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Opinion•June 27, 2024
Dear Hypocrite
Dear hypocrite: Do you envision yourself a constitutional originalist? Think again, we have changed the document 27 times. Rather, try to envision yourself a Ten Commandments originalist, a proponent…
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Opinion•June 27, 2024
Beyond Teen Night
In a 3 to 2 vote, the Beach Haven Borough Council voted to disband teen night. This decision was supported by a large majority of residents, and for valid reasons.
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Downside of Pools
I’d like to ask that those who own swimming pools or are putting in a new pool to consider those of us who are at lower elevations. Our block in Long Beach Township was dotted with puddles this…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Seaport Offers Summer Workshops, Cruises, Island Ferry Service
July has arrived and summer is hoppin’ in Tuckerton. As always, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is offering a myriad of opportunities for family-friendly, educational fun, both indoors and…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Reilly Trio Seeks to Make Biggy ’Work’ and Southern Regional Proud
Southern Regional High School golfer Paul Reilly is gearing up for a big tournament season this summer. In fact, he was in West Orange on June 26, practicing with his father and Southern golf coach…
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Simple Mistake
You published a letter and photos (online) from Jack McNally about “Shoddy Work” last week. Did anyone ever think that it was a simple mistake?
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Sports••June 26, 2024
No Longer a Mysterious Boat, RS Feva Class Again Expected for SCYC Event
The Feva is back. Whether this year’s Surf City Yacht Club Junior Commodore’s Regatta will have more than four teams among the RS Feva class participating remains a mystery, even if the boat is not.
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Editor Extraordinaire
A traditional “letter to the editor” this is not. Perhaps it should be more aptly called a “letter about the editor.” However, the editor in question is not from The SandPaper. She is an essential…
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News••June 26, 2024
Traffic Safety Begins With Knowing Rules of the Road
I’m willing to bet there are few people who don’t believe the message “share the road” is an important one that should be adhered to daily all year. And I’ll wager that there are few individuals who…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Gantz Encounter: Abstract Expression on View at Wildflowers Too
At Wildflowers Too gallery in Barnegat Light through mid-July, the acrylic and mixed media paintings of contemporary artist Joan Gantz of Harvey Cedars are on display and for sale. The…
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News••June 26, 2024
Water Emergency Awareness Program Educates Public on Safety
Stay calm and float. Simple as it sounds, individuals caught in a rip current often do the opposite as they panic and fight the pull of the ocean taking them farther out from the shoreline.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
‘Puppy Pals Live’ at Surflight on July 1 Sure to Produce Howls of Laughter
Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre will be going to the dogs on Monday, July 1 with a show called “Puppy Pals Live.”
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News••June 26, 2024
Pinelands Regional Looking to Expand Its Trades Education
There has been plenty of discussion around the country lately about the high cost of college and university tuition and the absolutely incredible loans some students take out to pay it.
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News••June 26, 2024
Kim and Bashaw Will Fight It Out for U.S. Senate Seat
There are two major contenders for the U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey in 2024, current Democratic Representative from New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District Andy Kim, and Republican candidate…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
LBI Museum Announces Monday Night Programs
Interested in local history? The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven will be having free Monday night talks through July and August. Doors open at 6:30; programs begin at 7.
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News••June 26, 2024
Boaters Should Take Heed of Hurricane Outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released its official predictions for the 2024 hurricane season, indicating this could be one of the most active on record.
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Sports••June 26, 2024
Jetty Littleneck Jam Puts Fun and Community Over Competition
Jetty, the locally based surf brand that has become a player in the outdoor industry all over the country, now has a pretty solid tradition of local events, from June 12th’s HopSauce Festival, which…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
LBI Museum Exhibit Celebrates Summer Fun
The Long Beach Island Historical Association and Museum in Beach Haven announces the opening of its latest exhibit, “Celebrating Summer Fun: 1950-1980,” which will run through the summer season.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Kainetic Offers Accessible Adventure for All
Green Hat Kiteboarding, established in 2005 and located in Waretown, is one of the largest kiteboarding shops in North America. For 15 years, Green Hat had functioned as both a kiteboarding school…
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Opinion••June 26, 2024
Engineer: The Nuts and Bolts of Offshore Wind’s Problems
I am a retired professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia. My family has been going to Long Beach Island, specifically Harvey Cedars, for the last 50 years. So…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Summer Camps for Kids at Bayview Park
Calling all kids! Summer is in full swing in Long Beach Township, with a variety of camps starting soon at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. Check out the lineup of art, music and fitness classes for…
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News••June 26, 2024
Bayview Harbor Marina Seeks Permits to Secure Dock Improvement Grant
Bayview Harbor owner Thomas MacArthur fielded questions about proposed changes to his multiple-marina operation at the June 12 Barnegat Light Borough Council meeting, where officials wanted to know…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Surflight’s ‘South Pacific’ Excellent But Shows Its Age in One Respect
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” the current mainstage offering at Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre, is celebrating its 75th birthday this year.
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Sports••June 26, 2024
Southern Regional Graduate Madelyn Beirne Lands New Jersey Golf Foundation Scholarship
Recent Southern Regional High School graduate Madelyn Beirne received quite a bit of college funding during the annual Scholarship Night program earlier this month. Last week, the coffers grew a…
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Opinion•June 26, 2024
Lost in Transit
I have had so many incorrect attempted food deliveries. Can the restaurants please be more helpful in directing the drivers? It’s very difficult and ends up being expensive as well unsatisfactory…
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News••June 26, 2024
Eagleswood to Use Grant to Upgrade Playground
The Eagleswood Township Committee voted June 24 to extend the due date of third-quarter taxes for 2024 as the tax rate has not yet been released. The committee also approved submission of its 2025…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Garden Club Corsages Dress Up ‘Buddy Prom’
Late last month, Long Beach Island Garden Club members Madelyn Pietrucha and Debbie Ayers gathered a group of nine club members to create corsages and boutonnières for the 40-some special needs…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
Music For Peace Is ‘Healing’ Celebration of Music, Art
“Music is the medicine” is the message Music for Peace founder Jodie Emma wants to share with the community and the world.
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Business••June 26, 2024
LBI Surfing Opens New Location in – Fittingly – Surf City
It’s LBI Surfing’s 28th season on the Island, and there’s a lot to be excited about – including a brand-new location at 1008 Long Beach Blvd. in Surf City. While a ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 26, 2024
LBI Junior Police Academy Registration Open Now Through July
Kids ages 10 to 12 are invited to register through the end of July for a free Long Beach Island Junior Police Academy scheduled for Aug. 19-23. The Long Beach Township Police Department, in…
