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Arts & Entertainment••December 21, 2023
Art Notes, Dec. 20
Gifted: Landscapes and landmarks are often the subjects of Laura Angress’ artwork. The painter is known for murals and for her depictions of the Island’s most recognizable structures – most recently…
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Sports••December 21, 2023
Collins, Soltis Steer Southern Regional Girls to 2-0 Start
It’s always a good thing when the 6-foot-3 girl is healthy and playing at full strength, especially when she complements the much shorter point guard so well.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 21, 2023
Join ALO, Surfrider to Plant Dune Grass in Holgate Dec. 30
End the year helping Alliance for a Living Ocean and the Jersey Shore Chapter of Surfrider Foundation restore the coastline. A dune grass planting is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.…
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Opinion•December 21, 2023
Thanks for Coverage
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to say thanks to all of the reporters, editors and others who play a role in the continued success of The SandPaper as our local weekly newspaper.
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Opinion•December 21, 2023
Thought Provoking
The following was addressed to L.J. Wallace Jr., author of a commentary titled “Move Over, Wind Turbines – Harness Power of the Tides” (12/6).
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Opinion•December 21, 2023
Coco’s Story Brings Back Memories of a Lost Cat
My 12-year-old granddaughter, Joann, and I loved the adorable Dec. 7 piece titled “Coco’s Story: Lost in Barnegat for 28 Days.” How lucky that this canine resident of Brant Beach was reunited with…
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News••December 21, 2023
Residents Urge Town to Address ‘Dangerous Speeding’ on Frog Pond Road
During Little Egg Harbor’s Dec. 14 township committee meeting, Frog Pond Road resident Gavin Dwyer spoke during the public comment portion to urge officials to address the persistent issue of…
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Sports••December 21, 2023
Southern Regional Girls Swim Team Bounces Back With Huge Victory
Winning is something the Southern Regional girls swim team is expected to do a lot this winter. The Rams scored the first of those victories on Dec. 15 with a 137-29 rout of Toms River North.
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Opinion••December 20, 2023
Seasons of Santas: Big Guy’s on the Go, Ho Ho Ho
Over the years, I have seen Kris Kringle in person in different settings. The first one I remember was when I was very young, maybe 9 or 10. My mother took me to Macy’s department store. It was a big…
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News••December 20, 2023
St. Francis Center, Chick-fil-A Team Up to Fight Holiday Food Insecurity
Chick-fil-A and the St. Francis Community Center are partnering to ensure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
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Sports••December 20, 2023
Glass Returns With a Bang But Pinelands’ Inexperience Shows in Opener
After missing last season with an injury, Tyler Glass couldn’t wait to get onto the mat as the Pinelands Regional wrestling season kicked into gear Dec. 14. He apparently didn’t want his first match…
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Opinion••December 20, 2023
Happy Days at Barnegat Light’s One-Room Schoolhouse
It’s 1938. You’re a 5-year old girl and in first grade in a one-room school with grades one through five in five neat rows divided only by the size of their desks. You have been called by the teacher…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Shark Expert Speaking at NJMM Program
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven holds its first monthly program for 2024 on Friday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern.
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News••December 20, 2023
Frontline Recovery Advocates: ‘Not One More’ Lost to Overdose
Activists and advocates with the “Not One More” campaign are watching every move of the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council and keeping their faces seen and voices heard at its public meetings, to…
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News••December 20, 2023
Beach Haven First Aid Squad Announces Officers, Seeks Volunteers
The Beach Haven First Aid Squad recently announced its slate of administrative and line officers for 2024.
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Columns••December 20, 2023
The Year Is Gone With a Snap of a Finger; Getting a Whole New Look at Viewsheds
Wow. The year 2023 went by like that – as I make a finger snap motion. Which begs some early-on columnistic minutiae.
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News••December 20, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Honors Citizens on Patrol
A police promotion and community and school group recognition were on the agenda at the Dec. 14 Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Catch Chris O’Leary’s Record Release Show at Lizzie Rose
Devastatingly soulful vocalist, dynamic harmonica master and superlative songwriter Chris O’Leary will celebrate the Jan. 12 release of his Alligator Records debut album, The Hard Line, with a live…
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News••December 20, 2023
McCaffrey Named Beach Haven Officer of the Year
Patrolman Michael McCaffrey is the 2023 recipient of the Beach Haven Police Department Officer of the Year award, Police Chief James Markoski has announced.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Stock Up on Holiday Gifts That Help the State’s Rare Species
Show support for New Jersey’s rarest animal species this holiday season with a purchase from Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s online store. The shop, at wildlifenj.square.site/s/shop, features a…
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Opinion•December 20, 2023
Study in Contrasts
I am writing to condemn the depraved, callous and mean-spirited rantings that were displayed by Mayor Pat Pipi at a recent Barnegat Township meeting. Frankly, his bullying of transgender students…
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News••December 20, 2023
Murder Suspect Goes on Trial in April
A former Barnegat Township resident who has been charged with murder in the death of his son will go on trial in Ocean County Superior Court beginning Tuesday, April 23.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Scenic Splendor at Tuckerton Borough Fine Arts Gallery
Pine Shores Art Association’s Tuckerton Borough Fine Arts Gallery, located at the new Tuckerton borough municipal complex at 420 East Main St., is home to a rotating collection of works by member…
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News••December 20, 2023
Longtime Member Leading High Point Fire Co. in 2024
The High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars will begin 2024 with a new fire chief as Robert Federicci was recently elected to the position. A borough public works employee, he is one of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 20, 2023
Learn About Caregiver Canines Jan. 11
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will kick off their monthly special programs for 2024 with a talk on “Caregiver Canines” on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.
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Opinion•December 20, 2023
Serving Our Heroes
Being a supporter of VFW Post 3729 in Beach Haven Crest, I would like to thank all who contributed to the Hero’s Tree this fall. We were able to fill 59 gallon-size Ziploc bags with travel-size…
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Business••December 20, 2023
Kapler’s a Perfect Place to Find Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers
Christmas is right around the corner, and your shopping should be done. More than likely your list has been checked off.
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Opinion•December 20, 2023
Supportive Community
As senior class president at Southern Regional High School, I am writing to express my gratitude to our wonderful community and all of their contributions to our class year after year.
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Columns••December 20, 2023
Time to Crack the Books
With the end of the calendar year, the SandPaper staff is given two weeks to rejuvenate and regroup. But faithful readers of the column 200 Plus are not given that break because that time is to be…
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Business••December 19, 2023
Matador Surf Shop to Continue Brighton Beach/Brant Beach Legacy in Manahawkin
A new chapter has begun in the storied tale of Matador Surfboards and Brighton Beach Surf Shop. This month, the new Matador Surf Shop shop opens at 325 Route 72 East in Manahawkin in time for holiday…
