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March 2015
Volume 5 • Number 10
— BY AND FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SUNRISE BAY —
PRST STD
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LAKEwood, NJ 08701
PERMIT NO. 211
Editor-In-Chief
Virginia Hasselbach
Editorial Staff
Susan Geldart
Rosemary Molloy
Mary Salisbury
Feature Writers
Judy Cannata
Norma Hochman
Jerry Maguire
Pat Pickett
Georgette Schenk
Lee Schmidt
Architectural Review Committee
Robert French 857-5490
Conrad Zabinski 812-1310
Steve Gondelman 294-8042
Jim Ingelsby 238-3537
Local Phone Numbers You May Need
Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies................ 911
Police Dept (Non-Emergency).............. 296-3666
LEH Township Main Office................... 296-7241
LEH Public Works Dept........................ 296-3600
LEH Post Office.................................... 296-3344
LEH Water/Sewer Authority.................. 296-1168
Ocean Co. Library (LEH Branch)......... 294-1197
Prime Management (Carol at Office).... 812-9595
Clubhouse Courtesy Phone................. 812-1045
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MARCH 2015 The Breeze SUNRISE BAY HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD of TRUSTEES
December, 2014– December, 2015
President: Howard Read
9 Sunrise Bay Blvd.
296-9448
Vice President: Nick Steiger
57 Windstar Drive
296-4310
Secretary: Walter Geldart
13 Sweetwater Drive
296-5222
Treasurer: Joan Chendes 28 Marina Way
812-9601
Trustee:
Martin Hochman
42 Seagull Drive
294-2573
TERM
2014 - 2016
2013 – 2015
2014 - 2016
2013 - 2015
2013 - 2015
Carol M. Brady/ Sunrise Bay Homeowners’ Glenna Anastasio Association
2 Windstar Drive
Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey 08087
812 9595
609 812 9247 FAX
[email protected]
Barbara Drummond Prime Management, Inc.
684 E. Bay Avenue
Barnegat, New Jersey 08005
609 693 0090
Deadline for the April 2015
paper is
March 16th at noon.
Email to:
[email protected]
Or give to Carol or Glenna
in the office
Sunrise Bay Homeowner’s Association
2015 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
DATE
TIME
TYPE of MEETING
March 2
9:30 AM
WorkshopClubhouse
April 6
2:00 PM*
Board MeetingClubhouse
* Workshop Meetings are scheduled one (1) hour prior to Board Meetings
No other meetings or activities are to be scheduled during Board Meetings
- The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reschedule meetings as necessary
LOCATION
SBHOA
Board of Trustees
Approved – 12/1/2014
Revised –
NEWS FROM YOUR HOA
I apologize for the delay in the appointment to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trustees and the
naming of the officers. It was fully intended to vote on the appointment at the December Board meeting;
however, an unusual situation occurred necessitating that action to be delayed until the February meeting
thus avoiding any potential improprieties.
The events leading to the rescheduling of the selection began at the October meeting when Nick Steiger
announced that he would not seek re-election. Shortly thereafter, Bob Kowalik tendered his resignation
with one year remaining on his term. A notice of the vacancy was posted with the intent to appoint at the
December Board meeting. Nick then had a change of mind (maybe a twist of the arm) and submitted his
letter of interest for the position; he was the only applicant. However, Nick’s elected term as trustee would
not expire until the conclusion of the Annual Meeting which was held immediately after the December
Board Meeting thus preventing his appointment at that time. His approval was made at the February
meeting. Thanks to Nick for continuing his service to the community.
Also, the Board has approved the recommendation from the ARC to revise ARC Policy, Item 19
detailing homeowners’ responsibilities to insure that pedestrians can safely walk on public sidewalks in
the community without encountering low hanging tree limbs, leaves or other foliage protruding onto or
over sidewalks as follows:
a. Tree limbs shall be no lower than seven (7) feet at any point above a public sidewalk.
b. Protruding shrubbery or foliage shall be trimmed back in such a manner as to allow for full unhindered sidewalk passage.
Your anticipated cooperation in the safety of those walking in Sunrise Bay is appreciated. The full
revision will be found in this publication.
Even though we are nearing the end of the snow season, mention must be made again that those asking
to be put on the Priority Snow Removal list must realize it is for those with true and urgent medical needs.
Abuse of this privilege only serves to delay the overall snow clearing process within the development.
Decisions are made in the attempt to serve the entire community in a more timelier manner than would
otherwise be possible with crews being directed randomly throughout neighborhood. Be reminded that
snow removal crews are called into service when the snowfall is over 2” in depth and the roadways have
been plowed by the township’s Public Works Department.
As always, if one suddenly experiences a medical emergency, whether it be during a snow storm or
not, and needs medical assistance, you are urged to call 911!
The next Trustee Meeting will be on April 6, 2015, at 2:00 PM.
Howard Read
President-SBHOA
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Below is the revision to the ARC Policy, Item 19
as approved by the Board of Trustees on February 2,
2015. Changes are italicized.
Senior Tours Trips
SUNRISE BAY
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
POLICY GUIDELINES
ITEM 19. MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance of one’s property is necessary
to keeping an attractive place in which to live and to
insure that pedestrians can safely walk on public
sidewalks without encountering low hanging tree
limbs, leaves or other foliage protruding onto or over
sidewalks.
