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Sports••July 27, 2023
Ship Bottom Beach Patrol Adds New Women’s Tournament
So, lifeguard tournament fans thought the Island Tournament set for Aug. 4-5 would be the culminating event of the summer. Nope. The Ship Bottom Beach Patrol delivered a surprise announcement last…
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Opinion•July 27, 2023
Keep Holiday Going
My husband, Daniel Anderson, and I are current residents on LBI. Our family began coming to the Island in the early ’60s when I was a teenager. My parents, Ruth and James Adams, had a home built in…
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Opinion•July 27, 2023
Not Contentious
In the July 12 edition on page 22, Eric Englund wrote an article titled “Naming of Mayor Gets Contentious in Harvey Cedars.”
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News••July 26, 2023
Mystic, Parkertown Beaches Now More Accessible
The recently completed Mystic Island and Parkertown beaches have provided enjoyment to local and visiting families all summer long and, now, the beaches are even more accessible with two beach…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Little Egg Harbor National Night Out Happening Aug. 1
During Little Egg Harbor’s July 13 committee meeting, Sgt. Sean Crotty spoke to invite all community members to National Night Out, taking place on Aug. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Safety, Riding 101 at Little Egg Skate Park Has Great Success
On Friday, July 14, Little Egg Harbor ESL teacher and former BMX competitor Katie Munn hosted Safety & Riding 101 at the Edward Thornton Community Center skate park.
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Opinion••July 26, 2023
Regarding Views, the Sights on LBI Roads Aren’t Alluring
The controversy involving offshore wind turbines being located near LBI runs the gamut of arguments involving environmental concerns to how the unsightly turbines will ruin the view from our pristine…
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Opinion•July 26, 2023
About Appendix E
I wish to praise the author of the letter “Toss Impact Statement”(7/19) for doing the research and reading at least part of Atlantic Shore’s draft environmental impact statement. Yes, these documents…
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News••July 26, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Amends Budget to Relieve Taxpayer Burden
On July 13, the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee read a resolution to amend its 2023 municipal budget, which was introduced in the amount of $28,517,720, with a tax levy of $20,866,772. The…
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Opinion••July 26, 2023
Fighting Insomnia With Cherry Juice and George
Shakespeare said it first, “‘to sleep perchance to dream.” It’s such a simple request that I repeat at night with a bit of trepidation. I sniff some lavender soap and tuck myself in with a good book…
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Opinion•July 26, 2023
Civics Lessons
I attended the hearing for the Holiday Snack Bar in Beach Haven last week. This was a first for me, because in spite of researching issues well, having a good sense of right and wrong, and voting, I…
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News••July 26, 2023
Paradise Cove Residents Push for Their Own Sign
During public forum of Tuckerton’s July 17 borough council meeting, several residents of the Paradise Cove and Uplanders Association advocated for a sign at the entrance of Paradise Cove.
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Business••July 26, 2023
Catch Wave of Healthful Cuisine at Barrel Surf Café
Barrel Surf Café, a new addition to the culinary landscape of Brant Beach, is making waves with its focus on delectable dishes for health-conscious palates. Owned by Connor Devaney, this vibrant…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Art Notes, July 26
Hot Spot: Every Thursday, the Ann Coen and Friends Summer Shop in Beach Haven hosts “Art After Hours” from 4 to 9 p.m. This week, peruse the art of lenswoman Ann Coen herself and oil painter KPalm…
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Opinion•July 26, 2023
Gypsy Rescue
Our sweet dog got lost recently and the LBI police were so helpful in Ship Bottom, Surf City, Long Beach and Harvey Cedars.
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Opinion•July 26, 2023
Correcting the Record
I am writing to address the misrepresentation and misquotation of my statements in the article titled “Mayor’s Selection Divides Commissioners in Harvey Cedars” (7/12).
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News••July 26, 2023
Last Chance for School Board Candidates to Get Name on November Ballot
If you’re interested in becoming a candidate for a school board seat in the November election, you had better act as soon as possible.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Author’s New Work Born of Beach Haven Cottage
There was a time some 40 years ago when author Steve Oskie found staying in a cottage in Beach Haven was a perfect place to relax or write. It sure beat the hustle and bustle of urban Philadelphia.
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Opinion•July 26, 2023
Can’t Conquer Nature
The following was addressed to SandPaper Managing Editor Jay Mann, author of The Fish Story column.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Strictly Bluegrass at Albert Hall July 29
There will be an evening of real rootsy music when the Pinelands Cultural Society presents a bluegrass festival on Saturday, July 29 at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Doors open at 6, with music…
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Columns••July 26, 2023
Five-Turbine Trial Run Is Rhode Island Flop; Summer Bugs Having Heyday Hereabouts
This week’s turbine talk is anchored by the water-shaking news that Rhode Island has said five is enough, referring to its test of five offshore wind turbines at Block Island, which have experienced…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Payton Rilee Fraser, 13, Carries Music to Next Generation
Anyone who has had the pleasure of witnessing live music on or around Long Beach Island over the last few decades is familiar with local legend Dave Jones. Moreover, anyone who has ever played music…
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News••July 26, 2023
Strong in Faith, Emma June Kent Lives Life to Its Fullest Despite Cancer
Emma June Kent understands life’s storms sometimes are so brutal that survival isn’t a possibility. She also understands facing such storms without her faith in God means she would crumble without…
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News••July 26, 2023
Compassion Café Staff Are Guests of Yacht Club
On Monday, July 24, the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven held an evening of fun for staff and their parents of the Compassion Café, also located in Beach Haven, at the Sea Shell Resort and…
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Opinion•July 26, 2023
Priceless Opportunity
I wanted to let you know about our personal experience with Sue Sharkey and Compassion Café.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
World’s Most Famous Spunky Little Redhead Returning to Surflight
Surflight Theatre’s next main-stage musical, “Annie Warbucks,” which will open on Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 20, picks up right where “Annie” left off.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Swim Under the Stars at St. Francis Pools Aug. 2
Go for an evening dip at the St. Francis Community Center’s outdoor pools, adjacent to the bay in Brant Beach, for “Swimming Under the Stars” on Wednesday, Aug. 2. As St. Francis Communications…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Pine Shores Enters Third Dimension
Pine Shores Art Association stepped boldly into the third dimension this month with its most recent exhibit at its second location, the newly minted Tuckerton Art Center: “Two Potters and a Painter,”…
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Columns••July 26, 2023
Mighty Airship Makes Maiden Voyage
Sept. 11, 1923 was a day of rejoicing and patriotism for those living in New York City and most of the tri-state area. Residents became aware that the 11th would be something special when papers…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 26, 2023
Upcoming Auction Is Active Evening for Fire Company
One of Barnegat Light’s most engaging community evenings gets everyone together at the firehouse on Saturday, Aug. 5 for the annual Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. Auction held by the Ladies…
