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1-Point Margins in Gridiron Playoffs ...33 Southern holds on in Group V; Barnegat loses Group III battle

Departments

Almanac ...............................................................................12 Artoon ....................................................................................6 Business ...............................................................................38 Calendar ...............................................................................12 Classiﬁed ..............................................................................46 Currents................................................................................22 Fish Story .............................................................................42 Sports ...................................................................................33 The Sandbox ..........................................................................6 The Sandtrap ........................................................................45 Sudoku .................................................................................51 200 Plus................................................................................41

Cover Photo, Ryan Morrill: Anna Burnett is among those from Girl Scout Troop 589 lending a hand as frozen turkeys are collected at the Mud City Crab House to prepare for a community Thanksgiving dinner scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 at Southern Regional Middle School.

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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. Telephone, 609-494-5900; when extension is known, dial 609-361-9000. Fax, 609-494-1437. www.thesandpaper.net The SandPaper (ISSN 0194-5904) is published weekly January through mid-December by The SandPaper Inc. Distributed free on Long Beach Island and in Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor, Eagleswood, Stafford, Barnegat and Lacey townships. Individual copies of The SandPaper will be mailed upon request at a postage and handling charge of $4 per copy. Subscriptions by mail are available for $41 per year. The entire contents of The SandPaper are copyrighted 2012 by The SandPaper Inc. Reproduction of any matter appearing herein without speciﬁc written permission from The SandPaper Inc. is prohibited. All rights reserved. We welcome the submission of manuscripts, photographs, art and poetry for editorial consideration. Please be sure to include an addressed envelope and adequate postage with the material if you want to have it returned. To discuss free-lance article work, call or write. Article suggestions are invited.

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To the Editor: As mayor of Long Beach Township, I want to take this opportunity to provide current information to property owners in Long Beach Township. First and foremost, I want to offer good news: The portion of our township that received the federal beach replenishment project earlier this year suffered minimal damage. Oceanfront properties, as well as homes, structures and businesses to their west, withstood the destructive components of Hurricane Sandy. The project worked. Unfortunately, beaches that had not been included in the Army Corps project due to lack of executed easements from property owners proved vulnerable to the vast devastation wreaked by the hurricane. Damage assessment continues here in our community, and it appears few structures remain unaffected in these areas. In fact, most buildings, homes, businesses and churches not in proximity to the replenished beach area have suffered signiﬁcant damage from those nonparticipating oceanfront properties, westward. Utilities are slowly and painstakingly being restored, streets are being cleared and debris is being removed. At the current time, the total cost of recovery is incalculable. We feel it only fair to Long Beach Township taxpayers that the cost of cleanup and restoration in sections of our town not protected by the federal beach replenishment project be borne by those oceanfront property owners who refused to join in the project by executing their deeds of easement. I assure you that the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners will continue to work tirelessly to restore our community and our Island. We look forward to working with each of you as we rebuild our cherished town. Joseph Mancini, mayor Long Beach Township

To the Editor: There are no words that I am able to find in my thesaurus that can adequately express my gratitude, thankfulness and commendations to the mayor and elected officials of Harvey Cedars for their foresight, perspicacity and tenacity in pursuing and accomplishing the beach replenishment program. Succinctly put, it saved my home as well as every other home in the borough. I am sure most homeowners feel the same way, especially after visiting their homes following the terrible onslaught of storm Sandy. Unfortunately, not all signed off on the easements for replenishment. I understand that one resident collected in excess of $350,000 for obstructed views, or some egregious sum of that sort. And another case is still pending in the courts, waiting final adjudication. I still cannot understand the rationale of the court system that favored the importance of personal ocean views over the safety and wellbeing of an entire community. Perhaps The SandPaper could publish the names and addresses of all those who obstructed the replenishment program. Individuals ought to suffer the consequences of bad decisions, for whatever rationale they may have. The safety of the entire community ought to take precedence over individual concerns for aesthetics. If the mayor asked me if I were willing to pay an additional, yearly tax for beach replenishment, I wouldn’t like it, but I would do it out of necessity because it would be the right thing to do. Why? Because I still have my home. Thank you, mayor and elected officials, for the job you did for us. Well done! Robert Kucharski Bound Brook, N.J., and Harvey Cedars

Letters Welcome

To the Residents of Long Beach Island: I cannot imagine the grief and frustration you, the good people of LBI, are facing today. My soldiers and airmen have been deeply affected by their experience here in weeks following Superstorm Sandy and they are truly inspired by your resolve. We are leaving here proud to have assisted Continued on Page 8

The SandPaper welcomes letters to the editor. They should include the writer’s full name, address and telephone number. Full addresses and phone numbers are for conﬁrmation purposes only. Letter writers can reach us at 1816 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, N.J. 08008 or letters@thesandpaper.net.

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Climate ‘Cliff’ Is Steeper Threat By BILL BONVIE uch of our national discourse following the re-election of Barack Obama has focused on a supposed looming economic disaster known as the “ﬁscal cliff ” – a predetermined set of tax increases and Draconian spending cuts that will occur unless the president and Congress quickly arrive at some sort of budget resolution. But for a lot of Jersey Shore residents who have been totally preoccupied with the mess made of their lives by the largest hurricane ever to hit these parts in the history of record keeping, it’s a bit hard to be concerned about the ﬁscal cliff when you’ve already fallen off a

The President, the Governor and the Mayor By JOHN M. IMPERIALE ne is a Democrat, one a Republican, and one is nonpartisan. All three deserve tremendous praise for their job performance as it relates to Superstorm Sandy. And that is what is really at the heart of the matter here: job performance. I’m talking about politicians who actually did the job that they were elected to do, not just after Sandy hit, but before and during, through decisions made and actions taken. It is easy to criticize elected ofﬁcials; I do it all the time. But it is much more heartwarming to be able to stop and praise our leaders. And that is exactly what they were: leaders. Obama. Christie. Oldham. All did their job in the best possible fashion, not only in the aftermath of Sandy, but in the years leading up to the devastating

storm so that they were, in fact, ready and able to serve their constituents: the people of the country, state and town they represent. This is a time to be proud of America. Most certainly our greatest pride and thanks go out to all of the emergency personnel who have served us so well. Think of the police, the volunteer ﬁre companies, the scores of workers and volunteers who have poured in from all over the country to assist us – us, you and me, and, yes, the United States. Because this is our land, our homes, our schools, our businesses, our hospitals, our beaches. And so we have construction crews from Georgia, electricians from Alabama, gas crews from Michigan, Red Cross workers from the West Coast, FEMA workers from Louisiana (Louisiana!). Americans from across America, here, helping, working 16- or 18-hour days. And we have neighbors helping neighbors. No amount of thanks or praise is

enough to recognize the effort and work of so many. But that should not stop us from trying. So don’t just pass by the workers on our roads; stop and shout out a “thank you.” And the next time you have the opportunity, give. Give a little more time or money or kind words, whatever you can, to the people and organizations that are unselﬁshly serving us. And the next time you want to say that all Democrats are socialists-in-disguise slowly destroying our country, or that all Republicans are uncaring rich folks who would have the middle class fend for itself, or that small-town mayors can’t be big-time leaders, remember President Obama, Gov. Christie and Mayor Oldham. I know there were many more elected ofﬁcials, especially local mayors, council members, freeholders, members of Congress Continued on Page 8

far more pressing precipice – the climate cliff. When that thought first hit me, I immediately jotted it down, but then was struck by the realization that I probably wasn’t the first person to whom the idea of a “climate cliff ” had occurred. So I Googled the phrase, and sure enough, only a couple days before, a writer named Jordan Nichols had posted an article on the website Climate Science Watch (a site sponsored by the Government Accountability Project) under the headline “Climate cliff overshadows fiscal cliff.” The focus of Nichols’ article was a report from the “Big 4” accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ,which suggests that the world must quadruple its current decarbonization rate to counteract a 4-degree Celsius increase in global mean temperatures. He called the report “the most alarming study I have come across in months.” As Nichols put it, such a rate of global warming would be “beyond the threshold climate scientists will say must not be crossed to avoid disastrous impacts of climate change within this century and beyond. It will take a massive, concertized international effort by both developed and developing nations to stop short of this ‘climate cliff.’” The article also refers to an assessment of the report by ex-Energy Department official Joe Romm, who now maintains the blog “Climate Progress,” which lists some of those anticipated impacts. They include both a sea level rise of a foot by the year 2050 and 4 to 6 feet (or more) by 2100, along with “much more extreme weather.” Now maybe you think such predictions won’t impact you because you don’t expect to be hanging around that long (although you might have children or grandchildren who would be affected, especially if you’re planning on leaving them your shore area property). But as Superstorm Sandy – which Continued on Page 36

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Continued from Page 6 and other community leaders who have risen to the occasion, and they deserve our thanks also. But the three men I speak of were really extraordinary. Let us begin with the president. Some cynics will say that Obama responded as he did to Superstorm Sandy as some sort of political ploy right before Election Day. That is, on its face, insulting and absurd. Let’s start with the fact that the president was going to win New Jersey and New York no matter what he did in response to the storm. He did not have to “play” to us. In fact, the president canceled a campaign appearance in Florida to return to Washington and oversee the federal government’s storm response. And he did that at a time when most pundits thought he needed Florida to win. But the real praise for the president begins at the point where every leader’s performance begins: selecting the right people for the right jobs. In this case, Obama had chosen W. Craig Fugate to be the administrator of FEMA. Fugate has spent most of his life in the emergency and disaster management field. He is a professional, supremely qualified for the job. And FEMA has done an excellent job in response to Sandy. Consider FEMA today and FEMA in response to Katrina in New Orleans. The major difference? FEMA at that time was headed by President George W. Bush’s appointee, Michael Brown. Bush selected Brown for that post as a political favor: Brown had been the head of the International Arabian Horse Association. Enough said. So Obama had a qualified professional manager in charge of FEMA. And when the storm hit, Obama took charge the way a leader does: He set the tone. He instituted his “15-minute rule.” All federal officials had to respond to calls and requests from local authorities within 15 minutes. And, going further, he ordered them to “figure out a way to say yes.” He expressed no patience for red tape. Yes, he toured the hardest-hit areas, hugged homeowners and offered sympathy. But the president’s real effectiveness was in having a FEMA that was ready to go and then personally making sure the federal government did everything it could to work efficiently and quickly. He was, in fact, downright presidential. But he was no more effective than our own Gov. Chris Christie. Forget the praise that Christie gave the president. Enough has been said about that already. He was speaking his mind, speaking the truth, speaking as only he does. Let Christie be Christie. Stop the silliness of trying to find ulterior motives for his sudden fondness for the president. (He’s secretly undercutting Romney so he can run in 2016! He just wanted to fly in the Marine One helicopter! He wanted an introduction to “The Boss,” a.k.a. Springsteen!) What he was doing was thanking the president for helping New Jersey. Politics be damned. Good for him. The real praise for Christie, though,

comes from his own performance. He was out in front well before the storm hit, getting emergency preparations in place, making sure evacuations went smoothly, micro-managing power companies, even instituting gas rationing a week before New York noticed the gas lines. Christie was ever-present, giving orders and personally overseeing emergency operations. It was a textbook lesson in leadership. And finally, Mr. Mayor. It is easy to say that Harvey Cedars suffered less damage than surrounding towns because of the recent beach replenishment project. It would also be easy to forget that without the determination and foresight of Mayor Jon Oldham, the beach replenishment project never would have happened. So let’s not forget that! The mayor took the aggressive approach of eminent domain, refusing to let a few homeowners endanger everyone. Do not think for a minute that that was an easy decision; the court fight still goes on. But I’d like to see the judge who would now decide in favor of homeowners who did not sign their easements. Beach replenishment saved Harvey Cedars. Mayor Oldham made it happen. And once the storm hit, the mayor showed his stuff. Of course, like Obama’s selection of Mr. Fugate to lead FEMA, Oldham’s leadership has been shown in the borough’s staff of dedicated workers. While I live in Harvey Cedars, I do not personally know any of the town employees, or the mayor for that matter, other than to say hello whenever I go to borough hall, or have to call for any reason. So this is not me praising some friends of mine; this is me praising an entire work force of dedicated men and women. From the “borough boys” to the public works staff to the municipal clerk’s office, to the police department, and on and on, everyone rose to the occasion. Credit them, but also credit the leader who manages them and sets the tone: the mayor. And then there was Oldham himself in the aftermath of the storm. He has been accessible to every resident. He made it clear that he wants the town to return to “normal” as quickly as possible. He orchestrated, organized and led. There is so much to be said about the storm and its aftermath. But I usually write about politicians and politics. That means I usually write about gridlock and waste. I jump all over self-serving, egotistical, inefficient phonies. I bemoan that nothing gets done; I rant against things that get done badly. Politics is rarely pretty; bad news almost always trumps good news. There was nothing good about Superstorm Sandy. But there was something really good about seeing people in leadership positions acting like leaders. Sandy slammed us. But Obama, Christie and Oldham made us proud. One a Democrat. One a Republican. One a nonpartisan. Y John M. Imperiale lives in Harvey Cedars. Speakeasy is a SandPaper guest column. It is open to any subject, and material may take any form. Readers are encouraged to submit pieces for consideration.

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Continued from Page 6 in your recovery effort and comforted in the fact that we were here “taking care of our own,” in New Jersey. You are our neighbors, our friends and our family, and you will be in our thoughts and prayers as we continue onto our next mission. God bless you as you continue in your mission toward recovery. First Lt. Eric J. Shaw, commanding ofﬁcer Task Force LBI National Guard

The following responds to a letter from Ray Partyka last week (“Replenishment Works”). To the Editor: Mr. Partyka – your question about Mr. Ryan’s agenda, being against beach replenishment (“Sandy Proves Replenishment Is Strategic Failure,” 11/8), may be that he failed to mention that he’s not only a surfer but also an attorney. When you see where most damage occurred, one would have to be delusional or Continued on Page 10

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Continued from Page 8 possibly with other agendas, as Mr. Partyka questions. Mr. Ryan, please ask my friends and customers if an engineered beach wouldn’t have helped in keeping back the ocean. Mr. Ryan, ask them in person. Start with the people in the Long Beach Island trailer park, then ask the people in the old Mancini and Shapiro duplexes. The rental income from these properties are part of their elderly income. Ask when they can be visited by their children and grandchildren. Some won’t be able to afford to rebuild. It was heartbreaking to see the damage that was done along the ocean road and in areas where there wasn’t but should have been an engineered beach. The replenishment was held up by an attorney. Can you sue an attorney for bad advice – advice that hurts a neighbor? Also, Mr. Ryan, I was at that mentioned meeting, and, yes, not using a ﬁlter was a mistake. But not doing the replenishment project has been a huge and, to some, a devastating mistake. Richard Jeffries Beach Haven Terrace The writer is the founding president of the Long Beach Island Business Alliance and owner of Jeffries Floor & Decor.

Pulling Together To the Editor: As part of the year-round community here on LBI, we hold a special affection for this place. We have chosen to live here all the time, as our only home. So when disaster struck, we still remained a “community” – communicating in every way from near and far. “Who knows a good place that also takes dogs?” “Has anyone heard when we can actually move back?” “What’s the real story with gas, six days or six months?” Most people were generous and kind with their efforts, while others, a few, became selﬁsh and greedy. But the biggest question (and the biggest commodity) this past week was “Who has a good, reputable, certiﬁed, reasonably priced heating/plumbing contractor”? After wandering for two weeks, we moved back and remained here in the cold. We called

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our long-time heating service contractor and he told us to let him know when the gas company came to our house, and he would be out to connect us. Five days later, we spotted that glorious tag on our gas meter. Hooray! We called, and were astonished at the response we received. “Not today. Maybe we can get to you in four days. We will try to squeeze you in. Do you know that we will be charging you between $400 and $500?” All day, people were wandering around, looking for that elusive connection. Then, dear friends Elle and Bob Bard asked their heating man to help us out. He did so without hesitation. In the cold, in the dark, he ﬁtted that pipe. It took a while to get it right. He was not going to leave us in the cold. Then he also helped my neighbor. And all at a very reasonable price. He will now be our guy, too. Doreen and Michael Greenberg Loveladies

Blessed in Holgate To the Editor: Thank you to all the emergency services helping us in Holgate. They are doing a wonderful job. Sandy delivered such erratic devastation. I am an oceanfront owner in Holgate, and am blessed that my house and adjacent homes on either side are OK. The only condition that was different was considerable dunes, built up over many years, with sand fences, foliage and dune grass, and favorable winters that didn’t destroy them. Unfortunately, no amount of money can insure us against Mother Nature. Lucille Benedetti Holgate

Let Parade Go On To the Editor: I have been visiting LBI all my life. I retired from the U.S. Postal Service 3½ years ago, from Bergen County. I decided I needed a change, and LBI was my one and only choice. I have lived in Ship Bottom since then. The year-round residents here are a special breed of people. I can sum it up with one word: wonderful. I have been helping out at Grace Calvary Church recently. The spirit of Island residents shines bright despite the devastation. Continued on Page 36

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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 Hurricane 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. Notices must reach us by the Friday prior to our publication date. There is no charge for the service. The SandPaper Calendar of Events and Notices are also available online at www.thesandpaper.net.

CANCELLATIONS Holiday Tour of Homes Canceled, The LBI Garden Club has cancelled the tour, scheduled for Dec. 13, because of the devastation caused by Superstorm 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. LBI Rotary Holiday Auction Canceled, Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Twp. The event was scheduled for Nov. 30. Ship Bottom Christmas Parade Canceled, The parade was scheduled for Dec. 1. Tuckerton Seaport Holiday Brunch, The event was scheduled for Dec. 2 at the Dutchman’s Brauhaus on Cedar Bonnet Island. Tuckerton Seaport Holiday House Tour, The event was scheduled for Dec. 7. “White Christmas” Canceled, Surﬂight Theatre, Engleside & Beach aves., Beach Haven (609-4929477 or www.surﬂight.org) The show was scheduled to run Nov. 23-Dec. 21. ONGOING Barnegat Heritage Village Offseason Hours, 575 East Bay Ave., Barnegat. 1st Sun. of each month, 1-4 pm. Depression & Bipolar Support Group, SOMC Family Resource Center, Ocean Club, 700 South Rte. 9, Manahawkin (609-384-5124) The group is for those with bipolar disorder or depression, and for friends and family members of anyone who has such a condition. Fri., 7:15 pm.

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benefit for volunteer fire companies and first aid squads on Long Beach Island is being planned Saturday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Surf City firehouse. Dave Sodano, a member of the Beach Haven First Aid Squad who is known for his Sinatra tribute show, said he wanted to organize such an event after Superstorm Sandy. “I think this is the right time to make people more aware of what these volunteers do and that they need or help, since these volunteer groups rely so much on donations,” said Sodano. Tickets are $20 at the door; additional donations will be accepted. Checks can be written out to the Beach Haven First Aid Squad. “One hundred percent of the proceeds will be divided equally among all our volunteer groups,” he said. Sodano said he will provide entertainment, along with the David Christopher Orchestra, Love Puppies and Mike Byrne. Food will be catered by Prezioso’s in Stafford Township. For more information, call Sodano at 973652-8679. —E.E. Village Harbour Civic Assn. Christmas Party, Holiday Inn, 155 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin, Dec. 14. The event features a sit-down dinner with music and a cash bar. Ticket, $35. Reservation and payment deadline, Dec. 5; call Jean at 609-978-1655. 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. Nov. 26, “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection”; Dec. 3, “Friends with Kids,” rated R; Dec. 10, “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World,” rated R; Dec. 17, “Men in Black 3,” rated PG-13; Dec. 24, no film; Dec. 31, “New Year’s Eve,” rated PG-13. THROUGH DECEMBER 16 Toy Run Foundation Collection Point, The Shoppes of Manahawkin Mart, 675 East Bay Ave., Manahawkin (609-276-3084) To help children affected by Hurricane Sandy, new, unwrapped toys and gift cards may be dropped during business hours. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet, Dutchman’s Brauhaus, Cedar Bonnet Island (www.thedutchmans.com) Pat Karwan and Tony Pileggi entertain. Reservations suggested, and takeout is available. Cost: adult, $12.95; child younger than 12, $6.95. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County. 1-6 pm. Turkey Day Meal, Southern Regional Middle School, 75 Chambers Bridge Rd., Manahawkin (609-276-5591) The event is hosted by a number of local businesses, the Southern Regional Education Foundation, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of NJ and David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. All are welcome. Noon-3 pm. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 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.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Community Gathering, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Rte. 9, Tuckerton (609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org) The event includes food, entertainment and family activities at no charge. All are welcome. Noon-4 pm. To volunteer or donate, contact Brooke Salvanto at 609-296-8868 or BrookeS@TuckertonSeaport.org. Family Movie: “Brave,” Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609294-1197) The film is rated PG. 11 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Gaming Day, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) Kids ages 12-18 are invited for Mario Kart. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Holiday Craft Bazaar, American Legion John Wesley Taylor Post #232, 499 North Main St. (Rte. 9), Barnegat (609-698-9876) 9 am-3 pm. Jersey Strong Fitness-athon, Pinelands Regional High School, Nugentown Rd., Little Egg Harbor (609-713-6914) The event offers a number of exercise classes, DJ music, prizes and more. Donation, $15. Donations of unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items are welcome. Noon-5 pm. Knitting 101 With Aunt Franny, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) All skill levels are welcome. Participants should bring their own yarn and needles if possible. Donations of yarn are welcome. Knitters can earn volunteer hours while helping make a project for donations to local charities. 1 pm. LBI Cleanup, Meet at Farias’ Surf n Sport, 28th St. & Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom. The Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is organizing the effort. Volunteers should bring food and water for the day, and wear work clothes, boots, gloves and dust masks. They also are asked to bring sledge hammers, pry bars, shovels, brooms, hammers and cleaning supplies if possible. 9 am-3 pm. Anyone with special skills or requests for specific work should contact Steph Rinaldi at surfgirlnj@comcast.net. LEGOs & DUPLOs Fun & PG Movie, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609296-1470) The movie is “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” rated PG. 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, Nov. 23; leave name, phone number and number of people attending. Meet at general store, 7 pm. Inclement weather cancels. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Bumpin’ the Chute, Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609-294-1197) The activity is for ages 2-4. 10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Senior Citizen Advisory Board Meeting, Little Egg Harbor Twp. Town Hall, courtroom, 665 Radio Rd.

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Barnegat’s Cox House Hosts Santa Sundays

arnegat Township’s historic Cox House will be open for “Santa Sundays” on Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Inside, the 19th-century landmark will be adorned with decorations including period trees, lights and special holiday collections. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the house greeting visitors. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. People who want to have photos taken with Santa are asked to bring their own camera. Event coordinator Beverly Neyenhouse said storytellers will be reading classic holiday tales. For information, call Neyenhouse at 609698-2120. —E.E. Police Chief Richard Buzby and Kathleen Edmund of Ocean County’s Ocean Ride address the group. All are welcome. 10 am. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Aquarium Fun, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The activity is for ages 2-8. 11:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) 1:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Storytime & Craft, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-4942480) The activity is for children of all ages. 3:45 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary. org. Watercolor Drop-in for Seniors, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) 9:30 am. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27-28 Trip to Dover Downs & Longwood Gardens, The South Bay Seniors Assn. hosts the overnight trip, staying at the Dover Downs Hotel. Activities include visiting the casino, dinner overlooking the races, then visiting Longwood Gardens for a tour, dinner and the Christmas light show. Call Bruce Tuttle at 609-4949499 or 908-403-2532.