A. Property and Lawn Care
1. Each property owner shall keep their lots and
all improvements thereon in good order and repair,
including watering of lawns, the pruning and cutting of
all trees and shrubbery and the appropriate external care
of their homes, all in a manner and frequency which is
consistent with property management:
a. Tree limbs shall be no lower than seven (7) feet
at any point above a public sidewalk.
b. Protruding shrubbery or foliage shall be
trimmed back in such a manner as to allow for full
unhindered sidewalk passage.
2. Failure to maintain the property resulting in
a condition of safety or unsightliness, which affects
the value, or enjoyment of neighboring lots or those
transiting the community, will cause the ARC to give
notice of such conditions to the property owner and
demand that corrective action be taken in accordance
with the Covenants.
3. Application for approval is required only for a
change from the original design color when replacement
of an essential house element- such as shutters, gutters
and downspouts- is necessary.
Information and flyers are available in the
clubhouse.
May 6 - 11
Tulip Festival in Holland, MI $1069
June 21 - 24
Baltimore and Annapolis Harbor $899
Sept. 8 - 16
Branson and Ozarks Fest. $1549
More info call Lee at 296-0432
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Bus: 609-978-9400 Fax: 609-978-9404
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EVENTS
St Pat’s Dinner and Party
DATE
PRICE
March 14
$20
March 2, 4, 9
April 8
$45
March 2, 4, 9
Grounds for Sculpture
DATES OF SALE
Note: this is a date change
Upcoming Events
ACTIVITIES MEETING
AT THE CLUBHOUSE
THURSDAY, MARCH 5th
At 1:30 PM
COME WITH YOUR IDEAS
ALL ARE WELCOME
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and
Party
April 8
Trip to Grounds for Sculpture
April 17
Sunrise Bay Singers
(Broadway Show Tunes)
May
NYC Trip – 9/11 Memorial
Trip Postponed – may be rescheduled
May 23 Pool Opening Breakfast (tentative)
Are you in need of a Notary?
The Breeze
is Available On-Line!
The following SB residents are Notaries and have volunteered their
services to Sunrise Bay Residents:
Donna Thomas 296-2485
Wendy McKeel-Chandler 294-0926
(Mark Your Calendars)
March 14
Need a chairperson to run this event
September Pool closing Pig Roast Party
(tentative)
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TRASH AND RECYCLING CURB TIMES
All residents are reminded that the time for placing Trash and Recycling
receptacles at curbside reverts back to 6:00PM upon the return of
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME on March 9th.
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February Women’s Club
Meeting
By Anne Armitage
On February 8, 2015 the guest speaker for the
Women’s Club was Jack Granstrand who is a licensed
Senior Healthcare Advisor. Jack gave an informative
talk followed by questions and answers on different
Medicare plans and options.
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MARCH 2015 The Breeze Sunrise Bay Baybs
By Anne Armitage
On January 22, 2015 the Sunrise Baybs went to
lunch at The Grapevine.
Anna Pappa, Maureen Klotzbach, Mickey
Meeker, Pat Lisowski (Hostess), Anne Armitage, Joan
DeDomenico, Barbara Burkhardt, Mary Jane Browne
and Regina Barry.
Annual Winter
Clothing Drive
Submitted by John Nowak
We are beginning our annual winter clothing drive
starting now until March and are asking all who wish
to contribute gently worn coats, jackets, sweaters and
other cold weather gear to help those less fortunate
than ourselves. Should you have a large donation, you
may contact me at 609-812-9788. I will gladly pick
them up from you. We are also accepting blankets and
comforters. Drop off is in the cloak room in SRB’s
clubhouse, also please have the coats on hangers. Let’s
help the people who are less fortunate.
Sunday Musical Arts
By Maryann Van Oostendorp
Being shown in March will be
the two short operas: “Pagliacci”
and “Cavalleria Rusticana”. Both
operas show two different love stories,
both tragic yet full of beautiful and soul searching
music. Come join us at the clubhouse on Sunday, March
15th at 1:00 p.m. and prepared to be dazzled with the
presentation of our beautiful 70” TV screen. And, as
always, a light lunch will be presented. Any questions,
please call Mary Ann (812-3541).
February’s SMA was cancelled and rescheduled for
March 1st.
Sunrise Bay Singers
By Joan Chendes
Please mark your calendars. Our next sing-along will
be "A Night on Broadway" at the clubhouse on Friday,
April 17th. We will sing at Arcadia Nursing and Rehab
on Wednesday April 15th.
Rehearsals are on Weds. at 10:00AM on 3/18, 3/25,
4/1 and 4/8.
If you are interested in joining the group, please
call me.
Sunrise Bay Bowling League
Luncheon
By Roberta Okun
We are now half way through bowling for the
Fall/Winter league for Sunrise Bay. Robert Olmeda
and I went to the Cuisine on the Green to book our
luncheon for this year. Everyone that attended last
year’s luncheon enjoyed the food so much. We will
be having the same menu as last year and the price
will be the same ($26.00 per person). It will be on
Wednesday May 6th. It will start at 12:30pm and end
at 3:30pm. I will be handing out a slip for you to fill
out and return to either Bob or myself in the near future
at bowling. Hope to see everyone at the luncheon. It
you have any questions you can call Roberta Okun
@ 609-296-9643.
