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Opinion•May 15, 2019
Respect Law of Land
Regardless of party and given we are all true patriots, we must allow the law of the land to do its work without interference. Conversely, if you don’t believe in our Constitution, then I boldly…
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Opinion•May 15, 2019
Dialogue Appreciated
I’m writing as a follow-up to my last letter (“Pinelands Mess,” 5/8). The senior Pinelands Regional School District administration offered me time late last week to discuss many of the issues I’ve…
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News••May 15, 2019
Beach Haven Endorses Artificial Reef Program
At its May 13 meeting, Beach Haven Mayor Nancy Taggart Davis enacted aproclamation supporting the the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association in its efforts to build two artificial reefs. According…
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News••May 15, 2019
Easement Question Expected to Be Resolved During Final Phase of Causeway Project
As part of the final phase of the $312 million expansion and rehabilitation of the Causeway to Long Beach Island, the state Department of Transportation is working with the owner of Hotel LBI on…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Local Artist Puts His Work to Wood on Skate Decks
It may seem an odd shape at first, that oblong oval hanging at the new Russo’s Italian Restaurant, The Shack board shop, the Black Whale Bar and Fish House and the Chicken or the Egg in Beach Haven.…
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Opinion•May 15, 2019
Bad for Beach Haven
Regarding the proposal for a hotel at the Morrison’s site, why on earth would you even consider this monstrosity for Beach Haven? What are you trying to do to Beach Haven?
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News••May 15, 2019
Barnegat’s ‘Captain Alex’ Majewski Wins World Series of Birding Trophy
Alex Majewski and his teammates on the Friends of Forsythe Ospreys birding team have won the “Limited Geographic Area” category of the World Series of Birding. New Jersey Audubon’s World Series of…
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News••May 15, 2019
Surf City Property Owners Want Council to Reconsider Ban on For-Rent Lawn Signs
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign/ Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind; Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?
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News••May 15, 2019
Pinelands Commission in Midst of Legal Fight Over South Jersey Gas Pipeline
The state Pinelands Commission met in closed session May 10 to discus pending litigation over its tentative decision to revoke permission for the South Jersey Gas Company’s southern reliability…
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Opinion•May 15, 2019
D.C. Daggers
Washington, D.C., is a poisonous, chaotic place of leaks and gossip masquerading as history. I think the Democrats don’t mind one bit crawling through a tunnel of excrement just to make a false…
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Opinion•May 15, 2019
Fun Day
Congrats to a wonderful, fun day in Manahawkin on Saturday, April 27, withall the trucks, police vehicles, train ride, bouncy rides.
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News••May 15, 2019
Hearts of Mercy Lends a Helping Hand in Barnegat
Several years ago, Barnegat Township resident Kristin Santorelli was driving through town and sensed there were people who were very much in need.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Joey D Rockin’ With the Oldies (a Few New Ones, Too)
When it comes to performing experience, it would be hard to top the three men who make up Joey D’s Rockin’ Oldies Band. Joey D (Joseph D. Schrull), Bobby Warren and John Bishopcombine for nearly150…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Annual Auction a Memorial Weekend Tradition in Barnegat Light
On the Saturday night before Memorial Day at the fire hall in Barnegat Light, somethingspecial happens every year. The community, and visitors who want to be a part of it, come out to support the…
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News••May 15, 2019
Ordinance Endorses Three-Story Hotel Plan in Beach Haven
An ordinance introduced by the Beach Haven Borough Council endorses a plan by thedeveloper of theproposed restaurant and 102-room hotelat the vacant site of Morrison’s Restaurant to build…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Citizen Scientists Sought for Barnegat Bay Partnership’s Paddle for the Edge
The Barnegat Bay Partnership is seeking paddling enthusiasts – kayakers, canoeists and standup paddleboarders – to help collect data about the condition of shorelines along the bay as part of Paddle…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Renowned Underwater Photographer to Present at Grunin Center
As a kid in a small, working-class town, Brian Skerry dreamed of exploring the oceans and seeing his photos published in National Geographic. Today, Skerry is one of the leading underwater…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Marvel’s ‘Endgame’ Wraps Up 22-Picture Universe With Three-Hour Conclusion Worth Every Minute
Here we areat the middle of May, with the unofficial start to summer still about a week and a half away, and it’s time to say hi to the new season. Already, the Marvel Universe has disgorged its…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Two Festivals Set for Southern Ocean County on Saturday
The weather lately might have made it seem more like mid-March than mid-May but the you can tell it really is May when you look at The SandPaper’s Calendar pages.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Girl Scouts Host Free ‘Explore Our Shore’ Event May 19
Join Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Troop 395 and nonprofit environmental organizations and businesses at “Explore Our Shore,” a free, fun and educational event focused on the local ecosystem. The…
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News••May 15, 2019
Art of Vinyl Collecting: Red Rocker Record Fair at ManaFirkin Brings Back Memories
Growing a record collection is like cultivating a garden. It takes selectivity and know-how, care and maintenance, variety and balance.
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Columns••May 15, 2019
Fantastically Wet Weather and a Fantasy Forecast for Hurricane Season
Hey, you found us over here in Section II. Awesome. Can you please take off your jacket and boots? You’re dripping all over the place.
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Columns••May 15, 2019
Bitter Battle for Suffrage Finally Over
In January 1917, Alice Paul, the president of the National Woman’s Party, and other members began picketing the White House, demanding passage of a constitutional amendment granting all U.S. women…
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News••May 15, 2019
Homeland Security Seminar for Businesses June 5
To support safety and security, a free Security Initiative for local businesses will again be hosted by the N.J. Office of Homeland Securityand Preparedness, in cooperation with U.S. Department…
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News••May 15, 2019
Tuckerton Seaport-Beach Haven Water Ferry Schedule Launches in July
The 2019 schedule has been announced for the Water Ferry between Tuckerton Seaport and Beach Haven, and it starts the Saturday of the Fourth of July weekend. In the meantime, the pontoon boat is…
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News••May 15, 2019
NJ Tourism on the Up-and-Up; Brings $4.87 Billion to County
A record 111 million visitors pitched in to boost tourism to a $44.7 billion industry in New Jersey that generated $5 billion in state and local taxes. New Jersey visitation surged 7.4 percent last…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 15, 2019
Problem Child Kicks Off Summer Season at Tuckerton Beach Grille
Last Saturday evening, the Tuckerton Beach Grille was a pleasant reprieve from persistent, drizzly weather conditions. Bar patrons tucked into platters of sushi and pints of beer while Problem Child…
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Sports••May 15, 2019
Barnegat 4×100 Crew Sets Record, Wins First County Title
The handoff from Kayla Carter to Valencia Gosser wasn’t pretty. Fortunately, there are no style points considered as part of the scoring for the 4×100-meter relay. The bottom line is simple: outrace…
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Sports••May 15, 2019
Southern Seniors Come Through as Boys Tennis Team Scores First-Ever Win in State Tournament
Down 4-1 in the third set of a 1-1 match, Southern seniors Dan Sullivan and Jake Henderson had only two options. They either could call it a day and simply play the next two points as if they didn’t…
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Sports••May 15, 2019
Hem Returns to Lineup, Boosts Southern Boys Volleyball Team in Super Six Showcase
The first two times the Southern Regional boys volleyball team played Fair Lawn, the Rams fell short of knocking off the Cutters, both resulting in 2-1 defeats. Those are the Rams’ only two losses of…
