barnegat light magazine 2013
DESCRIPTION
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 2013TRANSCRIPT
Barnegat LightSummer 2013Discover
visit us at www.discoverbarnegatlight.com
Shops, Restaurants, Inns & Historical Sites
Bird Sighting at the Lighthouse
Barnegat Lightship
Migrating MonarchsBeach Plum Jelly
2 Summer 2013
BarnegatLight’scommercialfishingindustrybeganinthelate1800’sanditsreputationcontinuestogrowtothisday.Commercialfishingisthelifebloodofourcommunity,thelivelihoodofmanylocalresidentsandthusourheritage. SeveralgenerationsoffishermenmaketheirhomeinBarnegatLight,NJ.EachdaynumerouscommercialfishingvesselsdepartfromBarnegatLight’sdockstoheadoutintoopenseas.Eachexcursionisunpredictable.Overtheyearsaswellasjustrecently,tragedieshaveoccurredresultinginthedeathsofdedicated,devotedfishermen. BusinessandcommunitymembersofLongBeach
Checkspayableto:TheFishermen’sStoryMemorialPOBox388,BarnegatLight,NJ08006OrvisitusonourwebsiteanddonateusingPaypal:fishermensmemorial.wordpress.com
Name:___________________
Address:____________________
Notes:
Islandareembracinganewcommunityprojectcalledthe“Fishermen’sStoryMemorial”.Amagnificentbronzesculptedmonumentisunderconstructiontohonorallthosewhohavediedatseapursuingtheirlivelihoodbycommercialfishing,whichremainsthecountry’smostdangerousprofession.Theconstructionofthismonumentwillservetohonortheirmemoryandbecomeaplaceofreverenceandreflectionforfamilymembers,friendsandthegeneralpublic. TheprojecthasbeenapprovedbytheNJDEPandthesiteofthemonumentisintheBarnegatLighthouseStatePark,themostfrequentlyvisitedStateParkinNewJersey.Itwillsitjusttothewestof“OleBarney”certainlythemostrecognizedLighthouseinNewJersey.Thecompletecostoftheprojectisestimatedtobeinexcessof$80,000.Mostlocalresidentsandsmallbusinesseshavealreadydonated.Fundraisereventsarebeingheldbutweareinneedofmoremoney. Thismonumentwillserveasabeaconofenlightenmentformanygenerationslongpastourlifetime.Ourdedicationwillbetakingplacethissummeronadatetobeannounced.Allarewelcometoattend.Tosendinadonation,pleaseusethevoucher.FollowourprogressonFacebook:Fishermen’sStoryMemorialFund.
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 3
Continued on page 6
May 18th Saturday*TownWideGarageSale–PickupamapattheBoroughHallandhuntforbargains,8am*St.PetersAtTheLight,FlowerSale–7th&Central9am-1pm*ZionChurchBazaar+BakeSale18th&Central9am-1pm
May 25th Saturday FireCompanyAuction-10th&CentralAnightofcocktails,appetizersandbidding5:30pmViewing,6:30pmAuction
May 25th SaturdayLighthousePark-LighthouseFullMoonNightClimb7-9:30pm
May 26th Sunday *VikingVillageArtsandCraftsShow–localartistsandfuncrafts—19th&Bayview,10am-4:30pmRainorShine-infoatwww.vikingvillage.net*MemorialDayParade-20th&CentraldownBroadway,7pm,kidsonbikes&firetrucks,ceremonyattheLighthouse&throwaflowerin
June 2nd Sunday St.PetersattheLight-twoservicesstart8am&10am4pm-“Evensong”--TrinityChoristersfromAsburyPark7th&CentralAveJune 15th Saturday-HittheBeach-lifeguardsarrive
June 29th Saturday*JazzyScallop&SeafoodFestivalatVikingVillage-19th&Bayview—Jazz,Scallops,Seafood,WineandBeerFundraiserforMarineScienceandMusicScholarship,2:30pm–5pm,ticketsavailableatdoororVikingVillageShops-seeadonpage27infoatwww.vikingvillage.net*BonfireatLighthouseStatePark,6:30pm-9pmIfrain,heldinvisitorscenterLighthouseFullMoonNightClimb7-9:30pm
July 3rd Wednesday SandSculptingContests-25th&Ocean,buildyourowndreamcastle2pm
July 4th ThursdayCruisetoFireworksonMissBarnegatLightCall609-494-2094forreservationswww.missbarnegatlight.comfordetails
July 7th Sunday4thofJulyParade–fun,flags&floats7pm,20th&Centralto10thStreetRamp
July 11th ThursdayOutdoorFreeConcerts-FavoriteLocalBandMattAvery-onthebay7:30pm10th&BayviewatBoat