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IS THE PARTY OVER?
By Susan Geldart
“Let the good times roll” has
always been my favorite saying.
As Walter and I look back on our
12 years in Sunrise Bay, we are
grateful. We have made many fine
friends and enjoyed a variety of well
planned, festive activities courtesy
of the Sunrise Bay Activities
Committee. Actually, many of our
friendships resulted from attending
HOA happenings. Food, drink, and fun set the scene
for relaxing and getting to know one another. How
lucky we are to have such opportunities right in our
own community! Isn’t this what we expected when
we chose an “adult” living environment?
Suppose the unexpected happened and the monthly
social events began to disappear from the calendar?
Unfortunately, 2015 may be the first time in recent
years when some months have no special activity for
us to enjoy. Here is the story.
15 residents were in attendance at the February
5th Activities meeting, not a bad turnout but small
considering the size of our community. Rarely do we
see a new face. All of the faithful members present
have chaired or served on committees for one or more
activities during the past several years. To date this
year we held two January events: a New Year’s Eve
party and a social night with snacks and a funny video.
February featured an appetizer and dessert night. In
March there will be a bus trip to the Philadelphia
Flower Show and a St. Patrick’s
Dinner. Bus trips are scheduled
for April and May to Gardens for
Sculpture and to the 9/11 Museum
in New York City. A pig roast/luau
is planned for September and a
holiday dinner dance for December.
Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it, but
consider what is missing: the annual
Pool Opening Breakfast and social
events for July, August, October and November. People
are needed to plan and chair these events or they won’t
happen. Please consider getting together with friends
and taking charge of the breakfast or one of the “empty”
months. These activities do not need to be elaborate.
Bagels and coffee can suffice for the breakfast and
monthly events can be simple social gatherings plus
or minus a theme. The Activities Committee will
welcome you and provide assistance. Detailed records
are available for the breakfast and other events so you
will not start with a blank slate. Please contact Jack
Dessel or come to the March 5th Activities meeting to
volunteer. New people bring fresh ideas and the result
will be an invigorated social life for our residents. If
you are unable to volunteer, at least attend the events
that do take place. Show support for the efforts made
in your behalf. Let’s all do our part to keep the good
times rolling here at Sunrise Bay.
Set Clocks Ahead March 8th
10 MARCH 2015 The Breeze VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Submitted by Loretta Beyer
The Lighthouse Alliance Family and Youth Center Thrift Store is a non-profit organization. They are in
need of volunteers. If you have any spare time and would like to help, please call Marian at 296-8738. No
experience is needed.
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Tuckerton Library
380 Bay Avenue, Tuckerton, NJ • 609-296-1470
F = Family Program
CH = Children’s
Program
C = Computer
A = Adult
BD = Book Discussion
REG = Registration
Required
FR = Fundraiser
For all movies please see the printed Ocean
County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton
Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470
for more information on the movie selection.
A – 3/2, 6:00 pm, Monday – FREE PG-13
Movie Night
The Theory of Everything
This is the extraordinary story of one of the
world’s greatest living minds, the renowned
astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply
in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde.
REG.
A/T – 3/9, 6:00 pm, Monday – FREE PG Movie
Night
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good
Day
Follow the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander
as he experiences the most terrible and horrible
day of his young life—a day that begins with gum
stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after
another. REG.
A – 3/23, 6:00 pm, Monday – FREE PG-13
Movie Night – St. Vincent
St. Vincent
Maggie, a single mother, moves into a new
home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver.
Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but
to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor,
Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a penchant
for alcohol and gambling. An odd friendship soon
blossoms between the improbable pair. REG.
12 MARCH 2015 The Breeze COMMUNITY NEWS
Submitted by Ernie Tews
“Enjoy a FISH FRY dinner Friday March 20 at
Church of the Holy Spirit, Main and Cedar Streets
Tuckerton. Menu available: fresh fish from Barnegat
Light, Cole slaw, mac&cheese, stewed tomatoes,
homemade chowder. Take-out orders from 4:30 PM,
seatings at 5:30 and 6:30 PM. Adults $18, children
under ten, $5. For tickets or information, call the
church office 609-296-9618.
2015 Shuffleboard & Bocce
Annual Meeting
Agenda
Review rules changers
New championship tournament Changers
Distribute Schedules
Open Safety awareness suggestions
Related Q & A discussion
Jim Nuti / Shuffleboard
Mike Barry and the Bocce committee
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Little Egg Harbor Township Committee–January 22, 2015
By Jerry Maguire
One proposed ordinance, to establish a Floodplain
Management Plan Committee, was introduced. It was
explained that this committee is a grant requirement
and its establishment will earn community rating
system (CRS) points. Eight resolutions were passed.
Compensation for accumulated time was authorized
for a retiring police officer with 25 years service. A
committee member asked the amount of the payment.
