her father and others. The best-selling novel, “The Color Purple,” was written by Alice Walker in 1982. The 1985 movie version that will be screened at the library stars Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. It has a runtime of 154 minutes and is rated PG-13. There is no pre-registration for this free (Events - See Page 4)
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Schools Receive Near-Perfect Score On Anti-Bullying Progress
By Daniel Nee LACEY – Better collaboration between professionals within the Lacey Township school district led to a bump in the district’s self-reported score on a state report that measures the success of a school system’s anti-bullying program. Lacey scores 74, as a district average, out of 78 potential points. Each school, on an individual basis, scores 73 or more points. “Every year, we’re doing things a little bit better and a little bit smarter,” said Assistant Superintendent Vanessa Clark. “I anticipate that we’ll continue to provide targeted and meaningful HIB programs.” HIB, an acronym for harassment, intimidation and bullying, is at the center of the state’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, legislation that was passed in 2011 as a means to compel school districts to create anti-bullying programs and report serious incidents to the state. In Lacey, progress has been made each year since 2011 thanks to better collaboration from school-to-school on the part of (Anti-Bullying - See Page 12)
Ocean County Looks To Lure TV, Movie Shoots
By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Count y off icials believe the local landscape is the perfect backdrop for the silver screen, and they are looking to actively promote the county as a setting for television and films. Freeholder Joseph Vicari announced an “aggressive” push to lure the entertainment industry to Ocean County, beginning with a renewed alliance with
the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, a state body that promotes media production statewide. “When we have it, it really perks up the economy,” said Vicari, who was quick to dismiss the idea of a revived “Jersey Shore” reality show production. This time around, officials say, the county will look to promote its diverse landscape of beaches, (Shoots - See Page 12)