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Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2022
The Rockets
STYLE: Covers of party essentials in sets custom built for the occasion
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Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2022
The Dirty Dance Band
STYLE: Covers of ’70s soul, Motown, rock ’n’ roll, pop and current radio hits.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2022
Art Notes, July 13
Browse Along the Bay: This Sunday marks the 35th annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival at Sunset Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come explore elaborate displays by a projected 60 artists and makers…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 13, 2022
Comedy Tonight Series Returns to Surflight on July 18
The second installment of Surflight Theatre’s popular “Comedy Tonight” series for the summer of 2022 is set for Monday, July 18 starting at 8:30 p.m. It will feature three comics.
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Sports••July 13, 2022
With New Coach at Helm, Haven Beach Club Swimmers Off to Great Start
Jennifer Duffy isn’t afraid to yell a little, probably because she can do so and make it look like something encouraging.
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Sports••July 13, 2022
Student-Athletes Wanted for Esports, Soccer and More at Atlantic Cape Community College
For students taking the community college route in the fall, several new and returning athletic opportunities are coming to Atlantic Cape Community College for the 2022-23 school year.
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Sports••July 12, 2022
Hnaatt and Crew Fend Off 16 Other Boats to Win Central Atlantic District Laser Title
Barnegat Light Yacht Club in Harvey Cedars was the site of the Central Atlantic District’s Lightning Championship June 25-26, and the results are in.
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Columns••July 11, 2022
Spending a Lovely Day on a Recycled Glass Beach; No End in Sight for Fed-backed Beach Replenishments
It was the most crowded July Fourth – or any summer day – ever. As irrefutable scientific proof, I had to park over two blocks from my workplace on Monday – and even then, I inched into a…
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News••July 10, 2022
Explore St. Francis Center Programs, Pools for All Ages at Open House July 10
At the St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach, the 50th year is being observed by open houses to show everybody what’s there to take part in – whether they’re a year-rounder or visiting for a…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2022
Facedown Comes to End of Long, Winding Road
On a quiet Sunday morning recently, John Plumley, rhythm guitarist and founder of the local band Facedown, reflected on the band’s 35-year tenure playing on Long Beach Island, a streak that will come…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 8, 2022
Alpacas Visit the Library on July 27
Have you ever come face to face with an alpaca? You’ll get a chance on Wednesday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. when Out of Sight Alpacas of Waretown brings its furry friends to the branch.
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News••July 7, 2022
Ship Bottom Fire Co. Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Reaching a centennial anniversary is a fête, perhaps more so when it involves a volunteer fire company on a barrier island where the population swells for three months a year. With that in mind…
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News••July 7, 2022
Ocean Mile Swim Falls Victim to Nesting Piping Plovers in Barnegat Light
The warning went out on June 11. Charadrius melodus ultimately delivered the death blow three weeks later. And so, the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol’s 13th Ocean Mile Swim will have to wait until next…
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Business••July 7, 2022
Good Help Still Hard to Find, LBI Businesses Say
On June 27, 2018, The SandPaper published an article titled “Good Help Hard to Find, Especially Now, LBI Businesses Say.” The piece explored the challenges business owners and managers were having in…
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Sports••July 7, 2022
Now Southern Regional Graduates, Laureigh Twins March to Different Tunes
When they were much younger, Kennedy Laureigh didn’t mind competing alongside or even against her brother Chris. Games. Roller hockey. Sailing. It was all good. But there was one thing she absolutely…
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News••July 7, 2022
Join the ‘Plastic Free July’ Challenge
Alliance for a Living Ocean, the Long Beach Township Marine Field Station and Root Green Shoppe are among those taking part this month in “Plastic Free July” – and hoping to inspire others to join…
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Columns••July 7, 2022
Wind-Driven Water Temps Tell Tale of Two Weekends in One
It seems that LBI was mostly the capital city of fun this weekend from Monday’s symphony of amateur pyrotechnics and ambulances. First of all, how is Independence Day already behind us? April and May…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 7, 2022
‘Here’s the Story: I’m Just Kidding’ Spotlights Beach Haven Native, Natural Performer
“‘Live and Learn’ would be a great title for my life,” according to Beach Haven’s Mike Corliss, the subject of “Here’s the Story: ‘I’m Just Kidding’” on NJ PBS, premiering Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 7, 2022
Barnegat Fireworks Rescheduled for July 9
Due to the threat of inclement weather on July 2, Barnegat Township has rescheduled its Independence Day festivities for Saturday, July 9, at the Barnegat High School football field.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 7, 2022
Quite the Combo: A Pair of Chick-fil-A Guys and an El Toro Superfan Up for the Challenge
When the new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened on Route 72 in March, owner/operator Matt Baals may not have been surprised to see me at the grand opening. I’m partly responsible for covering Stafford…
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Sports••July 7, 2022
Heavy Wind Sets Stage for Some Fun Races at Surf City Yacht Club
Turner Ryon and Belle Placa have been sailing together a lot the past seven months. Whether the Orange Bowl International Regatta in Florida or the Commonwealth Cup in Virginia, the 15-year-old…
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Opinion••July 7, 2022
Jessie Coole’s LBI History Comes Alive Again
Jessie Coole was a wisp of a woman, whose feet could not touch the church floor when she sat in a pew. The Kynett Methodist Church in Beach Haven still has the footstool she used to prevent her feet…
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Opinion••July 7, 2022
Wind Turbine Visibility Studies – More Spin by Atlantic Shores
We were disappointed, but not surprised, by last week’s article in The SandPaper claiming that the visibility of the 1,048-foot-tall wind turbines off the entire coast of LBI will be “rare.” Very…
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Business••July 7, 2022
New Surf City Shop Has Global Reach, Community Spirit
A year ago, “product with a purpose” was the mantra of Communi•TEE, a family-owned business aimed at changing the world one T-shirt at a time. Now, located on the corner of 17th Street and the…
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Opinion•July 7, 2022
Wonderful Response
I am writing to thank the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. for their help last Sunday.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Stafford Summer Concert Series Returns to Manahawkin Lake Pavilion
As it has been doing for more than two decades, the Stafford Township Historical Society will host its annual concert series this summer. Concerts are every Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at the pavilion…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
A Clean Comedian Performing at Surflight Family Comedy Night on July 18
Remember the days when some comedians performed clean shows that you didn’t have to worry about your young kids seeing, such as Red Skelton, Flip Wilson and the like? It’s been quite a while.
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News••July 6, 2022
Surf City Structure Fire Under Investigation
The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that broke out in a trash bin at a Surf City home that is currently under construction.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 6, 2022
Art Notes, July 6
Popping Up: Explore the art scene at the Island’s south end. Every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., something special is going on at the Ann Coen & Friends Pop-Up on North Bay Avenue in Beach Haven. This…