He was told it was about $ 115 thousand and would
be paid in installments. Two resolutions authorized
the appointment of a conflict township prosecutor and
conflict municipal public defenders. Submission of a
Sustainable Jersey Grant application, on behalf of the
Little Egg Harbor School District for LED lighting,
was authorized. A settlement was authorized for the
township’s claim on a Cranberry Creek maintenance
bond. It was explained that this was to reimburse the
township for tree replacement costs. Participation in the
Governor’s Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse July
1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 grants cycle was authorized.
Other resolutions provided for tax refunds and bill
payments.
The township engineer reported that a list of
proposed projects for the County Schedule C road
program was being developed. The County awarded
a design services contract for the Park and Ride lot
on Route 539. The committee asked the engineer to
assure that the township has input into this process.
The engineer said that Walmart representatives advised
him that contracts were out for bid and that the project
is “on track”.
During township committee comments it was
noted that a “Project Medicine Drop” program will be
announced at the upcoming Senior Advisory Council
meeting.
No public comments were provided.
Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board
February 5, 2015
By Jerry Maguire
Three Board members were sworn in. There was
only one application for consideration. It was from
My Three Sons for a minor site plan approval to add
a greenhouse on the north side of the property located
on Route 9 and Dock Street. The greenhouse will be
a frame building covered in plastic material which will
enclose an outside sales area and which will add about
1,700 square feet to an existing building. The applicant
is seeking two hardship variances from required
setbacks on the Route 9 and Dock Street sides of the
property. The applicant’s attorney noted that there are
several other properties in the area which do not meet
the current setback requirements. He also noted that
there would be no change in use or impact on vehicle
circulation. Much of the discussion involved comments
from a resident who was accompanied by her attorney,
14 MARCH 2015 The Breeze and whose house abuts the south side of the applicant’s
property. The resident complained about recent filling
and grading after which water impacted her driveway
and house. Her attorney sought clarification of a prior
approval and questioned whether requirements of that
approval were still being met. He also felt that this
application should be considered a major subdivision
and as such, several requirements were not addressed
in the application. The Board attorney noted that the
conditions being objected to relate to a different part
of the property and such conditions are not relevant to
the current application. He further noted that approval
of this application does not represent tacit approval
of violations of any prior approval. He noted that the
concerns raised should be brought to the Zoning Board
of Adjustment. The application was approved.
Fancy Side Dish for Ham
or Anytme
Set Clocks Ahead
March 8th
Can Pineapple Slices (Drain juice BUT leave
pineapple in can)
3 oz box of jello any flavor
Maraschino cherries optional
Mint leaves optional
Open top end of can of pineapple slices,
drain liquid (reserve for other uses) BUT be
sure to leave pineapple in can, set aside. Pour
jello mix into 1 cup of hot water stir until
dissolved. Pour jello mixture into can and
refrigerate until firm. When firm and ready
to use open bottom end of can and push
pineapple out. Separate slices and decorate
(optional) with cherries and mint leaves. This
is very decorative for holidays. For Christmas
use lime, strawberry or raspberry flavors. For
Easter use lemon or berry. May be used as a
side dish or a dessert.
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SUNDAY
2
1
MONDAY
1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Sunday Musical Arts
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Board Workshop
(Crft Rm)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Box Office (Foyer)
8
9
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ARC Com. Mtg
(Crft Rm)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Box Office (Foyer)
Daylight Savings Time
Starts
1:30PM-3:30PM
Women’s Club Mtg.
15
BULK PICK UP
TRASH PICKUP
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
Winter Exercise Class
(Br)
7:30PM-8:30PM
BOOK CLUB(Library)
10
TRASH PICKUP
WEDNESDAY
4
Philadelphia Flower
Show (8AM-5PM?)
TH
5
1:30 P
Activit
M
11
12
18
19
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
Winter Exercise Class
(Br)
11:00 AM-12:30PM SB
Sparklers (Crft Rm)
17
16
1:00PM- 4:00PM
SUNDAY MUSICAL
ARTS
3
TUESDAY
TRASH PICKUP
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bylaws Com Mtg
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Volunteer Committee
(Crft Rm)
22
23
24
TRASH PICKUP
29
30
31
TRASH PICKUP
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DAILY CALENDAR EVENTS
MONDAY
HURSDAY
RECYCLING
6
FRIDAY
7
SATURDAY
PM -2:30 PM
ties Committee
Meeting
RECYCLING
9am-11:30am Men’s Billiards
1pm-3pm Canasta
7pm-10pm Mah-Jong-Card Room
7pm-10pm Men’s Poker-Craft Room
TUESDAY
13
14
10:00AM-11:00AM
Shuffleboard & Bocce
Mtg
6:00PM St. Patrick’s
Day Party
RECYCLING
9am-10:30am Aerobics & Dancercize [BR]
20
21
Spring Begins
8:30am-9:30am Clubhouse Cleaning
10am-12pm Stitchers-Card Room
1:00- 3:00 PM Arts & Crafts-CRT RM
5pm-6pm Beginner Line Dancing
6:30pm-7:30pm Line Dancing-BR
7pm-9pm Poker-Pinochle
WEDNESDAY
9am-10am Aerobics-BR
9am-11:30am Men’s Billiards
7pm-10pm Tiles/Pinochle
THURSDAY
RECYCLING
27
10:00 AM- 11:00AM
Angler’s Fishing
28
9am-12pm Winter Bowling
1:00- 3:00 PM Arts & Crafts-CRT RM
7pm-10pm Mah-Jong
7pm-10pm Poker/Canasta
FRIDAY
9am-10am Clubhouse Cleaning
9am-10:30am Aerobics & Dancercize [BR]
9am-11:30am Men’s Billiards
1pm-3pm Canasta -Card Room
7pm-9pm Movie Nite-BR
7pm-10pm Men’s Poker-Card Room
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18 MARCH 2015 The Breeze A – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
One-on-One Computer Chats & eBooks at the
Library
These one-on-one sessions can be tailored to your
specific area of choice. Call the Little Egg Harbor
Branch to schedule an appointment, 609-294-1197.
