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Riding out Sandy with the 'Group of 200'
Last Updated on Friday, March 15, 2013 03:51 pm Written by Michael Feely Friday, November 02, 2012 07:08 pm
It’s a little after 3 a.m. Friday morning. My editor called me yesterday and said we were putting out a paper Saturday and I needed to do a story on the storm.
Where do I begin? I could do a book on everything that took place in Brigantine over the last five days. I have been awake for the last hour trying to compose the story – find the line – it will take too long. I need to be back at the Community Center at 6 a.m. so I will share part of what I saw and experienced. I ask the indulgence of the reader as I cover my encounter with a lady called Sandy.
Show Jim Mogan some appreciation
Last Updated on Saturday, November 03, 2012 03:02 pm Written by Jan Coffin Friday, November 02, 2012 01:00 am
To the editor:
I attended the debate and was pleased with the way it was conducted by Pinky and the Chamber. Generally, I thought the candidates from both sides were well-spoken and qualified. However, I was outraged by candidate Simpson’s point, that to reduce expenses, he would take away Jim Mogan’s authorization to take his city vehicle home at the end of the day.
Not much 'new' about New Republicans
Last Updated on Friday, March 15, 2013 03:52 pm Written by Ray Wilson Friday, November 02, 2012 01:00 am
To the editor:
In a letter to the Editor last Friday, former “New Republican” candidate Tom Milhous, states “we lost (the last) election, predominantly due to the voters’ unfounded concern that we would succumb to the Brigantine establishment.”
Pleasure to walk with Joe Campitelli
Last Updated on Saturday, November 03, 2012 03:03 pm Written by Paul Robinson Thursday, November 01, 2012 01:00 am
To the editor:
I had the pleasure of walking the neighborhood with Joe Campitelli this week as Joe visited people in the 2nd Ward, where he is running for City Council. Being a fellow Army veteran, we had some nice chats between houses. As Joe rang doorbells, I watched the smiles appear on people who came to the door. Even if they didn’t know him by name, they recognized him. Obviously, he is well known and liked by many outside of his leadership functions as President of the Sons of Italy, Chairman of Brigantine’s Clean Communities organization, and State Chairman for the Elks Drug Awareness Program. He has done much for many people during his 40 plus years in Brigantine and it certainly showed.
Green Heads swim team holds Halloween mini-meet
Last Updated on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 01:21 pm Written by Robin Taylor Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:00 am
The Green Heads swim team held its inaugural Halloween mini swim meet Saturday, Oct. 21. Swimmers ranging from age 4 to 8 from as far as Vineland came to compete in individual events and relays. Events that were available were 25-yard freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and individual medley in each age group as well as relays.
Freespool – Week of Oct. 26, 2012
Last Updated on Saturday, October 27, 2012 03:48 pm Written by Staff Reports Saturday, October 27, 2012 01:00 am
Cathy Crossland of Bayside Marina reports that there has not been a lot of action with the stripers yet, except at night while plugging.
Joe A.'s brother-in-law, Bob Hoffman, is doing pretty well at night with eels and spot. Crossland said that she can't believe spot are still hanging around.
4x4 Parade and Bonfire great success
Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 24, 2012 02:25 pm
Three hundred-plus vehicles join the parade
The island was flooded with Jeeps and other 4x4s this past Saturday when the city and the Chamber of Commerce collaborated in the first annual 4x4 Parade and Beach Bonfire.
The event was developed as a way of encouraging visitors to the island who would enjoy taking advantage of access to the beaches with their vehicles. A decorated “Nights in Venice” theme was encouraged and cash prizes were given to the winners.
It was a glorious day at the beach where the weather gods looked favorably down on the participants. More than 300 vehicles showed up for a 2 p.m. start time staged just south at the 38th Street Beach. Head wrangler Ernie Purdy (also known as the Superintendent of Public Works) kept this “herd” controlled until start time. He gave specific directions to all in line and warned the 4x4’s to “stay off of my dunes.”
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