Ramp–bringachair–ifrainmovestoFirehouse10th&CentralJuly 18th ThursdaySandSculptingContests-25th&Ocean,buildyourowndreamcastle2pm
July 22nd MondayLighthousePark-FullMoonNightClimb7-9:30pm
July 25th Thursday- TheKootzBandonthebay7:30pm10th&BayviewatBoatRamp–bringachair–ifrainmovestoFirehouse10th&Central*Children’sFieldEventson25thStreetBeach9:30amregistrationand10:30event
July 27th Saturday*FireCompanyFreshFishFeast-10th&CentralSampledonatedfishermen’scatch,4pm-8pmTicketsatthedoor*ZionBook&CraftShow–18th&Central9am-1pm*ThirdAnnualMileSwim-benefitsBLBP6:30start-be-tween29thand13thSt,beaches
July 28th Sunday-BlessingoftheFleet,BarnegatLightYachtBasin18th&BayviewAve.–Docksideceremonytoblessthefleetforasafeboatingseasonfollowedbyboatridesthroughtheinlet-ceremonyat5:45pmAugust 1st & 15thThursday*SandSculptingContest-25th&Ocean-getcreative,andbuildyourowncastle
August 4th Sunday-VikingVillageAntique&Collect-ibleShow,19&Bay-over60Dealersfantasticfindsandfun9am-5pm,RainorShine–infoatwww.theseawife.com
Aug. 8th Thursday- FreeOutdoorConcert7:30pmLighthouseBandonthebay7:30pm10th&BayviewatBoatRamp–bringachair–ifrainmovestoFirehouse10th&Central
August 13th Tuesday-DogShowatWildflowers-410Broadway-Bringyourbestfriend(dog)-bestcostume,bestkisser,besttrick,prizes-goodies,4-6pm,benefitsSouthernOceanCountyAnimalShelter
August 20th Tuesday - LighthousePark-LighthouseFullMoonNightClimb7-9:30pm
August 22nd Thursday-*FreeOutdoorConcerts7:30pm-BullseyeBand-10th&BayviewBoatRamp-bringachair.IncaseofrainmovestoFirehouse10th&Central
August 25th Sunday-WineandCheeseattheMuseum5pm-5thandCentralAve
2013 Fun Events in Barnegat Light
4 Summer 2013
Discover Barnegat Lightpublished
byLivingLBIMagazine.PublisherLisaBall
CoordinatorMargaretRapp
AdvertisingManagerLaurenRice
MagazineCommittee,PamLarson,KrisPanacekCricketLuker
Toadvertise,e-mailusat:[email protected]
Contents
www.DiscoverBarnegatLight.com
16
Chief Sinbad
24
26
2
Barnegat Lightship28
12 Map of Barnegat Light
ABOUT THE COVER:Thecoverphotowastakenasthesunwassettingabout8:15PMinthemiddleofJunebyLouGura.
Lastfall,theHarlequinDuckswereofteninsidetheinlet,huggingtherocks.Fordecades,thishasbeenthebestandmostconsistentspotinthestateforthesebeautifulnorthernducks.TheyusuallylingeruntilearlyApril,rarelyintothefirstweekofMay.ThetriangularlagoonformedbythenewbreakwaterintheoldjettywasfilledwithSeaDuckslastfall.TencommoneidersandallthreeScoterswerejoinedbyRedBreastedMergansersandOldsquaw.KingEideralsooccurhereeachyear.Itwillbeinterestingtoseehowtheshiftingsandswillaffectthisarea;itmightfillincompletely.
Harlequin Duck
Courtesy of Lou Gura
The Fisherman’s Story
Migrating Butterflies
Keep off the Dunes25 Beach Plum Jelly
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 5
604 Broadway, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 - 609-494-0656
Glassware & More
Large Selection of Fashion Jewelry
$15.00 & Up
Unique Collection of Antique Oyster Plates
18k Gold Designer Jewelry
Authentic Ancient Coin
Jewelry & Pendants
Gifts...Carvings...Antiques....Paintings.... Agraria ...Scents for the home....
Tableware from France...Le Sabre....
Collection of Oils & Watercolours
Tabletop, Furniture
Celebrating 29 Years!
6 Summer 2013 6 Summer 2013
August 25th SundayBikeRodeo10thStreetSkatePark–bikesafetyfuntricks-winabike
September 1st Sunday VikingVillageArt&CraftShow,19th&BayLocalartistsandcraft-ers,10am-4:30pm,RainorShineInfoatwww.vikingvillage.net
September 15th SundayVikingVil-lageAntique&CollectibleShow19th&Bay-SpendthelastweekendofSummerhunt-ingfortreasure,over60Dealers,9am-5pm,RainorShine-infoatwww.theseawife.com
September 29th Saturday -Light-housePark–LighthouseFullMoonclimb7-9:30pm
Fall EventsMondaynightsfall&winter-Mexi-canNightatKubels–specialmenu7th&BayviewAve.