Limit one session a month per person.
A – 3/13, 12 pm, Friday
To Kill a Mockingbird: Movie
NR. 129 min. 1962. Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prizewinning autobiographical novel was translated to film
in 1962 by Horton Foote and the producer/director
team of Robert Mulligan and Alan J. Pakula. Set a
small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on
scrupulously honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus
Finch, magnificently embodied by Gregory Peck.
A – 6:30 pm, Wednesday
Get Your Knit On: Knit Night
Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch for dates, 609-294- BD – 3/17, 1:30 pm, Tuesday
1197.
Little Egg Harbor Book Discussion
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and
A – 3/4, 6 pm, Wednesday
Palin, and the race of a lifetime by John Heilemann.
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.
bad day: Movie
PG. 81 min. 2014.
BD – 3/19, 7 pm, Thursday
Marvelous Sleuths Book Club
A – 3/6, 12 pm, Friday
Though Not Dead by Dana Stabenow. Please pick up
Fury: Movie
a copy at the circulation desk.
R. 135 min. 2014. Starring
Brad Pitt. April, 1945. As the Allies make their final A – 3/20, 10 am – 4 pm, Friday
push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened Army County Connection Mobile Service Center
sergeant commands a Sherman tank and his five-man
crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.
A – 3/24 – 3/28, 10 am – 9 pm
Little Egg Harbor Friends Book Sale
A – 3/9, 1 pm, Monday
The Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library will be
Vienna two centuries ago: Beauty and intellect holding a book sale in the meeting room.
marching toward nihilism
Bay Atlantic Symphony Music Lecture, presented by
Paul Mark Somers, Director of Adult Education.
A – 3/11, 6 pm, Wednesday
Annie: Movie
PG. 128 min. 1982. This family classic is adapted from
the Broadway musical, which was based on the comic
strip Little Orphan Annie. During the Great Depression
in New York City, a plucky red-haired scrapper named
Annie (Aileen Quinn) is the voice of hope for her
fellow orphans who live under the supervision of
drunken floozy Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett).
F = Family Program
CH = Children’s Program
C = Computer
A = Adult
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Tuckerton Seaport Events.
By Lee Schmidt
Bringing the Jersey Shore’s maritime traditions
of the past and present to life through people,
exhibits, and hands-on activities. Admission: $8
adults, $6 Seniors, $5 Children 6 – 12. To register,
or for more info, call 296-8868.
Ocean County Parks and Recreation Events
To register or for more info, call 971-3085. Pack a lunch
and dress for the weather. Arrive 15 minutes prior to
departure time. Pick-up is at Parking Lot of Wells Mills
County Park, Waretown. Costs are $12 for Hikes and
$14 for Van Tours.
…Pickin’ on the Porch, Sun. 3/1, Noon- 5 PM, $5.
…Hike: Ives Branch, 9 miles, Sun. 3/8, 8 AM-3PM.
…Make a Crab Trap with Skip Deckman, Sat. 3/14,
10 AM – Noon. $15 Members, $20 Non-members.
Materials included. Register by 3/7.
.…Van Tours:
…Make a Spring Bunny with Mary May, Sat. 3/14,
10 AM – 1 PM. $30 members, $35 Non-members.
Materials included. Register by 3/7.
…Viewing Early Spring Birds in South Jersey, Sat. 3/28,
8:30 – 4:00.
…Viewing Waterfowl of Barnegat Bay to Brigantine, Fri.
3/20, 8:30 – 3:30.
…Custom make your own hand plane to enhance
body surfing with Randy Budd, Sat. 3/21. $60
members, $70 non-members. Materials included.
Register by 3/14.
St. Patrick’s Day at Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown
Rd., Plumsted Twp., Sat. & Sun. 3/7 & 8 and also 3/14
& 15. Two weekends to celebrate with Irish bands,
foods, and Vendors. 11 AM – 9 PM. More info call Kate,
758-8000.
…Lunch n’ Learn Series, 2nd. Wed. 3/11, 12:30 –
1:30 in the Hunting Shanty. Topic: History of Decoys
with Grove Conrad. Registration required. Cost $2,
bring own lunch, or call for $6 lunch offered.
Albert Music Hall’s Irish Night, 131 Wells Mills Rd.,
Rt. 532, Waretown. Sat. 3/21, doors open 6 PM, music
at 7:30. Step dancers to perform. Adults $5, child $1.
Other bluegrass music shows on 3/7, 14, and 28.
