Cut excessive school costs before raising taxes

Written by Mary Ann Kozack Thursday, March 21, 2013 05:30 pm

Letters

To the editor:

While everyone has been watching the televised budget debate playing out at City Council meetings, is anyone paying attention to the Brigantine school budget?

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Eye Health Tip of the Week - Look out for light

Written by Dr. Emerson Tracy Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:00 pm

Eye Tip

Fluorescent light emits ultra-violet light, as in sunlight. Transition lenses that darken in sunlight also do this under fluorescent lights.

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The Gold and Silver Mine – The rare 'Stella' gold coin

Last Updated on Friday, March 15, 2013 03:25 pm Written by Douglas Keefe Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:00 am

Gold and Silver Mine

A weekly column dedicated to “digging out” current information about precious metals, coins and other numismatics.

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Library operates temporary outpost

Written by Bev Bird Monday, March 18, 2013 12:00 pm

Library

AmeriCorps volunteers Daniel Farfan of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; Scott E. Shipley of Olathe, Kansas; and Ross Beazell of Charlottesville, Va., enjoy the free Internet privileges offered at the Atlantic County Library system’s temporary Library Outpost at the Brigantine Beach Community Center.

Children explore the world of plants

Written by Keri O’Connor Sunday, March 17, 2013 02:00 pm

Bill Baldwin feeds a Venus flytrap.

Brigantine CER and the Kids Enrichment Club held a children’s workshop on plants Saturday, March 9 at the Community Center.

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Sports Scrapbook – A brief retrospective

Last Updated on Monday, March 18, 2013 04:10 pm Written by Don Marrandino Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:00 pm

Sports

Turning back the pages to…

2010 – Richard Stockton College’s Abad Akhtar of Brigantine was named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar by the magazine “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” Akhtar is a member of the cross country track and field teams at Stockton. The Ashe Award honors undergraduates of color who have made achieving both athletically and academically a winning combination.

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Classic car show and auction is a beautiful temptation

Written by Matt Fabel Sunday, March 17, 2013 10:00 am

A classic two-tone 1936 Auburn Boattail convertible draws a lot of attention at the 2013 Atlantic City Classic Car Show.

As a freelance philosopher I am often asked, “What is the secret to a long-lasting marriage?” Simple answer: Know and trust your spouse.

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Sofield rates among nation's best runners

Last Updated on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 11:39 am Written by Priscilla Bello Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:00 pm

Paige Sofield

Paige Sofield, undefeated runner from Brigantine Middle School, placed in the USA Track and Field National Championships. On Saturday, March 9, Paige raced in the 3,000 meters at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex in Maryland. Sofield is now ranked 6th in the nation in the 11-12 age group.