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Columns••April 22, 2021
When Islanders Become Instant Colonists; Catfishing Takes on a Whole New Meaning
WE CLAIM THIS ISLAND …: Live here long enough and it’s easy to assume you’ve come across just about every Island attribution out there. It has been dubbed a seaside resort, shoreline attraction…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 22, 2021
LBI Foundation Welcomes New York City’s Arch Ballet for Residency
New York City’s Arch Ballet is the brainchild of choreographer Sheena Annalise, of Beach Haven Crest. And this month, Annalise will bring the group to the LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences for…
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News••April 22, 2021
Clean Ocean Commitment Shown at Beach Sweeps
Much marine debris was removed from the Jersey Shore during Clean Ocean Action’s 36th annual Beach Sweeps this past Saturday, April 17, as more than 5,500 volunteers traversed the sand with bags and…
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News••April 22, 2021
Surf City Preps for Summer, Adds Employees While Lifting Ban on Outdoor Music
Long before the Ocean County Road Department crews arrive on Long Beach Island next month to turn the blinking traffic signals up and down Long Beach Boulevard to fully functioning, prepping for the…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
‘The Last Stand’ to Debut at the Union Market
Local creatives are encouraged to attend The Union Market & Gallery, at 120 West Main St. in Tuckerton on the Tuckerton Seaport Grounds, for its debut open mic, “The Last Stand,” on Tuesday, April…
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News••April 21, 2021
Removal of Oyster Creek Spent Nuclear Fuel to Onsite Dry Storage Almost Complete
Patented innovations being used at the decommissioning Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township have the added benefit of improving public health and safety as well as being good for…
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Opinion••April 21, 2021
So Thankful
Thank you to The SandPaper team for your recent and excellent coverage of LBI’s newest nonprofit, Compassion Café. Our mission is to provide meaningful and paid employment to people with disabilities.
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News••April 21, 2021
New Jersey Cannabis Legislation Stirs the Pot in Surf City
Citing the detrimental impact of a cannabis business to New Jersey municipalities in general, and in particular to Surf City, the Surf City Borough Council last week introduced a measure prohibiting…
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Opinion••April 21, 2021
Rethink Coddling
Tom Meredith hits the nail on the head with his commentary (“‘Earth Parents’ Sowed Seeds of a Coddled ‘Me’ Generation,” 4/14) about how our society has devolved into a place where being coddled has…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
Drop Off Food Bank Donations Through End of April – Here’s Where
Through the end of April, contribute to a community-wide food drive by dropping off donations at one of 10-plus locations in Stafford Township and on Long Beach Island.
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News••April 21, 2021
Congressman Kim Busy With Town Hall Meetings and Bipartisan Legislation
One of Congressman Andy Kim’s biggest promises when he first ran for office in 2018 was to hold a town hall meeting in his district every month, generally alternating between Burlington and Ocean…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
Pietro’s Pizza for PTO
Here’s a tasty riddle: When does eating pizza pave the way for a brighter future? When it helps schools!
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Sports••April 21, 2021
Southern Regional’s Hummel, Collins Look for More After Snagging Region Crowns
Eddie Hummel is on a mission. A state title is within reach, after all.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
Founder’s Day Pageant Contestants Sought
Plans for this year’s Stafford Township Founder’s Day celebration are still being worked out, but one of the town’s longest-running traditions, the crowning of Little Miss Stafford, Little Town…
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News••April 21, 2021
Stafford Officials, Residents at Odds Over New Library, Police Staffing
Controversy is brewing in Stafford over two concurrent but unrelated issues: the new library construction project in conjunction with the Ocean County Library System, and the question of whether the…
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Sports••April 21, 2021
Southern Regional Expects to Be Right Back Near the Top Again This Spring
Anybody who knows anything about Southern Regional High School coach Eric Maxwell already knows what his expectation is for the boys volleyball team this spring.
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Opinion••April 21, 2021
Vaccinations Were Hot Issue All the Way Back to Puritans
My favorite quote of all time comes from the Bible, from the book of Ecclesiastes, which says, “That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new…
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Sports••April 21, 2021
Southern Softball Squad Needs Experienced Players to Lead the Way
Even though Southern Regional High School softball head coach Jamie Bernaldo had a slew of seniors leading the charge two seasons ago, she managed to work in some youngsters in preparation for the…
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News••April 21, 2021
Library Says, ‘Take Control Of Your Health’
The Ocean County Library, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels are accepting new registrants for free, interactive virtual health management workshops.
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Columns••April 21, 2021
Statue Stuck in the Crypt
In February 1921, New Jersey-born Alice Paul called for a meeting that would determine the future of the women’s movement for the next generation. The Baltimore Sun of Feb. 12 set the stage.
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News••April 21, 2021
Application Period Open for SOAR Shellfish Growers Resiliency Fund
The SOAR (Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration) Shellfish Growers Resiliency Fund aims to facilitate a more resilient and sustainable shellfish industry that benefits the ocean and the…
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News••April 21, 2021
Great Bay Boulevard Cleanup Is Success
Gabriel Franco and Shaun Moran, 2021 Democratic candidates for the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee, thanked their teams of volunteers for helping to clean up the area of Great Bay Boulevard also…
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News••April 21, 2021
‘Trout in the Classroom’ Registration Open for Next School Year
Each year, Trout in the Classroom teaches tens of thousands of students in New Jersey about the importance of coldwater conservation through science-based, hands-on learning. Registration in this…
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Sports••April 21, 2021
Barnegat, Southern Squads Ready to Blaze New Paths
Last summer, most of the young men returning to their high school baseball squads for 2020-21 received an opportunity they couldn’t pass up. After all, the spring season had been rendered useless by…
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Opinion••April 21, 2021
Roadway War Zone
Congratulations to the government personnel who have won the award for creating roadways on the southern half of LBI that most resemble those in the war zones of Syria.
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News••April 21, 2021
It Is Now Easier for Constituents to Keep Up With Congressman Van Drew’s Doings
Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.-2nd) launched a weekly online newsletter called “South Jersey Scoop” on April 15 to keep constituents informed about his activities on their behalf.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
Learn About History and Evolution of Security Vulnerability Disclosure
Check out the next installment of Ocean County College’s free Cybersecurity Seminar Series on Friday, April 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. via WebEx. Julian Cohen, who has served as an enterprise director of…
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News••April 21, 2021
Tuckerton Budget Brings Small Tax Increase
Tuckerton Borough Council introduced the 2021 budget of $5,324,867 at the April 19 municipal meeting, with $3,300,620 to be raised from taxes. This means a 1.7-cent increase to the tax rate, which…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
Offshore Wind Power Panel at April 24 Science Saturday
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Science’s educational Science Saturday series continues on April 24 with a panel discussion focused on offshore wind energy. Hear from commercial…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 21, 2021
Learn How to Play Mah Jongg During May
The Ocean County Library invites you to learn how to play the American version of mah jongg in “Mah Jongg for Beginners,” a four-part virtual program starting on Monday, May 3 at 10 a.m.