October 12th Saturday-ZionChurchBazaar-18th&Central,whiteelephants,bakedgoods,furnitureandChristmasitems9am-1pm
October 19th&20thSat.& Sun.-LighthouseChallengeofNJ–visitallNJLighthousesinoneweekendNovember 29nd Friday-San-taarrivesat10thStreetBoatRamp,10th&BayviewAve.byCoastGuardBoat–7pmsharpTreeLighting,GreetSantaatBLFirstAidSquadBldg.November 30th Saturday-SantaVisitsVikingVillage,19th&BayviewArrivesbyFiretruck-takeyourownpictureswithSanta1pm
Ongoing EventsFamilyEntertainment-Poppy’sIceCreamParlorcall609-361-CONE
SundaysBarnegatLightFireCompa-nyTShirtSales,10th&Central9amFireHallParkingLot
Every Sunday thru Thursday 7pm-SunsetCruisesMissBarnegatLight–BarnegatLightYachtBasin,18thStreetcall494-2094orwww.missbarnegatlight.com
-Monday Nights StartingJunetoAugust,Fish&ChipswithliveEn-tertainment.OffTheHookat5-9pm,20th&Bayview
Tuesdays in July & AugustSt.PetersAtTheLight(Constructedin1890byashipbuilder)HostsanOpenHouseTour10am-12pm7th&Central
Tuesday Nights-FishTacoNight5-8:30pmatOffTheHook361-8900
Tuesdays and Thursdays June 15 thru September 15 WorkshopsatWildflowersII361-1101 9-12PM
Wednesday Nights-“PastawithPiano”liveoutdoorentertainmentwithdinneratOffTheHook,5-9pm20th&Bayview
Thursdays July 18, Aug. 1, Aug.15 & Aug. 29BattleoftheBandsCompetition-8th&Bay-
viewGazeboontheBay7:30pmIncaseofrain,Fri.nite–bringachairFridays June thru SeptemberShell-fishSeedGrowing—10thBay–Rec-lamTheBayVolunteersdemonstrationofbabyclamsgrowing,feeding,developmentandtheimportanceofthepopulationtoBarnegatBay.11amformoreinfo:www.reclamthebay.org
Fridays July thru August –VikingVillageDockTours10am-11amSeehowseafoodgoesfromboattoplate,callChamberofCommerceat6094947211forinfo&makeareser-vation–freeadmission19th&BayviewAve.www.vikingvillage.net
Everyday Visit:*GardensatSt.PetersAtTheLight-7th&Central*MuseumGardens-5th&CentralLighthouseStatePark-Broadway&BarnegatBayInlet
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 7 Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 7
SeawifeAd313a 4/2/13 9:29 AM Page 1
8 Summer 2013 8 Summer 2013
With combined experience of over 100 yearslet us put our expertise to work for you...
As licensed Real Estate professionals we have beenproudly serving the community of Barnegat Light
and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking to buy,sell or rent a home our seasoned staff is here to help.
Contact us today for all of your sale and rental needs.
Prudential Zack Shore PropertiesBarnegat Light Office
29th and Central AvenuesOffice: (800)633-1143www.pruzack.com
Laura A. Preidel Carolyn Hannum“Carol”
Carmela Simmons
Alicia J. MarzarellaArlene F. Morrison
Beatriz Erhardt“Bunny”
OneofthemostabundantbirdsacrossNorthAmerica,andoneofthemostboldlycolored,theRed-wingedBlackbirdisafamiliarsightatopcattails,alongsoggyroadsides,andontelephonewires.Glossy-blackmaleshavescarlet-and-yellowshoulderpatchestheycanpuffuporhidedependingonhowconfidenttheyfeel.Femalesareasubdued,streakybrown,almostlikealarge,darksparrow.IntheNorth,theirearlyarrivalandtumblingsongarehappyindicationsofthereturnofspring.
Belted Kingfisher
Withitstop-heavyphysique,energeticflight,andpiercingrattle,theBeltedKingfisherseemstohaveanairofself-importanceasitpatrolsupanddownriversandshorelines.Itnestsinburrowsalongearthenbanksandfeedsalmostentirelyonaquaticprey,divingtocatchfishandcrayfishwithitsheavy,straightbill.Theseragged-crestedbirdsareapowderyblue-gray;maleshaveonebluebandacrossthewhitebreast,whilefemaleshaveablueandachestnutband.
Contractors#13VH00057300
BirdFoldingGuidecanbepurchasesatAndy's-BarnegatLight
Red Winged Blackbird
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 9 Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 9
10 Summer 2013
GREAT BLUE HERON
The tall, long-legged great blue heron is the most common and largest of North American herons.
Greatblueheronsarewaders,typicallyseenalongcoastlines,inmarshes,orneartheshoresofpondsorstreams.Theyareexpertfishers.Heronssnaretheiraquaticpreybywalkingslowly,orstand-ingstillforlongperiodsoftimeandwaitingforfishtocomewith-inrangeoftheirlongnecksandblade-likebills.Thedeathblowisdeliveredwithaquickthrustofthesharpbill,andthepreyisswallowedwhole.Greatblueheronshavebeenknowntochoketodeathbyattemptingtoswal-lowfishtoolargefortheirlong,S-shapednecks.Thoughtheyarebestknownasfishers,micecon-stitutealargepartoftheirdiet,andtheyalsoeatinsectsandothersmallcreatures.
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 11
With combined experience of over 100 years
let us put our expertise to work for you...
As licensed Real Estate professionals we havebeen proudly serving the community ofBarnegat Light and surrounding areas.Whether you are looking to buy, sell or
rent a home our seasoned staff is here to help.Contact us today for all of your sale and rental needs.