JCNEER, 130 Great Bay Blvd., Tuckerton, presents
talk on Jersey Shore Folklife with Jaclyn Wood.
Wed. 3/26, 7 – 8 PM. Call Melanie to register: 8120669, ext. 206. ALSO
Family Fun: Something Smells Fishy, try your
hand at fish printing and learn about fish in Great Bay
on 3/6, 7 – 8 PM.
Tuckerton Historical Society, 35 Leitz Blvd. &
Wisteria La., presents topic: Forsythe National
Wildlife Refuge with Virginia Rettig, 3/14, 2 – 4 PM.
Batsto Visitor Center in Wharton State Forest,
Rt. 542W, offers topic: Beyond the Barrens: A
Pinelands Speaker Series on 2nd. Sat. each month,
3/14, 1 PM. $2. More info visit www.batstovillage.org,
or call 561-0024.
Pineshores Art Association Events 94 Stafford Ave.,
Manahawkin. To register and for cost, call 597-3557.
…Monthly meeting and watercolor demo with Kim
Weiland, Mon. 3/2, 7:30 PM.
…Watercolor Street Scenes with Kim Weiland, Tues. &
Wed., 3/3 & 4, 9:30 – 3:30.
…Collage with Pat Shepherd, Thurs. & Fri., 3/5 & 6,
9:30 – 3:30.
…Portrait in Oil with Joyce Lawrence, four Tues. from
3/10 – 3/31, 10:00 – 1:00.
…Animal Drawing in Charcoal & Pastel with Danny Ng,
Thurs. & Fri. 3/12 & 13, 9:30 – 3:30.
…Watercolor with Susan Avis Murphy, Thurs. & Fri.
3/26 & 27, 9:30 – 3:30.
Life drawing sessions with live models are offered on
Mon. and Thurs. evenings and on Sun. afternoons.
Gallery is open every Wed. from 10 to 2:30, and Tues.
from 7 – 9 in evening, for artists to gather. Instructor
guided pastel sessions are held every Sat. afternoon.
continued on page 21
20 MARCH 2015 The Breeze March Women’s Club
continued from page 20
Our Gang Players present Snow White & the 70 (yes
70) Dwarfs, at Barnegat H.S. Bengal Theater, Fri. &
The next Women’s Club Meeting will be held on
Sat. 3/20 & 21 at 7 PM, and Sun. 3/22 at 2 PM. Senior March 8, 2015 at 1:30pm in the Clubhouse. The guest
ticket is $12. To order tickets call 597-0553 or visit www. speaker will be Kaitlyn Falkiewicz from Ulta Beauty.
ourgang.org.
Kaitlyn will discuss different types of skin tones and
what colors are suited for each indivdual complexion.
Dues of $15.00 are due by the March meeting and
should be payable to Sunrise Bay HOA. Please bring
a donation for the Food Pantry. The Books for Soldiers
box is located in the library and we would appreciate
LEH Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting,
paperback books.
Municipal Bldg., Mon. 3/30, 10 AM. For updates call
Thank you. Anne Armitage
296-7241, ext. 235. ALSO, Project Medicine Drop, for
*Women’s Club Annual Dues Must be paid by
safe disposal of unused prescription medicines is now
March,
2015
offered at town hall.
“Love for Lilly” Fundraiser at American Legion Post,
420 Radio Rd., for 5 yr. Lily diagnosed with Stage 4
Neuroblastoma Cancer. Sun. 3/1, 1 PM – 6 PM. Info,
call Jessica, 713-4088.
Little Egg Harbor Township Committee–February 12, 2015
By Jerry Maguire
A presentation was made noting that the township
received a Sustainable Jersey bronze rating at a recent
NJ League of Municipalities meeting. Sustainable
Jersey is a certification program for NJ municipalities
to go green, save money and sustain long term quality
of life. It encourages sustainable projects such as
green buildings. It was noted that much of the work
that resulted in this rating was due to the efforts of
the DPW Director. It was also noted that program
participation opens up grant opportunities and that of
the 490 participating municipalities, only 149 received
a bronze rating.
One proposed ordinance, to establish a Floodplain
Management Plan Committee, was presented for
second reading and was adopted. This Committee will
create an action plan that will establish goals, assess
hazards and problems, and propose solutions. Plan
establishment earns points in a Community Rating
System. These points qualify for flood insurance
discounts. Six resolutions were passed. Appointment
of members to the Flood Plain Management committee
was authorized. It was explained that they would
come from various township departments. Two public
hearings will be scheduled and all meetings will be
open to the public. A shared services agreement with
Stafford Township for brine production and distribution
was authorized. It was explained that this brine, used
to coat road surfaces, will be produced by Stafford
and will preclude the need for Little Egg Harbor
Township (LEHT) to acquire production equipment
which can cost $100 to $ 150 thousand dollars. LEHT
will purchase brine from Stafford for about 8 cents a
gallon. An agreement with NJDOT to let them install
Pine Barrens Scenic Byway signs on Stage Road was
authorized. There will be no cost to the Township.
A contract award was authorized to acquire new and
enhanced fleet management software. This will
provide for vehicle tracking as well a data collection
and reporting for servicing and maintenance. Collected
data is often needed to fulfill grant requests. Other
resolutions provided for tax refunds and bill payments.
