Alcohol Shoppers May Experience ‘Sticker Shock’

The Stafford Municipal Alliance, in conjunction with the Stafford Police Department, will carry out a “sticker shock” campaign with high school students later this month. The program has kids visiting local liquor stores, with adult supervision and a police escort, to place stickers on packages of alcohol that remind customers of legal drinking age that it is illegal to buy […]

LBI/Mainland Woman’s Club Celebrates 50 Years

The LBI/Mainland Woman’s Club celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 15 with a luncheon at the Holiday Inn, Manahawkin. Club members were honored to have several past presidents join the festivities, as well as Carol Hancock-Carleu, a past president of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Entertainment was provided by members of Our Gang Players, who performed selections […]

Assemblywoman Gove Appointed to Alzheimer’s Disease Study Commission

Ninth District Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, of Brant Beach, has been named to the Alzheimer’s Disease Study Commission, which was proposed by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Chapter of New Jersey. The commission was established through legislation authored by Gove and her legislative district colleagues Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Sen. Christopher J. Connors. Connors serves on the commission as a […]

Noyes Art Exhibit on Superstorm Sandy Opens for Two-Year Anniversary

"The Aftermat" Is in Oceanville, Atlantic County

As the second anniversary of Superstorm Sandy looms, a new exhibit at the Noyes Museum in Oceanville may dredge up some unpleasant memories for those suffering with post traumatic stress disorder since the disaster. But for others, “The Aftermath” might serve as a way to heal, or at least as a measure of how far the shore has come. Creating […]

Learn About Mind-Body Health at Stockton’s Manahawkin Instructional Site

Understanding the mind-body connection and how to keep it all in balance is vital to achieving overall health and wellness at any age. From the Stockton Center on Successful Aging comes a workshop on mind-body health issues at the Manahawkin Instructional Site of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey on Friday, Nov. 7. The free, hands-on workshop will cover […]

Fantastic Waves, Weather and Surfing Make for Memorable Jetty Clam Jam


Now in its eighth year, the Jetty Clam Jam has developed some longstanding traditions. One tradition is the team selection, randomly paired surfers from different age brackets into two-man squads. Another is having three generations on the beach, surfing and watching, right down to the family dog. But one of the most important traditions is the event’s namesake – the […]

Viva la Festa

Letters

To the Editor: A few weeks ago Mr. Ball suggested we have a “Pizza Fest” (“Pizza Fest, Anyone?” 10/8). We used to have something similar. It was called Festa de Columbo. After the Chowderfest some tents were left up and we celebrated Columbus Day. My first enthusiastic experience with Italian dining was when Jack Casella invited me to his house. […]

His Own Man

Letters

To the Editor: I had the honor of hosting a meet and greet for the next congressman from the 2nd District on Oct. 18 at my home in Barnegat Light, Bill Hughes. Why was it such an honor? The reason is that we have a candidate who is not only very smart but innovative in solving problems. In addition, he […]

Thankful Friends

Letters

To the Editor: Once again we are happy to thank Tom and Margie Stewart of Uncle Will’s Grill in Beach Haven for hosting their Third Dinner Benefit for the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. It was another delightful evening of delicious food and lots of raffle prizes. The very generous donation by Uncle Will’s for the evening’s event […]

Walker Abandoned by Mystery Schooner


Robert J. Walker It was June 1860 and the nation was watching the Democratic Party splitting, over the issue of slavery, into two national conventions – one at Charleston, S.C., the other at Baltimore, Md. Unnoticed by most, the U.S. Coast Survey steamer Robert J. Walker, a 132-foot, iron hulled, two-masted, sidepaddle wheeler and a veteran of 11 years, was […]