Barnegat Light Office29th and Central Avenue
Office: (800)633-1143www.pruzack.com
1-609-494-1776
An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Laura A. Preidel Arlene F. Morrison Carolyn Hannum Brian M. Kidd Alicia J. Marzarella
Oystercatchersarefrequentlyseenexceptinmidwinter.Theentrancetothestateparkisbackabout100feetfromtheendoftheroad.Infall,besuretocheckthenarrowwoodlotontheperimeteroftheparkinglotformigrantlandbirds.Intheholly,sumac,andredcedars,youmayfindWarblers,Vireos,Thrushes,Kinglets,andevenSapsuckers.WesternKingbirdshowsuphereinlatefall/earlywinterinsomeyears.
OYSTERCATCHER
WARBLER
VIREO
609-361-3456
12 Summer 2013 12 Summer 2013
1 Andy’sattheLight2 Kelly’sOldBarneyRestaurant3 NorthEndTrilogy4 InletDelicatessen5 WildflowersbytheLighthouse5A WildflowersToo!6 KaltenbachProductions7 LighthouseMarina8 BarnegatLightMuseum9 Bobbie’sBoats10 Kubel’sRestaurant11 WhiteWhaleMotel12 Minerva’sBed&Breakfast13 Poppy’sIceCreamParlour14 AmericanabytheSeashore15 Islanders’Store16 MustacheBill’sDiner17 SandCastleBed&Breakfast18 Van’stheBoatMan19 LBIDreamMakers20NorthShoreInn21 BarnegatLightFireCo22 GeorgeWarrElectrical23 MarinaatBarnegatLight24 White’sMarket25 InmanRealty26 BarnegatLightGulf27 CarolynAnnIII28 MissBarnegatLight29 Cassidy’sFishMarket30 HistoricVikingVillage31 OnTheSide
32 WoodenYouLoveIt33 SugarShack34 Wink35 Frank’sProduce36 Seaman’sLandingII37 HowYouBrewin?38 TheSeawife39 OffTheHook40 MusgnugArchitects41 MarcAllenSpielberg,Attorney42 PrudentialZackProperties43 BLLandscaping44 Kline’sLandscaping&Design45StPeter’sattheLight
TotheCausewayandRt72
◄
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 13
S P E C I A L S
At Historic Viking Village20th & Bayview Ave, Barnegat Light • www.VikingofftheHook.com
609.361.8900
Fish Taco’sSalads • Soups • Platters
Sandwiches
Fried, Grilled or Broiled Local Scallops, Tuna, Swordfish & More
PASTA’S with a Variety of Homemade Sauces
*Lobster Salad availableThursday thru Sunday only
Fish & Chips$1395
with Live Entertainment 5:30-8:30
Pasta & Piano$1295
With LivePiano Music
WEDNESDAYLUNCH
Choose from5 Varieties!
DinnersStarting At
Fish Tacos$1395
Menu AvailableCall by 2pm - Pick-Up By 5:30pm
LARGE EVENTS & WEDDINGSFull Service
Menu Available
Best BLT on LBI!
Shrimp &Scallops, Too!
Shrimp &Scallops, Too!
WEDNESDAYNIGHT
TUESDAYNIGHT
GIFT CARDSAVAILABLE!
LUNCH11:30-4:00
DINNER5:00-8:30
MONDAYNIGHT
CATERINGCROWD SIZE - SAME DAY
New!
New!
FULLY STOCKED SALAD & DESSERT CASES
With new products made on premises daily including our
local Fresh Albacore Tuna Salad & Lobster Salad*
Full Selection of Desserts including Pies, Cakes, Tartlets,
Shortbread Cookies & More
Sauces & Dressings by the Pint
New & Improved!New & Improved!
Our Own
OffHookAdMarch13 4/17/13 2:16 PM Page 1
14 Summer 2013
Van’sThe Boat Man
9th & Bayview Ave •Barnegat Light
609-494-2447
Boat Rentals - Bait & TackleFishing • Pontoons • Crabbing
15’ to 24’
Fishing Tackle
Bay or Beach
Bait Frozen and Live
Crabbing Supplies
Gas Dock
Ice • Soda • Snacks
Ice Cream
Complete
Boat Repair Service
Available
Van’sThe Boat Man
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 15
16 Summer 2013
Butterflymigrationtakesplaceevery
springandfall.IfyouarefortunateenoughtobeonLBIinthespringorfallyou'llseethemeverywhere. TheymigratetoMexico,wheretheylayeggsanddie.TheirfirstgenerationoffspringwillbebornaroundMarchandcontinuethemigrationnorth.They'lllayeggsanddiearoundMay. Thesecondgenerationwillbebornandcontinuethemigration.Thecyclewillcontinuewiththethirdgeneration.They'llthenmakeittotheGreatLakesareawheretheywilldie. ItistheforthgenerationthatwillflybacktoMexico.OncetheyreachMexico,theywillhibernateforthewinter.Inthespringtheystarttheflightbacknorth,layeggsanddie.Ittakesthreegenerationstogetbacktothenorthbutonlyonegenera-tiontoflysouth.