The township engineer reported that updated
FEMA maps have been published and that they include
“V zone” changes the Township requested. He also
reported that Route 539 will be resurfaced in the spring
or summer from the Garden State Parkway (GSP) to
Hickory Lane. A design services contract has been
awarded for the Park and Ride on Route 539 and the
GSP.
During township committee comments it was noted
that the recent Pinelands Drug Policy meeting had
limited parental participation. The policy will go into
effect in September.
In response to questions during public comment it
was noted that the reassessment has not been completed,
and that NJ Transit is reviewing a suggestion for a bus
stop at the planned Park and Ride.
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22 MARCH 2015 The Breeze Sunrise Bay Winter Bowling League
Weekly Report
By Pat Pickett
We’re almost into the home stretch of this winter’s bowling schedule. With the completion of week 17
the teams in first thru third place are almost the same as the last report. The only change is the Golden Bayers,
and the Mystery team have exchanged second and third place. Happy Hour with 83 points remains on top of
the league and has been there for almost the entire season.
Team Standings
1st Place
Happy Hour 2nd Place Golden Bayers
Season High Averages
Men John Scialabba 173 Bob Olmeda
Women Betty Vandermeide 142 Mary Salisbury 169
138 3rd Place
Mystery
Chuck Windisch
154
Barbara Haggerstone 124
Season High Team Scores
Team Game
3 Winners
481
Senior Movements
476
Fab 3
471
Team Series
3 Winners
Senior Movements
Happy Hour
1353
1305
1270
Men’s Season High Individual Scores
Game
Ray Haggerston
225
Bob Olmeda
224
John Scialabba
214
Series
John Scialabba
Bob Olmeda
Peter Okun
577
576
545
Women’s Season High Individual Scores
Game
Series
Mary Salisbury
203
Mary Salisbury
488
Betty Vandermeide
189
Betty Vandermeide 483
Linda Peterson
183
Anna Pappa
442
Linda Peterson
442
Weekly Highlights:
Week 13
Jan. 15th
This week had very few highlights, I don’t think we can use the holiday season as an excuse at this
point. High Series and high games were bowled by Pat McGovern 162 / 422, and Barbara O’Brien 137 / 395
must have been Irish week. Bob Kozee had his high series a 448. Three Chicks, Loose Ends and Golden Nugget
scored all 7 points.
Week 14
Jan. 22nd
Three teams again gathered in all 7 points available Fab 3, Happy Hour and the Three Chicks for the
second week in a row. Hot bowlers this week were Anna Pappa with both high game and high series 158 / 405,
Francis Murphy had his high series a 451
Week 15
Jan. 29th
Andy Kacvinski was one of the bowlers on a roll this week he had his high series of 471. Pat McGovern
continues to be hot scoring a high game 176 which also gave him his high series 422. John Scialabba bowled
214 which improved his high series to 577.
Bowling Continue on page 24
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Sunrise Bay Women’s Club
Supports Our Military
Bowling Continue from page 23
Week 16
Feb.5th
Geri Silerto had a great week bowling her high
By Lee Schmidt
game 167 and high series 422, Connie Mazzella had
her high series 382. High games for their season were
At each of the Women’s Club’s past monthly
bowled by Roberta Okun 159, Barbara O’Brien 137
meetings,
money has been collected to send a package
and Bob Kozee 189. Two teams won all 7 points the
to those service members in all branches of the military.
Golden Bayers and the Senior Movement.
The packages were routed through by Books for
Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that coordinates
Week 17
Feb. 12th
Barbara O’Brien continues to bowl well again specific requests for reading material, DVDs, games,
rolling another high game for her 141. High series for magazines and relief supplies from service members.
The collection box is in the hallway leading to
their season was scored by Anna Pappa, seems I have
our
clubhouse library for our community donations.
written about her good scores during the past few
Other items to be collected are also listed, for example,
weeks, and Ray Haggerstone had a 511 series.
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baggies, tube socks. Any duplicate Library books have
been donated. It is preferable that they be paperback.
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24 MARCH 2015 The Breeze Sunrise Bay Book Club
By Mary Salisbury
The Sunrise Bay Book
Club met on Tuesday, February
3rd. The club discussed our
January selection, Orphan
Train by Christina Baker Kline.
Between 1854 and 1929, so
called Orphan Trains ran
regularly from cities on the East
Coast to the farmlands of the
Midwest carrying thousands of
abandoned children whose fates
would be determined by pure
luck. Would they be adopted by a kind and loving family
or would they face a childhood and adolescences of hard
labor and servitude? Orphan Train is one of those books
you don’t want to end. You want it to continue so you can
find out even more about the entwined lives of seventeen
year old Molly Ayers and ninety one year old Vivian
Daly. The story moves back and forth in time between
the late 1920’s and present day Maine. The author deals
with the subjects of love, adversity, the workings of the
child welfare system, deep and hidden secrets, and how
the choices we make can resonate through generations.
This is a book of fiction; however it is based on real
events and the actual founding of the Children’s Aid
Society. Everyone in the book club loved this book and
would highly recommend it to others. The book for our
March meeting is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.
Greetings from Florida
(Photo by Peg Murphy)
Bill and Peggy Murphy recently visited their
friends, and former Sunrise Bay neighbors, Tony and
Helena Moscato at their new home in Florida.