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outhern Regional High School graduate and comedian Russell Williamson, who has been a regular on the Chicago comedy scene, returns home for a three-show performance at The Dutchman’s Brauhaus, off Route 72 on Cedar Bonnet Island, on Nov. 24 to beneﬁt Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County. Williamson will be performing at 5, 8 and 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door but will be limited. Tickets can be purchased by e-mail to russcomedybeneﬁt@gmail.com by including name, phone number, desired number of tickets, and what show time requested. The Dutchman’s Brauhaus is also hosting a Community Fundraising Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 22. The traditional buffet runs 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is $12.95 for adults, and

$6.95 for children under 12. Reservations are suggested. Take-out meals are available. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity, LBI LUV and a few other organizations will be accepting donations. Call 609-494-6910 to reserve a seat. “Rockin” Renee Breslin will be singing at Rella’s Italian Tavern in Forked River for a local charity of her choosing on Nov. 28, starting at 3 p.m. Breslin has performed at the Bayberry Inn in Ship Bottom on Saturday nights for seven years. Singers can perform for $2 a song, and all tips from the night will be donated. Dance Expressions, a non-profit dance organization in Barnegat, will perform its Christmas Recital 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at Barnegat High School. Tickets are $5 for adults, and proceeds benefit local Hurricane Sandy victims. Y

he Barnegat Township Recreation Department is taking reservations for a breakfast with Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. in the community recreation center. Tickets are $9 for adults, and children; the fee for children 24 months and younger is $2. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Youngsters may have photos taken with Santa, but families must provide their own camera. The breakfast menu includes French toast, western omelets, bacon, mufﬁns, fruit, toast and coffee. Santa returns in the evening as the ﬁre department transports him and Mrs. Claus around town to light the municipal complex, the historic Cox House and the downtown gazebo park. At 7 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the firehouse on Birdsall Street to greet small children and pose for photos. Admission is free. Hot chocolate and Christmas-style cookies will be served. For more information, call the recreation department at 609-698-0080, extension 130. —E.E.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Chess Knight, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) All ages and skill levels are welcome. Players should bring their chess sets, if available. Meets last Wed. of each month, 6 pm. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) 10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. 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. ’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. ’Tween Craft: Balloon Bracelets, Island Branch Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City (609-494-2480) The activity is for ages 9-16. 7 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. WEDNESDAYS, NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 12 Mother Goose Time, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The program is for babies up to 18 months with caregiver. 10 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Drop-in Story Time, Waretown Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. (609-693-5133) The activity is for ages 3-5 with caregiver. 11 am. Family Movie Night: “Madagascar 3,” Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609698-3331) The ﬁlm is rated PG. 6:30 pm. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Spaghetti Dinner, Mariners Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons, 692 East Bay Ave., Barnegat. Takeout is available. Proceeds beneﬁt those affected by Superstorm Sandy and the following nor’easter. Donation: adult, $10; with a donation of gently used clothing, nonperishable food items or toiletries, $8; child, $5. 4-8 pm. Tail Waggin’ Tutor, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Beginning or struggling readers can take turns reading to a registered therapy dog. 3:30-4:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Christmas Bazaar, Little Egg Harbor Senior Center, 641 Radio Rd. (609-812-0325) The Christian Community Crafters of Southern Ocean Congregation Church offer handmade crafts, gourmet foods, lunch

f you’re in the market for some new ornaments and tired of some of the old ones, the Stafford and Barnegat branches of the Ocean County Library are offering decoration swaps early next month. In Stafford, the swap is scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 to 6, throughout the day. The Barnegat event is Wednesday to Saturday, Dec. 5 to Dec. 8, during library hours. At both swaps, participants are welcome to bring their own ornaments and trade them for another person’s. Items may be dropped off the day before the events. Chris Rodas, Stafford branch manager, said figurines and tree ornaments are the most popular items donated. “There are people who may have a lot of ornaments stored away and they don’t use them anymore,” she said. “They’re welcome to bring them here. We don’t accept large items, like standing floor trees. We also get a good amount of wreaths. People should bring things that are easy to carry out and take home.” She said any decorations left over could be taken by anyone free of charge. For more information, call the Stafford (609-597-3381) or Barnegat (609-698-3331) branches. —E.E. and more. Those attending may bring a camera for photos with Santa Claus. 9 am-2 pm. Christmas Bazaar, Waretown United Methodist Church, 27 Bryant Rd. (Rte. 612 east) Offered are attic treasures, Christmas decor, baked goods, light lunch and vendor crafts. 9 am-2 pm. Call Dot at 609-698-4161. Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale, 1st Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton, 210 East Main St. (609-2968894 or www.FPCTuckerton.org) Handcrafted items, a quilt, Vermont Cheddar cheese and more are offered. 9:30 am-2 pm. Christmas Shopping in New York, (609-597-9481, ext. 4410) Southern Regional Adult School hosts the trip. Cost, $30, includes transportation only. Cookie Walk, Barnegat Twp. Firehouse, 11 Birdsall St. (609-698-3980 or 609-698-2850) Muffins, breads, cakes, cookies, chocolate-covered treats and custom trays are available. 10 am-1 pm. Anyone who would like to donated baked goods may call 609-698-2850 or 609-698-6766. Gingerbread Man Drop-in Craft, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) The activity is for ages 5 and older. 11 am-1 pm. Holiday Gift & Craft Fair, Perry’s Lake Clubhouse, 5 Princeton Drive, Manahawkin. All are welcome. Vendor table, $10; call 609-978-7554. 9 am-3 pm; vendor setup, 8 am. How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party, Waretown Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. (609693-5133) Amy Hartman of A.C. Moore gives tips and handouts on organizing, packaging and decorating. Participants are invited to bring recipes to share. 11 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary. org. Trip to Longwood Gardens, Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council $3826 sponsors the trip. Cost, $67, includes admission, lunch/dinner voucher, bus transportation and driver gratuity. Call Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 Movie Night: “The Amazing Spider-Man,” 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. Tree Lighting Festival, Waretown Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. (609-693-5133) Singer Paul DeNoia entertains. 7 pm . Trip to Tropicana Hotel & Casino for “Hollywood Canteen,” Leaves the Home Depot, Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin, 10:340 am. Deborah Hospital Foundation LBI Chapter sponsors the trip. Picture ID or players card is required for slot play. Call Vince O’Mara at 609-660-7541.

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Tween Craft: Paper Boxes, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) The activity is open to ages 9-14; participants should dress for a messy craft. 6:30-7:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. MONDAYS, DECEMBER 3-17 Toddler Time, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The program is for ages 19-36 months with caregiver. 9:30 or 10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. DECEMBER 3, 11 & 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. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Adult Craft: Decoupage Candleholders, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609698-3331) 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Jingle Bell Fun, Tuckerton Branch Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave. (609-296-1470) The activity is for ages 2-8. 11:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Seasonal Affective Disorder, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) The Center for Healthy Aging at Kimball Medical Center presents the program. Health coaches offer general health screenings afterward. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary. org. Toddler Tales, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) The program is for ages 18-36 months with caregiver. 10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. TUESDAY-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4-6 Holiday Decoration Swap, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) The public is invited to bring gentlyused holiday decorations to swap. All day. Decorations may be dropped off beginning Mon., Dec. 3. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Anime & Manga Club Meets, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to watch videos, draw and play card games. 7 pm. Book Discussion, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The selection is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. 7 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. LBI Chapter Deborah Hospital Foundation Meeting & Potluck Dinner, Ethel Jacobsen School, South 2nd St. & Barnegat Ave., Surf City (609-494-5361) All are welcome. Special time, 6:30 pm. LBI Region Art Community Presentation & Planning, The Art House, 182 North Main St., Manahawkin (856-861-6159) Art groups, artists, crafters and those interested in the local art scene are invited to help plan next June’s LBI Art Fest and other events. 6:30 pm. RSVP to info@lbiartistscrafters.com. WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 5 & 12 Mother Goose Time, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The program is for babies up to 18 months with caregiver. 10 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Masonic Lodge Holds Sandy Beneﬁt

he Mariners Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Barnegat Township will host a spaghetti dinner beneﬁt for Superstorm Sandy victims on Friday, Nov. 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The dinner is a joint effort with the Bethlehem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Jersey Shore Demolay chapter, a Masonic youth organization. Admission is $10 for adults, or $8 with a donated item of gently used clothing, nonperishable food item or toiletries. The price for children is $5 with or without a donation. “We wanted to also to help our local food pantry,” said Hugh Murphy, event coordinator, who added that no tickets would be sold in advance. The menu will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad, dessert, coffee and beverages. Takeout containers will also be available. For more information, call Murphy at 609-660-1052. —E.E.

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5-8 Holiday Ornament & Decoration Swap, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609698-3331) New and gently used decorations may be brought and traded. No floor-standing trees are wanted. Library hours. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Artist Talk with Decoy Carver Harry V. Shourds II, Noyes Museum of Art, Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville (609-652-8848 or www.noyesmuseum.org) Admission: adult, $5; senior or student; $4. member, child younger than 7 or Stockton College student, free. 1 pm. Book Café, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Everyone is welcome to join in this informal and fun discussion group. Refreshments are served. 7 pm. PJ Party & Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) The Teen Advisory Board provides crafts and story time for children ages 3-6 ad their stuffed animals. 6:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Paint a Winter Wonderland, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Kids ages 12-18 are asked to help design a holiday scene for the Teen Zone window. 6 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Parent & Student Information Session, Ocean County College, Bartlett Hall, Room 203, College Drive, Toms River (www.ocean.edu) Participants may learn about the admissions process, financial aid, degree and certificate programs and more. 6 pm. Registration deadline, Dec. 3; e-mail recruitment@ ocean.edu or call 732-255-0400, ext. 2939. Pre-K Storytime, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) The program is for ages 3-5. 1 pm. Call to register for the series or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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eticia Walker performs holiday favorites with a jazz and rhythm and blues ﬂair on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library. The Wall Township resident said songs on the bill include “My Favorite Things,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “We Need a Little Christmas,” “The Christmas Song” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” “Some of them are traditional arrangements and some are not,” said Walker, who will be backed by a bassist, keyboardist and drummer. Walker said she would also perform some non-holiday tunes, including “This Girl’s in Teen Advisory Board Meets, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) Teens in grades 7-12 discuss ideas and plan programs for teens. 6 pm. 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. THURSDAYS, DECEMBER 6 & 13 Drop-in Craft, Waretown Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. (609-693-5133) The activity is for ages 3-5 with caregiver. 11 am. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7-SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Festival of Trees, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Rte. 9, Tuckerton (609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport. org) Everyone is invited to decorate a holiday tree to beneﬁt his or her designated charity. Trees are provided and must be decorated before Dec. 7. Visitors vote for their favorite tree by placing money in each tree’s ballot box. Gift Auction, Southern Regional High School, 11-12 House, Cafeteria, Cedar Bridge Rd., Manahawkin. The Stafford Sparklers cheer group hosts the event. Ticket, $10, includes a Level 1 ticket sheet and snack voucher. Only adults 18 and older may attend; babysitting is provided for $5 per child. Doors open, 6 pm.

Love With You,” “Close to You,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and “I Wanna Be Around.” “I’ll also give a little talk about the meaning of Christmas and what the holidays have meant to me,” she said. “I like to be interactive with the audience. I’ll talk to them, and they can talk to me.” A fixture on the supper club scene in the New York area, Walker has also brought entertainment to prisons, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. She has also sung in various church choirs and choruses for Broadway shows. For more information, call the branch at 609-597-3381. —E.E. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Feature Film: “The Avengers,” Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) 2 pm. Fisherman’s Flea Market, Barnegat High School, cafeteria, 180 Bengal Blvd. The event features new, used, custom and antique rods, reels, lures and collectibles and beneﬁts the Barnegat High School Fishing Club. Admission, $4; younger than 12, free. 9 am-1 pm. Interested vendors may contact Brett Taylor at btaylor@barnegatschools.com or 609-290-7709. Holiday Cookie Hints & Tips, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) Stacy Adimando, food editor at “Every Day with Rachael Ray” and author of The Cookiepedia, presents the program. 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. LBI Fire Co. & EMS Beneﬁt, Surf City Firehouse, 713 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City (973-652-8679) Dave Sodano, the David Christopher Orchestra, the Love Puppies and Mike Byrne entertain. Prezioso’s caters. Admission, $20. 3-8 pm. Music with Friends, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) This music and play program is designed for children with autism and their families. 11 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Family Movie Night: “Brave,” Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) The film is rated PG. 6:30 pm. Internet Basics, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) Students need mouse skills. 1:30 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Music & Movement, Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) The activity is for ages 2-6. 10:30 am. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party, Pinziminio Trattoria, 8701 Long Beach Blvd., Brighton Beach. Chris Fritz entertains. Attendees may bring beverages of choice. Seating is limited. Ticket, $30, includes buffet dinner; register at 609-494-7211 or Events page at visitLBIregion.com. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 DVD Discussion Group, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) Participants may pick up specially reserved DVDs of the film 1 week before the discussion. 7 pm. Registration is required; call or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Family Movie Night: “Arthur Christmas,” Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. (609-6983331) The film is rated PG. 6:30 pm. Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) 10:30 am. 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 Sexy by Joyce Carol Oates. 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. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Family Movie, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-5973381) The film is “Arthur Christmas.” 2 pm.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 “Don Who – Christmas from the White Mountains,” Deborah Hospital Foundation LBI Chapter hosts a trip to Resorts Casino & Hotel. Cost, $30, includes transportation, show and $10 slot play. Call Vince O’Mara at 609-660-7541. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 “A Christmas Carol,” Ocean County College, Arts & Community Center, College Drive, Toms River (732255-0500, TTY 732-255-0424 or tickets.ocean.edu) Yates Musical Theatre presents this young people’s production. Ticket, $12. 1 pm. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 American Music Theater Christmas Show in Lancaster, Pa., Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council #3826 hosts the trip. Cost, $108, includes transportation, show, gratuities and buffet lunch at

he Southern Ocean Relief Project presents “Making It Home Again,” a large-scale beneﬁt concert and telethon this Friday, Nov. 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Stafford Township Arts Center. The admission price is a freewill donation with all proceeds to beneﬁt Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. The organization, started by Marybeth Weidenhof of Manahawkin, is comprised of more than a dozen local professionals with a broad base of diverse skill sets and deep personal connections to Southern Ocean County. The concert lineup includes well-known local bands Face Down, Ryptyde and The Confusion; the Lisa Carlson Performing Arts Co.; the Bellarine Theatre Co. of Little Egg Harbor; Broadway singers Kelsey Fowler and Matt Matusek; and local vocalists Elizabeth Weidenhof and Tracey Tylicki. All performers are donating their time, and the Stafford Township School District has donated the use of the arts center for the evening. The show will be broadcast on Comcast Channel Shady Maple Restaurant. Call Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Radio City Christmas Show, (609-978-9481, ext. 4410) Southern Regional Community Education hosts the trip. Cost, $98, includes orchestra seat and transportation; $20 deposit is required. DECEMBER 7-16 Ocean Professional Theatre Co. Presents “Home for the Holidays,” Barnegat High School, Bengal Auditorium, 180 Bengal Blvd. (609-312-8306 or www. oceantheatre.org)Tickets: adult, $35; child younger than 13, $20. See the website for exact times.

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. Nov. 24, Chuck Schaeffer & Friends, Timber Creek, Piney Blues, Laible Blu, the Ditch Diggers, Custom Blend and a Pickin’ Shed jam. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Midweek Jazz Series Presents 3 Stars, Ocean County College, Arts & Community Center, College Drive, Toms River (732-255-0500, TTY 732-2550424 or tickets.ocean.edu) Rossano Sportiello, Harry Allen and Laura Hull perform. Use parking lot #2. Tickets: adult, $18; senior, $15. 8 pm. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Leticia Walker Performs Holiday Music, Stafford Branch Ocean County Library, 129 North Main St., Manahawkin (609-597-3381) 2 pm. Call to register or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. OCC Concert Band: “A Children’s Christmas,” Ocean County College, Arts & Community Center, College Drive, Toms River (732-255-0500, TTY 732255-0424 or tickets.ocean.edu) Tickets: adult, $20; senior, $17; student, $10. 8 pm. “Shout for Relief” Concert, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin (609-489-8600 or 609-660-2028) The Jersey Shore Roustabouts, I Me Mine, the Angeltones and Whiptones entertain. All proceeds go toward housing displaced victims of Superstorm Sandy. Ticket, $11.50. Doors open, 6 pm; show begins, 7 pm. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 “An Afternoon of Carols,” Bayside Chapel, auditorium, 965 West Bay Ave., Barnegat (609-607-8323) Those attending are asked to bring canned food items for a local food pantry. Admission, free. 4 pm. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 “A Night of Christmas Worship,” Bayside Chapel, 965 West Bay Ave., Barnegat (609-607-8323) Admission, free. 7 pm.

21 (Southern Regional High School’s Southern News Network) with a one-hour delay, Stafford Schools community relations liaison Karina Monanian explained. The phone number will be broadcast, and there will be people manning the phone lines that evening. “It won’t be live; there will be an hour delay because Comcast, who is dealing with customer issues, does not currently have the resources to install what is needed for it to be live from STAC,” she said. “Thankfully, most of the families in Southern Ocean County that were affected by the storm are being supplied with their basic personal needs, such as food, water, blankets and clothing,” according to the event press release. “However, there are long-term items that they need (washing machines, refrigerators, mattresses, etc.) to help rebuild their lives. “Southern Ocean County certainly doesn’t have the name recognition associated with the ‘Jersey Shore’ cast or Atlantic City, but we do have the same devastation here, and something needs to be done to assist these families and communities. Our organization is committed to helping families from Stafford Township, Long Beach Island, Waretown, Little Egg Harbor, Bass River, Eagleswood and Tuckerton.” Before, during and after the show, donations may be sent to Southern Ocean Relief Project, 297 Route 72 West, #333 Suite 35, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050. For more information, e-mail sooceanreliefproject@hotmail. com and help spread the word by “liking” the group on Facebook. —V.L. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 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 and Basement Musicians. 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) 2 pm.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 205 Rte. 72 East, Manahawkin (609-978-0700) Wed., acoustic music, 9 pm. Calloways Restaurant, 597 Rte. 9, Eagleswood (609978-0220) Fri. & Sat., The Impulsives, 9 pm. Dutchman’s Brauhaus, Cedar Bonnet Island (609494-8197) Bavarian Tavern: Fri., Pat Karwan; Sat., Russ Williamson Comedy Fundraiser. The Gateway, 227 West Eighth St., Ship Bottom (609-494-2816) Fri. & Sat., Weird Owl karaoke, 8 pm. The Grapevine, 364 East Main St. (Rte. 9), Tuckerton (609-296-7799) Sat., call for info. Lighthouse Tavern, Rte. 9, Waretown (609-6933150) Fri., Tye-Dye-Skye; Sat., Buck Charles. Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor (609-296-2656 or www.seaoaksgolf. com) Call for info. 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

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Surf City Council To Beachcombers: Beware Dune Cuts Town May Also Open Beach to Dogs

lthough people are now allowed on Surf City beaches, Councilman Peter Hartney advised against it following the Nov. 14 borough council meeting – the first one since Superstorm Sandy rolled through. This is due to a steep drop-off that could lead to injury. The drop-off was created following a 24-hour replenishment of dunes preceding nor’easter Athena. At the same time, council indicated that dogs may soon be allowed on the beach. After receiving a letter from the Ocean County Health Department describing the health risks of having dogs on beaches as “minimal” and a debate that began in September, the council approved the writing of an ordinance to be introduced at a subsequent meeting that would allow dogs on Surf City beaches between Oct. 1 and May 1. Surf City is the last municipality on the Island to allow dogs on the beaches in the off-season, perhaps because Mayor Leonard Connors is more of a cat person. That cat, Spencer, is fi ne following Sandy, although the dryer in the mayor’s garage is not. “This was the biggest stor m that I have ever seen,” said Connors, who began the meeting by commending borough employees. “They put this borough back in operating order in short order.” Though he recalled the March ’62 storm as being “nastier,” the flooding from Sandy was of the likes of which had never been seen. Councilwoman Bettie Creevy was emotional as she noted that her home took on 25 inches of water due to flooding from Sandy. The March ’62 storm and others caused no damage, she said. “I would’ve probably dropped dead from fright had I stayed,” said Creevy as tears welled up in her eyes. “I was thankful I had a place to go.” The ocean dunes left by the Army Corps of Engineers will be reworked in the coming months to restore the beach to pre-storm conditions. The next scheduled full-scale federal beach replenishment occurs in 2014. Hartney spoke on the effectiveness of the beach replenishment project conducted in all parts of town other than from 22nd Street to 25th Street, where easements were not signed to allow it. One oceanfront house in this area has been condemned, he said. A naturally occurring dune on 25th Street did help lessen flooding on 25th Street, however, he added. Hartney said the Surf City bay beach on Barnegat Boulevard has extensive damage following the storm and will need repair.

Seventy-f ive percent of Surf City taxpayers still owed fourth quarter tax payments on Wednesday, and the borough agreed to extend a grace period another two weeks to give residents coping with storm losses and evacuation delays more time. The greatest challenge of the borough now is not collecting taxes but continuing to clean up debris put out by residents in the storm’s aftermath, though Councilman Francis Hodgson commended the job done by public works thus far. “They’ve been working around the clock picking up the town. I haven’t heard one complaint.” “Our town looks so much better than other towns,” commented Councilman John Klose. Surf City never had its drinking water supply contaminated, reported Hodgson, which he attributed to having “two tanks and two guys that work really hard,” referring to the borough’s two water towers and public works employees. Tom Hudson, who heads up Surf City public works, said garbage collectors have been working 12-hour days, seven days a week, up f rom thei r nor mal 40 -hou r work week. Residents cleaning out portions of their homes that were f looded are encou raged to place stor m debris off the street. Car peting should be cut, rolled and tied, and metals and any recyclables should be separated. Regular household garbage should be kept in cans separate from bulk trash. White goods, electronics and brush will be picked up separately. Contractors hired to remove debris, clean or repair homes and properties are responsible for the disposal of debris including sheetrock. Nails and other sharp objects should be removed and kept away from curbs. Cou ncil man James Russell, speaking for the entire council, complimented the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. on the work it did during and after the storm from a fi rehouse that became a key distribution center of donations on the Island, as well as an effort that saved American flags so that they might be hung back up for Veterans Day. “I hope they (the public) remember with contributions,” said Connors in regards to the fire company that offered free hot meals to utility workers and the public until Nov. 21. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Surf City Taxpayer Association representative Bob Lieber asked the mayor what those in town who would like to volunteer to help could do. The mayor responded simply, “Join the fi re company.” — Michael Molinaro michaelmolinaro@thesandpaper.net

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MAIN INGREDIENTS: Mud City Crab House, itself recovering from a stern blow from Superstorm Sandy, is nonetheless a rally center for a 1,000-plate Thanksgiving Day dinner open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. at Southern Regional Middle School. Girl Scout Troop 589 delivers frozen turkeys; professional restaurant staff (from left) Tim Bellew, Ashley Sanchez, Eric Magaziner and Christopher Sanchez get to work in the kitchen.