Migrating Butterflies
Flying
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 17
Kelly’s Old Barney Restaurant
3rd & Broadway • Barnegat Light • 494-5115
Something for everymember of the family
BREAKFASTLUNCHDINNER
19th St. & Bavview Ave.Viking Village Barnegat Light609-361-2100
www.winkatmeonline.com
Clothing • Accessories • Shoes • Home Furnishings Featuring: Free People, Splendid, Paige Denim, & BC shoes!
19th St. & Blvd.Surf City
609-361-9300
spice up your wardrobe in t w o g reat locat i o n s !
SNOWY EGRET
WHITE IBIS
Representing Local Artists
Oil • Watercolor • PotteryPhotography • Jewelry
Beach Portraits
4th and Broadway Barnegat Light 609 494 9640
18 Summer 2013 18 Summer 2013
13 West Seventh St
Barnegat Light NJ 08006
609.494.1000Newly-Renovated Rooms
Private Baths
Cozy, Informal
Free Wi-fi and FAX.
Complimentary:
Cable TV, Bicycles,
Beach Badges, Beach Chairs.
Short walk to beaches, marinasrestaurants, shopping,
and Barnegat Lighthouse.Wheel-chair accessible.
Hearty, healthy gourmet breakfasts.
Call us to host yourRomantic Getaway
Family Vacation
Office Retreat
We're open year-round
Barnegat Light'snewest Bed and Breakfast
www.MinervasBandB.com
Barnegat Light LandscapingBarnegat Light Landscaping and and
Garden Center Garden CenterProudly Offering a Full Line of Services and ProductsProudly Offering a Full Line of Services and Products
Including Design, Installation, and Ongoing MaintenanceIncluding Design, Installation, and Ongoing Maintenance
!! We Sell and Install a Complete Line of Vinyl and Wood FenceWe Sell and Install a Complete Line of Vinyl and Wood Fence
!! Annuals, Perennials, Grasses, Shrubs, Trees Annuals, Perennials, Grasses, Shrubs, Trees
!! Gravel, River Stone, Stacking Stone, Mulch, Mushroom SoilGravel, River Stone, Stacking Stone, Mulch, Mushroom Soil
!! Birdhouses, Birdbaths, Garden Statuary, Flagpoles, PondsBirdhouses, Birdbaths, Garden Statuary, Flagpoles, Ponds
!! Lighting, Irrigation, Paving, Privacy Planting, Drainage IssuesLighting, Irrigation, Paving, Privacy Planting, Drainage Issues
!! Upscale and Eclectic Gift and Garden Store Upscale and Eclectic Gift and Garden Store
!! Exclusively Serving Exclusively Serving LBILBIÕÕs s North End -- North End -- Free DeliveryFree Delivery !!! !!!
502 Broadway in Historic Barnegat Light502 Broadway in Historic Barnegat LightStore: (609) 848-9552 Cell: (609) 709-5227Store: (609) 848-9552 Cell: (609) 709-5227
Email Us At [email protected] Us At [email protected]
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 19
20 Summer 2013
1507 Central Avenue, Barnegat Light609-494-2752
1954 - 2012, Our 58th Year
One Stop Shopping ~ Where Great Meals BeginGourmet Butcher Shop• The only selection of Prime Beef on LBI• White’s Fresh Ground Baconburger• Our Own Breakfast Sausage
GroceriesFrozenFoodIceCream
CannedGoodsVegetablesHerbs
FruitPastryBagelsRollsBreadCoffeeCandySnacksSoda
BarnegatLightBoroughA Treasure Waiting For You
Spendthedayonournaturalexpansivebeaches.Experiencethemajestyofourmountainoussanddunes.Unlikeanyothertown,weoperateatramridetothewatersedgebetween4thand9thstreets.13thstreetoffersanaturetrailandmanyofthestreetendshaveboardwalksforeasyaccessibility. ClimbtheLighthouseandseetheoutstandingviewsofthebay,inletandocean.Atdusk,situnderBarney’snewbeamandwatchtherotatinglaserrayoflightoverthewater. Pickupabasketballgame,atennismatchorriskitallattheskatepark.TakeyourbestfriendFidotorompinthedogpark. WalkalongBayviewAveandcheckoutthesilhouettesofthecommercialfishingfleetatsunset.BarnegatLightisagreatplacetorideabike,rentaboatorflyakite.
www.barnegatlight.org
PhotobyVinnieDamiano
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 21
inm
an
LB
I.co
m Sales and Rental Properties
on Long Beach Island
Solar Powered Since 2004
Eco Friendly ~ People Friendly
Inman Realty17th and CentralBarnegat Light609-494-2776
inmanLBI.com
Located in the quaint fishing village ofBarnegat Light, Inman Realty was foundedin 1961 by Joseph W. Inman. Since 1990 it
has been owned and operated by Sarah Ann Miller.
Sarah Ann is a life time resident, havingspent her summers in Barnegat Light as a child.
22 Summer 2013 22 Summer 2013
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 23
Eider
Scoter
Red-Breasted Mergansers
Oldsquaw
TheEighthStreetJettyislocatedinBarnegatLightStatePark.Thereisawalkwayonitwhichisaccessiblefromthestatepark.Thisallowsyoutosurveynearlytheentireinletouttotheocean.