To all my friends and neighbors,
Thank You so ver much for all your prayers,
cards, phone calls and well wishes. It does make
a huge impact in recovery knowing so many good
people care. Hopefully i’ll be fully recovered
from my knee surgery soon.
Sincerely
Amy Cisyk
Once again I have to thank my extended family of Sunrise Bay for the cards, telephone calls
and the visits upon the loss of my beloved sister, Anne Kupperman. I have been challenged
so many times this past year and only with your
support am I standing up straight and tall walking through what challenges I have been given
in the last 13 months. Yes, it has been a rough
road, but I am doing my best.
Again many thanks to all of you,
Mildred Grossman
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28 MARCH 2015 The Breeze THE PET
By Mary Salisbury
Every year I receive a beautiful color calendar from Associated
Humane Societies & Popcorn Park. I enjoy looking at the color photos,
however, at this time I would like to share some of the quotes that are
featured in the calendar.
“Animals, like us, are living souls. They are not things. They are
not objects. Neither are they human. Yet, they mourn. They love. They
dance. They suffer. They know the peaks and chasms of being.” - Gary
Kowalski, The Souls of Animals
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“I love cats because I love my home and after a while they become its
visible soul.” - Jean Cocteau (French writer, filmmaker, artist)
“The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith
is to have wings.” - J.M. Barrie (author of “Peter Pan”), “The Little White Bird”
“Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasurers we place with curators in museums; others
we take for walks…” - Roger Caras (Wildlife Writer and Photographer)
“Never break a promise to an animal. They’re like babies – they won’t understand.” - Tamora
Pierce, Author of the book Wild Magic
“If there is one spot of sun spilling onto the floor, a cat will find it and soak it up.” - Joan Asper
McIntosh.
GINGER
By Barbara Daniels
My beloved dog, Ginger, has passed away, she was 18 years old. I will miss her terribly.
From Judith and Roman Krochmal
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THIMK
By Walter Geldart
Thimk is the title of this article but the obvious misspelling it is a gimmick I used it to grab your attention.
Your attention would fly away from a title like Thinking
as Conceptual Engineering.
But Think is the name of Simon Blackburn’s little
1999 book on philosophy, I found it on my bookcase a
month ago where it had been quietly hiding almost in
plain sight. Out of sight, out of mind they say. If you
want to be surprised and discover something new, then
just let your attention roam over old familiar things in
order to see them in a new way.
I ventured into the practice of reading philosophy
late in life after a career in electrical engineering
and I found that philosopher Mortimer Adler was a
wonderful guide to the art of thinking about thinking.
I found Blackburn a few years ago but he must have
been pretty good to rank near my six books by Mortimer
Adler.
There was something about Simon’s simple
engaging friendly thoughtful style of writing that invites a student to sit near the teacher and engage in
a virtual dialog on philosophical questions. There is
something about the great teachers I have known as a
child, teenager, and adult that makes exploring ideas
an exciting experience.
Now why did I buy this book in the first place? Did I
really need it like I might need a new pair of socks from
Kohl's? I know that I bought more new books than new
socks last year. I want them, but do I need them? Ah,
thinking about that question is philosophical reflection.
I began to read Chapter 1 on Knowledge and
Chapter 2 on Mind. I noticed my familiar yellow
highlighter on words or lines that stood out for me
before. Then I flipped to the Introduction which had
escaped previous yellow marks and was surprised by
what I read this time.
“The word philosophy carries unfortunate
connotations: impractical, unworldly, weird. I suspect
that all philosophers and philosophy students share
the moment of silent embarrassment when someone
innocently asks us what we do. I would prefer to
introduce myself as doing conceptual engineering.
For just as an engineer studies the structure of material
things, so the philosopher studies the structure of
thought. Understanding the structure involves seeing
30 MARCH 2015 The Breeze how parts function and how they interconnect. It means
knowing what would happen for better or for worse if
changes were made. This is what we aim at when we
investigate the structures that shape our view of the
world. Our concepts or ideas form the mental housing
in which we live.”
Wow! That stuck me with force, so I marked several
words with yellow high lighter. Susan was close by in
the kitchen thinking about Superbowl football cake
designs and how they could be made in practice. I
bubbled with enthusiasm about this gem and read it to
her. I used a lot of conceptual engineering in when I
wrote my book on consciousness and psychology but
never thought of systematic thinking as conceptual
engineering. I was startled that a philosopher was using
such a practical term to make his thoughts clear.
Amazon makes it all too easy to get what you
want, but may not need, within 24 hours with free
shipping. I bought three books so far this year, and had
another book in mind. But Susan asked me to wait so
she could order something for the Amazon “drone” to
deliver with my order. The Internet moment arrived, I
logged onto Amazon, found Simon Blackburn’s 1994
Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, and clicked it into
the shopping cart. But then my attention was grabbed
by his latest 2014 book and it too went into the cart.
Susan added her needful item and the Fed Ex drone
delivered the order 24 hours later. I’m well on my way
to buying more books than socks in 2015. Maybe I’d
better check my sock supply, do some Thimking, and
plan a trip to Kohl’s if needed.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
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