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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2021
Festival of the Sea Brings All Together
St. Francis’s Festival of the Sea is in many ways a highlight of summer on Long Beach Island, from the top of the rides down to the games and festival food on the fairway.
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Opinion•August 12, 2021
Who to Deny
President Biden should not be denied Holy Communion. All these bishops and cardinals should be denied this sacrament for sending pedophile priests to other unsuspecting parishes.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 12, 2021
Tweet Spot
@JeffRife (Aug 4) The island partnership that MUST happen: 1. Clam strips from Boulevard Clams 2. Killer Bee Sting from Chegg @chegg609 #longbeachisland #northandsouthofcausewayunite #surfcity…
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Opinion•August 12, 2021
Right to Ride in Road
The letter “Stay on Shoulder” (7/28) encourages cyclists to ride on the shoulder in Harvey Cedars. As a cyclist I want to make sure car drivers know that the New Jersey motor vehicle code clearly…
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Opinion•August 12, 2021
Huge Selling Point
We agree with the Danzeisens of High Bar Harbor (“Best Dog Park,” 7/28). The Barnegat Light dog park was a huge selling point for purchasing a home in the area.
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Opinion••August 11, 2021
Rational Energy Perspective Keeps All Forms in the Mix
Let’s take a step back and look at climate and energy generation from a rational perspective, including sustainability, reliability, economics and a comprehensive mix. Any analysis needs to be a…
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Safe Haven
I’m back in California and missing Beach Haven. For 392 days, this wonderful town was home to me, my husband, Conyers, and our daughter Read. Add to that the nearly 100-year footprint the families of…
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News••August 11, 2021
Twins Dug In for Town Beautification
Identical twins Charlie (“Chuck”) and Bill Bishop, recently turned 70, were thanked by the borough of Ship Bottom for a quarter-century of all that goes into growing gardens to beautify the borough.
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News••August 11, 2021
AAA Warns Miles-To-Go Displays Can Be Inaccurate
Running out of gas while driving is embarrassing and, in some cases, dangerous.
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Repeating Propaganda
This is a response to Harold Ciser’s “End the Nonsense.” He stated, “When I see statues torn down … that reflected our American history …” Is he referring to our history of slavery, racism and…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2021
Tuckerton Historical Society Presents Eilvese Ham Radio Club Celebration
The fourth history lecture presentation from the Tuckerton Historical Society this year will feature THS President Donald O. Caselli’s delve into the history of the German side of the Tuckerton…
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News••August 11, 2021
NOAA Thinks Hurricane Season Will Be Worse Than Originally Expected
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center updated its 2021 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on Aug. 4.
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News••August 11, 2021
Ocean County College Partners With Intel to Offer ‘AI for Workforce Program’
Eighteen community colleges across the country, including Ocean County College, are teaming up with Intel to expand the technology industry leader’s Artificial Intelligence for Workforce program…
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Business••August 11, 2021
East Bay Kombucha: Healthy Alternative on Draft
For a relatively small corner of town, Downtown Manahawkin, or “Old Manahawkin,” has developed into an eclectic little hub, with a diverse host of offerings. In addition to a mix of options for both…
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News••August 11, 2021
Murphy Defends Mask Mandate for Schools
Gov. Phil Murphy made it official at his COVID-19 briefing on Friday afternoon. New Jersey’s students, teachers and staff in all schools, be they public, private, parochial or preschool, will be…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2021
Art Notes August 11
New Blood: The Pine Shores Art Association’s “Novice Show” is online and also on display in the gallery through Aug. 24. PSAA artists who are nonprofessional will display their work. See dozens of…
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News••August 11, 2021
19 New LBI COVID Cases, Not Including 29 in Teen Cluster
This summer was supposed to be a return to normalcy for everyone following nearly 18 months of restrictions due to COVID-19. In a lot of ways, it was – until an outbreak of the coronavirus among…
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Marvelous Swim
Congratulations to John Schulz for again putting on a marvelous Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim. Seeing so many people of all ages coming together to compete and then enjoy the post-race festivities…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2021
Help ‘Turn the Towns Teal’ for Awareness
The 15-year-strong nationwide “Turn the Towns Teal” campaign for ovarian cancer awareness debuted in Ocean County in 2019 and renews every year when municipalities, businesses, places of worship…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2021
Irish Festival Returns to Stafford Township Next Month
For those who may have noticed some of the yard signs popping up, the annual Ocean County Irish Festival will be back this year – unfortunately, it was canceled last summer due to the COVID-19…
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Business••August 11, 2021
Find Fresh Veggies and Fruit at Edge Cove Produce Stand in Tuckerton
Dan Walker and his wife, Carrie Warner, embarked on a new venture about a year ago when they purchased a corner lot with a house and parking lot on Route 9 and Tip Seaman Drive in Tuckerton.
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News••August 11, 2021
First-Timers Dominate Barnegat Board of Education Race
Newcomers will figure largely in the Barnegat Township Board of Education race, as 11 candidates have filed for three seats.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2021
Get Behind Alliance for a Living Ocean’s Mission Through Mini Golf
Alliance for a Living Ocean’s mission is clearly stated on its website – to “engage and grow a community of ocean allies to safeguard our shores for future generations.” A miniature golf tournament…
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Facing Facts
Re: “End the Nonsense” (8/4). I’ve been around 71 years, too, long enough to have learned the fraught history of this young nation and to appreciate the fact that the Bill of Rights protects my right…
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Commit to Equality
I was saddened to read the letter from Harold Ciser lamenting the removal of Confederate statues that he claims reflect “our American history” and the supposed teaching of “critical race theory” to…
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News••August 11, 2021
Are Mandatory Vaccinations Legal?
One of the biggest questions on the COVID-19 front today is this: Are vaccination mandates legal?
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Works for Me
In response to Harold J. Ciser’s letter (“End the Nonsense, 8/4): First, thank you, Mr. Ciser, for your service. Second, I had to smile and roll my eyes a little when Mr. Ciser says, “Socialism does…
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Opinion•August 11, 2021
Help Still Wanted
Thanks for your article “Volunteers Install Shell Bags Off Mordecai Island” (7/21), bringing attention to this important cause. I just want to clarify that we still need volunteers to fill the bags…
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News••August 11, 2021
Fishermen Protest Upcoming Bid for Wind Farms in New York Bight
With the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management preparing to open more lease areas on the Continental Shelf to wind farm developers by the end of the month, the fourth and last meeting between…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 11, 2021
Grindell Shows ‘Girl Power’ Behind the Drums
“I didn’t choose drums, the drums chose me.”