Miss Barnegat LightBarnegatLightYachtBasin18thStreet•BarnegatLight
609-494-2094Deep Sea Fishing
Daily8amNightFishing
(checkwebsiteorcallforschedule)
CruisesSunday-Friday7pm
Stable&SafeGoodFamilyFun
Checkourwebsitefordetailedinfoandspecials.
www.missbarnegatlight.com
NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED
24 Summer 2013
Ifyouseethesesigns….don’ttakeoffense.BarnegatLightcherishesandprotectsitsdunes.Youmayhearalittlegrumblingaboutthewalktothebeach,butitsBarnegatLight’sbeautifulmassivedunesthatwrappedtheirarmsaroundusandkeptussafefromSandy.Pathsareclearlymarkedandbeachmatsmakethetrekeasier.BarnegatLightalsooffersatramride(likeafuntractorhayride-withnohay)between4thand9thstreetbeachesduringlifeguardhours.Thereisproofthereisbeautyinthemountainsofsandaslongasitstaysputwhereitshouldbeandnotinourfirstfloors.BarnegatLights’
Keep off the dunesSeaman’s Landing IIAlways Something Special
Unique Jewelry • Fashion and HomeWallaroo Hats • Distinctive Gifts • Beachshabby
Watercolors by Carol Freas
Accessories
Historic Viking Village19th & Bayview Ave, P.O. Box 247, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
609-494-2223
Viking Outfitters, Inc
wooden
Wooden You Love It
Bea BodnarDecor For Your Home & Garden
Proprietor
Viking Village19th & Bay AvenueBarnegat Light, NJ609-361-2204 Shop908-216-7866 [email protected]
at Historical Viking Village
19th & BayBarnegat Light, NJ
Sportswear for Men & Women
Woolrich • Carhartt • Knives
Custom Embroidery
Foul Weather Gear
by Grundens & Helly Hansen
609-361-9111
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 25
beachesare“aunatural”aswedon’trakeourbeaches,keepingtheseashellsgrassesandsealifeatthehightidelevelwhichattractsmanyofthebirdsyouseeinthisissueofDiscoverBarnegatLight.EveryFallBoyScouts,schoolgroups,Taxpayerandcommunitygroupsdodunegrassplantingsencouragingvegetationtobuildthem.Soasyougetyourworkoutwalktothewater–stopandsaythankyouandappreciatethisgiftfrommothernature–asweallknowafterHurricaneSandy–shecangivethandtakethaway………
Keep off the dunes
Courtesy of Sonja Larson Panacek
Beach Plum JellyABarnegatLighttreasure,wildbeachplumbushesgrowclosetosealevelnestledinthedunes.Aboutfivefeethighwithjaggedeggshapedleaves,theybearwhiteblossomsinearlyMaytoJune.Ifweathercondi-tionspermit,purplefruitberriesareabundantinSeptember.Beachplumjellymakersbraveticks,thornybushes,andcrankypropertyownersforagingforthesetangyberriesaboutthesizeofamarble.Hotspotsareadeepdarksecretasberriesarescarcedependinghowtheweatherhasinfluencedthistemperamentalandunreliableharvest.ComeAugustyouwillhear“anyberriesthisyear?”AsbeachplumjellyissuchalocalprizemanyhopeforeverySeptember.
Recipe1 1/2 gallons of fresh beach plums the goal is 4 cups pure strained juice7 cups sugar1 pkg certo pectin (sure gel)
• Combine washed berries and 1” of water in a large pot boil for 20 minutes
• Pour through jelly bag or metal sieve• Combine 5 cups of this fruit juice, 7 cups of sugar and 1pkg
of pectin• Bring to a full rolling boil -- continue for a full minute• Ladle into 1/2 pint sterilized jars - tighten lid and then un-
screw 1/2 turn to allow air to escape• If lid does not pop down -- refrigerate - in a few hours jars
will fully cool and gelTip-putafewteaspoonsinamicrowavablebowlandzapitafewseconds-pourovervanillaicecream--Yum!
Berry Delightful
26 Summer 2013
607 Broadway, Barnegat Light
Ice Cream
ParlourPlenty of Indoor &
Outdoor Seating
361-CONE
in Historic Viking Village19th & the Bay, Barnegat Light
Coffee, Tea & Espresso Bar
Smoothies & Frappes • Bagels & Pastries
Ice Cream & Cupcakes
also visit our Surf City location for expanded service
A Gourmet Coffee Experience
OPEN DAILY 7am -9pm 494-9391
SINBAD,Thewell-traveleddogmascotoftheCoastGuardcutterCamp-bell,hadjustreturnedfromJapanbedeckedwithcampaignbarsandbattlestars.Hisbiography,“SinbadoftheCoastGuard,”wasonthenation’sbookstands,andhewasrevelinginthefamewhichhesojustlydeserved. SinbadhadjustcompletedapersonalappearancetourwhichtookhimtoNewYorkCity,Baltimore,Detroit,Chicago,andneighborhoodcitiestoonumeroustomention.Displayingalltheboredomtypicalofhumancelebrity,however,Sinbadshowedthathewastiredofitall.Afterhavingpresentedwiththe“keys”tonumerouscities,SinbadmadeastopoverinWashington,D.C.,bothforrestandtoseehisformerskipper,CaptainSamuelF.Gray,atHeadquarters.IgnoringalltheattentionbeinglavisheduponhimbyabevyofSpars,andforgettingallmilitarycourtesytemporarily,Sinbadclosedhiswearyeyes,andfellasleepintheCap-tain’sOffice. ItwasimperativethatonehundredcopiesofSinbad’sbookbesentoutthatafternoonfordistribution,andtheCap-taindecidedtohaveSinbad“autograph”them.TheonehundredbooksandaninkpadweresetoutonatableandSinbadwascalledtodothehonors.Herefusedtobudge.Hewastiredaftersomanypersonalappearances,andwasmakingnobonesaboutit. LiftingSinbadbodily,Iplacedhimonthetablealongsidethebooksandtheinkpad.WhileaSparopenedeachbooktotheflyleaf,IliftedSinbad’srightpawontotheinkpadonehundredtimesandimpressedhis“autograph”onasmany
books. Withoutonceawakening,Sin-badautographedtheentireonehundredbooks.