Sandy Won’t Knock This Community Thanksgiving Dinner Off Schedule By JON COEN he astronomical high tide from Hurricane Sandy had barely receded. The winds were still blowing. The power had yet to come back. Before many people could even get to their homes, they were helping each other out. Some homes are gutted, awaiting reconstruction. Forty percent of the homes in Beach Haven West alone are off their foundations and deemed unlivable. But as the area gets into the next phase of the recovery, many people in Southern Ocean County still will be displaced for Thanksgiving. And many of the churches and community centers that normally host Thanksgiving dinners have been ﬂooded or become shelters. Jen Larkin of Beach Haven Park works tirelessly every year to help the St. Francis Center in Brant Beach open its doors to needy families or folks with nowhere else

to go. She even delivered meals to the elderly. But since St. Francis is still drying out from the storm, it is unable to host this year. “She’s been orchestrating that for years,” explained Melanie Magaziner, co-owner of Mud City Crab House, “and she was really disheartened to not be able to do it. St. Mary’s Church had become a Red Cross shelter and King of Kings has been feeding people since the storm, so neither of them was doing Thanksgiving. The ﬁrehouses have all been overwhelmed. It just kind of morphed into an idea to do one huge dinner.” On Thanksgiving Day, Larkin, Magaziner and local restaurant owners will host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the Southern Regional Middle School of turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread, stufﬁng, cranberries, and gravy. “Real gravy. We deboned all the

turkeys to make stock for quality gravy.” And it could be for 1,000 people. Magaziner reports that Southern Regional School Superintendent Craig Henry was very helpful in securing the middle school cafeteria and kitchen. “There are costs to the school like garbage removal, equipment and staff, but he won’t take any money from us.” All of the money raised has been going to the Southern Regional Educational Fund, which is then covering the costs of the dinner. On Saturday, Mud City Crab House hosted a collection that basically turned into a turkey and winter coat drive. The jackets piled high and there was more than 2,400 pounds of turkey jammed into Mud City’s walk-in freezer. And it didn’t take much for Continued on Page 36

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OC Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce Forms Sandy Task Force F ollowing pervasive complaints of criminal fraud in the wake of last month’s superstorm, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce has established a Hurricane Sandy Task Force to investigate these various grievances. “People who take advantage of the public during this time of disaster will be vigorously prosecuted if their conduct is criminal in nature,” said County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford. “Criminal fraud upon particularly vulnerable victims will certainly be an important factor in these types of cases.” As Ford pointed out, “Law enforcement and emergency services personnel should be concentrating on the recovery and rebuilding effort, to restore the Jersey Shore to its rightful position as our home and the second home or vacation destination to so many people. Unfortunately, there will always be a number of people who, rather than making this event a time to offer help to alleviate human suffering, see this tragedy through the lens of the career criminal: an opportunity to steal, to exploit and to endanger the public.” Some stories of deception have circulated throughout the greater Long Beach Island region since Sandy: broken generators sold for thousands of dollars out of the back of a truck, a mendacious tree removal service, looting, charity fraud, online scams. Last week, the Long Beach Island Joint Emergency Operations Center reminded area residents that, in the aftermath of Sandy, residents should be very careful when dealing with an unknown contractor to avoid instances of fraud. The LBIJEOC recommends that homeowners make sure a contractor is registered with the state of New Jersey by checking him or her through the Better Business Bureau – at newjersey.bbb.org – and through the Department of Community Affairs, at state.nj.us/dca/ or 732-929-2105. In addition, homeowners should “get a written and signed contract from the contractor before any work is performed. Do not pay by cash or with a check written to ‘cash.’ Instead, make the check out to the company name. Do not pay the entire amount up front; pay an agreed upon portion then

pay in full when the work is completed.” As Ford explained, “We are concerned that in the aftermath of this disaster, contractor fraud and scams will victimize the community, especially people desperate to return to a state of normalcy. Contractors may use multiple identities, both personal as well as corporate.” The county’s Hurricane Sandy Task Force, meanwhile, will assist local departments in the investigation and prosecution of crimes related to the aftermath of the storm that devastated New Jersey at the end of October. People who feel they have been the victim of this type of crime are encouraged to contact their local police department or the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce. With regard to people accused of these stormrelated crimes against persons and property, Ford stated, “I have instructed my assistant prosecutors to consider as an aggravating factor in charging and bail recommendations that these crimes are occurring to people rendered particularly vulnerable by an unprecedented natural disaster. I am instructing my prosecutors to use the existing criminal code to its fullest extent to prosecute offenders in this category.” As Ford also explained, she believes “the totality of these circumstances warrant deviation from our usual policy of not releasing the arrest photographs of offenders. Commencing immediately, I have instructed local police departments that with regard to people accused of storm-related offenses, upon request of the media, arrest photographs may be released” for the safety of the general public. “Due to the nature and extent of the devastation to property, as well as the limited ability of police to respond to every report of criminal activity, it is important for the safety of the public that we all be cognizant of individuals who are exploiting this disaster for criminal purposes,” Ford noted. Sr. Assistant Prosecutor Martin Anton has been designated as the coordinator and contact person for the county’s Hurricane Sandy Task Force. He can be reached at 732-929-2027. — Juliet Kaszas-Hoch julietkaszas-hoch@thesandpaper.net

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Saving the South End Slowly Getting Back in Shape THEY’RE STILL STANDING: Property owners check out their homes last weekend in the Holgate section of Long Beach Township, one of the hardest hit areas of LBI. Public works personnel have been busy pushing sand to get the eroded beachfront strengthened.

Superstorm’s Price Tag in Barnegat Township Set at $3.5 Million

n its first meeting since Superstorm Sandy struck last month, the Barnegat Township Committee adopted an emergency appropriation of $3.5 million to cover numerous costs related to the destructive event. During a presentation at the Nov. 19 meeting, Township Administrator David Breeden said a large portion would go to rebuilding the township municipal dock, which was destroyed, as well as to replenishing the bay beach. Other costs include debris collection and overtime costs. He said the township is looking to recoup most of the money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “Normally, FEMA reimburses 75 percent of the costs, but because of the storm’s severity, (we) believe they may increase that up to 90 percent,” said Breeden. “We’re hoping to get as much back as we can because this storm could have huge financial ramifications for Barnegat and other towns. We don’t normally budget for hurricanes.” Much of the work will be done when the township committee has a new Democratic majority, beginning on New Year’s Day. Incoming committeewomen Susan Conway and Elaine Taylor agreed that the dock and beach have to be rebuilt. “We have to make sure we get a full reimbursement from FEMA,” said Conway. “We have to get Barnegat back to where it was before Sandy,” said Taylor. “This is going

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ACCESS DENIED: A police vehicle slogs through ﬂooded-out Bayshore Drive. to take a lot of work in the coming months. It will be a huge priority for the new committee.” In giving an overview of the storm’s impact on Barnegat, Breeden said that on Oct. 24, initial forecasts indicated Sandy would remain out to

sea. But the next day, the administrator said, weather services were calling for it to take an inland path. As a result, he said Barnegat and Waretown began joint discussions on storm preparations with emergency management, law

enforcement, first aid squads and fire companies, public works and other personnel. “By the time the weekend came, all indications were that Sandy had a bull’s-eye aimed at the Jersey Shore,” he said. Breeden said the worst day of the event was Oct. 30, the day after Sandy blew through. “There was no power in town,” he said. “There was no phone service, no cell phone service, and we couldn’t do e-mails. We couldn’t use our Nixle emergency notification system. We really felt stranded.” Breeden said most Atlantic City Electric customers had power by Oct. 31, but some customers of Jersey Central Power and Light had to wait a week to 10 days to have electricity restored. Atlantic City Electric services communities south of Barnegat. “Power was a major issue,” he said. “I can’t tell you how many calls and e-mails we got from people wanting to know when they’d get power back. People were very frustrated and confused. I realize that JCP&L has a lot more customers than Atlantic City Electric, but I don’t think they did a very good job.” He said that while power was out, public works crews removed trees that had fallen against power lines. “Fortunately, our water and sewer system was not compromised,” he said. Breeden said the Russell Brackman Middle Continued on Page 34

The greater Long Beach Island region was not without deaths due to Superstorm Sandy’s ferocity late last month. Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford recently released the names, ages and addresses of the four people whose lives were lost in connection with the storm. This includes 72-year-old Erwin Bockhorn of Little Egg Harbor Township, who drowned on Oct. 30, and 71-year-old Leonard Thompson of Stafford Township, who died a day later of hypothermia due to exposure to cold conditions. The two other individuals from Ocean County who died during Sandy were 94-year-old Celestine Kreitzer of Forked River, who passed away from hypothermia, and 61-year-old George Tatay of Brick, whose cause of death is documented as asphyxia due to drowning. “Our thoughts are with these families,” the prosecutor said. —J.K.-H.

Shoplifter Charged With Removing Stereo

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THROUGH ALL THAT: After moving operations to Tuckerton and back again, the Long Beach Island Post Ofﬁce continues to safeguard the mail. Mail carrier Mike Fontanes (above) delivers in Surf City on Monday.

First Sign of Island Normalcy: Post Ofﬁce Is Delivering Mail M

ail service returned to most of Long Beach Island on Friday, Nov. 16. Mail carriers are resuming their normal routes and will deliver mail to accessible mailboxs. Those who have lost their mailbox or live in areas that cannot be accessed by road should go to the main post office in Long Beach Township, 7401 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach, to retrieve their mail. Two of the five post offices were f looded during the storm. People who had post office boxes at the Ship Bottom and Beach Haven offices can also pick up their mail at the main post office. Long Beach Island Postmaster Brian Sheeran said all of the mail car-

riers for LBI had formed a caravan of mail trucks on Thursday and Friday, from Tuckerton to the Island, “We had to get every piece of mail out of Tuckerton,” he said on Monday. During the emergency blockade of Long Beach Island due to Superstorm Sandy, mail was rerouted for two weeks to the Tuckerton Post Ofﬁce. “I also had our technicians dismantle equipment in Tuckerton and bring it back here. It was quite a job because we had so much mail, but we got it done,” Sheeran said. “We’re somewhat back to normal except for some of the areas on the southern end of the Island. Holgate was an area that was devastated.”

Sheeran said the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday mail is now part of the mix, but that’s to be expected. “Right now we are catching up with our mail. The holidays are around the corner, and standard mail and advertisements are increasing,” he said. “We’re doing good, back in our comfort zone. We’re still working a lot of hours, and we’re increasing our delivery capabilties every day as people return to their homes.” The post ofﬁces are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and were also open a full day this past Saturday. They also will be open a full day this coming Saturday, Nov. 24. said Sheeran. —P.J.

Director of Long Beach Island Health Department Speaks About Concerns

nly a few weeks after Superstorm Sandy ripped across the Jersey coast, many of Long Beach Island’s residents have been granted access to their generally devastated homes and businesses. Though it’s clear to see emergency personnel have been working tirelessly to rid the area’s grounds from piles of tainted sand and debris, many people can’t help but wonder just how safe the region really is. Tim Hilferty, director of the Long Beach Island Health Department, said that at this point, folks should continue to err on the side of caution. “Floodwater is considered unsafe no matter what because it could have come in contact with a whole host of unknowns as it was permeating throughout the Island,” Hilferty stated. He said the floodwaters could have been affected by physical hazards such as glass, sharps, wood and nails, as well as bacterial hazards and chemical hazards, including cleaning supplies, pesticides and fertilizers, but claimed there was no indication

“Floodwater is considered unsafe no matter what because it could have come in contact with a whole host of unknowns as it was permeating throughout the Island.” that the public sewer system had been compromised. The Island’s public water supply was under a boil advisory until this past Saturday, Nov. 17. The Long Beach Island Joint Emergency Management Center lifted the advisory for all towns north of North Beach Haven, which excluded Beach Haven and Holgate. Officials suggest running water faucets for three to five minutes to flush interior plumbing, as well as emptying and cleaning automatic ice

makers and water chillers. Draining and refilling hot water heaters if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit is also recommended, as well as running water softeners and cartridge filters through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer. Many volunteer organizations such as the American Red Cross have been handing out cleaning supplies, work gloves and protective masks to those who are in the process of fixing up their ravaged homes. Hilferty is urging people to follow the labeling instructions for all supplies, especially regarding N95 face masks, which often require a medical evaluation and fit test before use. Making sure people are up to date with immunizations is also important, he noted. Donations are being distributed through the Long Beach Island Grade School, located on the corner of 20th Street and Central Avenue in Ship Bottom. Nonperishable food, water, clothing, toiletries, bedding, kids’ supplies, cleaning materials

An Atlantic County man was charged with shoplifting in Barnegat Township after he was identiﬁed in a store surveillance photo issued to area police departments. Lt. Keith Germain said that on Nov. 6 at 8:15 p.m., police received a report of a shoplifting incident at the CVS on West Bay Avenue. Ofﬁcers learned that an iCraig tower stereo system had been removed. It had a value of $70. Germain said Det. William Hetrick was able to secure a still photograph of the suspect, and distributed the photo to departments in South Jersey. Egg Harbor City authorities recognized the suspect as Drew Miller, 24. Police in that community had contact with Miller on an unrelated call on Nov. 9. Egg Harbor City police took Miller into custody and turned him over to Barnegat authorities, who charged him with one count of shoplifting. He faces a hearing in municipal court. —E.E.

Long Beach Island Library Reopens Three weeks after being closed due to Superstorm Sandy, the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City has reopened. Branch Manager Linda Feaster said the building did not suffer any water or structural damage. She said the delay in opening was the need to have gas service restored. “You have to go through a certiﬁcation process before getting reconnected with New Jersey Natural Gas,” said Feaster. “Many homes and businesses on the Island are going through this, and we had to wait a little. But we’re glad to be back open, and our customers are happy we’re back. Now we’re trying to set up our events schedule.” For more information, contact the branch at 609-494-2480 or log on to theoceancountylibrary.org. —E.E.

Ship Bottom Approves Debt for DPW Structure Ship Bottom is planning to build a new public works building at its South Third Street complex located just west of the parking area at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library. At its meeting last month, the borough council adopted an ordinance bonding $617,000 for the facility. Councilman Robert Gleason, who heads the building and grounds committee, said the building would enable the borough to consolidate numerous DPW operations under one roof. Currently, several structures are located on the site. He said the borough had recently torn down a building on East Sixth Street. “We stored vehicles in that one, and over the years, it had deteriorated to the point where we had no choice but to demolish it,” said Gleason. “We had vehicles in there, and they were getting wet.” Gleason said vehicles, along with beach maintenance equipment, would be housed in the new building. At the meeting, the council also voted to go out to bid for the facility. During a public hearing on the ordinance, resident Dorothy Jedziniak said a new structure would not have been necessary if the borough had taken better care of the East Sixth Street building. “It seems like we just let these buildings deteriorate instead of making timely repairs,” she said. Jedziniak pointed to a public works building in Harvey Cedars where sufﬁcient repairs were made so that a new one was not necessary. “I don’t sit on the board (of commissioners) in Harvey Cedars,” said Gleason. “All I know is that we did the best we could, and it got to the point where the best alternative was to demolish it.” —E.E. and heaters are available daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hilferty said many people have also been offering to donate their services for free. The health department is currently working on categorizing those services to create a roster people could access via the Long Beach Island Joint Emergency Operations Center's website, lbieoc.org, to request speciﬁc help. The health department is also focused on getting the area’s restaurants up and running again. Restaurant owners were permitted access to their establishments immediately following the storm to discard of perishable food. Many have already cleaned their

facilities and are requesting health inspections. There is a major concern for people who may need mental health services as well. Hilferty suggested people contact the American Red Cross for those provisions, or call the toll-free Disaster Mental Health Helpline at 877-294-HELP. A TTY line, 877-294-4356, is also available for those who are hearing impaired. “The volunteers and the donations and the people that have been in this community have done a tremendous job,” said Hilferty. “It’s overwhelming at times. It’s actually upwelling at times,” he added, tearing up a bit. — Kelley Anne Essinger

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Storm Deaths in Little Egg Harbor, Stafford

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LBT Aiming to Get Holgate Residents Home By December L ong Beach Township ofﬁcials are reluctant to give a firm timeline to residents eager to return to their homes in Holgate, LBI’s hardest-hit section during Superstorm Sandy last month. However, Mayor Joseph Mancini said at last Friday’s board of commissioners meeting, “We’re shooting to get everyone back there by the end of the month.” The LBI Joint Emergency Operations website noted on Tuesday that, “as of 7 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, all streets north of and including Webster Avenue ... (and) Beck Avenue, will be open. The rest of Holgate has severe sewer, water and gas problems. We will notify you when it is safe to return.” At the Friday meeting in the township, Holgate residents politely asked questions of the council – about utilities, debris removal, the potential for future beach replenishment. Many offered praise for the work already done on the Island’s south end, and demonstrated optimism and spirit despite the devastation and displacement. Bob Muroff, owner of the LBI Trailer Park in Holgate, stated, “I just want to say how amazed I am, and how proud, of Long Beach Township.” When Muroff traveled to Holgate with the Army National Guard soon after the storm, he said, “I couldn’t believe the destruction I saw.” However, the township, with assistance from a number of entities, has worked hard to see that life can soon resume for residents of LBI’s southernmost section. “We’re going to get Long Beach Island back,” said Muroff, whose aunt and uncle died in the 1962 Storm.

Prior to the start of the meeting’s public session, Mancini emphasized, “I cannot let you into Holgate without electricity and water. That’s not my law; that’s the governor’s law.” Commissioner Ralph Bayard, head of public works, said that department is now working to get water and sewer reestablished in Holgate, in addition to the power companies’ efforts. New Jersey Natural Gas, meanwhile, has been quickly restoring this utility to the Island. A Tuesday NJNG press update noted, “By the end of Tuesday, NJNG will have re-pressurized the entire main on LBI — except Holgate, where re-pressurization is scheduled to begin tomorrow.” Scheduling and additional details on LBI restoration work are available at njng. com/safety/hurricane-sandy-updates/ lbi-service-restoration.asp. The township will open sections of Holgate as it is possible, the mayor explained, except for the oceanfront homes, which will be evaluated on a one-by-one basis, as “all of them are condemned as they are now.” Dan Zino of McKinley Avenue in Holgate mentioned that many people are curious about the “rebuild of the dunes.” Bill Hutson, who owns Lorry’s Island End Motel in Beach Haven Inlet, said oceanfront homeowners who have not yet done so “need to sign their easements now” to allow for beach replenishment to take place in Holgate when federal funding is available. Mancini pointed out that oceanfront homes in Surf City, Harvey

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HOPE AND HARD WORK IN HOLGATE: (Clockwise from top) Cleanup continued last Saturday in Holgate, weeks after the devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy in the southernmost section of Long Beach Island. LBI Trailer Park Owner Bob Muroff (in the background) addresses a group about the future of the park. Residents were allowed back to Holgate last weekend to continue the process of removing wet and damaged items from their homes. Cedars and a mile stretch of Brant Beach all beneﬁted from beach replenishment. Oceanfront residences in Holgate fared much worse. “Whatever was in their garages ended up in their neighbors’ living rooms,” the mayor noted. As Commissioner Joseph Lattanzi pointed out, if one drives south down Ocean Boulevard from the Ship Bottom/Brant Beach border to 57th Street in Brant Beach, it’s clear this is where the replenishment ends, as this is where damage to oceanfront houses begins. “We’re not going to put up with it too much longer,” Mancini said in regard to the easement holdouts. “We need your encouragement. … We need your peer pressure.” In summary, the mayor noted, “We just ask for patience. … This has been overwhelming for us. “We will be back and running by Memorial Day,” he added. “Everyone seems to be very optimistic, and there’s no reason not to be optimistic.” Eileen Bowker, owner of Bowker’s South Beach Grill in Holgate, noted, in regard to rebuilding post-Sandy, “It’s going to be a process. In the long run, we’re all going to be OK.” — Juliet Kaszas-Hoch julietkaszas-hoch@thesandpaper.net

Tuckerton Tallies Property Loss, Storm Damage at $70 Million By PAT JOHNSON uckerton Borough officials say nearly $70 million in property damage was sustained in Superstorm Sandy. Borough Office of Emergency Management Chief Harold Spedding said Tuckerton’s code enforcement officer, Phil Reed, had estimated the damages at $63,350,000, but Federal Emergency Management Agency estimators figure it closer to $70 million. Spedding said damage to the borough infrastructure is $3.6 million. He estimated there were 20,000 yards of debris that needed to be picked up and so far, 5,000 yards has been removed. “The garbage is taken to Hainesport, where it is loaded into box cars and taken to the state of Ohio and dumped in old coal mines. This is federally approved,” said Spedding. In order to minimize damage in the event of another powerful storm, the mayor and borough

council introduced an ordinance that will add an additional three feet of “freeboard” to the currently required 9-foot base ﬂood elevation on new housing located in the ﬂood zone. The additional freeboard height is for storm surge and waves. Councilman John Schwartz was adamant in his assessment that the additional height is required. “When I put my house up, I cut the pilings two feet off. And if I had left it, I wouldn’t have had to replace my heating units today.” Deputy Mayor Jim Edwards was against the additional length, saying it might be an added expense for those who had suffered much already. He suggested delaying the ordinance until it could be discussed further, but Schwartz said, “No; no delay. People are already taking out per mits to rebuild. We have to do it now. I lived it, and we need the additional height.” Councilman Tony Foglia said if Continued on Page 32

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Thanking the National Guard, Police, County

LBT Acknowledges Those Who Assisted In Sandy’s Wake A

t the start of Long Beach Township’s Board of Commissioners meeting last Friday, the first since Superstorm Sandy ravaged the greater LBI area at the end of October, municipal officials wished to thank the men and women who were stationed on the Island to assist with recovery efforts. “They did an incredible job,” Mayor Joseph Mancini said of “all the wonderful people who have come to Long Beach Island and helped us through this crisis.” Mancini and township Chief of Police Michael Bradley first recognized the Army and Air National Guard, in particular First Lt. Eric Shaw, commander for the National Guard Operations on LBI. “He commanded 196 people,” said Mancini, “and he did a hell of a job.” The officials also acknowledged the New Jersey State Police, the Louisiana State Police and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for “the courageous and humanitarian efforts provided to Long Beach Township during the Hurricane Sandy Disaster.” In other municipal news, the council adopted a resolution to authorize additional emergency appropriation for storm-related expenses, and approved a resolution to enter into a shared-services

agreement with Ocean County for debris removal, debris monitoring and other related services. Commissioner Joseph Lattanzi, who oversees finance in the township, announced that officials are conducting a preliminary evaluation of storm costs. Currently, $1 million in emergency funding has been approved “to get us through the cash crisis.” In regard to talk of reevaluation of properties, the commissioner explained, “There is still some debate as to how this is going to be handled.” He also pointed out that the water boiling advisory has been lifted in the township, although residents are still encouraged to run their faucets for three to five minutes before using the water. On a more personal note, Lattanzi remarked, “This is the storm of the century. … I was here, the mayor was here, a lot of people in this room were here. It was tough.” The commissioner expressed his pride in the police department, the construction department, the mayor and everyone else who helped out following the storm “for a job that was done phenomenally.” Mancini pointed out that the construction department has checked every township home, and that New Jersey Natural Gas has been quickly restoring its service along the Is-

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BRIEFING: (Left to right) Ship Bottom Mayor William Huelsenbeck; Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini; Long Beach Township Police Chief Michael Bradley; Beach Haven Police Chief Kevin Kohler; and First Lt. Eric Shaw, commander for the National Guard operations on LBI, address the press in the township not long after Sandy. land. The mayor also thanked the LBI Joint Emergency Operations Center for its hard work following the storm. Commissioner Ralph Bayard, head of public works, said that department continues to push sand and pick up debris. And, he added, all sections of the township have water and sewer service except for Holgate, where the department is now working to get this utility up

and running. (See related story on Holgate.) On Sunday, the township police department announced it is “currently in the process of working with Ashbritt disposal for removing all debris that has been accumulating at our curbs. Their plan is to remove all debris from the Acme (Market) lot” on Monday, and then begin to remove debris from the streets beginning Tuesday.

