Vol. 5 - No. 16
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Letters Page 6.
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Dear Pharmacist Do Figs Really Contain Wasp Parts?
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Dear Joel Did You Forget To Pay?
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Business Directory Page 18.
Classifieds Page 19.
Fun Page Page 20.
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Horoscope Page 23.
–Photos by William Clanton By William Clanton delightful sea breeze SHIP BOTTOM – and the distant ruffling Almost a hundred kites sound of kites gracefultook flight on LBI this ly flying in the sky. Columbus Day weekLBI Fly has been end. The 3rd Annual orga n i zed to br i ng LBI Fly International the brilliant, colorful Kite Festival came to artist designed kites, Ship Bottom taking giant inf latable kites over of the skies of LBI. and an amazing show The blue skies were of sport kiting all becomplimented by the tween the 3rd and 15th
Street Beaches in Ship Bottom. Aside from just traditional kites there were sport kite demos, bol kite races, buggy kites, fly your own kite, kite f lying lessons, nighttime illuminated kite flying
performances by the Barnegat Lighthouse, and so much more. Coordinators also held several kid-friendly events, such as kids’ kite making, a high fliers’ art market and (Kites - See Page 5)
| October 14, 2017
Barnegat Agrees On Police Contract
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – After more than three years without a contract, and some heated arguments, the township’s governing body and the police union have agreed on a new contract. The last contract expired at the end of 2013. The department had lost a few officers to other towns because of the lack of contract, said Patrolman James Purcell, president of the PBA Local 296. Many still remained, though, and did their job to the best of their abilities as expected. “There was a lot of uncertainty while they were still giving it their all,” he said. “This has been a long time coming,” Committeeman John Novak said, thanking the officers and people involved in the negotiation. The new contract will run from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2021. The contract includes the following: • A 1.95 percent salary/percentage increase for each year starting in 2014 and going through 2021. • Retroactive pay shall be given for past years. • Officers reaching corporal status shall earn 10 percent above top patrolman pay. • Any officers in the bargaining unit starting (Contract - See Page 4)
Pinelands Closed For Air, CANDIDATES TALK Asbestos Testing OYSTER CREEK, TAXES By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Pinelands Regional schools were closed for a week in response to concerns about air quality (Testing - See Page 4)
–Photos courtesy Pinelands Regional These photos were provided by the Pinelands Regional School District when a referendum was on the ballot for infrastructure improvements to the school.
Nick Juliano Republican
By Chris Lundy LACEY – Oyster Creek Generating Station’s impending closure is casting a shadow over the Township Committee race. Incumbent Nick Juliano, a Republican, and newcomer Jesse Ehrnstrom, a Democrat, are two candidates competing for a three-year term. Ehrnstrom is a self-employed computer technician. He does (Candidates - See Page 7)
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Jesse Ehrnstrom Democrat