-By Don Flamm
Another Tale of BL’sFamous Mascot
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 27
Saturday June 29, 20132:30 to 5 PM
On The Grounds of Historic Viking Village - 19th Street & Bayview Ave. in Barnegat Light
Proceeds Benefit the Southern Regional High School Scholarship Fund and other LBI Non-Profit Alliances
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Get Ready To Enjoy. . .Sample Viking Fresh Seafood Prepared by
Local Restaurants Using Their Original RecipesVote for your favorite sample!
James Merchant & Friends Jazz BandLocal Talent Performs their Island Jazz!
Cash Bar - Raw Bar - Silent Auction
Extended Shopping HoursAt Viking Village Shoppes!
Tickets will be available beginning May 24th & may be purchased at anyof the Viking Village Shoppes, in Surf City at Wink & How You Brewin’?,
or at the Chamber of Commerce (on the causeway in Ship Bottom)
T I C K E T S A L E S$ 2 5 A D VA N C E • $ 3 0 DAY O F E V E N T
JazzyBLmagazine13_JazzyBLmagAd 4/17/13 2:24 PM Page 1
Visit Historic Viking VillageShoppes
Seafood
Tours
History
Jazzy Scallop & Seafood FestivalSaturday June 292:30 - 5PM
Blessing of the FleetSunday July 28 5PM
Dock ToursEvery Friday10AM-11AMJuly & Aug
Arts & Crafts Shows:10AM-4:30PM Sundays May 26, Sept 1www.vikingvillageshows.com
Antique & Collectibles Shows9AM-5PM Sundays Aug 4, Sept 15www.theseawife.com
Santa Arrives:1:00 PM SaturdayNovember 30
www.vikingvillage.net1801 Bayview Avenue
Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
28 Summer 2013 28 Summer 2013
Carolyn Ann III“A Tradition on Long Beach Island”
18th Street • Barnegat Light, NJ
609-693-4281Deep Sea Fishing • 4 HR & 6 HR Day Trips
Evening Trips Private Charters
www.carolynanniii.com
Barnegat LightVolunteer Fire Co.
Rent Our Spacious Hall for:
WeddingsChristeningsDinner DancesBar / Bas MitzvahsBirthday PartiesGraduation Parties
Shirt SaleEvery Sunday
494-1280
Bobbie’s Boats Bait & Tackle7th & Bayview Ave. • Barnegat Light, NJ
(609) 494-1345
All Your Needs for a Fun Day on the BayBring this Ad and receive 10% off on any full day rental
Barnegat Light GulfBest Coffee in Barnegat Light
609-494-8910Life...one mile at a time
LOTTERY • ATMConvenience Store • Sandwiches • Pizza
“We were on a quest to find theBarnegat Lightship. What wefound surprised us all.”
Bytheriver,peekingthroughthetrees,finallytheysawthelight.TheyventuredintoCamdenlookingforthelightship.AllthattheyknewwasthatitwasneartheBenFranklinBridgebutnotmuchelse.Circlingwhatseemedforhours,theywereonthestreetwherethelightshipwassupposedtobelocatedbuttheshipwasnowheretobefound.
AttheendoftheroadtheDelawareRiverflowedandlookingoverthetrees,theyspottedthetopofthemastandthelightofthelightship.Ah,theywerenear!Asigncoveredbyleaveswasnailedtoatreeattheentranceofthedirtroad.Thescenedrasticallychangedandtheexcitementgrew.
Theyleftthecitybehindandenteredaboatersparadise.Thedirtroadwaslinedwithlarge,lushtrees.Thelotwaslinedwithamarveloushistoryofantiqueboats.Justaroundthebend,themastscrownedwithlightsthatonceguidedshipssafelythroughBarnegatInletandtheredbowoftheBarnegatLightshipwasvisible.
Finding the
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 29 Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 29
Located at 18th St. & Bayview Barnegat LightAt the Dock • 494-8140
Handpicked seafoodfrom the boats
unloading at our back door
CASSIDY’S“Places to Go LBI”
-NJ Life - July 2006”
“ Where to go for Seafood when nothing
but a fresh catch will do.”