"Please place your items at the curb line and off of the street. Separate all hazardous materials, electronics, tires, engines, metals and any recyclables. Please keep regular household garbage in cans and separate from the bulk trash, being that front-end loaders will be pushing the bulk materials into intersections to be picked up.” — Juliet Kaszas-Hoch julietkaszas-hoch@thesandpaper.net

Little Egg Schools’ Storm Support Night Answers Questions and Provides Help By PAT JOHNSON he Little Egg Harbor School District under the direction of Superintendent Frank Kasyan welcomed parents and residents to a Storm Support meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, bringing together their team of school counselors, Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives, township ofﬁcials including Deputy Mayor Ray Gormley and Police Chief Richard Buzby, and representatives from other helping organizations such as Operation Blessings to spread information and hope. “We wanted to invite the people with the expertise to help you,” Kasyan said. First on everyone’s mind was how the children of the area are coping with the stress of the natural disaster called Hurricane Sandy. Kasyan said Sandy displaced 173 children in the district, but despite that, the school had 93 percent attendance in both elementary schools, and 91 percent in the Early Childhood Center. As of that evening, the school district had been open for just two days and yet had been able to transport children from the shelter in Manahawkin, while other parents drove their children from where they have been staying in motels as far away as Galloway Township in Atlantic County. Kasyan said the district held meet-

ings with teachers and staff a day before opening the school, with the aim of returning a sense of normalcy to the students. “We decided not to talk about the hurricane unless the children brought it up. And then we would have a ‘teachable’ moment,’” he said. Counselor Donna Amundson from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Children’s Traumatic Loss Coalition said the key to talking about tragic aspects of the hurricane was to keep in mind the ageappropriateness of the information. “Too much information is not always helpful, while too little leaves room for fantasies – and fantasies can be more disturbing,” she said. “When talking about the hurricane, a sixth-grader needs more speciﬁcs than a kindergartener would. But the message should be: ‘Yes, a hurricane can come and destroy things and even take away our house, but our house is not our home. Our family is our home, and we still love each other. Our home is still here even if we’re in a shelter or at grandma’s house or auntie’s house.’ “Both the sixth-grader and the child in kindergarten needs this same message.” Kasyan offered his staff of 10 counselors to speak privately with parents who might have questions. Marybeth McCarty from Operation Blessings explained what

the organization is doing for storm survivors. Anyone whose home has been affected by Sandy is invited to sign up for assistance for home site remediation. They should register at Lighthouse Alliance Church, 2 Giffordtown Lane, or Living Water Christian Center, Radio Road in Mystic Island. On Saturday, Nov. 10, volunteers were able to clean up 70 houses. Just as many volunteers are expected to help this coming weekend. McCarty urged those with needs to sign up for help. “Volunteers will pack up your belongings, take away your (ruined) furniture, remove and replace Sheetrock,” she said. “On Saturday, the Alliance Church was a beehive with close to 500 volunteers, some from California and Illinois, (others from) all over the country.” McCarty said renters could also beneﬁt from volunteers who could help them pack. The Lighthouse Alliance church is open from 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. for anyone seeking to sign up for help or to volunteer. The elderly, sick or handicapped, and single mothers have priority for assistance. Deputy Mayor Gormley praised community volunteers. “Volunteers in this community should be extremely proud,” he said. “The community came together like you wouldn’t be-

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WARM WISHES: Pieceful Quilters Guild member Donna Tobeck holds one of the quilts made for Sandy survivors by the Sunshine State Quilters. lieve. Our local food store, the Acme, opened their doors and said, ‘Take whatever the community needs.’ The

Wawa provided juice and milk. These businesses stepped up for us. Continued on Page 35

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Superstorm Sandy: Next Remediation Will Be Fungi Fight Many Hazardous Molds Grow in Moisture

ome are year ’round and others are purely for vacations. They are wood and vinyl, comfy and beachy. They are made to withstand our excessive winds. They shade us from the summer blaze, and keep us toasty during winter’s snowstorms. But the houses on Long Beach Island were incubators for mold spores long before Superstorm Sandy rammed into our coast. Molds, fungal growths that require moisture to thrive, are a common element of household dust. But when they multiply, they tend to kick off allergies. But the effects can be much greater than sneezing and watery eyes. At high levels, they can cause respiratory and even digestive tract infections. The elderly and young children are especially susceptible in homes with mold. Jeremy Sparks of the Sparks Consulting Group in Princeton specializes in air quality consulting. However, since the devastation of the superstorm, he has turned his business from consulting to remediation: the service of professional remedies for mold. “I’ve been all around the Island and a lot of the Beach Haven West, and it’s pretty serious,” he said on Sunday during an inspection of a residence in Ship Bottom. With an unprecedented storm surge of 9 feet, areas of the Island and the mainland that have never seen ﬂooding were several feet un-

derwater, and folks who have never had mold issues could potentially face a new danger now that the storm is gone. In the case of Long Beach Island, which was closed to residents for weeks after the storm because of natural gas dangers, most of the flooded houses couldn’t be addressed for two weeks. The festering homes and businesses left elected officials with some tough choices. “The other matters of life and safety took precedence over mold,” said Dan Krupinski of the Long Beach Island Health Department, “Unfortunately, that’s just how it worked out.” In homes with little airflow, the mold growth can change the scope of the cleanup every 24 hours. “Our homes are essentially built out of paper and designed to trap air,” said Sparks, “Certain common, but toxic, secondary-growth molds, such as Chaetomium and Stachybotrys, can continue to grow in a person’s lungs, spine and even brain, making rapid source removal an important step before inhabiting a space with mold growth in what we call the ‘secondary-growth colonizing’ stage.” He explained that fiberglass insulation, drywall and carpeting are prime feeding grounds for molds to grow. And then there is moreaggressive mold that feeds on the fi rst mold. In an an area as damp as a barrier island, homes should be built

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OUT, DAMN SPOT: Molds thrive in wet carpets, wet walls and anything made of paper. Quick remediation by a professional is the best way to get ahead of a mold infestation. differently than in drier areas. “Wall-to-wall carpet is essentially a sponge,” he added. Most people are somewhat aware that mold growth is a problem. But there is also misinformation, and many are not aware of long-term effects. Most of the lists of needs posted by shelters and volunteer groups include bleach. The thought is that water with bleach or painting over will kill mold. But that doesn’t solve the problem Sparks doesn’t believe in killing mold either way. If anything, the acid of vinegar kills bacteria, but overall it’s bigger than that. “You have to get rid of the condition that is causing the mold to grow. When you kill something, it releases gas. In this case, volatile organic compounds. Even dead mold is just asking for more problems. I don’t like using chemicals that emit more VOCs.” Sparks’ background is in building science. Normally his business is recommending changes to homes

of people with chronic respiratory illnesses. But Sandy has been a whole new challenge for him, and he wants to get as much information out as possible to coastal areas, free of charge. Living through the storm, being displaced for weeks and returning to water-damaged homes is daunting enough. For those who have not yet opened summer houses, mold could be thriving. “That’s more of an issue for the homeowner. It’s going to be a greater scope of work,” Krupinski said. “If it’s sealed up, it won’t be a public hazard. It might be out of the realm of the homeowner doing repairs themselves if it was really inundated. The longer you wait, the greater the scope of the work.” For homeowners dealing with mold, Sparks suggests, “Opening trapped wall and floor cavities in areas where sustained and high levels of moisture were introduced while employing industrial dehumidification is very important and will

Storm Debris Pickup Under Way in Ship Bottom

hip Bottom ofﬁcials hope the huge amounts of bulk trash and storm debris sitting in front of homes and businesses throughout the borough will soon start dwindling now that it has ﬁnalized an agreement with AshBritt, a Florida-based disaster recovery and special environmental services contractor. Borough Administrator Richard Bethea said AshBritt is also providing the same services for Long Beach Township and Beach Haven. “They’ve already begun picking up,” he said. “They’ll do it as long as it takes to get done. This was way too much for any of our crews to handle.” The administrator said the costs are uncertain. “It will be based on how much is collected,” said Bethea. “We’re looking to get compensated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. We could get reimbursed from between 75 to 90 percent of the costs.” He said the company would take the bulk trash and debris to the Acme Market parking lot, where the items will be sorted. “Some of the metal will go to recycling,” he said. “The rest of the

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A MONSTER JOB: The massive removal of Sandy-related bulk trash and debris began Monday in Ship Bottom. The borough looks to recoup most of the yet-to-be determined costs through FEMA. stuff will be taken up to the landﬁll (in Manchester Township). The fact that

they’re sorting stuff out on the Island should speed up the process. I know

we all want to see all this debris out of here.” —E.E.

freeze the moisture damage process, buying yourself more time. Isolating seemingly unaffected areas or house levels from the areas most affected by a water event with heavy plastic sheeting will reduce the spread of contaminating mold spores and greatly reduce the cost of a proper cleanup or remediation.” Continued on Page 35

Beach Haven Operation Back In EOC Building

each Haven has returned to conducting day-to-day business in the borough after spending a little more than two weeks in the Stafford Township Municipal Building due to Superstorm Sandy. Borough Manager Richard Crane said the borough has set up shop at the emergency operations center, the former U.S. Coast Guard building, on Pelham Avenue. “We’ll be there until we can get back into our regular borough hall, and we don’t know how long that will be,” he said. “It sustained some signiﬁcant water damage, and we’re trying to work out matters with contractors.” Crane said not all operations will be in the OEC; the court clerk will be working out of Harvey Cedars, and the construction inspection office will be based in Surf City. He said the water and public works departments 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.” Crane said the borough council’s regular monthly meeting for November was canceled, and two agenda meetings were held in the Stafford Township council chambers. The next regular council meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., but the location has not been determined. “We appreciate that Stafford was able to give us some space, but we’re real glad to be back in Beach Haven,” said Crane. “It’s a little tough trying to operate when you’re scattered like this.” —E.E.

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Out of State and Local Artists Play Show, Proﬁting Victims A s part of his November House Concert Tour, Indiana indie artist Austin Lucas, best known for his blend of “folk punk,” ventured from Boston to Manahawkin last night to jam out in front of a small group of local fans. He was originally invited to local musician Pat Sullivan’s apartment in Ship Bottom before Superstorm Sandy paid a visit to the Jersey coast. Instead, Sullivan’s buddies Glen Bleakley, Kyle Richard, Steve Szymanski and Mike Russell opened up their home to the group of friends

who attended, saying they “had to have it somewhere.” Sullivan and local musician John Geoff also sang separately and played acoustic guitar. “Most of us have been playing in different bands together for years,” said Sullivan. “We’re all good friends and good musicians. That’s what’s awesome about it.” “It’s sort of a bunch of music, surf and tattoo guys. We help each other out,” added Bleakley. With Lucas’ blessing, the local residents said they plan to offer

half of the money received from the show’s proceeds to Waves For Water, a nonproﬁt organization that is dedicating its resources to surf-based coastal communities in New York and New Jersey, including Long Beach Island, during its Hurricane Sandy Relief Initiative. Though Lucas claimed he was by no means a rich man, confessing it was “hard” to make a living while touring eight to 10 months out of the year, he said he was honored to donate the money to Sandy’s victims. “It’s hard, but I’m working hard

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LIMELIGHT: Local musicians John Geoff (left) and Pat Sullivan (above) take turns playing their original songs in front of a small crowd of friends before Indiana indie artist John Lucas takes the ﬂoor. at hardly working,” Lucas stated. “I complain a lot, but I’m thankful to do what I do and to have gas in my van. Ya’ll are going through some rough stuff, and I’m happy to see

ya'll have lights on and are healthy. That’s what’s important. I’m honored to be here, and I’m glad we’re all here together. So thanks for having me,” he added. —K.A.E.

NJNG Set to Re-Pressurize Holgate Main Wednesday; BH Meter Work Continues

n Tuesday, Nov. 20, New Jersey Natural Gas worked to restore gas service to what the company has designated its 10th section of Long Beach Island, from Ocean Street south to Nelson Avenue in Beach Haven. The utility has now been reestablished on most of LBI, except for the Holgate section of Long Beach Township, on the Island’s south end. “Natural gas is now available to 8,448 customers’ meters on LBI. By the end of Tuesday, NJNG will have re-pressurized the entire main on LBI — except Holgate, where repressurization is scheduled to begin tomorrow,” according to a Tuesdayafternoon press release. NJNG’s three-phase restoration plan begins with reintroduction of natural gas into the main, which it has done one section of the Island at a time. As this work is completed, a second team repairs and replaces meter sets where necessary, then places a tag on the meter. “At this point,” the company explains, “if a home or business has electricity and is habitable and occupied, then you may have your own qualiﬁed technician determine that your natural gas system and equipment are safe for use, and turn on your natural gas service.” NJNG advises customers to have the technician service any fur-

naces, boilers or appliances exposed to flooding or other storm-related damage as well as to inspect all gas lines for proper operation and leaks. Once the technician determines the homeowner’s gas system and equipment are safe for use, he or she can connect the gas line to the gas valve. When the technician establishes the piping connection and determines that it is safe for use, the gas valve can be turned to the “on” position. Both the technician and the homeowner must sign and date the tag left on the meter by NJNG, which the homeowner must then take to his municipality’s code ofﬁce. NJNG estimates the meter work from Ocean Street to Nelson Avenue should be completed by Nov. 26. In Holgate – where the Long Beach Township Department of Public Works and various utility companies are also working to see water, sewer and electric service reestablished – “all additional ﬁeld assessments of both mains and services … have been completed, and 40 services have been retired,” as noted in a recent NJNG press update. Michael Kinney of NJNG explained, “Our infrastructure is comprised of mains, or pipelines that distribute natural gas throughout our system, and services,

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GETTING GAS BACK: New Jersey Natural Gas has now re-pressurized the entire main on LBI, with the exception of Holgate – where this is slated to beginWednesday – and continues to repair or replace meter sets at Island residences. which delivers it to customers’ homes and businesses. When we ‘retire’ a main or a service, we are essentially retiring it from use. Typically, we cap the pipe and no longer distribute natural gas through that section.” “The damage in Holgate was more extensive than the rest of the Island, so it requires more signiﬁcant infrastructure repair and replacement,” said Renée M. Amellio, spokeswoman for

NJNG parent New Jersey Resources. “While we can’t provide a timetable for the completion of these more intensive infrastructure repairs, we are working as quickly as we can so that we can safely restore service to our 630 Holgate customers as soon as possible.” As NJNG continues to reinstate gas to LBI and other nearby barrier islands, the utility is now available

to 8,957 of affected customers on the mainland of Ocean County, with 3,513 meters turned back on. Additional information on the gas restoration work on LBI, including street listings and tentative completion dates, is available each day at njng.com/safety/hurricane-sandyupdates/lbi-service-restoration.asp. — Juliet Kaszas-Hoch julietkaszas-hoch@thesandpaper.net

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Waves for Water Launches Initiative For Sandy Relief I n his world travels as a pro surfer for 13 years, Jon Rose has seen and survived the devastation levied by natural disasters in such places as Haiti, Pakistan, Sumatra and Japan. He knows how people in such circumstances feel “pushed against a wall, emotionally,” and he understands the steps necessary to overcome even unthinkable hurdles. “You ﬁnd out what you’re made of,” he said. Rose’s experiences, combined with his innate sense of calm during tragedy, his resourcefulness and learned skills, gave rise to Waves for Water, the nonproﬁt organization he founded in 2009. Though the organization’s primary mission is to provide clean drinking water to disaster-impacted communities elsewhere around the world, the 34-year-old Rose was inspired to extend his expertise to the areas affected by Superstorm Sandy. Rose traveled from his Los Angeles home to visit Long Beach Island on Friday, Nov. 16, with a television crew from New York City-based Transition Productions in tow, to observe and assess the damage; to document the

journey; and to talk with locals about anything and everything on their minds in the storm’s aftermath. His initial impression of the Island was that the damage is more than meets the eye. “If you don’t look too closely, things look OK,” he said. The less obvious longterm effects, from mold, for example, may have yet to materialize. His in-road to relief is the surf community, where he feels his voice is best heard and his connections and resources best used as a catalyst for progress and healing. “I’ve surfed all these waves, and I know all these guys,” he said of his close ties to the surfers of New Jersey and New York. Almost immediately after his arrival, a ripple effect was set in motion, whereby lessons learned elsewhere are helping to inform courses of action here and in other coastal communities. Friday afternoon at the Dutchman’s Brauhaus on Cedar Bonnet Island, a roundtable discussion of 30 to 40 people, from college-age kids to decades-long business leaders and community pillars, effectively identified problems, brought about

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MAN OF ACTION: Jon Rose (left), pro surfer and founder of Waves for Water, is committed to spending the next year on the East Coast building grass-roots networks and facilitating relief efforts in coastal communities impacted by Superstorm Sandy. ideas and formed subcommittees of volunteers ready to get to work. Local surf-skate apparel company Jetty has already contributed $50,000 from the sale of beneﬁt T-shirts to the Waves for Water cause. A Facebook page called Jetty + Waves4Water LBI Outreach has become a resource for information and discussion related to the rebuilding process. Architecture for Humanity,

a California-based design services firm, has also expressed an interest in getting on board with Waves for Water in Sandy-impacted building projects. Viewing disaster relief “through the ‘lens’ of surfing helps to focus our efforts more efficiently,” Rose said. He aims to create and nurture grass-roots networks by offering “a wide range of aid services in a very targeted way.” One of the most pressing needs

Special Donation Lifts Spirit of LBI Students, Staff

n an inspiring display of community between New Jersey school districts, the Ethel Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City received a special donation from Montgomery Middle School on Nov. 16: 300 backpacks filled with school supplies and handmade cards from one student to another. Montgomery Middle School Principal Cory Delgado arrived with a bus filled with 18 students from the Somerset County school on Friday, delivering the backpacks filled with novels, notebooks, trinkets and other supplies. Students then chose a backpack indicative of his or her personality. “It was so beautiful,” said LBI School District Superintendent Karen McKeon. “A lot of the staff members haven’t cried this entire time (since Superstorm Sandy). And when they saw the outpouring of compassion and love, it just brought tears to their eyes.” The letters from each student to each backpack recipient were particularly emotional, though McKeon recalled an amusing moment when a 4-year-old LBI preschooler mistook the letter for an instructional manual for the backpack. The LBI students are now working on writing return letters to each Montgomery student they received a backpack from. McKeon had been in e-mail correspondence with Montgomery Middle School in response to a request for how to assist the Island district. Flood damage at the LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom had forced the district to combine those students with those at the E.J. School. Long before the storm, a plan was already in the works to consolidate the LBI School District, which serves students from preschool to sixth-grade. The school board has attempted to

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BACKED UP: A donation of backpacks ﬁlled with school supplies from Montgomery Middle School is received by LBI School District students last Friday, helping make the temporary loss of the LBI Grade School slightly easier. sell the 61-year-old LBI Grade School building and property, and use the sale proceeds to ﬁnance an expansion of the E.J. School. Boiler system destruction in the LBI Grade School due to Superstorm Sandy now amounts to $1.2 million in damage, and is just one of many repairs that must be made before students can return there. As a result, some adjustments had to be made, explained McKeon.

“Everybody is very resilient. We’re all rising to the occasion of what needs to be done to address the educational needs of students,” said McKeon. Special area teachers in art, music, world languages, science and enrichment must travel from one homeroom class to the next rather than have their own individual room. Trailers are being brought in to accommodate the increased enrollment, which should be set up within

a month, as repairs to the LBI Grade School could take much longer. As students and faculty adjust to changes, the arrival of backpacks from Montgomery provided a muchneeded lift to the neighborhood, said McKeon. “It just regenerates and recharges the community back into achieving the mission of rebuilding. It was a wonderful, exhilarating day that both the students and faculty really enjoyed.” —M.M.

identified was the destruction in Holgate, one of the strongest voices for which was Elizabeth Beaty, formerly of Alliance for a Living Ocean, who along with her husband, Tom Beaty, is leading the charge to clean up the south end of the Island. Within 12 hours, volunteers were mobilized to start tearing out and cleaning out the homes and ridding them of mold. This week, a 40-foot container will arrive in Ship Bottom for donations and storage of demolition equipment to further the cleanup efforts. Rose’s job, he clarified, is not to swoop in and undermine or duplicate efforts already under way. Rather, he explained, his perspective as an objective outsider enables him to see where pieces are missing in the overall puzzle, where gaps can be filled and needs met. His hope is his gift of insight can inspire and motivate the people in the thick of it to get productive work accomplished. He sees his role as a facilitator – someone who can oversee and guide those who lead the foot soldiers. However, “I’m not trying to build a Waves for Water Army at all,” he said. Instead he wants his organization to serve as a “central command,” to advance the good work that is already happening, whether by funding local cleanup events, buying supplies such as batteries or gasoline, or providing trash bins and trucks for debris removal. Helping people learn to cope with the emotional fallout is equally important, Rose said. As a partner in the Waves for Water mission, Haiti native Fritz Pierre-Louis travels with Rose to consult and share his experiences during the 2010 earthquake with other storm-battered citizens, to give them hope by telling them “what I was before, and what I am now” – how the tragedy changed him and helped him to grow. As Rose has impressed upon LBI residents already, it’s important to start to visualize life after the trash piles are gone. Rose is committed to staying on the East Coast for about a year to see his vision through. His action plan is to spend about four days “in the field,” two in New Jersey and two in New York, and the other three days in New York City working administratively. One example of how Rose is ready and willing to help is by handing out cash on the spot – $1,000 to help fund Melanie Magaziner’s Thanksgiving Continued on Page 35

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Neighbors Tell Their Storm Stories

Islanders Invited to Recover At LBIF ‘After the Storm’ Party By PAT JOHNSON arly Friday evening, Nov. 16, Chris Seiz, executive director of the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, was intent on getting the popcorn machine working. Members of the Surflight To Go troupe marched in and availed themselves of the first pizza pies that arrived as if by magic. Soon a mountain of hoagies formed on the table as more people drifted into the main gallery, where many had spent enjoyable evenings at art openings and other events. Except for the lack of heat, the Foundation building had survived Sandy intact. “The Foundation made out really well,” said Seiz. “We wanted to do this for everyone.” About a hundred residents showed up for the free food, music and conversation and to “Recover, Relax, Rebuild,” as the sign on the bar spelled out. There was enough body heat to make the lack of heat a non-issue. Between bites of food, everyone had their storm story to tell. Pat and Frank Hayes came from North Beach Haven, where much of the damage was located on the Island. “We were very lucky,” said Pat Hayes. “Our garage got wet and we lost what was in there. My family photos were in the garage, but our upstairs was fine. Our neighbors were not as lucky – they were low and we are high.” Hayes said they had about a foot and a half of muck in the garage but were well on their way to cleaning it out. Marie Ferrara of Brighton Beach said she had survivor’s guilt because although she had 3½ feet of water under her home, all she lost was insulation and what was in her shed. She had her own tale of evacuating her 93-year-old mother to her 90-year-old aunt’s house in Lakewood only to have to evacuate them again when Lakewood lost electrical power. “But we’re the lucky ones,” she noted. Kristin Niemiec, Surflight Theatre’s assistant executive director, was waiting to perform for the crowd with her Surflight To Go troupe.

“We had 3 to 4 feet of water in the theater that wet six or seven rows of seats so we have to take them all out because legally, you can’t have two different types of seats,” she said. “We had to replace the Sheetrock and subﬂoor of our new Tech House, that had been rebuilt since the ﬁre last Easter. “The STG staff of eight are all working on the theater, and we have the community to help us out. We are refunding tickets for this season but are already starting to build our next season, and we’ll be ready to go in April.” Judy and Joe Gregg had driven all night from their home in Fort Wayne, Ind., to see their oceanfront house in Brant Beach. “We’re the lucky people,” said Judy. “In March and April, the town redid our dunes in front of our home, and that saved it.” Joe Gregg said they saw their home on a Continued on Page 35

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RELAX: (Clockwise from top left) Members of the Surﬂight To Go troupe entertained; Dorian Madreperla with grandchildren Nicholas, 11, and Julia, 8, Carrano. Judy and Joe Gregg blessed their Brant Beach replenishment. Maryann Haug and Chuck Paul lifted spirits. Andrea Rudner was glad her home in Ship Bottom survived, though damaged.

