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for New Jersey Residents who are not residents of Collings Lakes. Associate Members may use lakes for fishing and or beaches for sunbathing and swimming, within the community of Collings Lakes. Use of lakes and beaches must be in accordance with Rules and Regulations established for their use. Associate Membership tags are required and may be purchased by calling 609-561-3505.

The historic photographs and documents of Soundra and Pierre Hollingsworth will be exhibited with the campaign material, film and photos of former Atlantic City Mayor Jim Usry at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey . The exhibit allows a closer look at a trio of dynamic African Americans who made a strong impact on Atlantic City society and politics for many years. Pierre Hollingsworth was the former Fire Captain and President of the NAACP and his wife, Soundra, was widely known for her gospel television program and good works.

Ms. Usry-Hollingsworth’s recently discovered artwork will be exhibited along with the paintings of Carol Cuyjet and the mosaics of Larry B. Joseph from March 15 to June 14, 2008.

Ms. Cuyjet is an artist and educator who received her degree in art education from Glassboro State College. She created the illustrations for “The Porcupine and The Boa Constrictor” a children’s story based upon an African folk tale by Dr. K. Christopher Toussaint. Watercolor illustrations from the book form the core of Cuyjet’s exhibit which is complemented by the photographs of her husband, Stephen. Both the artist and the author will be available to autograph their book at the reception.

Mr. Joseph is an accomplished mixed media artist who derives his inspiration from travels in Africa, Europe, South America and the West Indies. His vibrant paintings and mosaics are influenced by the music and musicians of his Brooklyn neighborhood where Jazz, Southern Soul, Caribbean, Latin and African music filled the air.

is a non profit corporation dedicated to serving the community. It is establishing a Resource Office where the people in the communities of Buena Vista Twp, Buena Boro, and Western Atlantic County can obtain information that provides for and/or links them to services that meet their needs. It is an effort to strengthen and unify the communities and their families by offering support when necessary. The Resource Office will be open on Saturdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 661 Jackson Road, Buena Vista Township,
609-704-7262.

As of September, the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville will be the site of the newest Barbarito & Beyers learning and caring center. The center is conveniently located on Jackson Road one mile off Route 54.

The facility will be open year round serving toddlers through pre-k with before and after school age care. The days and hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 7 am to 6 pm and will include a summer program serving children up to 10 years age.

Barbarito & Beyers Preschools have been a proven entity in Atlantic and Cape May Counties since 1979. They currently operate five learning and caring centers and have served over 5,000 families during their years of operation. Clint C. Beyers, the son of Janice Barbarito-Beyers and Dr. William P. Beyers the owners of the preschools will be the resident director along with a fully certified and trained staff in early childhood education.

If you wish to learn more about Barbarito & Beyers, please contact them at (609) 625-4440 for information about all their services.

Buena Vista Township residents are urged to report street lights that have burnt out or in need of repair to the Township Clerk's Office or directly to Atlantic City Electric by phoning 1/800-642-3780. Please obtain the pole number (which is located on a metal plate just above eye level on each pole) and the street location of the pole when reporting.