We hope you all enjoyed the first edition of the Silver Beach Newsletter. Remember, we need your input to keep this newsletter timely and topical. Please send an email to silverbeachnj@aol.com with any suggestions that you feel would be of interest to our community. This could include children’s activities, shows, craft shows and the like.
REMINDER – SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING!!
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 9am
Place: Dover Brick First Aid Squad
Rt. 35 South, Normandy Beach
We have lots to tell you….and need input from all of you….
Hope to see you all there!!
BEACH CLEAN-UP and NOR’EASTER
The Executive Committee would like to thank all the volunteers who came out to help clean up the beach on May 3rd!! We had a wonderful group and the beach was pristine in no time.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other ideas. The Nor’easter that churned up the ocean on Monday, May 12th really did a number on our beach. A tremendous amount of trash, including drift wood and stairs washed up, the blowing sand covered our newly planted dune grass and our streets, and the beach was severely eroded. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the dune grass that was planted in March will survive. While we are confident that the tide will bring back much of the sand, we had to bring in a dumpster and hire a crew to clear the debris in preparation for the grading that was scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th. We also incurred an additional day of bulldozing, which had not been planned, since the beach was in such good shape prior to the storm. This resulted in an increase of $4,000 to our Beach Preservation budget for the labor, dumpster and the bulldozer. Many thanks to Rich Milligan for his diligence as our Beach Trustee to get this all coordinated under such a tight schedule!!
BEACH OPENING
The Ocean and Bay Beaches will open on Saturday, June 21st. Lifeguards are on duty:
Ocean Beach: 9am – 6pm
Bay Beach: 10am – 4pm
Come on up and say “hi” to Cap and his crew!!
CHILD SAFETY SUGGESTION
With the opening of the beach, it is again time to remind everyone how easy it is for a child to get disoriented on the beach and wander away from his family. From a child's perspective, the beach can be very daunting. They are not tall enough to discern much and everything looks alike. This is one of the most frightening things that can happen to both the child and his/her family.
We would like to suggest the following to anyone who brings small children to the
beach, whether they are your own children, guests or renters:
-Explain to your children, if they get lost, to go to any lifeguard stand or the
Badge House. Tell them the lifeguards are like policemen on the beach. The
lifeguards are able to communicate between the beaches and will be able to
get your child back to the appropriate beach quickly.
-If the child is old enough, teach them that they are in Silver Beach.
-Place last year's badges on children. If they get lost, and don't know what
beach they are staying at, the lifeguards or any adult will be able to determine
where the child should be returned to. If you no longer have old badges, you
may pick some up at the Badge House.
-If you see a child wandering aimlessly, please don't hesitate to ask if he or she
is looking for their family. Or point the child out to one of our lifeguards and
they will approach the child.
-Last, but not least, please stay with your children at the water's edge. Our
lifeguards are great, but they are not babysitters!! The ocean can be very
strong, especially for children, and there is no substitution for an alert parent!!
A SPECIAL PLEA FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
In past years, a handful of people have taken it upon themselves to launch illegal fireworks on our beach over July 4th weekend. The Executive Committee would like to remind everyone that fireworks are dangerous and illegal and would like to stress that we do not condone this activity. Members who do not comply may have their Membership suspended or terminated. The Toms River Police Department has also informed all the beaches that they will have a “no tolerance” policy in effect and will arrest and prosecute anyone caught with illegal fireworks.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPDATE
The recommended safety repairs to the swings and modular unit have been completed. This brings our playground equipment in compliance with all current safety requirements.
LIFEGUARD PARKING
In the past, our lifeguards were permitted to park in the Sandpiper parking lot. Now that the parking lot is gone, we are in desperate need of parking for our guards. We have made arrangements with the First Aid Squad to allow our guards to park there, if needed. However, if you generally have room for a car on your property on a regular basis, please see Ken, John or Gabby. Even if it’s only during the week or on a specific day of the week, the guards would greatly appreciate it, especially at the end of long, hot day in the sun.
FAMILY DAY
Volunteers are still desperately needed for Family Day on Friday, July 4th. Please contact Pete Detmering at 609-654-4385 if you are able to help out.
FAMILY DAY MASS
We are still looking for a Priest for our Family Day Mass on Sunday, July 6th. If anyone knows of a Priest who is available and would be willing to perform the service, please contact Carol Lundquist at 973-458-0906.
THE REAL ESTATE CONNECTION
The following people have expressed interest in purchasing a home in Silver Beach:
Sal and Doreen DeStefano 973-584-1396 sald@optonline.net
John and Carolyn Koloseus 860-539-4845 kolo20@cox.net
860-645-0715
Feel free to contact these people, if you have a home for sale.
If you would like your contact information added to this list, either as an interested buyer or seller of property in Silver Beach, just email us at silverbeachnj@aol.com.