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Shopping Locally This ‘Black Friday’ Helps Mom & Pop Could Make Difference for Area Businesses

ore than ever, shopping locally at businesses that are open will help keep the local economy af loat – and maybe even help a business survive. The Ocean County freeholders are asking shoppers to support their neighbors by buying their holiday presents close to home. “So many mom-and-pop businesses are still struggling to pick up the pieces. At a time when they should be preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year, they are still trying to rescue inventory, make repairs and re-open their doors,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. Vicari’s “Buy in Ocean County” campaign has become a holiday tradition, but he said this year local residents can make the difference on whether a small store remains open or closes its doors forever. Businesses that are ready for shoppers are extending the welcome mat. The Ship Bottom Merchants and Professionals Association has more than a few member businessess that have swept away any storm damage and are good to go. Maggie O’Neill, SBMPA president, said Monday, “So many people are asking for ways to help. One of the things they can do is shop locally. Our businesses need the (holiday) season in order to survive. “Several of our gift shops, bars and restaurants are already open and more are opening their doors every day,” she said. Vicari suggested purchasing a gift card from a small business in Ocean County. “What better present to give than a gift certiﬁcate for a great meal at one of our many local restaurants?” hesaid. “Or how about a gift certiﬁcate for a haircut or a home cleaning service? Our Ocean County small

businesses truly offer something for everyone.” Vicari said suppor ting local business is an important step in the post-storm recovery process. “Keeping our dollars in the county will create jobs and help our local economy recover from this disaster,” he said. There are other reasons that it can benefit the buyer to shop close to home. “Many times catalog and online offers can seem cheaper, but don’t forget to add in the shipping costs,” Vicari said. “If you have to return an item, it’s much easier to drive down the street and visit the store rather than pack and ship a package across country.” Buying in Ocean County also offers additional protection for consumers, he added. Each year the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs receives complaints about unfulfi lled orders or other concerns residents have when dealing with out-of-state mail order companies. “We see the same problems year after year,” said Vicari, who is also liaison to the Consumer Affairs Department. “Merchandise not received in time for the holidays, problems with backorders and received items that barely resemble their catalog photos and descriptions.” To make matters worse, it is often difficult to pursue a consumer affairs case against an out-of-state company that does not fall under the jurisdiction of New Jersey’s consumer fraud laws. “When you buy local, you are protected against fraud,” Vicari said. “Our county and state agencies have more authority when dealing with a local business complaint.” —M.S., J.K.-H.

Tuckerton Damage: $70 Million Continued from Page 26 he had raised his home perhaps he wouldn’t have sustained so much damage to his fi rst floor. Mayor Buck Evans said he had sustained damage to his foundation but because his house is split level, raising it could be problematic. Evans said that not only new housing but also any home that sustained over 50 percent of damage, compared to assessed value, would have to be raised to higher elevation. “If they have had substantial damage, they have to be rebuilt to code,” said Evans. Also, any repetitive loss damages that were paid out by FEMA to the property would also be added to the figure when determining the 50 percent valuation. Schwartz noted that FEMA does offer up to $30,000 in individual grants to raise damaged houses. But that is only if the home is the primary

residence. The council unanimously voted to introduce the ordinance, with the public hearing on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in borough hall. Tuckerton Tax Assessor Irene Rafferty reminded residents they have until Dec. 31 to deliver a letter giving her office notice that their homes have sustained damage. “We’re looking for an executive order from the governor that will allow us to do this by street inspection. But until that happens, it’s your responsibility,” she said. Rafferty said a written notice of damages will be taken into consideration when it’s time to assess the 2013-14 tax bill, but she also noted the storm damage would not be taken into account until the second half of 2013. “You will receive full credit as of Jan. 1. If you have repaired your home by Jan. 1, you are not entitled to a credit. “Fill out a damage statement and

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COMMUNITY: Volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore resale outlet in West Creek clean up the donated items and get them out on the ﬂoor. The objects are given to Sandy’s victims or purchased by others at a low price.

Habitat for Humanity Resale Outlet Offers Timely Help to Storm Victims

or many area residents who have been impacted by the damage Sandy stirred up along the Jersey coast, making ends meet has meant turning to local thrift stores for used furniture and appliances to supply their homes or rentals. For Lenny and Debbie Pytlewski, who are renting in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin after suffering from 4 feet of floodwater on the fi rst floor of their waterfront home in Mystic Island, picking up furniture from Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County’s ReStore resale outlet, located on Route 9 in West Creek, has been a humbling yet economical endeavor. “We’ve always donated to Habitat, but this is our fi rst time now on the receiving end. You don’t realize how much stuff you need until you lose it,” Debbie remarked as she handed Liz Barulic, ReStore’s store manager, a $100 donation the local resident said was “just to help other people.” “Our rental on Seaspray Road, an ironic name if you think about it, isn’t furnished, and we’re getting this stuff for free,” said Lenny, pointing to the shop’s display of used couches. “It’s awesome because we’re saving so much money we can spend on fi xing the house later. Then we’ll donate the furniture right back to the store,” he added. Barulic said the mostly volunteer-run organization’s main objective at this point is doing just that – providing as much free furniture as possible to the

community’s “refugees.” Recipients of the store’s free furniture and appliances are pre-qualified based on what the store manager calls “honesty and decency.” Beneficiaries must be a victim of an impacted area and must have a place to live. Those receiving financial assistance through FEMA may purchase what they need at a discounted price. “We have to help people get out of shelters, but we can’t give them any furniture unless they have a place to use it,” Barulic explained. For those looking to donate furniture, hardware items or building materials, Barulic suggested calling the store at 609-978-6200. If the donations are in good condition, the shop’s truck service will pick them up free of charge. Anything sitting under a tarp or damaged by the storm will not be accepted, and someone must be home to direct the truck drivers. “People shouldn’t worry about the furniture being used. Anything you purchase from a store is used as soon as you sit on it," Barulic clarified. Since the storm, she said, the drivers have gone on five to six pickups a day, retrieving four or five items from each. Many of Sandy’s victims have been welcoming the influx of objects, including some of the shop’s own volunteers. “It’s difficult to know what’s happened, so we try to comfort and pray for those people,” said Joan Malara, a ReStore volunteer from Peahala Park who’s renting in Barnegat with her sister after their

house suffered a large amount of water damage. “We’ve lost a lot, but other people have lost everything. So when donations come in, we clean them up and get them out on the ﬂoor. We help whoever comes in with whatever they need regardless of our own situations. The community needs us right now,” she added. The organization is also giving away holiday trinkets and displays for free, or selling them at a reduced price. “No child should go without a Christmas in such a crisis,” Barulic stated. According to Greg Muszynski, director of operations at Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County, the faith-based organization is looking into working on critical home repairs for people within the community who need help gutting and renovating their homes. Plans to build or “rehab” other homes are in the process of discussion with other Habitat organizations along the coast and members of the international organization that has helped rebuild in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the area in 2005. “This is no different than what happened in New Orleans or 9/11, only the terrorist this time was Sandra,” said Kathy Duffy, a three-year volunteer at ReStore. “The volunteers here are goodhearted and sincere in their mission,” added Barulic. “I can’t give them enough praise. They make me look good,” she added. — Kelley Anne Essinger kelleyanne@thesandpaper.net

the potential resolution: Are you going to rebuild or demolish the home? We also need to know if you have had a change of address.” Foglia also asked about reassessments when a home is rebuilt.

“If you had a well-maintained home before the storm and you repair it, there should be no change,” answered Rafferty. “But if you had a home that was not well-maintained before the storm, and now you are

rehabilitating it or remodeling it, then your assessment will increase.” Raising the house on pilings would not necessarily raise the taxes on the home, she added. Y patjohnson@thesandpaper.net

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Two-Point Gambit Pays Off as Rams Edge Washington By RICK MELLERUP he visiting Southern Regional High School football Rams blocked an extra-point attempt with three minutes left in regulation to seal a 33-32 win over Washington Township in the fi rst round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group V playoffs. That path to victory was perhaps fitting, in that neither team had a problem scoring touchdowns last Friday night, but points-after were, well, problematic to say the least. The Rams, as usual, showed a balanced offense against the Minutemen. They rushed for 260 yards on 51 carries, mostly relying on the legs of senior Abe Gonzalez, who gained 238 yards on 39 touches and scored four touchdowns. Senior QB Dan Higgins only threw 16 times, so how can the offense be categorized as balanced? Simple – Higgins’ 10 completions accounted for 210 yards. His favorite receiver for the night was classmate Nick Hem, who corralled six passes for 110 yards. Junior Mike Gesicki added three catches for 77 yards while junior Rob Yaiser had just one reception, but it was an important one, good for a 23-yard fourth-quarter TD. Washington Township, meanwhile, lit up the evening sky with quarterback Tom Hildebrand connecting with four different receivers for touchdowns. The senior had quite the night, going 20 for 29 and racking up 337 yards passing while adding 73 more on a dozen runs. Junior Andrew O’Neill plunged in from the one-yard line to score Washington Township’s other TD. Neither team, it is clear to see, struggled to move the ball down the field. When it came to extra points, however, oh boy! The Rams made one of two PAT kicks. The Minutemen were successful with only two of their five extrapoint attempts. Meanwhile Southern tried three, count ’em, three twopoint conversions. They made only one, but, as the fi nal score indicates, that made all the difference! Three two-point attempts! What was up with that? Back in October the visiting Lacey Lions spoiled the Southern Regional High School football team’s homecoming game with a 21-19 comeback victory. At that time this reporter blamed the loss, at least in part, on Southern’s decision not to try a two-point conversion after the Rams had taken a 12-0 lead midway through the second period. The “book,” designed by onetime Philadelphia Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil, calls for forgoing a point-after-touchdown kick when a team is leading by 12 points and going for two points via the ground or air instead. Southern went against the book in October, missed the point-after kick to boot, and, well, that 21-19 fi nal says it all.

On Friday evening the Rams didn’t ignore Vermeil’s advice, at least not most of the time. The Minutemen got the action started in the first quarter when Hildebrand hit Christopher Colavita for a 13-yard TD and then kicked the extra point. Southern roared back and Gonzalez scored on a seven-yard run. Yaiser added the extra point and the game was notched at seven. Hildebrand, though, was on a mission. He connected with Ryan Long for 48 yards and a score. The QB, though, missed the extra point and the quarter ended with Washington Township up, 13-7. Gonzalez punched the ball in from the one-yard line to start off the scoring in the second quarter. Yaiser’s kick, though, failed so the score was once again tied, 13 all. Hildebrand struck again, with his target this time being Christian Maiden. The 34-yard TD and the successful PAT put the Minutemen up by a 20-13 count. Gonzalez (who else?) scored the only TD of the third quarter on a 55-yard trot and the score was 20-19. Now, going for two in this situation seems somewhat counterintuitive. But Vermeil’s book calls for it. Remember, he designed his chart when he was an offensive coordinator at UCLA in the early 1970s, a time when a PAT wasn’t money in the bank in college football as it already was in the pros. PATs in high school ball, as had already proven obvious on Friday, are even less of a lock. So the “book” actually makes sense. Alas, Southern failed on its pass attempt. That failure set the pattern for the evening. When Gonzales scored again in the fourth the score stood 25-20 Rams. A ﬁve-point lead, under Vermeil’s system, calls for a two-point try (and it certainly isn’t counterintuitive at all). Higgins ran it in and the Rams were up by seven. Hildebrand hit O’Neill for a 24yard TD to draw the Minutemen within one. But he missed his PAT kick. Apparently Washington Township hasn’t heard of Vermeil. Higgins connected with Yaiser and the score was 33-26. This time the book called for a PAT kick. But Southern broke the “rules” and tried for two. Unsuccessfully. So when Washington Township scored its ﬁ nal TD with about three minutes left in the game the Minutemen trailed by only one. Once again the home team tried a PAT kick. It was blocked and the rest is history. Interesting, isn’t it, that such a high-scoring game could be determined by two-point strategy. What if the Minutemen had gone for two just once? What if the Rams hadn’t? Southern will now move on to the NJSIAA South Jersey Group V semis, visiting the tourney’s secondseed, Eastern, on Friday, Nov. 30. Eastern beat Toms River North, 41-

Six Turnovers Sink Barnegat Bengals In Playoff Opener Loss to Bridgeton

n a tale of two halves, the Barnegat High School Bengals lost to Bridgeton, 18-17, under the home lights in the opening round of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group III playoffs. The Bengals (4-5) had the game under control early, scoring 17 unanswered points until the closing seconds of the first half. But Bridgeton (6-4) dominated the second half, scoring two more touchdowns and stopping Barnegat on its final drive to seal the victory. Barnegat was aided by two early Bulldog turnovers. The visitors fumbled the opening kickoff, giving the Bengals the ball at the Bridgeton 38-yard line. Barnegat settled for a 30-yard field goal by senior Pat Moran to take a 3-0 lead. Bridgeton then mounted a drive, but fumbled the ball at the Bengal 29-yard line. Sophomore quarterback Cinjun Erskine engineered a scoring drive, highlighted by a 43-yard, over-the-shoulder catch by senior wide receiver Matt Knierim, who was pushed out of bounds just short of the goal line. Erskine then plunged in from a yard out, and Moran’s extra point made it 10-0. The Bengals got their last points late in the second quarter when junior running back A.J. Opre capped off a 60-yard drive with a 9-yard run up the middle. Moran’s PAT made it 17-0. But as the seconds ticked away right before halftime, Bridgeton junior quarterback Ronald Williams connected on a 69-yard catch-andrun to sophomore running back Cappadonna Miller. Sophomore running back Stefan Bowman scored from a yard out, but the PAT was blocked, leaving the halftime score 17-6. Miller’s big play was a harbinger of what was to come in the second half. In the third quarter, the Bulldogs displayed a little razzle-dazzle when Williams threw a lateral to sophomore wideout Nazir Williams, who found Miller down the sideline for a 53-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion failed.

Late in the quarter, Miller scored on a 75-yard punt return. The twopoint conversion again failed, giving the Bulldogs an 18-17 lead, which held up as Bridgeton’s defense thwarted a Barnegat comeback in the fourth quarter. Miller caught four passes for 143 yards. He also dominated on

defense, intercepting three Erskine passes and recovering a fumble. Opre led the Barnegat ground attack with 132 yards on 23 carries. Erskine passed for 87 yards and ran for 49. The fact that Opre and Erskine will be back in 2013 makes head Continued on Page 35

38, on Friday. Southern lost to North, 17-14, in September. Oops, almost forgot – the Rams

have a game on Thanksgiving as well, at 11 a.m. at Central Regional. Meanwhile, Barnegat will visit Pine-

lands for a Thanksgiving Day game starting at 10 a.m. Y rickmellerup@thesandpaper.net

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ONE AND DONE: Bengals quarterback Cinjun Erskine (top photo) ﬁnds some daylight against Bridgeton. Erskine (above) uncorks a pass to an open receiver. The Bengals lost, 18-17.

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example of how in a time of crisis, “our community comes together.” He pointed to a relief drive sponsored recently by the three bargaining units of the police department. “The amount of donations of food, personal hygiene products and various other items was overwhelming,” he said. “It all got distributed to people who lost so much.” Committeeman Len Morano lauded Boy Scout Troop 26 for its work at the shelter. “They were there to make sure that everybody was safe and secure,” he said. “They served food and did whatever they could to make people feel comfortable. For a lot of people, being taken out of their homes and staying in a shelter is a very difﬁcult and stressful time. The scouts really came through.” Committeeman Martin Lisella said that Breeden, who lives in Ocean City, stayed in Barnegat for three days. “Sometimes, he slept an hour at a time in a cot in township hall,” he said. “Dave was here working around the clock to pull everything together.” — Eric Englund ericenglund@thesandpaper.net

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Continued from Page 31 NOAA satellite video that gave a view up and down Long Beach Island. “We saw our street and our house and knew it was still there. The water just reached the house from the bay and half the dune is gone, but the ocean didn’t touch it,” he said. “We really appreciate the sense of humor we’re seeing along the roads,” said Judy. “On the top of a big pile of household stuff someone put a ‘Garage Sale’ sign, and another put a sign that said, ‘Free from Sandy.’ It made me feel better.” “There’s a saying about street trash on Long Beach Island,” said Joe. “‘Nothing ever leaves the island,’ because it will show up in someone’s rental apartment. But I think this time, stuff will leave the island.” Dave and Jackie Bolsman have owned their family home on LBI since 1959 and chose to stay through the storm. Their house on 17th Street in North Beach Haven saw water for the ﬁrst time in its existence. “We’re east of Beach Avenue and it made it through the ’62 storm and the ’92 storm, so we felt it would be dry,” said Jackie. “The only ﬂy in the ointment was the (dune buggy) beach access on 17th Street that has no dune to protect it. So the dune was breached at that point, and the water (ocean) came down the street. We had 5 inches in the back yard but nothing in the house; it seeped under the garage door a bit.” “It was surreal to see the water rolling down the street,” said Dave. “It met the bay in the back yard. At one point I put on my foul weather gear to go out and survey the damage, and once I got my boots on, the water was gone. It came in, swirled around and left in a half hour. That was Monday night.” “Then we saw stars and the moon and we knew it was the eye (of the storm) and about over,” said Jackie. “We stayed until Wednesday,

Little Egg Storm Continued from Page 27 “In the 15 years I’ve been in government, I’ve seen a lot of changes,” he continued. “It’s sad that it took a storm like this to bring us together, but it did, more than I ever imagined.” Kasyan also wanted to thank his staff and the director of the school’s food service, Mike Simoncini, for providing 8,000 meals to the community. Buzby said he had seen the worst in some people – “the looters and the illegal scrappers” – but he had also seen “the best in people.” “This community pulled together in many different ways. I always thought this area was special, I always believed it, but now I know it,” said the LEH police chief. “We’re going to be better than ever by going through this mutual experience. Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring a community together.” Donna Tobeck from the Pieceful Shores Quilt Guild had a number of quilts to hand out, suitable for children or single people who had lost their home. They were donated by the Sunshine State Quilt Association of Florida. On Dec. 1, the local guild was expecting a second group of quilts from the Quilt Guild of California. Buzby said the township is working with FEMA to try to bring transitional housing to the township, “so children can continue to attend their schools and people continue to work and live in their own community.” The type of housing would be manufactured houses or park model trailers. “Right now we are open to anything,” said Gormley. “There’s just not enough transitional housing (hotels, motels) in the area.” Buzby said the town is not able to use the community center for emergency relief because it had been destroyed in the ﬂoodwaters. Kasyan said anyone who had not yet registered with FEMA could do so that evening in the school media center, as they had 25 computers available. Representatives from FEMA were also on hand to speak one-on-one with residents. Scott Mahlik, FEMA community relations director for Southern Ocean County, said FEMA was just one piece of the puzzle in the recovery process. He said residents should take advantage

of community help, but also should register with FEMA. “After you know what’s coming down the line from FEMA, those other organizations will be there to help with unmet needs.” FEMA representatives are at a storm recovery center in the Shop N’ Bag center on Mathistown Road, and in Manahawkin at St. Mary’s Parish Center. Ryan Logan, a FEMA individual assistant, said everyone who had registered and received a FEMA packet in the mail should read it all the way through and make sure there are no mistakes. “You may have been denied (assistance) because your Social Security number was transposed, or some other mistake. Don’t give up on the process; work with us. If you have been denied a grant or think you don’t qualify, don’t make that determination yourself. Call us or meet with us and see if it just needs to be tweaked,” he said. Logan also said everyone could apply for a Small Business Administration loan, whether or not they had a business. “That’s a common misconception: you don’t have to have a business to apply for the SBA low-interest loan.” Logan said those who had received an initial rental assistance grant should keep all their receipts pertaining to that housing, including transportation costs in case they find they need to apply for additional housing grants. Anyone who has received a grant and is living with relatives or friends and is not paying for housing still may use the grant for expenses incurred relating to the event. This type of assistance is not taxable. “Keep all your receipts of everything you spent that was storm related, for the IRS,” he suggested. In addition, Logan said people might find that although they have flood insurance, they are underinsured for the actual work that has to be done on the home. If they can document everything, FEMA can provide additional assistance up to $31,900 per household. “If you have received a denial letter, contact us and let us work through this. We want to work through any ineligibility issues.” Logan also said the best time to call the FEMA help line is late at night. “We’re a 24-hour service, so call off-peak hours,” he suggested. That number is 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Y patjohnson@thesandpaper.net

1986. We’ve been renovating the last five years, and everything is just about new.” Sebastian and her husband, Anthony, were planning on leaving the country for St. Martin on Sunday. “It’s very upsetting. I’ve hosted Thanksgiving for the last 36 years and I’ll miss that,” she said. Barnegat Light artist Lee Wagner said he had contemplated staying through the storm, but his children convinced him to leave. “The dunes saved me,” he said of his property near the ocean. “It’s a long walk to the beach from my house, but this proves it’s worth it.” Wagner said he kept in touch with what was happening to the Island by e-mailing friends and also checking the Island’s office of emergency management site. “My studio is pretty cold, but I need to get back to painting. I think doing something you enjoy during sorrowful times helps.” The LBIF party was a wonderful thing, said Wagner. “It was a sensational idea to bring the whole Island community together for fun and relaxation. It’s great to see old friends.” Rick Bushnell, executive director of ReClam the Bay, was asking the folks at his table to call him if anyone finds a giant plaster clam. The artistically enhanced, 7-foot-high clams serve as a fundraiser for the nonprofit, which is dedicated to cleaning up Barnegat Bay. “Some of the clams have gone missing during the storm,” he said. “We found the ‘Just Bead It’ clam six

blocks north of where it was supposed to be. The solar-powered clam at Bayview Park was found out in the bulrushes with its battery still OK. This proves that clams do move – in this case, they float.” Christine Rooney was promoting the Lighthouse Film Festival, which will start again in June. “If you want to help Long Beach Island bring your dollars here,” she said. Arlene and Fred Schragger have a home on Salem Avenue in Harvey Cedars where the Island is just two blocks wide. “If it hadn’t been for beach replenishment, we’re pretty sure the ocean would have met the bay there like it did in ’62,” said Arlene. ”Beach replenishment saved us.“ Joe Barrett and his wife, Debbie, live in an oceanfront home in Ship Bottom on Sixth Street. Barrett said the dunes there had saved their home. “The dunes were 22 to 24 feet high and just as wide, and we lost almost all of it, but no surge came over. I lost a set of spotlights, but that’s it. I built the house to last in ’01; I screwnailed it, and it held up. We’re very blessed that the dune is well cared for.” Barrett said almost the first thing he did when returning to the Island was call the mayor’s office to sign an easement to allow access to his property for beach replenishment. “I called the mayor and signed the easement today,“ he said. ”We have to act as a community now, be a team player.“ Y patjohnson@thesandpaper.net

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Continued from Page 33 coach Rob Davis optimistic about next year’s Bengals. “We’re a young team,” he said. “We lost quite a few key seniors from last year’s team. Over the year, we started 22 different underclassmen. They got a lot of experience, and that can only help them for next season.” Another building block is 6-foot 7-inch, 305-pound offensive-defensive lineman sophomore Sam Madden, who, like Erskine, transferred from Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic County. “We turned the ball over six times, and you’re not usually going to win when you do that,” Davis said. “After the game, I told the team that I was very proud of them, the way they worked hard and battled throughout the year.” Barnegat ﬁnishes the season at Pinelands Regional (1-9) on Wednesday. Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. — Eric Englund ericenglund@thesandpaper.net

beneﬁt dinner at Mud City Crab House this week. Other forms of assistance might include buying dozens of pizzas for the workers onsite or buying masks, gloves, pry bars, hammers and other tools. His post-disaster experiences across the globe have taught him that, while the needs are unique in every situation, in many ways the process of disaster relief is always basically the same. When the work to be done seems overwhelming, communities, businesses and government agencies often struggle to see the forest for the trees or are hampered by red tape. Likened to “the black ops of disaster relief,” Rose’s antidote is to get ahead of slow-moving ofﬁcials, streamline the communication process and help victims move forward. — Victoria Lassonde victorialassonde@thesandpaper.net

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Continued from Page 28 One long-term solution for mold is closed cell spray insulation. Soy-based foams emit no VOCs, and the foam resists water. The few homes on the Island that had foam-insulated walls or crawlspaces fared much better than those with traditional batts of insulation. On dry days, it’s best to open the doors and

windows to get as much air ﬂow as possible. Remember that while these colder temps may not seem to the best environment for mold, nothing is drying out on cold days, either. And at this point, anyone working in a home with any kind of mold should be wearing an N95 respirator. — Jon Coen joncoen@thesandpaper.net

