Opinion
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•April 16, 2025
‘Were You There?’ – Thoughts on Holy Week Resonate Today
The American folk hymn and Afro-American spiritual asks us, “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” When we consider who were there, and when we are honest with ourselves, we know that we were…
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April 16, 2025
Respectful Dialogue
Following up on my letter to Congressman Jeff Van Drew titled “Education Concerns” (3/26), I wanted to share an update.
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April 10, 2025
How to Handle Tariff Turmoil
In times of financial turmoil, maintaining personal stability is crucial. Here are three rules to help you stay sane: avoid financial news to reduce anxiety, focus on what you enjoy to stay positive…
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April 10, 2025
Check Them Out: Libraries Are Special and Safe Places
Libraries have become a special place for me. When I don’t want to be home and I need a space where it won’t necessarily require me to purchase something, a library acts as a safe place for anything…
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•April 9, 2025
We Love Our Pampered Pets as Their Food Options Attest
There’s a lot of discussion about the high price of groceries, especially for families with children. One thing I haven’t heard about is the price of pet food. I keep seeing commercials on television…
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April 9, 2025
School Board Questions
Here are some questions for the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education.
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April 9, 2025
Fake Forces
I am a teacher in a graduate finance course at Columbia University. Some folks have understandably asked for my thoughts on the market volatility. Is it just the tariffs or are there other reasons…
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April 9, 2025
Made-Up Nonsense
It is too bad that Rick Mellerup did not seem to watch the congressional hearings on TV regarding NPR, its CEO Katherine Maher and PBS before writing his totally incorrect column (“Privatization…
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April 9, 2025
Bright Spot
Bravo and thank you to the participants in creating a native wildflower garden on the median bordering North Beach and Surf City. As our Island slowly converts to pools, pavers and McMansions, this…
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April 9, 2025
Under Bombardment
Every day it seems that we are constantly exposed to a bombardment with news relating to a new executive order and actions taken by DOGE and the billionaire’s minions running rampant over our…
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April 9, 2025
On the Right Track
As Ship Bottom homeowners for 47 years, we were elated to read that Ship Bottom will be installing blue Mobi-Mat beach mats for easier accessibility to our beautiful beaches. We regard this move as a…
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•April 3, 2025
Proposed Restaurant’s 132 Seats ‘Far Too Many’
The Harvey Cedars Land Use Board met March 20 to consider an application to convert the former HCH real estate office to a new restaurant. In honor of its legacy, the developer decided to preserve…
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•April 3, 2025
State of the Birds Is Suffering – Especially for Shorebirds
Birds are amazing. From the vibrant colors and calls of songbirds to the majestic flight of eagles, these winged creatures have long been a source of wonder and inspiration.
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April 2, 2025
Money and Power
In reply to Mary Wilding’s letter (“Ban Offshore Drilling,” 3/26), as a former Texas citizen, I lived on Galveston Island for seven years. Yes, there were spills and cleanups, but we still had nice…
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April 2, 2025
Oversight Needed
This is written strictly to voice my personal opinion, feelings and concerns as a parent and taxpayer and not as a member of any boards I may sit on. The Pinelands Regional School District needs…
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•April 2, 2025
Funding Concerns
As a public health advocate with a master’s degree in public health, I am concerned about Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr.’s recent announcement of extensive layoffs in the…
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April 2, 2025
Icing on the Cake?
The water tower sure looks like a birthday cake now. Hope they have a picture of a surfboard with some old dude taking a ride when it’s finished.
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April 2, 2025
Much to Be Lost
What role should religion play in politics since they do not mix well? Our nation is in both a political and spiritual war and we don’t want to face it, perhaps being weak minded, refusing to take…
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•April 2, 2025
Nothing Heroic About Current Administration
Marsia Mason’s Commentary two weeks ago about her heroes of yore caused me to reflect on the level of villainy in our government that we are faced with today. Two months in, the facts are clear. Men…
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•March 27, 2025
My List of Heroes Includes Today’s MAGA Patriots
This is in response to the Commentary titled “Who Are Your Heroes? My List Begins With Sally Starr” in the March 19 SandPaper. Heroes and acts of heroism stir the minds and actions of young and old…
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March 26, 2025
Ban Offshore Drilling
I have been privileged to be a full-time resident of Long Beach Island for 27 years, and have been fortunate to have so many many wonderful memories of times shared with family and friends on the…
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March 26, 2025
Dangerous Rise
In a story titled “Barnegat Light Weighs Costs of Rising Seas” (3/19), Mayor Kirk Larson commented that in his 60 years on the Island nothing had changed in regard to flooding. I disagree.
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March 26, 2025
Not a Social Event
While the Easter Mass in Beach Haven is held in an outdoor setting, it still is a church service, and should be treated as such. Most everyone in attendance observes the sanctity of the service.
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•March 26, 2025
Privatization Could Ruin NPR, Weather Service, US Parks
If Elon Musk and President Trump want to cut government spending one way to do it is to privatize many government services and cut subsidies.
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March 20, 2025
Keep the Peace
I am writing to express my opinion on the proposed plans for the old HCH Realty property.
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March 19, 2025
Mission Accomplished
This past winter, the New Jersey Maritime Museum faced several capital improvement challenges, including repairs to our HVAC, hot water heater, fencing and elevator. Several of our volunteers…
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•March 19, 2025
Props to a Winter Clammer for Defying the Elements
Walking my dog on one of the coldest mornings of this winter, the winds and temperature bit right through my layers, making me wish I were walking in a much warmer climate. I cursed and whined about…
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March 19, 2025
Responsible Investment
The following responds to a letter last week from Saul Ellman (“Restaurant Plan Too Intensive for Harvey Cedars”).
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•March 19, 2025
Who Are Your Heroes? My List Begins With Sally Starr
The dictionary defines a hero as “any person who has heroic qualities and is regarded as a model or an ideal.” Some of today’s heroes are not particularly heroic. Yes, they look fearless on our…