TOMS RIVER TIDBITS
TRASH AND RECYCLING:
Anyone who was here after Memorial Day probably noticed that trash was not picked up until Tuesday. This was not a mistake. If you are like me, you may not have paid much attention to the notice in your tax bill, which outlined the changes to the holiday schedule for trash and recycling pick-up that was recently instituted.
In the past, Toms River collected trash and recyclables on the regularly scheduled day, including all holidays, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Beginning in 2008, trash and recyclables are no longer collected on holidays, except July 4th and Labor Day. If a holiday falls on a collection day, trash and recyclables will be collected the next day. Holidays include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
We would also like to remind everyone that Ocean County has recently changed the manner in which paper and cardboard is to be recycled. Paper and cardboard should no longer be tied up. Paper and cardboard can now to be co-mingled in a separate container with a detachable lid. The container must be no larger than 30 gallons and must not exceed 40 pounds when full. We ask members who rent their home to pass this information on to their renters and provide them with a proper container.
We would also like to remind everyone that trash is NOT to be placed on the street in plastic bags!!! This just provides an open invitation to the seagulls, which are not the neatest of eaters!!! Your neighbor would much rather take in your empty trash can than clean up after the seagulls have strewn garbage unmentionable items all over the street!!!
OUT AND ABOUT
Yoga at the Beach
Yoga classes are being offered on Tuesdays at the Dover Brick First Aid Squad on Rt. 35 South. For further information, call 732-793-8565 or check their website www.seaofabundanceyoga.com.
Art in the Park
Bay Head will host its annual Art in the Park show on Saturday, June 14th from 10am – 4pm at Centennial Park on Bridge Avenue, Bay Head. The rain date is Sunday, June 15th. For further information, call 732-892-7776.
Battle of the Bands
Budding rock stars will showcase their talent throughout the afternoon on the county’s portable stage on Saturday, June 14th at the Upper Shores Library on Rt. 35 South from 12noon-3pm. Come enjoy the music and applaud the winners.
Lavallette Garden Tour
Lavallette will host its Garden Tour on Saturday, June 14th. The tour will start at the Lavallette Fire House, Bay Boulevard and Washington Avenue from 10am-2pm. For further information, call 732-793-7137.
Gardens by the Sea Tour
The Seaweeders Garden Club of Bay Head and Mantoloking will be hosting a garden tour on Tuesday, June 17th from 10am-3pm. Tickets may be purchased at Applegate’s Hardware, Lake Avenue, Bay Head or Andi’s Gifts, Bridge Avenue, Bay Head. For further information call 732-701-1276.
Baymen’s Seafood Festival at Tuckerton Seaport
The Tuckerton Seaport will host the Baymen’s Seafood Festival on Saturday, June 21st from 10am-5pm. The Seaport is located on Rt. 9 in Tuckerton, which is off the Parkway at Exit 58.
Lavallette Flea Markets
The Lavallette Fire Department will host their flea markets at the Firehouse on Washington Avenue and Bay Boulevard:
Saturday, July 12th
Saturday, August 16th
The Lavallette First Aid Squad will host their flea markets at the First Aid Building on Washington Avenue and Bay Boulevard:
Wednesday, July 16th
Wednesday, August 20th
Come early in the day for the best buys. Rain date for all events is the following day.
Lavallette Annual Arts and Crafts Show
The Lavallette Annual Arts and Crafts Show will be held on Sunday, July 27th from 9am-5:30pm at the First Aid Squad, Washington Avenue and Bay Boulevard. The Happy Days String Band will perform at 7pm. The rain date is Sunday, August 3rd.
Lavallette Summer Concert Series
All concerts are held Sunday evenings at the Gazebo at Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or a chair.
Sunday, July 6th at 8pm – Patriotic concert and Fireworks
Sunday, July 13th at 7pm – Wilbur Wittemans Orchestra
Sunday, July 20th at 7pm – A Little Bit of Heaven
Sunday, July 27th at 7pm – Happy Days String Band
Sunday, August 3rd at 7pm – John Luckenbill’s Brass Band
Sunday, August 10th at 7pm – A Little Bit of Heaven
Sunday, August 17th at 7pm – Fred Lehotay Ragtimers
Sunday, August 24th at 7:30pm – The Lakewood Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, August 31st at 7pm – Kootz
Lavallette Movies on the Bay
All movies are held Tuesday evenings at 8:30pm at the Gazebo at Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or a chair. If it rains, the movie will be shown in the Lavallette School on Rt. 35 South.
Tuesday, July 8th – National Treasure Book of Secrets
Tuesday, July 15th – Bee Movie
Tuesday, July 22nd – Nancy Drew
Tuesday, July 29th – The Water Horse – Legend of the Deep
Tuesday, August 5th – Enchanted
Tuesday, August 12th – Alvin and the Chipmunks
Tuesday, August 19th – Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
Tuesday, August 26 – Evan Almighty
Site Navigation