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and then a neighbor said they (utility companies) were shutting off the gas and there was trouble with the sewer infrastructure ,so we felt we had to leave.” The couple moved into their home full time in 1992 and plan to stay through this winter. “We have electricity for hot water, but no heat. I hear the gas is supposed to be turned on by Dec. 1,” said Dave. “Everyone on our block was OK, but we have friends who were two houses off the Boulevard on 17th Street and they had 5 feet of water in their house,” he said. Andrea Rudner, also of North Beach Haven, was not as lucky as the Bolsmans. Her house on 15th Street is on the bayside near Hand’s Department Store and was flooded with 18 inches of water. “I have flood insurance, and the insurance people were around to inspect it already. It’s just hard to start over at 70. My husband died on Oct. 4, and on Oct. 23 I celebrated my 70th birthday, so I was ready to start a new era in my life – but I didn’t expect this.” Despite her hardship, Rudner, too, said she was luckier than many. “I had pottery and paintings from my parents, and all these were upstairs and fine. Everything was still in place, all my family pieces. “Everyone on the Island has been just wonderful. Something like this brings out the best and the worst in people. It was chaos, but somehow I never felt abandoned.” Joelyn Lombardi’s house is located on the bayside near Kinsey Cove in Harvey Cedars. She lost all her bedroom furnishings on her lower floor, though she saved her clothes. “I was ready to evacuate,” she said. “I heard about the ’62 and ’92 storm. I hope I never see this again,’ she said of the aftermath. Susan Sebastian of Beach Haven Crest said she also felt fortunate. “The worst part was being displaced. We had a man-cave, and my office was lost. We moved here permanently two years ago, but we’ve owned our house since

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36 Continued from Page 6 isn’t even mentioned in Nichols’ posting – has just so aptly demonstrated, we probably won’t have to wait until 2050 to see the beginning of the end of Long Beach Island and other barrier islands on which so many people now have put down roots, along with low-lying residential areas of the mainland. The process may well have already started with a wake-up call that has come in the form of a wake-up calamity. But, I can hear all you climate-changedeniers already protesting, “can’t we simply regard Sandy as another one of those inevitable meteorological events that happen every so often, like the fabled hurricanes of ’38 and ’44 and the Great Nor’easter of half a century ago?” Sure we can – provided that we choose to ignore such factors as its record low-pressure readings and its uniquely massive size and scope, with unprecedented effects on locales like New York City and New England. Or we can ignore the “context” of its having occurred at the end of what is officially considered the warmest year ever recorded in the United States, marked by widespread cropkilling droughts and catastrophic fires. We could also disregard the fact that the current rate of global warming is off the charts when contrasted with previous “naturally occurring” episodes of rising temperatures. But one would hope that even the most diehard conservatives would have become aware that something out of the ordinary was afoot when the New York Stock Exchange – a good 100 miles from the eye of the storm, which passed directly over us – was flooded and had to be closed down for two whole days, which hadn’t happened since the Great Blizzard of 1888. In essence, the calculations of climate scientists are now being strongly reinforced by the empirical evidence of an extended emergency. A threat that could formerly be

Thanksgiving Continued from Page 22 Magaziner’s friends in the local business community to jump right in. Local apparel company Jetty, which has raised some $250,000 in sales of their Sandy Relief T-shirt, donated a solid chunk of change. Mud City, Black Eyed Susans and the Shore Fire Grille are all donating their time to cook along with Steve Dipietro and Greg Mann. Chris Vernon has donated his Cedar Bonnet Estate and Mallard Island kitchens for cooking. Taylor Made Cabinets is handling some logistics, and David Caldarella of David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation has not only lent his time, but will also be saying grace. Last Friday, Waves For Water, a surfer-based relief group that is helping rebuild coastal communities in New Jersey, also donated $1,000. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America are providing most of the volunteers – adults who had been scouts or have kids who are scouts. There will be linens, real silverware and music to help transform an institutional cafeteria into a softer atmosphere. Larkin will organize

dismissed as nonexistent by people with ulterior monetary motives has now begun to materialize in unanticipated and devastating ways. The only positive thing that may come of such disastrous developments is that perhaps now, our elected leaders and the people who contribute to political campaigns will belatedly begin to realize that climate change is no joke. Mitt Romney treated it as such during his acceptance speech at the GOP convention, making a cavalier reference he may have come to regret when Sandy helped to derail his presidential bid at the last minute. Since being re-elected in the storm’s wake, President Obama has indicated he plans to be more aggressive in seeking congressional cooperation to tackle the problem by noting that he is “a ﬁrm believer that climate change is real, that it is impacted by human behavior and carbon emissions. And as a consequence, I think we’ve got an obligation to future generations to do something about it.” He then immediately muted that pledge, however, by adding that “for us to take on climate change in a serious way would involve making some tough political choices” and that “understandably, I think the American people right now have been so focused, and will continue to be focused on our economy and jobs and growth.” He continued, “If the message is somehow we’re going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I don’t think anybody’s gonna go for that. I won’t go for that.” But as that report from the no-nonsense accountants at PwC (rather than suspect environmentalists) indicated, the climate cliff is now a lot steeper and more formidable than it was back when Jimmy Carter tried to set a good example by installing solar panels on the White House, subsequently removed at the behest of Ronald Reagan. And perhaps after so many of us have, in one way or another, suddenly and unexpectedly stumbled over the edge, maybe we the American people are a lot more ready to commit ourselves to doing whatever it takes to break our fall than the president gives us credit for.

Then, too, as Obama is well aware, addressing the problem of global warming needn’t involve either jobs or growth having to be sacrificed. That’s because what’s called for at this late date is nothing less than the kind of all-out effort this country was able to muster in response to another threat – that of world domination by the Axis powers. Only instead of an accelerated buildup of arms and munitions, what we need to achieve is a rapid transition to renewable energy sources and a corresponding phase-down of our reliance on carbon-emitting fossil fuels for heat and power. This could be financed with the enormous amount of money now going into unnecessary and outmoded Pentagon programs that no longer serve to “protect” us from anything, and which will be largely eliminated should we go over that “fiscal cliff.” Were we to accomplish that – and it would certainly be a worthy goal for Obama’s second term in office – America could be the galvanizing force in the “radical transformation of the global economy” that Nichols maintains must now take place. Such an achievement would not only serve to restore our country’s greatness, but also bring us back to something approaching full employment, just as World War II brought us out of the Great Depression. It would reduce that much-dreaded “fiscal cliff ” to nothing more than a slight bump in the road to recovery. But if we don’t, there’s a climate cliff we’re heading toward that’s going to make the one we just fell off seem like a 2-foot ledge. * * * Update: The right of U.S. consumers to know what’s being done to their food took a beating in this election when California Proposition 37, a measure that would have required labeling of genetically engineered food that I talked about in a commentary last month, was defeated by a margin of 53 to 47 percent. The loss was attributed mainly to the influence of big money – corporate opponents, including the biotech firm Monsanto, having spent an estimated $46 million, dwarfing the funds raised by supporters.

volunteers to get food to the home bound. “When we evacuated Harvey Cedars, we went to Vermont. And Melanie called and asked if we would help with this ‘little’ dinner that they were planning,” laughs Ashley Pellegrino, referring to the request by the owners of Mud City Crab House. As a result, Pellegrino and her husband, Chris Sanchez, owners of Black Eyed Susans, are lending their culinary skills for the holiday. “Our building was unscathed when we came back, so we asked Mud City if they needed anything. And then we enlisted our friend Tim Bellow, who worked with Manna Catering in Philadelphia for years, feeding those infected with HIV – up to 5,000 people three meals a day. He has the mindset for what we wanted to do.” With Bellow on board, everything fell into place. There is an open invitation to so many who are in need of not only a warm meal this holiday (and with the Island’s best chefs, they will get much more) but also the camaraderie of others going through the same thing. The monetary donations have been so great that there could be money left over. Henry only

asked that those funds go back into the Stafford or Long Beach Island communities. The Magaziners are also co-owners of the Black Whale Bar & Fish House in Beach Haven, which had flooding. Mud City Crab House will have to be completely redone. The bay actually broke through the windows of the first floor of their home. “The day after the storm, our friends George Jacobs, Billy Mehl, Jesse Westmacott and Joel Dramis were there to gut our house. We have friends that are out every day helping people. And it dawned on me that we have so much as a community to be thankful for. This is something I am capable of doing.” Magaziner has two daughters. She has a Girl Scout troop and a running club to lead. She has become involved with Waves For Water and community outreach, finding places for people to stay, getting them back on their feet and even organizing trash collection for Mud City. “I don’t think I could sit down at my table for Thanksgiving this year,” added Magaziner, “knowing that my neighbors are going without.” Y joncoen@thesandpaper.net

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But the ﬁght is far from over, as signatures are now being gathered for a similar measure next year in Washington state, and other efforts are now under way to pass labeling legislation in Connecticut and Vermont. Stay tuned. Y Bill Bonvie is a free-lance writer based in Little Egg Harbor Township and a frequent contributor to this section.

Continued from Page 10 The Christmas parade certainly can be scaled down. But it would only have a positive impact on all. It should go on. Barry Himmelhoch Ship Bottom

Shop Local To the Editor: Sandy may have slowed us down, but she can’t hold a candle to the Jersey Strong people of LBI. Our recovery is already apparent and growing more so with each day. Several businesses already are open in Ship Bottom. For the merchants who are open, the holiday season is crucial to their survival. In this time of lending a hand and paying it forward, I am asking our community to shop local. There are many ways people can help our area: donations of food and clothing, volunteering to help with clean-outs, staffing the recovery centers, etc. We also need the community to shop local. Without this season, many of our small businesses will not survive the winter. We have an amazing community here on LBI. The level of neighbor helping neighbor is something to truly be thankful for. Working together, we can make the upcoming holiday season a reflection of what it should be: generosity, community and people helping people. On behalf of the Ship Bottom Merchants Association, we wish you all a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude for what we have and the love of family and friends to support us in our time of need. Happy holiday, and shop local. Maggie O’Neill, president Ship Bottom Merchants Association

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To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my opponents in the recent election for the position of committee person for Little Egg Harbor Township. I regret not being elected. My election would have given me the opportunity to be the people’s advocate for ﬁscal responsibility, citizen health and safety, and progressive planning tools to facilitate economic development in our community. I had expressed my method to provide for the enhancement of citizen safety and health through enforcement of our existing laws. This would satisfy comments made to me during my candidacy. Many of those I spoke with moved here to enjoy the lands of the pine/oak forest, groves of cedar trees, fresh and tidal wetlands and the valued Great Bay. I would like to inform my supporters that I will continue to be their advocate. I have given in to their request, as members of my extended family, to continue to be active in protecting their safety and health. In closing, I would like to thank every member of my extended family for voting in the past election. Peter Ferwerda Little Egg Harbor

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By MARIA SCANDALE he determined gleam in the eye of John Coyle, owner of the Sink ’R Swim Shops in Haven Beach on Long Beach Island, says he’s up to the challenge of rebuilding the four-block span; no, make that invigorated by it, and encouraging other business owners. “We decided we had to be open for Thanksgiving. Had to be,” he announced on Tuesday, Nov. 20, hopping down from a pickup truck parked next to a rented trashbin out back of the glisteningly returned “Under the Mistletoe” shop. The Christmas shop will lead the flotilla by opening the day after Thanksgiving. “It makes me feel better,” Coyle affirmatively answered to the reporter’s question. “And when I feel better, other people feel better.” The inspiration to his 10 shop-owning tenants is meant to travel on to business owners Island-wide. “Just get going; get opened.” Coyle urged. “The idea is to get it producing again. “I wish everybody well,” he later concluded. “But it just doesn’t happen; you have to make it happen.” Coyle drove straight through from Florida for this unscheduled return to LBI, loaded with two generators and two power-washers that might not be available here. Don’t ask him now what day that was, but he has been working ever since, and the days start at 4 a.m. even though his and his wife’s own bayside house in Beach Haven was infiltrated by the flood. Passersby at the stores have been commenting that that’s Coyle indefatiguably up on the ladder, at age 72. Coyle admitted that he looked at a young helper whom he was outworking by four times, and asked him, “How old are you?” There was the moment when the news of Sandy’s overwash hit home. His reaction was “Not again.” The family has rebuilt before, from total devastation in Harvey Cedars in 1962. And he walked chest-deep onto the Island to be with this Haven Beach property as the 1992 storm crept in, not as high. This time, on Oct. 29, a range of 17 to 45 inches inundated the speciality destination shops, including the men’s shop, the beach shop and others. John and Gretchen Coyle own the buildings and what’s nailed down, and varying agreements with tenants define ownership of fixtures inside. The damage here will total – he paused to phrase it: “I know what I’m insured for; it all depends on what they say. So we’ll see. You’re talking well over a million dollars. Luckily I’m insured for that.” Mike Bell of the Men’s Shop came outside to welcome us. “I think it’s important for everybody to know we’re alive and well,” he said. “And we’re doing what I guess you should be,” he added, referring to steering toward a reopening as soon as possible. “I just think it’s very important that people put their nose to the grindstone. Many people are, some aren’t. But those are the ones who are complaining,” Coyle commented. True, quite a few may be waiting on their FEMA money before starting, he noted. “Maybe I do have an advantage there.” But for anyone who needs the inspiration to dive back in now and do what they can, they may want to look to someone who finds “fun” – yes, that’s his word – in the all-consuming tear-outsanitize-restore-rebuild.. “They get disheartened,” he said of others, when the reporter reached to compare the waterlogged emotions that Superstorm Sandy left in her wake. “They come and they see it and it overwhelms them. It’s like a circuit breaker goes off. And they have to get away from it … and they should, if they can’t handle it. “But Steve DiPietro was here even ahead of me, with the whole gang, family, working on cleaning up their place when I arrived,” he said of the owners of the Blue Water Café, on the south end of the complex. “And they’ve got the California Grill open again, and they’re doing a service to the community.”

The Sign Returned; So Did the Business The Sink ’R Swim sign in front of the Men’s Shop stands well for the aptly-named business. It was found an hour’s drive away after the 1962 storm, and was returned. “Sixty-two, we were in Harvey Cedars, right where the inlet came through. Right on the same street. There’s the iconic picture of (Harvey Cedars Mayor) Reynold Thomas standing on

the Boulevard with the Sink ’R Swim shop collapsed behind him. “And the sign that’s out front now was the sign that was in front of there. It washed out. And I’m at college, where one of my fraternity brothers said, ‘My mother was at the beauty parlor and they found this sign on the front porch.’ The Sink

’R Swim sign. It was in Brigantine.” Coyle continued with more stormy history, even before he led this reporter and SandPaper photographer inside to varying degrees of demolition awaiting restoration. “In ’92, I came across the bridge with (Rob) Suhay; I had gotten the last flight into Philadelphia from Florida and he picked me up. We got to the bridge and they had the garbage truck blocking us, so we had to walk across the bridge. And the wind was blowing. All these signs are flapping; you say, ‘If one of those signs flies off, it could cut you right in half.’ “So we got to the other side, and the water was this deep,” he gestured to his chest.. “A truck comes by and the driver says, ‘Watch out for the Continued on Page 40

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Continued from Page 38 hot lines.’ So we got to the 7-Eleven and we’re wondering what we were going to do, and I got a ride in a deuce and a half down to Beach Haven. So then I sat up in my office the next day thinking I was going to hold that water back. It’s amazing – you think if you’re there, it’s not going to happen. “And there’s nothing you can do. But it’s what you can do afterward with the cleanup.” His parents rebuilt Sink ’R Swim at the current Haven Beach site rather than in Harvey Cedars, and here there was room to expand. “The reality of it is, it was the best thing that ever happened,” Coyle now says. Inside the Talk of the Walk shop, he opened the door on Tuesday, pleasantly surprised to find that a dehumidifier had extracted another kitchen garbage pail-sized container of water from the indoor atmosphere. It was a $12,000 piece of equipment, and there are four of them at work in the complex. “And other air equipment, so we can get it done,” Coyle said. The air in the treated buildings was not musty to breathe. “This has been completely cleaned. We vaccuumed, they pulled the muck out, and then they did the carpet,” he reported. Talk of the Walk shop owner Geoffrey Lovitz seemed to see both huge strides and yet more to be done. “We’re trying to get it all sorted out,” he said, and talked with Coyle about specifics. Family had referred the initial demo crew from Doylestown, Pa. Many other contractors will be local to Southern Ocean County. Giving a look at several of the other business spaces, Coyle pointed out carpet backing that would have to be ground down, some flooring that will be replaced, some wood structure that can be chemically treated to avert mold growth. “It’s going to be interesting,” he said. “If it were fresh water, it wouldn’t be as big of a problem. Salt water is so corrosive, you have to

replace every outlet. If the wire was underwater, you have to replace the wire.” Tenants are “ready to come back,” Coyle said. They had a real good year, happy as can be. You make them happy. You kill them with kindness. Every day I water the flowers in the morning and I try and visit every tenant. ‘What can I do for you? Anything broken?’” ‘Knock-Down, Drag-Out Sale’ From a viewer’s standpoint, it’s hard to tell which specific scene was more striking during the owner’s walk-through for the reporter and photographer Tuesday: the nearly pristine Christmas shop restored or the still-“gnarly” beach shop, where two walls of bathing suits hung on racks over a floor that “insidious” water had buckled. There’s going to be what Coyle referred to as a “knock-down, drag-out sale” for re-opening for next summer’s season. “The clothing that had touched the water, we took right away to the Chinese laundry in Forked River. My laundry bill is $6,000-plus and climbing right now. But we’ll have it cleaned and back on the shelves. It’s going to be sold as what it is; it’s been ‘laundered by Hurricane Sandy,’ and it’s going to be at reduced prices.” Other inventory will be bought new, replacing some that will be donated to charity. At Under the Mistletoe, the shop owner and friends had worked for a week to assemble a holiday wonderland on shelves and in glass cases. “A lot of these little ornaments had been in styrofoam boxes that were floating around,” Coyle said. “You couldn’t even move around in there, but they cleaned it up. So I hope people reward (the shop owner) for the hard work.” Amid expansion plans by certain shop owners, including SwellColors, everything will be back open by summer. “Oh, yeah,” Coyle assured. “Here, sure. I get, like, a rush. It gives me something to do. I love sailing, but you get bored of sailing. “We did the bulk things; now we have to go back and refine it. And actually, it’s fun.” Y mariascandale@thesandpaper.net

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arch 1862, the Battle of New Bern was over and the men of the 9th New Jersey Volunteers, which included almost all of Ocean County sons, had done themselves proud. Col. Charles A. Heckman, a former railroad conductor from Phillipsburg, reported to the governor of New Jersey. “Again the Ninth by its cool, substantial and effective bravery, has sustained the honor of its state with characteristic gallantry. “The trophies in this battle are sixty-nine pieces of artillery, captured in the various works, besides a large quantity of small arms and many prisoners. … We charged, and under difficulties planted our colors on two redoubts, capturing two officers and several privates, and a rebel flag with the inscription, Beaufort Plow Boys. It is in a good state of preservation, and will be kept … by the Ninth, if agreeable to you.” Heckman would lead the regiment until the end of the war, rising to the rank of general. Lt. James Madison Drake of Trenton wrote after the battle, “The losses of the Ninth in this battle were: One officer and four enlisted men killed. Four officers and fifty-nine enlisted men were wounded, a number of them mortally. Total, sixty-eight – one-sixth the entire Union loss. … This is to be accounted for from the fact that these two regiments occupied an exposed position, and had for their opponents the Twenty-sixth North Carolina, a very strong regiment, composed of mountaineers from Caldwell County, skillfully commanded.” Drake would eventually win the Congressional Medal of Honor leading company D, which was made up of Ocean County’s top marksmen. He ended the war as a general. Capt. James Stewart of Warren County wrote years later, “As we sprang into the works here lay the man gasping his last, the wound he received plainly showing as he lay on his back. The ball had entered under the right ear and came out near the left temple. He had in his bosom, or under his coat, a flag upon which was inscribed the ‘Beaufort Plow Boys,’ I think. … Captain Castner secured the flag and also the belt and sabre, which were afterwards sent to Trenton, N.J.” Stewart, who had enlisted in 1861 as a private, stayed with the 9th and ended the war as a general. The 9th would spend the rest of 1862 in New Bern, learning how to be America’s first army of occupation. When the regiment left, 80 of its men would be interred in what one day would be a national cemetery. One of the graves was marked as Ezra Cranmer of Stafford Township; four were listed simply as unknown. Time marched on, and the nation was reunited and fought as one against the Spanish in 1898. Then, according to a New Jersey state publication, “While on a trip through the South in the fall of 1901, Lieutenant E.H. Green, in visiting the National Cemetery at New Berne, North Carolina, was impressed by the fact that, while other Northern States had erected monuments to their dead, the State of New Jersey had no fitting memorial there, notwithstanding that her Ninth Regiment of Volunteer Infantry have eighty of their dear resting in that Cemetery. “But little progress, however, was made until the latter part of the year 1903, when Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hurty came to the aid of Lieutenant Green, and together they at once began an active personal campaign. … Their efforts were finally successful, and on March 1st, 1904, a bill (was passed) appropriating the sum of five thousand dollars for the purpose of erecting and dedicating a monument in memory of the Ninth New Jersey.” It was also decided that at the dedication of the monument it would be a good idea as a sign of goodwill to return to North Carolina the flag of her “Beaufort Plow Boys.” In May 1905, an entourage left New Jersey led by the governor and again invaded North Carolina. When the flag was returned, the New Jersey speaker of the state Assembly said, “The period of sectional feeling has passed. The soldier and citizen of the South is as loyal to the flag now as the soldier and citizen of the North. The good faith of the reconciliation is attested by the loyalty of many,

who during the war fought with the South. … We come to you, to-night, with words of congratulations, and feelings of friendship and love. The North has forgiven and forgotten all; across the chasm of the war we stretch our hands and grasp you as brothers, grateful and glad that the time of strife is over, and that peace reigns between us now and always. As an evidence of the good will and esteem of the people of our State … I present to you, or rather I return to you, representing the people of North Carolina to whom it belongs, the flag of the Beaufort Plow Boys, taken from them in battle by the soldiers of New Jersey.” The governor of North Carolina replied, “As the Chief Executive of this State, I desire to express my thanks and the thanks of all its citizens for this evidence of the friendship which tends to bind closer the people of the two states. The reconciliation between us is complete, the wounds of the war are healed, yea, its scars even are removed, and as brothers and sisters of this great Republic, we here dedicate ourselves to advance its material interests and to increase its power for good among the nations of the earth. The lady who helped make this flag, and who presented it to Captain Harding of the Beaufort Plow Boys Company, has come to this city from Columbia, South Carolina, to receive it from me, and to present it to Captain Harding, to whom she first presented it forty-four years ago; and tomorrow evening the presentation will take place in this Court House.” Captain Harding wasn’t present. He wasn’t as gracious as the others, saying he refused to attend “on account that cattle, furniture, and many precious items were stolen by those damned Yankees, they may as well keep the flag.” His son did attend and accepted, saying, “On behalf of the survivors of the Beaufort Plow Boys … I accept this flag as the emblem of their devotion to their country’s cause. … Forty-three years ago this honored flag was waving in the defense of your beautiful city, but in the raging battle, torn by shot and shell and baptized in blood, it was wrested by the force of superior numbers from the brave hands that bore it and through the ever-changing vicissitudes of war found its way into the State of New Jersey. … Yet we love to think of the Plow Boys that flag represented in the days gone by, and we will continue to love and honor the heroic bravery of those boys in gray as long as time shall last.” Stewart, who was so instrumental in capturing the flag, addressed the crowd. “I think, sir, that we should engrave upon the tablets of our memory the 17th day of May, 1905, as a ‘Red Letter Day,’ for on this date the soldier from New Jersey, who had worn the blue, and the soldier from North Carolina, who had worn the gray, met and clasped hands in Friendship, Loyalty and Fraternity.” But Stewart and other survivors of the 9th had purchased another gift to send to their North Carolina brethren. “It was further resolved that our Association procure a National flag, and present the same to this Encampment, as expressive, in a small way, of our appreciation for courtesies extended. “In pursuance to this resolution, it gives me great pleasure, Mr. Commander, and ladies and Gentlemen of this Encampment, to hand to you this emblem of our nationality. Under its glorious folds our country has grown step by step from a weakling, until to-day she ranks as a first class power in the great galaxy of nations, in the civilized world. “With warm sentiments of esteem, the ‘Ninth New Jersey Veteran Association’ presents to this Encampment this souvenir of their regard, and requests that you accept it in the same spirit of fraternal good will as that in which it is tendered.” Today the” Beaufort Plow Boys” flag is on display at the North Carolina Museum of History at Raleigh. At New Bern National Cemetery, a statue of a lone member of the 9th New Jersey “muskrats” stands guard over the 80 Jerseymen buried there so far away from home. Y Next Week: Two Jersey captains. tpfcjf@comcast.net

