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Arts & Entertainment••December 9, 2019
Gourmet Dishes, Lavish Decorations Are Highlights of Annual Chefs Tour
Only a handful of tickets remain for the Stafford Township PTO’s 11th annual Chefs Tour, this Saturday evening from 4 to 9 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2019
Make Your Own Bath Bombs at LBI Library Dec. 14
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City invites people to make scented bath bombs at a program on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 pm. Branch Manager Toni Smirniw will…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2019
Screening of Film ‘Wild Rose’ After Happy Hour at The Arlington Dec. 13
The Lighthouse International Film Festival continues its year-round screenings for local film fans with a showing of “Wild Rose” at The Arlington Bar and Restaurant in Ship Bottom this Friday, Dec.…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 8, 2019
‘Irish Christmas in America’ Comes to Grunin Center Dec. 12
Bring the entire family to the popular “Irish Christmas in America” at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College to experience Irish music, song and dance in an engaging…
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News••December 7, 2019
Barnegat VFW Post Holds a Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Pearl Harbor Day
Barnegat VFW Post 10092 along with Barnegat American Legion Post 232markedPearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, at the Barnegat dock with a wreath-laying ceremony.
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Sports••December 6, 2019
Pinelands’ Travis Brown Taking Wrestling to Next Level
After his sophomore season, during which he went 14-16, Travis Brown decided it was time to get serious about wrestling at Pinelands Regional High School.
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Sports••December 6, 2019
Pinelands Basketball, Wrestling Squads Wrestle With Inexperience This Winter
After losing a slew of seniors to graduation following last winter’s 18-7 season, some might believe the Pinelands Regional boys basketball team is in for some struggles this winter. But coach Fred…
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Sports••December 6, 2019
Pinelands Girls Hoops, Bowling, Indoor Track Expect Positive Winter Season
Graduating a bunch of seniors from a basketball team usually means the following season begins as an uphill climb for the squad, given it is faced with utilizing inexperienced players to try to win…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 5, 2019
Bellarine Performing ‘The Fantasticks’ at STAC This Weekend
The Bellarine Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Stafford Township Arts Center, will present the longest-running musical in world history, “The Fantasticks,” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Majority for Dredging
This letter is in response to one published July 31 titled “Spoiling Dock Road,” on the proposed dredging of Westecunk Creek in Eagleswood Township, by Michael Pierro.
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News••December 4, 2019
Family Policy Alliance Says Mayor Cirulli Is a ‘Guardian’
A pro-family, Christian advocacy group recently presented Barnegat Township Mayor Alfonso Cirulli with a Guardian of the Family- Elected Official award at a ceremony last month in Bergen County. The…
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News••December 4, 2019
Some First-Time DWI Offenders Will Avoid License Suspensions
So-called “ignition interlock” devices will have to be installed in all vehicles belonging to New Jersey motorists convicted of driving while intoxicated, even on first offense, under a new law which…
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Opinion••December 4, 2019
When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best
The holidays are approaching and I’m getting my cards assembled. It’s mostly people age 50 and over who send greeting cards today. Younger people rely on WiFi to send their messages. Hallmark…
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News••December 4, 2019
Barnegat Schools’ Transportation Coordinator Riding Off at the End of 2019
At the end of the month, William Cox will be retiring as transportation coordinator and security director for the Barnegat School District, where he has served since 2006.
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Intolerable Behavior
Because I could not attend the Nov. 19 public meeting of the LBI Board of Education, I watched with interest the video of the meeting that was recorded and made available online. During the whole…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Scout Commended
A sixth-grader and Boy Scout sent the most concise, detailed and eloquent letter to Mr. Fenimore of LBI Board of Education (“Broken Promises,” 11/27).
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Unsavory Nightmare
I am 94 years old and it is with curiosity, disgust and sadness that I write to you. My joyful Thanksgiving quickly became disrupted after my granddaughter delivered the news that the beloved E.J.…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Disaster in the Making
In last week’s edition, Mr. Buerkle wrote a spot-on letter titled “Disciplined Spending?” He outlined, quite accurately, how our local officials are responsible for selling our beautiful borough of…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
What Happens If …
Predictably, some people react badly to facts when those facts don’t line up with their opinions. Let’s put aside our differences for a moment, however, and take a peek into a hypothetical…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Upgrade LBI School
We have been asked our advice about how to vote for the upcoming LBI School referendum. It is our feeling that the LBI School should be upgraded for the benefit of the children of LBI. Our advice is…
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Opinion••December 4, 2019
Combating Climate Change – Plan Offers Realistic, Effective Approach
We in the U.S. are presently responsible for about 14 percent of world greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Meeting the current international GHG goals to control world temperature rise would mean…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Time to Change Course
The LBI Consolidated Board of Education has for over 10 years been fiddling (rearranging) with how best to educate our children in a positive and safe environment and at a fair and reasonable cost to…
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News••December 4, 2019
Satisfactory Solution to 10th Street Traffic Safety Concerns Eludes All
Ship Bottom Mayor William Huelsenbeck offered to undo at least one traffic safety solution on 10th Street last month after homeowners and residents told him the results made their speeding concerns…
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News••December 4, 2019
New Ordinance in Ship Bottom Sets Requirements for Internal Promotion to Police Chief
The Ship Bottom Borough Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing an internal promotional process and procedure for the police chief position ahead of the pending retirement of its…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Art Notes December 4
For the Rest of Us: Artisans’ Festivus Market 4 is a must-see, laid-back, local market, featuring makers of all things: sea glass/precious stone jewelry, paintings, holiday decor and warm knittings…
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Opinion•December 4, 2019
Better Plan Needed
I want to thank the Island communitiesfor all their dedication to our students the last few months. After the August special meeting, it was readily apparent theeventual goal of this referendum is to…
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News••December 4, 2019
Barnegat Mayor Lauds Oasis for Helping the Needy
Organizations that help families and individuals during times of crisis took center stage at the Barnegat Township Committee meeting during the morning of Dec. 3. Mayor Alfonso Cirulli presented a…
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News••December 4, 2019
Shore Brake Cyclery Receives ‘America’s Best Bike Shop’ Award
Shore Brake Cyclery received the America’s Best Bike Shop award this month from the National Bike Dealers Association. The Brant Beach shop is one of only two in New Jersey to earn the distinction…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 4, 2019
Santa Visits Albert Hall Holiday Show on Dec. 14
The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Society presents its holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532) in Waretown. Doors open at 6 p.m.…
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News••December 4, 2019
9th District Legislators Vote Against Tuition Aid for Prisoners
Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the9th Legislative District remain staunchly opposed to two bills recently considered by the state…