- NY Times 5/23/99
Salmon Wild King Salmon Shrimp
SwordfishTuna
Mahi MahiClams Live Lobsters
Fluke
Steamers Scallops Mussels
Crabmeat Dungeness Crabs Soft Shell Crabs
A
RodneySadlersmiledandwelcomedthevisitorsthattooksuchaninterestinhislightship.RodneyisthecurrentowneroftheBarnegatLightship.AfterthelightshipwasdecommissionedonOctober13,1967itwasdonatedtoChesapeakeMaritimeMuseum,St.Michaels,MD,whereitremainedthereuntiltheearly1970´s.ThenitwassoldtoHeritageShipGuildforfloatingdisplayatPennsLanding,Philadelphia(PA).ThegroupdisbandedandtransferredownershiptothepresentownerMr.RodSadlerwhostartedanewgroupcalledCamdenMuseumandLearningCenter.Mr.Sadler,ownerofthePynePoyntMarineServices,wantstorefurbishtheshipandmoveittotheCamdenwaterfront.In1980,RodneyS.SadlerfoundedhisMarineServicesinNorthCamden.In1992,hewashiredbyCamdenCountytoopenandoperateWigginsParkMarina,whereheiscurrentlytheharbourmaster.SadlerhasvolunteeredhistimeasthePresidentofSaveOurWaterfront.Currentlythelightshipisonprivateproperty.Nopublicviewingisallowed.
Barnegat Lightship
Theshipsat9milesoffshoreanditre-placedthefixedlighthousesinBarnegatLightandAmboroseLightshipandFiveFathomLightshipandotherplacesalongtheJerseyshore.TheCoastGuardmannedtheship.WhentheLt.Shipwasservicedareliefshipwassenttolighttheway.Thelightshipswerereplacedbybuoys.Thelighthouses,lightshipsandbuoyswerevitalfornavigation.
30 Summer 2013
George WarrElectrical Contracting
NJ License #6156609-494-0927
P.O. Box 182 • 1406 Bayview Ave. • Barnegat Light, NJ
Service Cable & Meter Socket ReplacementsPool & Hot Tub Wiring • Arc Fault Circuit Breaker Installations
Lighting & Remodeling Specialist
GeneralPracticeIncludingRealEstate&Zoning
Personalized Concierge and Rental Services on LBI
802 Central AvenueBarnegat Light, NJ 08006
www.LBIDreamMakers.com
RENTALSlinensbeach gearcribsbikes
SERVICESgroceriestoursphotography
& more...Your Stress Free Vacation Is Our Business
" An L.B.I. Chronicle"" An L.B.I. Chronicle"Hurricane SandyHurricane Sandy
A David Kaltenbach Documentary
An extraordinary & compelling story with the filmmakeras he rides out the Super Perfect Storm of the Century
www. kaltenbachproductions.com 609-384-6316Available on DVD Order online or purchase in local stores
Through extensive filming, research and interviews with research scientists, mayors, journalists and locals, Kaltenbachunveils an eclectic array of motion imagery of Hurricane Sandy.
An extraordinary & compelling story with the filmmakeras he rides out the Super Perfect Storm of the Century
SinbadwasthemascotoftheCoastGuardStationlocatedinBarnegatLight,1944.HejoinedtheCoastGuardandbecamepartoftheservice.Hewasaninspirationandlovedbyall.Heisoneofthemostfamouswardogsandiscelebratedinbooks,paintings,museumsandmore. SinbadPlushToy,DVD,Book,andBraceletsareavailableatAmericanabytheSeashoreandotherfineshopsinBarnegatLight.ProceedswillbedonatedtofindingpetstohelpveteranscopewithPostTraumaticStressDisorder(PTSD)orTraumaticBrainInjury(TBI).Sinbadwasatherapydogaswell. ContributionswillalsogotoLocalAnimalShelters.
Discover Barnegat Light Magazine 31
806 Central Avenue, Barnegat Light609-494-5001
The North Shore InnWhere warm breezes
kiss the evening sky
Where Calmness prevails
Where you are always treated
like returning family
NorthShoreInn.com
Open April through November
Standard rooms with two queen bedsas well as one-room efficiencies.
S Cand astleheT
Long Beach Island's Luxury, Bayfront Bed Breakfast &
LBI's mostexclusiveaccommodation!
Discover Barnegat Light's award winning Sand Castle Inn, ideallysuited for those seeking a luxurious and relaxing private escape with the comfort and modern amenities today's travelers desire.
Warm hospitality, sumptuous full breakfasts, magnificent water views,and immaculate rooms and suites await our welcomed guests. Visittop-rated beaches nearby, relax by our sparkling, heated pool/outdoorjacuzzi, use complimentary bikes, beach gear and movie library, andvisit our rooftop deck for breathtaking sunset celebrations.
P.O. Box 607 • 710 Bayview Ave.Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
609-494-6555 www.SandcastleLBI.com
Gift CertificatesSend someone you care about
to the best part of LBI...Barnegat Light! We'll take goodcare of your guests! Sand CastleGift Certificates can be ordered
by phone or online at:www.sandcastleLBI.com
SC ad 2012_Layout 1 3/26/12 9:14 PM Page 1