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being made by marinas to somehow gather up and cage boats that ran off – far and wide – during the storm. The vessel recovery op they carried out over near the Road-to-Nowhere, Manahawkin, was a Herculean task. Hercules was helped along by some steroided cranes, with tracks able to crunch phragmites into muddy rugs, before the equipment’s arm-end reached out over the back bay meadows to snag wayward boats. So much for loosed vessel being out there for six months – and open to free-for-all recovery. Just for the record, here’s New Jersey’s Definitions of Abandonment, Ch/Sec.12: 7C-8: “A vessel which has remained moored, grounded or otherwise attached or fastened to or upon any public land or waterway or any private property without such consent for a period of more than 6 months shall be prima facie evidence of such abandonment.” Big storms indubitably translate into massive headaches when it comes to abandoned and derelict vessel being left in their wakes. Sandy has surely sent hundreds of vessels to the edge of abandonment. The only way to save the environment from their leakage – and sinkage – is to find the boats, identify the owners and demand removal. REPLENISHMENT FALLOUT: E-mail: Jay, what does this storm mean to the beach replenishment projects? As we speak, bigwigs representing N.J. in D.C. are calling for sand to be pumped in, ASAP. There is a technical side to their sand demands. At least two of LBI’s three replenished beaches have surely exceeded their “Need to repair” parameters, as established in the longterm agreement between feds, state, and local governments. It sure seems likely there will eventually be nearshore sand pumped into Harvey Cedars and Surf City beachfronts. Brant Beach is a tad different because it held up so well that mechanical fixes, like bulldozing, might suffice. That said, Uncle Sam might covertly be siding with coastal abandonists. DC has long hated the replenishment set-up it has with Jersey, i.e. paying the lion’s share for replenished beaches – for the next 50 years! Could the current administration be desperately seeking some beach replenishment exit strategy? Any other time, it would seem so. Enter the Sandy sand factor. Having the current administration pulling the replenishment plug in the superstorm’s aftermath would be like them pouring saltwater on open wounds. The feds are caught between a rock and flooded spot. For local mayors, there has never been a better time to get easement holdouts to quit their stinkin’ holding out. If we’ve instantly learned anything from this storm, it’s the trickle down unfairness of allowing self-serving oceanfronters to risk other homes on the entire block by refusing beach replenishment. I think folks living down-sand from holdout homeowners should give oceanfronters a piece of their minds. As for the big beach replenishment picture, if Beach Haven and Holgate can get into the program, we might not need the rest of the Island onboard. That’s based on my “trickle-down effect” theory. Keeping just the existing beach fixes going – after BH and Holgate come aboard – can supply LBI with economy-saving sands, via littoral drift. On a larger fiscal scale, I will reissue the irrefutable fact that our state’s coastal tourism economy is NJ’s largest industry, bar none. Though slightly second in dollar and cents to NJ’s pharmaceutical sphere, the total number of businesses and employees entwined within the tourism realm absolutely dwarfs the drug makers and such. Losing the Shore would bankrupt the state immediately. THAT’S COLD: Seems that global warmingologists are facing an increasingly hostile audience, per panelists at last week’s ninth Marine Law Symposium held at Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island. The symposium was ostensibly meant to “examine the laws and policies that are implicated as climate change impacts coastal and ocean environments.” However, Alison Rieser, a professor of ocean policy at the University of Hawaii, spoke on the increasing legal scrutiny being leveled on

environmental scientists and their findings. She cited the case of Italian scientists who were recently tried in court for not warning citizens of an impending earthquake. “I think we are relying too much on the ‘best available science,’” Rieser said. Pretty radical statement, actually. I concur that the best available science is way too often presented like polished granite – encased in titanium. However, the concept goes limp when it turns out the best available science is, in reality, the only available science. Hey, back in the 1930s, the best available science indicated that smoking tobacco was actually good for the pulmonary system. There were magazine ads for the summer Olympics showing athletes pufﬁng away between training sessions. But back to the panelists at the Marine Law Symposium, who were focused on those scientists now postulating what global warming might loose on the planet. In response to too often missing the mark when it comes to accurately predicting where planetary heating is next taking us, the folks in white frocks are hoping to cover their prognosticating derrières. When righteously trying to warn folks about what awaits if we don’t back off eating away at out atmosphere, they sorta prefer not to take legal responsibility for all the data they’re passing on. Y jaymann@thesandpaper.net

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By the by, even as the storm struck, the Weather Service bandied about expressions like “hurricaneforce winds” and, obviously, kept the name Sandy. Per Cope, that was to prevent confusion. “We had to give a steady message. We had to maintain the warning and not worry about what we called it. We had to concentrate on what the impacts were going to be,” he said. As to the final damage and dollar tally, it might be interesting to see if that simple name change removes post-tropical storm Sandy from the all-time hurricane-damage record books. EPIC HEAPS: I was talking with a justarrived, debris removal expert. He has handled many cleanup biggies, including Katrina. I was taken back when his initial response to first seeing the Island’s debris-laden curb lines was a sincere, “Wow.” Sure, we’ve all been thinking and saying the same thing but to have such a debris vet give it that odd seal of amazingness proves this storm’s aftermath is also one for the books. Interestingly, I think he was factoring in what might be called the quality of our discards, surely a cut above the rest of the heap. In fact, I’m bettin’ there are many parts of our nation where folks would fight over the debris now stacked on our curbs. It reminds me of a premise I once read: “You are what you throw away.” That theory was put forth by a professor who lectured on garbology, the study of trash and refuse. While he was thinking in terms of tales told by a household’s everyday rubbish, I see the concept academically expanding to cover the psychology behind post-disaster throwaways. Now, don’t go getting all hissy-fitted with me for talking trash about your deep-sixings. I personally understand the concealed “damp and moldy” core of what appear to be high-quality toss-outs. Still, I’m betting all our refuse hills and trash mounds would send garbologists into a swoon. I have to talk some dirt for just a minute. I can do it with a clean conscience since battered towns are, as we speak, getting a grip on the insane trash non-flow problem. I actually want to be a bit critical of someone somewhere – even though the Gov, the counties and local towns handled things astoundingly well. It is still impossible to get a read on what was in the water that went through so many of our homes. I can fully dispute the notion of massive fecal bacterial invasions. Our famed (yes, it is) sewerage system, which carries the gobs of goodies from our toilets and such, did not get compromised. No busted pipes, therefore no deplorable solids, floating chunks of wadded TP or beach whistle invasions. But what was in the invasive mix that anointed my rugs? It would seem somebody should have taken some test samples of the floodwater, if only to prove it was pretty much nothing more than the same bay water that comes onto the roadways with many a high tide. And, yes, I was here during Sandy and I could have been the one to jar a floodwater sample or two. Maybe next time. FLOOD CATS: I got an interesting survival tale from the folks “tagging” the feral cats on LBI. Damn if after the storm many/most showed up in Holgate. While I’m not much of a cat person, I’d love to speak enough felinese to take in the tales of what they went through, as ten-foot waves smashed their usual haunts. I’m guessing there was some serious clawing up pilings. And some odd exchanges between Holgate cats climbing up each other’s back: “I knew we shoulda flown south for the winter.” “You idiot, we can’t fly.” “Well, we’re not much on swimmin’ either, are we?!” On the Island wildlife front, I have to think there are some very displaced minks, otters, raccoons and possums. Most folks don’t realize the huge population we have of those mammals. They sorta live and breathe the sewer systems, so they were literally blown clean out of house and home. These are all hard-core survivors, with coons being the most threatened by fierce flooding. We’ll know pretty soon if the Barnegat Light jetty mink survived. They should still be actively fattening up about a quarter of the way down the jetty – from Barney. If you happen to see them, please let me know. WOW BOAT RECOVERY: Amazing effort

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Interior Demo, Debris Removal & Clean-up. Insulation Removal. Complete Restoration. Lic.#13VH06448300.

STORM ASSISTANCE

609-228-6870

WELDING

Retired certified welder, small/large items, my place or yours. Steel, aluminum, stainless. Over 45 years experience. 609-494-7263, cell 609-713-5528.

STORM ASSISTANCE

West Creek Sheet Metal 609-597-8719

Barnegat Light Landscaping & Contracting INC StevenRFall@yahoo.com

Property Cleanup • Repair • Restoration Proudly Serving LBI’s North End For Over 20 Years

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CLEANING SERVICES

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LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING MANAHAWKIN TREE SERVICE

A FALL CLEANUP

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding & Chipping. Gardens Planted, Weeded & Maintained.

Tree removal & trimming, yard cleanups, gutter cleaning, odd jobs, mulching. Call 609-9710242. (Lic.#13VH02103100).

494-0266

597-8846

Free estimates. Fully insured. Lic.#13VH01099400

‘‘The friends of your yard.’’ Stone spreading, all colors and sizes, lawn care, hedge and shrub trimming, mulch and complete cleanups. ‘‘Planting time is any time.’’ Prompt service. 609-312-9857.

MEN AT WORK

LANDSCAPE & EXCAVATION SAND •FILL •STONE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Demolition •Debris Removal

609-597-3600. Lic.#13VH050I5700

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING STAFFORD STONE STORM CLEAN-UPS

SCHONEY’S LANDSCAPING CLEANUPS

Complete landscaping, grading and brush hog, backhoe, fences, gutters, tree, shrub and stump removal. 609-693-3084. Lic.#13VH01672000.

Stone Delivery & Spreading •Grading •Fill •Mulch •Stone, all types & sizes. 609-698-5505, 609-709-6556. Lic.#13VH02679500.

SEASONAL CLEAN-UPS LBI & MAINLAND AREA

STORM CLEANING 609-494-7373

Tree, Shrub & Ornamental Grass Trimming •Flower Care •Hand Weeding •Pine Needle/Leaf Removal •Mulch, Organic Soil & Stone Delivered •Complete Landscape Care.

GIOTTINI LANDSCAPING 609-494-4808

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.

PERENNIAL GARDENS

Landscape Design

Landscaping • Fencing • Pavers

Night & Day

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(609) 494-0800

Landscape Design

Lic.# 13VH01646400

609.812.9191

Allgreen Pest Services

www.shrubheads.com

ECO FRIENDLY power washing/wildlife trapping

“Your yard is always on our mind”

7 Day Service

732-597-8550 866-303-0044 mfritz625@aol.com www.allgreenpestservices.com

LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN

YARD CLEANUPS. Call Seaview Landscaping, 609-597-6561. Insured.

HANDYMAN Odd Jobs & Yard Work

Replacement windows, paint, roofing and siding repair, storm doors, brush and tree removal, raking leaves, stone work, light hauling. Serving LBI and Mainland since 1987. 609-698-7493.

Big C...Little Repairs

Handyman Services. One call does it all. Year-round repairs & house check. Insured. 609-947-6396. Lic.#13VH03667600.

COAST HANDYMAN SERVICES

Windows, doors, all carpentry, woodwork, sheetrock, plaster & paint work. Licensed & insured. Lic.#13VH03837800. Call Dave 609-296-5779.

ALLPURPOSEREPAIRS.COM

LBI based. One call does it all: repairs, renovations, windows, doors, closets, tile, fire/water damage, carpentry. No job too small. Also home watch. Insured & NJ licensed, #13VHO5115400. Ask for Dave, 609-207-6056.

BEN SHEPPARD

HANDYMAN & HOUSE WATCH SERVICES. Phone 609-848-4893. Visit www.ben-sheppard.com Fully Licensed & Insured. NJ HIC#13VH 06951700.

HANDYMAN

Inside or outside, no job too small. Reasonable Rates. Please call 609-709-5452.

HOME WORK

All types of home repairs, •Carpentry •Ceiling Fans •Locks •Stor m Doors Installed •Housesitting •Rental Property Maintenance. Call Sal 609-3352099.

LIGHTHOUSE LANDSCAPE www.LighthouseLandscapeLBI.com

All Landscape Services & Outdoor Lighting Installations

609-494-7373

OUTHERN

OCEAN

Stone Spreading Brick Pavers Landscaping

609-597-3629

Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Real Estate Inspections

www.SouthernOceanHardscaping.com

Lic# 13VH02482900

Proudly Serving the LBI Area for 17 Years

Storm Damage Clean-Up / Removal

Clean Ups • Trimming • Tree Planting & Plants Celestino Cruz

Interior • Exterior • Crawl Space

References • Free Estimates - Est. 1980

609-978-1045 • Fax: 609-978-0337 celestino.landscaping@yahoo.com

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Fall Savings 10% Off for New Customers

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• Rock • Cleanups • All Landscape Needs • 60ft. Bucket Lift • Pavers • Hardscaping • Treework • Trimming • Planting • Weeding • Mulch • Topsoil

609-978-1392

Stone Delivery & Spreading • All Types & Sizes Quality Paver Work Most Reasonable & Experienced Area Contractor Mushroom & Topsoil • Clam Shells

We Will Beat Any Estimate by 5% FENCE INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS VINYL-CHAIN LINK-WOOD ALUMINUM FENCE TRASH ENCLOSURES & SHOWERS SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

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494-4106 • 597-1767

Lic#13VH00893900

QUALITY DEPENDABLE WORK Cottagefence@yahoo.com Licensed & Insured Lic # 13VH05152400

609-489-6400

Call for free consultation for design services

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FREE 3-D Design with any Design Built Service

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EMERGENCY WORK

609-597-0964 Manahawkin, NJ 08050

856-764-8446 Delran, NJ 08075

For-Shore Weed Control Lawn Care

Tree & Shrub Care

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

LBIHandyMan.com

Storm Damage, Restoration, Mold Remediation, Repairs or Complete Remodeling. Lic.#13VH04665400. 609-489-6305.

FLOORING RON FERRIER FLOOR SANDING CO. Installation, staining, pickling, repairs. Clean, top quality work. Serving Southern Ocean County. 732-775-1932.

MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POWER WASHING

& CARPENTRY. Interior & exterior repairs. Screen repairs and storm door installations also. Lic.#13VH01016900. Credit cards accepted. 609-290-8836. Repair & yard work, power washing, interior/exterior painting & staining. No job too big. No job too small. We do it all. Serving LBI out of Beach Haven. 609-312-9857.

SUNRISE SERVICES

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.

WINDOW TREATMENTS

PAINTING

JG DESIGNS

A-1 SCHROEDER PAINTING

Complete Design Services. Interiors, Home and Realtor Staging, Window Treatments, Slip Covers and Upholstery. Call 609-5973360.

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PAINTING R.J.H. Paint & Stain

Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Power Washing â&#x20AC;˘Exterior staining our specialty â&#x20AC;˘Decks Sealed. Quality work guaranteed. 40 years experience. Lifetime Island Resident & Contractor. Glenn, 609-312-8263. Lic.#13VH05781700.

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.

Joy Milano

MILANO TILE, LLC Serving LBI over 40 years

Custom Installations Bath remodels, backsplashes Marble, glass, handcrafted tile our specialty

Ph/Fx: 609-698-2378 Reg/Lic # 13VH04482900

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.

Painting & Paperhanging

Professional â&#x20AC;˘ Prompt â&#x20AC;˘ References

609-276-9213

ALL STORM CLEAN-UP AND REPAIR

Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;˘Expert Restoration & Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Faux â&#x20AC;˘Decks Restored â&#x20AC;˘Power Washing. 609-713-3407. Lic.#13VH05855900.

EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR

ON POINT CUSTOM PAINTING LLC

TASK Home Improvements

No â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TASKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; too small. Repairs â&#x20AC;˘Drywall â&#x20AC;˘Flooring â&#x20AC;˘Tile â&#x20AC;˘Painting â&#x20AC;˘Yardwork â&#x20AC;˘Gutter Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘Fencing â&#x20AC;˘Decking â&#x20AC;˘Clean-ups. Lic#13VH07026100. 609-698-6754

POWER Specializing In Stain Work

Floor Sanding & ReďŹ nishing Old & New Floors Installation & Repairs

Landscaping & Garden Center

609-597-6229

TMS PAINTING

Interior & Exterior. OFF SEASON RATES. Licensed & Insured. Senior citizen discounts. Call Terry, 609-424-8264. Lic#13VH06985600

Frank Co.

AL-CAT PAINTING

Jerry Milano

PAINTING

Andrew H. Grayson Painting & Contracting

Reg./Lic.# 13VH01517700

Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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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

PAINTING STAINING 597-0544

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www.hochslandscaping.com

Small Jobs & Repairs Welcome

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609-296-6906 â&#x20AC;˘ 609-618-9031

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229 S. Main St.(Rt 9) Barnegat Pkwy Exit 67

Hardwood ~ Laminate ~ Bamboo ~ Cork Our Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To All Those Affected By The Storm.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Spring/Fall Cleanups & Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Professional Design/ Build Services â&#x20AC;˘ Pools & Spas â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor Living Spaces â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces

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Hurricane Relief: Cleanup & Repair 609-271-4708 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

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Interior and Exterior Staining & Painting. Powerwashing. Windows & Doors Installed. Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell. Lic.#13VH05479800. 609-494-3699.

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HANDYMAN

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POWER WASHING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Cedar, vinyl, fiberglass, railings, decks, wood restoration, concrete, docks all phases. Insured. Lic.#13VH01389600. Call John, 609-494-6175.

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MIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POWER WASHING

Credit cards accepted. Lic.#13VH01016900. Call 609-2908836.

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.

Corrigan Construction Co. Est. 1987

Storm Cleanup â&#x20AC;˘ Deck Restoration â&#x20AC;˘ Window Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Powerwashing â&#x20AC;˘ Paint/Stain

Additions â&#x20AC;˘ Alterations Remodels â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations Elevators â&#x20AC;˘ Decks Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Windows Doors â&#x20AC;˘ Floors â&#x20AC;˘ Trim Fully Insured Free Estimates

Cell 609-713-3989

HOME IMPROVEMENTS A ALL PHASES OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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.

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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

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.

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

ABEL DRYWALL & CLEAN-UPS

ALL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Demolitions. Free estimates. Fully insured. 609-273-8207. Lic.#13VH06131300.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Storm Damage, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Drywall, Trim, Decks, Basements, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Guaranteed call back. Lic.13VH04665400. 609-489-6305. BuildAxis.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMERICAN DOOR & WINDOW, INC.

Installers, all windows/doors. Replacements, Andersen, repairs. Licensed and Insured. Call Dave, 609-296-5779. Lic.#13VH03837800.

COAST WINDOW & DOOR

Home Improvement Contractor, specializing in premium doors & windows, roofing & siding, and skylights. 26 years in business. No subcontractors. 800-305DOOR. Lic.#13VH00017500.

Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement

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.

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DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential. FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured, NJHIC# 13VH01630100 EAST COAST CONTRACTINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Storm Clean-up â&#x20AC;˘Debris Removal â&#x20AC;˘House Gutting. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling â&#x20AC;˘Decks â&#x20AC;˘Vinyl Railings â&#x20AC;˘Tile â&#x20AC;˘Painting & More. 1-hour response. Chris, 609-618-3462. Lic.#13VH06855700

T.W. Knorr Construction, LLC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

(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 tim@twknorr.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.twknorr.com

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Power Washing

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Tom Mongelli Builder General Contractor

House Pressure Washing & Storm Clean-Ups

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DRYWALL Joe Gagliardi Drywall LLC Fully Insured

609-978-6538

Helical piles are permanent replacements for wood pilings and concrete pillars. Renova offers immediate, onsite consults with a foundation specialist.

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ANTHONY JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REMODELING, LLC HOME REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS Always a Quality Job at a Fair Price

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REMODELING â&#x20AC;˘ ADDITIONS â&#x20AC;˘ DECKS TRIM WORK â&#x20AC;˘ EXTERIOR STAIRWAYS DECORATIVE OUTDOOR WOODWORK EXTERIOR SHOWERS â&#x20AC;˘ NO JOB TOO SMALL

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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

Hurricane Restoration

By JG Stone Creations. Tearouts & restorations, sheetrock, trim, installation, flooring. Fast, reliable, quality work. 609-618-7980. Lic.#13VH06988100. www.jgstonecreationsnj.com

J. CONOSCENTI & SONS CONTRACTORS

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.

Vinyl Siding •Windows •Doors •Decks •Carpentry & More. Free Estimates. 609-294-0173. Fully Insured. Lic.#13VH06667900

ELECTRICAL

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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MICHAEL & SON

DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential. FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured, NJHIC# 13VH01630100

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

STORM DAMAGE REPAIR & RESTORATION

**Call now for immediate response to your needs! Lighthouse Building & Contracting. All phases, professional workmanship. Over 25 years exp. Fully insured. Lic.#045477.

Complete electrical residential/ commercial service. Guaranteed call back. Free estimates. Lic.#14560A. 609-978-2070.

CARPENTRY G ENERGY ELECTRIC

Electrical, heating, air conditioning, generator installation. All work fully insured and guaranteed. Senior citizen discount. 609-294-8225. Lic.#7664.

HOME REPAIR •MAINTENANCE. LBI based. Wind Damage, Doors, Locks, Siding, Roofing, Drywall, Andersen Windows, Fences, Rotted Wood. Lic.#13VH02403900. 609-713-2400, 609-713-2405.

KURTZ ELECTRIC, INC. Residential • Commercial • Industrial

RANALLI BUILDERS LLC

Storm damage repairs, including structural repairs of all types. Residential and commercial general contracting. Serving South Jersey since 1980. Help us help you. 609261-3396. NJLic.#13VH00568900.

Kean

Electrical Contractors, Inc.

“NO JOB TOO SMALL”

FREE ESTIMATES

• New Construction • Wiring for Ceiling Fans • Troubleshooting

597-8570 LICENSE No. 6093

WE DO SOLAR

TRIED AND TRUE RESTORATION

F . s Goglia a m o h T & Son

All Phases of Electrical Work No Job Too Small

10% OFF ALL JOBS OVER $250.00 Licensed & Fully Insured NJ License #15079A

Contractors, Inc.

We do It All!

(609) 978-6530 WWW.GOGREENWITHLOUSELECTRIC.COM

GEORGE WARR

Serving NJ Proudly for 25 Years!

609-549-0049

(some restrictions may apply)

“Extreme Home Make Over Contractor”

Lic#12137

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

Electrical Contractor Meter Sockets & Service Cable Replacements Water Heater Elements Installed Ceiling Fans • Dryers Air Conditioning • Circuits Lighting & Remodeling Specialist

All Winter House Watch $55/Month

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 Finish Carpenter. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling. Cabinet Refacing. Entertainment centers, bookcases, mantles, custom moldings. References, fully insured, 30 years experience. 609-492-6820. Lic.#13VH04077900.

By Jim Ratigan, LBI & BHW since 2001 FULL TIME. Background: Heating, Electrical, Plumbing, Property Management & Maintenance.

GAS METER HOOKUPS

By qualified technician with over 30 years experience. Personalized service. Call for appointment.

609-290-1920

EYE on LBI

House Watch Property Mgmt Services 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.

www.EYEonLBI.com

ISLAND HOME WATCH &

FIND AN ELECTRICIAN IN THE SANDPAPER CLASSIFIEDS

ALLPURPOSEREPAIRS.COM. LBI based. Weekly & monthly rates. Insured & NJ licensed, #13VHO5115400. Ask for Dave, 609-207-6056.

