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News••October 18, 2019
Barnegat Man Raising Chickens Gets Approval From State
A Barnegat Township resident raising chickens on his Mast Drive property recently received approval from a state agencythat had conducted an inspection of the premises. Sandy Strilek, astate…
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Sports••October 18, 2019
Determined and Talented, Barnegat Senior Gymnasts Keep Plugging Away
Knowing they were the only two comprising the Barnegat High School gymnastics team this fall, it could have been very easy for seniors Christina Golaszewski and Gabrielle DeLillo to bail out and not…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 18, 2019
Civil War Encampment to Set Up in Barnegat
Civil War life comes to Barnegat Townshipwhen the 2nd New Jersey Brigade sets up an encampment at 653 East Bay Ave. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but…
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News••October 18, 2019
Dunfee School ROARs With Kickoff Parade
The Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School in Barnegat Township encourages good behavior through its ROAR (Respectful Optimistic Achievers Responsible) program. This year’s theme is Surfing to Success…
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News••October 16, 2019
Developer’s Agreement OKed in Beach Haven
Developer Christopher Vernon reached another step in his quest to build a hotel at the Morrison’s restaurant site in Beach Haven as the borough council approved a developer’s agreement at its meeting…
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Opinion••October 16, 2019
Missing Tang, Our Therapy Cat
In 2008 I wrote a few stories that were published in The SandPaper. The stories recounted the adventures of our “new” cat, Orange Tang Lorenzi, and readers often asked me when I was going to write…
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Our Advocate
John Imperiale deserves people’s vote to serve as a Harvey Cedars commissioner. As our next-door neighbor, we can personally speak to his slogan: “Your Neighbor, Your Advocate, My Honor.” Just as…
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Protecting the Natives
In a column section called “De-Foxing to Save Piping Plovers” (10/2), my friend Jay Mann states that his intention is to “confuse” the issue of predator management at the Holgate Refuge. Since…
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News••October 16, 2019
Pebble Beach Seeks Kim’s Help With Dredging Issues
A group of homeowners fromPebble Beach, a residential development encompassing both Barnegat Township and Waretown, are asking Congressman Andy Kim to intervene in resolving dredging issues with the…
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Opinion••October 16, 2019
Autumn Is All About Apples – So Traditional, So Irresistible
As autumn begins and the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches, I think of things undone. Mostly things uneaten. Did I eat enough fresh corn? Have I served enough Jersey sliced tomatoes topped with…
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Oozing With Incivility
Just when everyonethought everything relating to”civility” in America, or the lack thereof, had already been said and printed, along comes another very viscerally negative Commentary (“A Deep Need…
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Irresponsible Delay
Ship Bottom’s delay in turning off the traffic lights is a step in the wrong direction. It can be tough enough being a year-round resident as it is, and extending the already excessive period of the…
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News••October 16, 2019
Beach Haven School Encourages Kids to Be ‘Upstanders’
Beach Haven Elementary School students focused on being “upstanders,” to be kind and stay bully-free during a “Week of Respect.”
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Important Voice
We sincerely hope that all Beach Haven residents have read Jeannette Lloyd’s excellent column, “Beach Haven’s Officials Must Rethink Morrison’s Positions” (10/2). There is nothing that we can add to…
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Necessary Tax?
I received together with all Beach Haven voters a letter from our mayor requesting we approve an additional real estate tax for future purchases of land for new parks. The mayor wrote of purchases…
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News••October 16, 2019
LBI School Referendum Expected to Top Agenda at Next Surf City Council Meeting
The final town hall meeting to discuss the $7.68 million December LBI Grade School rehabbing referendum is expected to be held during next month’s Surf City borough council meeting. Officials invited…
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Vote for Change
I am writing this letter because I could not believe the content of a full-page ad that either the candidate or someone else took out for a school board position.
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Opinion•October 16, 2019
Transparent Candidate
I read a letter by Susan Southwick (“No Hidden Agendas,”10/9) that confused me a bit in regard to hidden agendas and transparency.
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News••October 16, 2019
Adviser Receives Wealth Management Award
Daniel Covell, financial adviser with RM Financial Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in West Creek, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Five Star…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 16, 2019
‘Quilts of Faith’ Presentation at LBI Branch Oct. 26
StorytellerMichelle Washington Wilson combines the legacy of quilting in the African American community with stories and songs of the Underground Railroad when she presents “Quilts of Faith” on…
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News••October 16, 2019
Study Shows Pot Legalization Has Little Effect on Crime Rates
A newly released study found the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington state had minimal to no effect on rates of violent and property crimes in those states. The study…
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News••October 16, 2019
Kim Raises $1.8 Million for 2020 Campaign
Congressman Andy Kim’s campaign announced on Tuesday that he raised $575,000 in the third quarter of 2019 for his 2020 re-election campaign.
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News••October 16, 2019
Flooding Recap in Stafford
While Long Beach Island may have seen the worst of it, last week’s tidal flooding took its toll on residential and commercial areas of Stafford Township, too. Stafford Mayor Greg Myhre confirmed…
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News••October 16, 2019
Weights on Wheels: The Gym Comes to You
With Weights on Wheels, a master personal trainer rolls up to your door in an 8½-by-20-foot custom trailer, delivering an inspiring workout space. Clients step in and follow through a personalized…
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News••October 16, 2019
Little Egg Harbor Library Branch Closed for Electrical System Overhaul
The Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library is currently closedfor electrical repairs. Kate Sanchez, library system public relations supervisor, said the repairsare the result of a…
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News••October 16, 2019
Kevin Snow Promoted to Sergeant in Harvey Cedars
Harvey Cedars promoted Kevin Snow from patrolman to sergeant during a ceremony at the Harvey Cedars Board of Commission meeting Oct. 8. Police Chief Robert Burnaford said Snow has beenassigned as the…
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Arts & Entertainment••October 16, 2019
Pumpkin Painting for Adults at LBI Library Oct. 24
Who says pumpkin painting is an activity just for children? Adults can get into theHalloween spirit with this activity on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.
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News••October 16, 2019
New Jersey’s Bald Eagles Experience Record Year
This has been a banner year for New Jersey’s bald eagles, with the highest number of active nests and young fledged in the history of the N.J. Bald Eagle Project, spearheaded for a decade by…
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News••October 16, 2019
Barnegat Mourns Off-Duty Death of Officer Alex Hoffman
There has already been an outpouring of community support for the family of a Barnegat Township police officer who died suddenly Oct. 2. Ptl. Alex Hoffmanhad served with the department for nearly 17…
