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Arts & Entertainment••June 20, 2021
Going For a Long Walk Along Long Beach Island’s Beaches
A lone walker striding along the strand, alternating between looking out to sea and observing the houses beyond the dunes. Nothing new there – we have all seen them. The walker usually returns to…
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Sports••June 20, 2021
Southern Regional Sophomore Snatches State Discus Championship
By the time Fabian Gonzalez stepped into the circle for his final throw, he already knew he had won. He still wanted to put an exclamation point on his big victory and even requested the crowd around…
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Sports••June 18, 2021
Jackson Earns 13th Varsity Letter
Lexi Jackson recently accomplished a rare scholastic athletic feat as she earned her 13th career varsity letter at Barnegat High School.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 18, 2021
Democrats Hold Picnic at Cedar Bridge Tavern
The Barnegat Democratic Club is hosting its inaugural picnic on Sunday, June 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the historic Cedar Bridge Tavern at 200 Old Halfway Rd. The rain date is Sunday, July 11.
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Opinion•June 18, 2021
Autism Questions
I am responding to the article titled “Barnegat Teacher’s Painted Seashells Ask ‘Hope 202’ for Autism Spectrum” in the April Leader. It is important and nice to be understanding of autistic kids and…
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News••June 17, 2021
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Downed Plane Off LBI Pending Further Developments
Hours after receiving a call about a possible downed aircraft that reportedly crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Long Beach Island midmorning Thursday, June 17, the U.S. Coast Guard…
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Columns••June 17, 2021
There Is No Stinkin’ Bonnicut Bridge and Bay: Muffed Up Lyrics Diss the Essential Jersey Shore
Let’s begin with some bee-bop, transistorized, LBI beach trivia fun, by taking a dive into the deepest end of our Island trivia pool. In doing so, I will nobly risk my heavy metal membership card by…
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Opinion•June 17, 2021
Thanks Are Due
Just a short note to say thank you to the new administration of Beach Haven for finally getting around to replacing the very dangerous high curb at Eighth Street and Bay Avenue. I began writing to…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 17, 2021
Business Still Booming for ‘Original Guitar Guy’ Paul Unkert
About half a year following the tragic death of rock ’n’ roll icon Eddie Van Halen, his legend lives on through the famed Frankenstrat, a monster of a guitar created by combining a Northern Ash…
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News••June 17, 2021
Pandemic Response Success Result of LBI, Ocean County Partnerships
When the unofficial start of summer arrived last month, it dawned with a little bit of 2020 mixed with some remnants of 2019 and a lot of fingers crossed that COVID-19 numbers were on the decline for…
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News••June 17, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Performs Rescue at Tuna Tournament
The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan rescued six boaters after their boat began taking on water approximately 34 miles east of Atlantic City on Thursday June 10, during the inaugural Beach Haven…
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Business••June 16, 2021
Coastal Volunteers in Medicine Adds New Leadership
The board of trustees of Coastal Volunteers in Medicine announces changes in leadership to the organization, which provides free non-emergency medical coverage to the qualified uninsured.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Join in Blessing of the Fleet
The annual Blessing of the Fleet in Barnegat Light will take place Sunday, June 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Barnegat Light Yacht Basin, 1701 Bayview Ave.
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Business••June 16, 2021
Wish LBI: ‘Trend-Forward and Affordable’
Wish LBI carries the same enchanting name as the other “Wish” stores in a family enterprise, and brings a unique gathering of jewelry, clothing and accessories to Long Beach Island, where co-owner…
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Opinion•June 16, 2021
Win/Win Wind
Recently I’ve been hearing negative comments about the offshore wind energy project. People are saying they “heard” that the windmills will kill migratory birds and will have a negative impact on…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Surflight, LIFF Earn Awards for Their Creative Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was basically a lost year when it came to theater, both live and on film.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Lindsey Moonan
STYLE: “Happy hour covers,” mostly folk-based. Think Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, but also Tracy Chapman.
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Art Notes June 16
Book This: The Pine Shores Art Association has conceived a new book as a fundraiser. Guide to the Jersey Shore describes where to find almost everything in Southern Ocean County, illustrated with…
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News••June 16, 2021
Multi-Phase Study Focuses on Wind Farm Impact on Mid-Atlantic Bight
Some opponents of a proposed wind farm off the coast of Long Beach Island cite the continued lack of available data specific to the Mid-Atlantic Bight and its impact to the commercial and…
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Opinion••June 16, 2021
Leave Ocean Alone – Pursue Energy Technologies on Land
In response to the June 2 article regarding ALO’s stance that supports offshore wind development (“Alliance for a Living Ocean Endorses Wind Project Off LBI”), it should be understood that it is not…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Emphasis on Fun in Upcoming Surf ‘Anti-Contest’ Party
Fifteen years ago, a soft top surfboard, or “foamie,” was considered little more than a pool toy. It was surfing’s version of training wheels (or a wheelchair, depending on the stage of your surfing…
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News••June 16, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Chief of Police, Township Clerk, Others Retiring
Little Egg Harbor Chief of Police Richard Buzby tendered his resignation to the township committee by letter dated June 7. saying, “It has been my great honor to serve this community over the last…
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Opinion•June 16, 2021
Changes for the Worse
I want to first of all thank Gina Scala and The SandPaper for the June 9 article on proposed Ship Bottom Ordinance 2021-08. This ordinance must be stopped! It is badly thought out and will cause a…
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Sports••June 16, 2021
Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Team Thwarted By Hunterdon Central
What may have looked like an improbable run earlier in the season became a reality for the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team, as it blazed through the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV sectional…
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Columns••June 16, 2021
Summer Problems: Good Problems to Have; Sand Creativity and Clean Little Surf on the Way
As I was driving up North Barnegat Avenue on Sunday morning to go surf, I had a familiar feeling. There was a man in front of me navigating the streets of Surf City on a bicycle worth quite a bit…
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Business••June 16, 2021
Giglio Awning Company and North End Property Management Step Up Community Giving With Flag Pole Donation at Sunset Park
Employees of both Giglio Awning Co. and North End Property Management were on hand Flag Day, June 14, at Sunset Park to install a 30-foot flag pole they donated to assist Harvey Cedars borough in…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Escape Plan Here to Stay for Post-Pandemic Summer
Dwight Dunbracco and Mike Dowe came up with the name Escape Plan during an open mic event where a fan-girl was hovering a bit too close for comfort. They needed an “escape plan.” It stuck.
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News••June 16, 2021
Taste@Home a Creative Success As Fundraiser
About $28,000 to support area food pantries is the net result of the Taste@Home dinner and auction held June 8 by the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. This year’s version of the annual “Taste”…
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
The Fourth Son
HOME BASE: Couches in Philadelphia, beds in beach motels, or the back of his Ford Transit
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Arts & Entertainment••June 16, 2021
Albert Music Hall Indoor Concerts Are Back
The Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Road in Waretown, has returned for indoor bluegrass/country concerts on Saturday night concerts. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music begins at 6:30 and runs…