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

Sudoku

NJ LICENSE #6156

Flood Damage • New & Old, Big & Small

ALBANO CARPENTRY

Fine Finish/Rough Carpentry •Window/Door Replacement •Termite Damage Repair •Deck Restorations, Repair, Rails •Screen Porches, Gazebos, Sheds •Facia, Soffit/Trim Replacement •Insulation/Drywall •Storm Damage Repair. Free estimates. Fully reliable, top quality service. 20 years in business. Licensed & insured. 609367-5176.

185 N. Main St. (Rt. 9) Manahawkin, N.J.

609-857-5992

‘‘THE ALL-AROUND HANDYMAN’’ HURRICANE Renovations and more. Efficient, Adaptive, Committed. FREE estimates. Call 609-6613696. Lic#13VH05418100

HOUSE WATCH

CABINETMAKER

Serving Local Businesses & Home Owners for 32 years • Upgrade Electrical Service • Recessed Lighting • Air Conditioning Circuits

CARPENTRY

The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

P.O. Box 182, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

609-494-0927 Serving LOCAL Businesses & Homeowners for Over 20 Years

609-494-5094

Fax 609-494-5504 Reg./Lic.# 13VH01293600

Lic # 5828

Since 1976

Pinelands Contracting

Ceiling Fans Recessed Lights Remodeling & New Construction

Environmental Remediation

QUICK RESPONSE

Ofﬁce: 609-296-5200 • Cell: 609-618-2226 • Fax: 609-294-8424

609-361-0236

Foundation Repair and Replacement Helical Piers • Retaining Walls • House Raising

www.daveselectric.net

FREE ESTIMATES

40 Years Experience Fully Insured and State Licensed

LBI • Manahawkin Tuckerton Lacey Twp. • Toms River

Solution on Page 54

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HEATING & COOLING ALL-WAYS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Sales •Service •Installation •All Makes/Models. Financing Available. BPI Certified. 24Hr. Emergency Service. 877-247-1010. Lic.#13VH01556300.

HEATING & COOLING DAZELL Home Construction/Renovations. HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical services. Financing available. Commercial/Residential. FREE QUOTES PROVIDED. 609894-8737. Licensed/Insured, NJHIC# 13VH01630100

HEATING & COOLING

FAZIO HEAT & AIR

JR’S HEATING SERVICE BOILER REPAIR

Our rates don’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

Baseboard heat, circulators, relays, thermostats, zone valves installed.

GAS METER HOOKUPS

By qualified technician with over 30 years experience.

609-290-1920

MONTANHA We Are Licensed to Winterize Houses All Types of Clean-Up • Gas Meter Inspections

NJ Landscape Irrigation Contractor License #16136 • NJ Pump Installer License #2056 NJ Backflow Prevention Device Inspector #9212 • NJ Master Plumbing License #10479

Ozzie Montanha

Experienced Technician For Sales •Service •Installation. Certified & insured. 30 years experience. Lic.#1058312. 609-296-6368. www.Laurenceheatair.com

Come Visit Us Online at Plumbing - Heating Building & Construction

Plumbing & Heating Service - Repairs - Remodels

Seasonal Water Turn-Ons & Offs

LAURENCE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

www.lbiplumbing.com

MECHANICAL

CELL (732) 267-3201 (609) 978-1577 • (732) 244-0623

HEATING & COOLING

Serving LBI & Manahawkin 609-494-2270 Ocean County 609-857-3478

Master Plumber License# 11125

Phone # 609-978-3551

Samuel S. Wieczorek, Pres., NJ State Master Plumbing

HEATING & COOLING 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

INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICES

Lic #7509

Plumbing •Heating •Air Conditioning •Winterization •Toilet & Faucet Repairs •Radiant Heat. Free Estimates. 609-698-2777. HIC Lic.#13VH06404700. PlumbingReg.#36B100733400.

T. K OHLER J R . P LUMBING & H EATING Quality Service at Your Convenience Winterization Specials

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION ALL MAKES AND MODELS • Furnaces • Central Air • Humidiﬁers • Boilers • UV Systems • Ductless

Lic# 12557 • Thomas J Kohler Jr. owner/operator

609-242-5474

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. 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 DISCOUNT ON PARTS & LABOR UNLIMITED SERVICE CALLS PRIORITY SERVICE

SENIOR DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON SERVICE CALLS www.rossohvac.com yrosso@rossohvac.com LIC#13VH01298500

Residential & Commercial Winterizations 10% Senior Citizen Discount

All Fixtures, Drain Cleaning, Water Heater Installation & Repairs Appliance Installation & Repairs 609-618-4298

609-549-5088 Ofﬁce

24 Hr. Emergency Service Lic# 4996

609-812-0094

ALBRECHT’S ISLAND AIR, LLC (609) 668-2992 • (800) 894-0056

Specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters Ductless Air Conditioning, Water Turn Ons, Sewer and Drain Cleaning Call for a FREE In-Home Estimate

waltmccollum@yahoo.com

WINTERIZATION RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Water & Sewer Hook Ups House Winterizations Tankless Water Heaters Drain Cleaning • Gas Piping Fixtures Installed • Repair Service

609-361-7473 NJ License #13VH00735500

Michael J. VanLiew Over 20 Years Experience Master Plumber

Lic. #12456 Ship Bottom, NJ

JERSEY SHORE PLUMBING & DESIGN

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.

RAYMOND HOBORA PLUMBING & HEATING Gas Pipe Testing

AWNINGS & CANOPIES

ROOFING/SIDING

ATLANTIC AWNINGS

A ALL EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

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

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.

ELEVATORS

J. MCDERMOTT ROOFING

All plumbing needs, hot water heaters, boilers, gas pipe. Lic.#9149. Call 609-410-3522.

ACCREDITED HOME ELEVATOR CO.

S.K. ROBB PLUMBING CO.

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

All Plumbing Services. Bathroom Remodeling. Hot Water Heaters. Gas Lines. ComfortHeight Toilets. Winterization Services. NJ Lic#.8455.

609-361-9453

609-660-8000

D. POLO

Plumbing & Heating Since 1990

Plumbing,

Residential • Commercial New Construction • Additions Renovations • Hot Water Heaters Boilers • Water & Sewer Excavation Gas Piping • Meter Hookups Repair Service

Heating & Cooling

Yes, Our Ofﬁce Is On LBI!

+ + EMERGENCY SERVICE + :

Our Thoughts Go Out to All Affected by Sandy

A ALL PHASES OF ROOFING/SIDING

KITCHENS • BATHROOOMS • INTERIORS • REPAIRS

609-361-8226 SHIP BOTTOM

NEW ROOFS OR STORM REPAIRS

BUILDER • REMODELING DECKS • SIDING • WINDOWS • DOORS LIC# 13VH00402400

PINSTRIPE ROOFING Expert Roofing at Handyman Prices! 15-year guarantee on all installation jobs! Siding • Gutters • Leaders • Kitchens Residential/Commercial Senior Discount

$500 OFF with this ad! Clip & Save! Valid until 12/31/12

Ask About Our 22 Sq. Promo!

201-218-1277 David S. 551-265-2036 David D.

pinstriperoofing.com NJ LIC# 13VH06396300

P&H ROOFING Repairs & Power Washing

609-384-1709

(No subcontractors)

609-577-8714 Ship Bottom, NJ

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Member

609-361-8815 N.J. Lic#13VH06719700

plumb level square llc Master Plumber

Free Estimates

Licensed and Fully Insured License #12289

Servicing:

Ewing and Central New Jersey 609-883-8180

SPECIALIZING IN KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING SERVICE & REPAIR Free Estimates by Appointment Only

Beach Haven and LBI 609-658-5754

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.

COMPUTER SERVICES Fully Insured

ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

Jeff Moody

INSTRUCTION & TUTORING NJ Certified K-12. 25 years exp. Affordable, will travel. Remedial/ enrichment. All levels, children to adults. Call 201-638-4906.

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.

www.dpoloplumbingheating.com Visa & MasterCard Accepted

Lic #6062

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

MUSIC LESSONS LLC

www.storsbergplumbing.com

609-361-0600

INSTRUCTION

MUSIC PRODUCTION

A company where the owner is on the job!

Lic# 13VH01941200

Also Water Damage & Drywall Repair. Lic.#13VH04665400. Phone 609-489-6305. BuildAxis.com

SPANISH

We beat any written estimate!

NJ Master Plumber #12962 Licensed • Insured • Bonded

6105 Long Beach Blvd. • Brant Beach

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.

609-492-2732 cell 609-713-6440 Lic.#13VH04826300

ROOFING/SIDING

ROBERT HOTALING

Roof repairs & new roofs. All work guaranteed. Free estimates. Call Jim

Haven Beach

LEAKY PIPES? Find a Plumber In The SandPaper Classiﬁeds

ROOFING/SIDING

Rooﬁng • Fiberglass Decks • Skylights • Vinyl Rails All Types of Shingles & Repairs

609-294-8219

iguanaroofinganddecks.com iguanaroofing@yahoo.com Reg./Lic.# 13VH01741000

ATLANTIC ROOFING & SIDING

Residental & Commercial Shingle Roofs • Flat Roofs • EPDM • Single Ply Systems Vinyl & Cedar Siding • Copper • Chimneys Additions & Alterations • Gutters • Windows • Painting Fiberglass Decks • Vinyl Railings • Skylights • All Repairs Fully Insured

609-698-7766

Serving Ocean County & LBI for over 20 years Lic. #13VH00496100

Free Estimates

COMPUTER TECH

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 • Upgrades •Virus and Malware Removal. Please call 609-891-1200. support@shorePCclinic.com www.shorePCclinic.com

Yo u r A d C o u l d B e Here! 609-494-5900

HEATING • COOLING • PLUMBING SAME DAY HEATING AND COOLING REPLACEMENTS

Residential • Commercial

SPECIALIZING IN FIBERGLASS, SIDING, VINYL RAILING & DECKS

10% OFF ALL SERVICE CALLS

$250 OFF Any New or Master Plumbers Lic #6582

Master Plumbers Lic #6582 David Weiner

NJ LIC #13VH00948900 EPA Lead-Safe Certiﬁcation NJ LICRVI #13VH00948900 Lic# 1850530477

"WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR'S WRITTEN ESTIMATE.”*

Replacement System *certain restrictions may apply

NJ REG# 13VH06143700

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PLUMBING

A Message to Long Beach Islanders First and foremost, our deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to you, your family, and your loved ones who have been affected by this life changing storm. It is certainly unprecedented. We are open for business and willing and able to offer support to those in need. While there is nothing short of a long road ahead, our confidence in the support we have received from the local municipalities and volunteers alike is immeasurable. As oft-used and cliché as it may sound; “in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” It is every intention of ours, and surrounding brokerages, to show 100% availability for the 2013 rental season. In order to get to that point, however, it is imperative that the necessary decisions are made to ensure your properties are suitable to accommodate existing, repeat, and potential new clientele. With that being said, please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have. We have a long list of reputable local contractors willing and able to complete the work in a timely manner. Together we can prove that no matter the adversity, the unwavering heart of Long Beach Islanders will prevail. Please reach out to us in this time of need so we can offer the support you deserve. Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you!

Re/Max of Long Beach Island 609-494-7000 1-800-NJSHORE (1-800-657-4673)

AT HOME ELDER CARE

European caregivers, English speaking. References, licensed, bonded, insured. Call 732-899-6366. www.athome-eldercare.com EUROPEAN CAREGIVERS looking for home health aide jobs. 12 years experience. Excellent references. Call Ann, 732-525-1839.

PETS/PET CARE ADOPT A PET

Dogs, Puppies, Cats & Kittens ready for adoption in Ocean County’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.

609-978-0127

LOST A PET? Call the shelter, your pet could be there!

EXOTIC BIRDS

2 beautiful eclectic birds, 1 male, 1 female w/cage and accessories. Must sell together, $1,500/OBO. Serious inquiries only! 609-2968955, 609-713-6834.

EXOTIC CHINCHILLAS

2 females, 1 grey, 1 tan. Must sell together, $75/each. 2 males, both grey, $100/each. All 4 w/cages and accessories, $500/OBO. Good home and serious inquiries only. 609-296-8955, 609-713-6834.

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. (View picture111043 online)

HELP WANTED

Administrative Assistant for busy Real Estate office in Little Egg Harbor. Full time, 9am-5pm, 5 days per week would include Sat. and/or Sun. Requirements include excellent organizational skills, proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office experience, detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Real Estate license a plus. Resume with salary requirements can be sent to: tucknj@hotmail.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.

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. Carpenters wanted. Experienced and non-experienced laborers. Must have valid drivers license. Call 609-312-9595. Driver - $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months and 12 months. Choose your hometime. $0.03 quar terly bonus. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800414-9569. www.driveknight.com DRIVERS - A. Duie Pyle needs owner operators. Sign-on bonus if you start on or before Dec. 19th! Regional truckload operations. HOME EVERY WEEKEND! O/O average $1.84/miles. Steady year ’round work. Requires CDL-A, 2 years experience. Call Dan: 877307-4133. www.DriveforPyle.com Drivers: Home weekends, .44cpm NE dedicated. Chromed out trucks w/APUs 70% drop & hook CDL-A, 6 months experience. 888-2474037. Drivers: w/flatbed experience. Excellent wages, top 25% of fleet earn over $65,000, top 50% over $57,000. Excellent benefits. New trucks, Rider program. Safety bonus. Home weekends. CDL-A, 2 years experience. P&S Transportation, 877-660-1663 x367.

PET AND HOUSE SITTING, LLC

Experienced Reefer Drivers. GREAT PAY/Freight lanes from Presque Isle, ME., Boston-Leigh, Pa. 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com

609-361-8020

Experienced Plumber/Plumber’s Helper– Must have own hand tools & valid driver’s license. Please call 609-361-0600.

Pet Sitting •Pet Walking •Full Animal Care •House Sitting •Plants, Mail, etc. References/ Insured. Barbara,

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

Full time construction/landscaping worker. North end LBI. Start immediately. Transportation a must. Experience or pickup truck a plus. Good pay for hard work & reliability. Call 609-709-5227. SRF444@yahoo.com HVAC company has immediate openings for duct work and HVAC installers. Must have own tools and transportation. Call 609-668-2992.

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Market Research par ticipants wanted. Need market research participants to evaluate local establishments. Apply FREE: Call 800-969-8477 or shop.bestmark.com Now Hiring temporary employees to assist with inspection and documentation of the debris removal process as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Starting salary is $13/hour with 1.5 overtime pay. Long work days and weeks are expected. Individuals must have dependable car and cell phone. Drug screening required. Contact True Nor th Emergency Management, 609389-9061. Plumbing & HVAC technician wanted, full or part time. Please call 609-597-1414 or email resume to jobs@waltmccollumhomeservices .com REAL ESTATE– Sales/Rental agents. Build or increase your business in one of our busy Long Beach Island offices. Great opportunities for newcomers or seasoned agents. Call Aileen Kidd TODAY at Prudential Zack Shore Proper ties for a confidential interview. 609-494-1776. Scojo’s Restaurant is now hiring for all positions in Surf City & Tuckerton. Please apply in person at 120 West Main St., Tuckerton starting Fri., 11/16, or call 609-296-5700.

Shamrock Heating & Air

Now Hiring •JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS, min. 5 years exp., valid driver’s license & transportation required •HVAC MECHANICS, min. 2 years exp., personal vehicle required •HVAC SERVICE MECHANICS, min. 3 years residential exp. with oil, gas & heat pumps. Our firm Offers excellent benefits, 401K, health insurance, FSA, vacation and paid holidays. Please send resume to Shamrock, Attn: Personnel, PO Box 2537, Vincentown, NJ 08088, fax to 609-859-1443 or apply in person, 143 Red Lion Rd., Ste. G, Vincentown, NJ, Mon.-Fri., 9am4pm.

AAA LOCATION

SHIP BOTTOM strip store available immediately. 609-290-1272, 609-494-2420. Manahawkin, 950 sq.ft. Ideal professional office, retail or medical office. Available immediately. Will subdivide. Owner offers rental incentive. Jeff, 732-580-7457 or Diane Turton Realtors, 609-4927000. Ship Bottom, 1,200 sq.ft. Available immediately. Call 732-236-2185.

Stafford Forge Business Park

Contractor’s Office/Workshop for rent. 1,100-14,000 sq.ft. Will divide. 609-294-4990.

INSURANCE- PUBLIC ADJUSTMENT ‘‘HELPING HOMEOWNERS SETTLE CLAIMS’’

Metro Public Adjustment Inc. We provide professional and ethical representation to maximize your settlement. Too many times, clients settle for less because they can’t interpret the details hidden in their policy. bwilbank@verizon.net Barry Wilbank, 484-645-4432.

GARAGE FOR RENT L.E.H. 1,000sqft. Very Clean. Safe, Secure Residential Area. One Block Rte. 9. Classic Cars, Boats, Inventory. Can Divide. Great Deal! 732-492-0709. (View picture53001 online)

LOTS FOR SALE Manahawkin, 1-acre lot on desirable Beachview Ave. Underground utilities already installed. Price reduced. Call Don Diorio, 609-7092483.

HOUSES FOR SALE Affordable Bayfront! For Sale By Owner

Barnegat Light/High Bar area. Details & brochure on Web site barnegatlightbayfront.com For appointment please call 609-713-1415.

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS

Manahawkin (Cedar Bonnet Island), bayfront, 2-bedroom, 2bath home. 80ft. bay frontage with brand-new vinyl bulkhead. $550,000/OBO. 239-699-6900.

R.E. OUT OF STATE Delaware: For sale, several NEW Ranch homes! 55+ peaceful country setting with all amenities included. Low 100’s, low taxes. Call today 302-659-5800. www.bonayrehomes.com and www.lenapebuilders.net

WANTED: LIFE AGENTS. Earn $500 a day, great agent benefits, commissions paid daily, liberal underwriting. Leads. Leads, Leads. LIFE INSURANCE LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 888-713-6020. Weichert Realtors is looking for new and/or experienced team members. Call to arrange a confidential interview, LBI office 609494-6000.

Sudoku Solution

ADULT CARE

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

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CLASSIFIEDS

TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR SALE 30ft. Award: walkaround queen bed, pull-out sofa, sleeps 6, many extras! Good condition, well maintained. $9,995. Located Beach Haven. 609-492-2466. (View picture61001 online)

YEAR ROUND RENTALS Beach Haven, oceanside, unfurnished, 3BR. Sun & screened porches, D/W, W/D, fireplace. Excellent condition. Classic style. High & dry. $1,950/month. 609492-9126. Little Egg Harbor, large, 1st floor, 1-bedroom condo w/pool. $995/ month + utilities, security, credit check. Available 12/1. No smoking. 609-709-6574. Looking for someone to share home in Ocean Acres, $500/month + 1/2 utilities. Call 609-290-1995 or 609-660-5958. Manahawkin, 4-bedroom house, 2 full baths, W/D, DW, C/A, full basement. Large yard. No pets. Available 11/1, $1,750/month + utilities. 201-912-1390. Manahawkin, Cedar Run/Oak Ave., 3-bedroom ranch in quiet residential area. Bonus 3 season room. Oil heat/central air. Close to schools and ball fields. $1,395/ month. Call Ron, 609-384-1776. 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 rental. 609709-1723.

WINTER RENTALS Beach Haven, NO FLOOD DAMAGE. Beautiful, bayfront condo. Updated, furnished, 2BR, 2BA, DW, W/D, C/A, deck. $900/month + utilities. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. 914-424-9313. Beach Haven studio apartment. High & Dry. Snug & warm. Available immediately. $850/month + electric. Call 609-492-9126. Harvey Cedars, no storm damage. 3BR, sleeps 8. LR, DR, den, kitchen & laundry. Waterfront, spacious porch, heat & A/C. Monthly through April starting 12/1 (or with availability of natural gas service). Call 609-466-0590. Short term rentals - for local LBI residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy and out of area contractors with references. Call Sand Dollar Real Estate, 609-494-1130. 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. Get a FREE vacation by donating your vehicle, boat, property, collections to Dvar. Maximize your IRS deductions and help teens in crisis. Call 7800-338-6724.

AUTOS FOR SALE

Surf City, bayside, 2-bedroom, 1bath duplex. Available 12/1, $1,400/month + utilities and 1.5 months security. Pets considered. Call 609-220-2047.

2001 VW Golf, $3,500/OBO. 105K miles, check engine light on, needs front brake pads. Please call 609709-9196.

VILLAGE ON THE GREEN

2005 Mercury Mountaineer, black interior/exterior, new brakes & tires. NO FLOOD DAMAGE. No accidents, well maintained. 174K miles. $4,000/OBO. Rich 201-4547570. rsands1506@comcast.net

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 Manahawkin, female, no smoking, no allergies to pets. References & credit check. $600/month, monthto-month OK. $900 deposit. Call 609-709-0963. Ocean Acres, room AND loft w/private full bath. Walk to lake beach, park, tennis/basketball courts and golf course. $700/month utilities included. 732-616-2396, Rose.

WINTER RENTALS Attractive, immaculate, Key-West style, 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse, sundeck & balcony, tastefully decorated, Beach Haven. Small pet friendly. $1,200/month. 609-658-1098. www.lbibeachhome.net

LBI RENTAL WANTED Elderly retired gentleman seeks 1BR apartment with bathroom & kitchenette, year ‘round, in Barnegat Light, High Bar Harbor or North Loveladies. Non smoker, no drugs, no pets. Please Call 609-276-5729 Leave Message

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 PRICE REDUCED, $1,200! 10ft. Pennant Daysailer (2007). 15ft. mast w/sail, main & jib. Oars and 1.5hp motor. Perfect for beginners. In Barnegat Light. 267-879-9637. 20ft. 1995 Sun Bird Neptune Cuddy Cabin, 135hp Evinrude engine, with trailer, $500/OBO. Call 862-2224737. 21ft. 2005 Parker 2120 Sport Cabin w/Load-Rite trailer. OB, F150 Yamaha 4-stroke, 99hrs. Garmin navigation. Pristine condition, $29,500. 856-296-3630. 24ft. 2008 Sea Ray Sundancer (undamaged). Original owner. Warranties through 2013. Only 35 hours. $42,000. On LBI. Call/Text 201-925-5143. 25ft. 1982 Siedelman cruiser/racer sailboat with trailer. Still wins races! $2,000. In Beach Haven Crest. Call 609-290-0530.

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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

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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. There’s no better way to sell your power or sailboat. Place your ad today and get ready to sale away!

BOAT ACCESSORIES BAYVIEW CANVAS

Boat Canvas– custom fabrication and repair. All types enclosures, covers, upholstery, marine carpeting, residential canvas. 609-276-2720. www.bayviewcanvaslbi.com

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SHRINK WRAP

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

NACE’S SHRINK WRAP

We come to your location. All covers vented to prevent mildew. 609-660-0669.

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

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BOAT HAULING

Builders & Developers of Waterfront Property Storm Repair • Clean-Ups • Restoration • House Raising

Bulkheads • Docks • Boat Lifts • Marine Inspections

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SHIP BOTTOM BOAT TOWING, local & long distance boat hauling, since 1986. 609-978-7757. Like Us on Facebook. www.Shipbottomboattow.com

PREMIER DOCKS AND BULKHEADS

SAIL REPAIRS ATTENTION SAILOR: Sail repairs, new sails, boom covers, windows, cushions. Rigging replacements. CDI furlers. Will pickup & deliver. 609-294-2457, Aggie.

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MISSING BOAT

3 missing Kayaks. 2 yellow & blue Hobies; 1 white Ocean. Reward. Call 609-405-1556. White Sunfish, turquoise stripes, BBYC sticker on back. Originally tied down in Brant Beach area. If found, please call 609-577-3742.

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1996 34ft. Coachman Mirada, Class A. Excellent condition, clean, must see. Call 609-857-3113.

10ft. O’Day sailboat. Red hull, white inside. North Beach Haven area. Please call 201-832-2104. herman@hcgraphics.com

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The SandPaper/Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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