Author: John Gausz

7 p.m. Friday, 10/13/17: The NJDOT has altered the eastbound Rte. 72 approach to the first Causeway trestle bridge, shifting all eastbound traffic into the right lane.
Important: Going over that bridge, there is single-lane traffic in both directions, eastbound and westbound – no barrier!

Hopefully some of you got to attend the 3rd Annual LBI FLY Kite Festival in Ship Bottom last weekend. It was a spectacular event with great weather, wind, and attendance. Here’s a video from local Jack Bushko of Island Surf and Sail displaying some of the many colorful kites and wind things that were on display.

Looking for something to do during this beautiful October weather we’ve been having.

First the LBI FLY kite festival returns for it’s third year.  Very exciting display of some magical and colorful flying machines! It’s this weekend! (10-7 & 8)

Seems Ethel E. school won an award for best “Farm”. It’s a beautiful garden they have grown over there. Link here for the SandPaper article w/all the details.

And for those interested in the ocean and it’s happenings keep an eye out for the 11th Annual Clam Jam. It’s a grass roots gathering of all LBI’s best surfers for a fun day of competition sponsored by Jetty.

A drive through North Beach and Harvey Cedars today revealed the 45mph speed limit. Nice addition to the early blinking traffic lights this year! It will help everyone get to Beach Haven for Chowderfest Weekend. But be careful, the south end has reduced speed limits and working traffic lights, as in the greens and reds are active!

Hopefully everyone is safe if any have been in the ocean. Hurricane Maria marched up the coast and sent very large swells to the entire eastern seaboard. Surf City has the rip current warnings up along w/no swimming. As of this posting there will still be a danger over the weekend as the swell train slowly recedes.

Here’s a few photos of the large surf being ridden here on LBI from the Hurricane Maria swells.

As of Friday, September 15th all traffic lights in Surf City are now blinking. This is a welcome change that came earlier than usual as typically they don’t start the blinkers until October after Chowderfest weekend.

BOROUGH OF SURF CITY – 2017 TRASH SCHEDULE  

TRASH AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS MAY NOT EXCEED 32 GALLONS IN SIZE

If you are having trouble viewing the schedule here on the website try this LINK to the schedule.

SCTA would like everyone to be aware that we are now in peak hurricane season. As most of you probably know hurricane Irma was a serious category 5 storm which brought much destruction to the Caribbean, Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. We are now looking at a smaller storm named Jose which is currently approaching the United States east coast. While this hurricane may be much less of a threat than Irma it definitely bears keeping a close watch as it is still possible for it to intensify. It looks like it may come within 200 miles of the New Jersey coast. A good website to help with it’s tracking and forecast is maintained by the National Hurricane Center. Please do monitor this hurricane and keep safe.

Surf City will have the 12th to 14th street beaches open until Sunday, Sept 10. All other beaches will be swim at your own risk. After Sept. 10, no lifeguards will be on the beaches in Surf City. Please use caution when swimming or surfing on an unguarded beach.

Now that school is in session please take note of the graphic below to familiarize yourself with the proper laws regarding school buses when picking up and dropping off students.

The Surf City Taxpayer Association would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day holiday….and thanks to all who supported all the events and activities we sponsored this summer.

Don’t miss The Surf City Business Cooperative’s “Surf the Sidewalk” event here in Surf City!

On Friday, Sept 1 — all day and into the evening — merchants all over town  welcome  you to enjoy Surf City in the summer. Take a stroll and see all the special sales, music, giveaways, free classes and more. All sponsored by the Surf City Business Cooperative (SCBC).

See the Surf City ad in the Sandpaper this week and look for signs in front of participating merchants. You can check out the SCBC Facebook page here.

Reminder here for  Show & Casino Bus Trip to Atlantic City Mon., August 14

On Monday, August 14th, take a ride to Atlantic City for a day of gaming and a show, featuring the famous Nik Wallenda. Adults only, $20 each. Receive $15 slot cash at casino. Park at St. Thomas Church,14th & Long Beach Blvd. Bus departs at 9:00am, returns 6:00pm. Payment prior required. Call Anita 609-361-9490 for questions.

The second Mini Golf Tournament of 2017 was held at island Golf and once again the competition was keen. In each age group the first place winner won by only one stroke, and one bracket had a playoff for first place. In the under 9 years of age the winner was Noah Krashner who is 8 years old. Finishing second, one shot behind Noah was Thayer Got, and Carly Ewing finished a strong third. There was a one shot difference among all three of the players.

In the 9 – 14 division David Profit captured the first place prize money by shooting a 40 for 18 holes. His round featured three holes in one and he finished the back nine shooting 6 under par. One shot behind was Derek posting a 41 and right at his heels was Michael Sesko shooting a 42.

The senior Division needed a playoff to determine the winner and Jim Weidner won on the first playoff hole. Jim’s 18 hole score was 35. Jim made 9 straight pars on the back nine. Finishing second was Nolen Hayes and the third place winner was Connor Smith .

The Surf City Taxpayers Association thanks the Surf City 5 & 10 for donating the prize money and Island Golf.