Opinion
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July 10, 2024
Supplemental Support
Many people don’t know the difference between the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter (FOSOCAS). Let me try to explain.
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•July 10, 2024
SMRs All the Way
It was refreshing to have Frank Smith, an engineer and frequent contributor on the proposed wind turbines, finally meet his match in terms of another truly qualified engineer: Dr. Edgar Gunter. Dr.…
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•July 4, 2024
Should July 2, 1776 Have Been the Real Independence Day?
Most Americans would agree that July 4, Independence Day, is the most popular and important secular national holiday in the U.S. To mark the occasion each year, parties, parades and family reunions…
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July 4, 2024
Committed to Surf City
As a recent retiree and 35-year property owner on Long Beach Island (the past seven years in Surf City), I was hoping to find meaningful endeavors (in addition to more family time, travel and golf)…
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July 4, 2024
Good, Bad and Ugly
At the June 29 commissioners meeting in Harvey Cedars, the mayor and commissioners provided an update on accomplishments over the last six months and upcoming projects. They have been busy and are…
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July 3, 2024
Sea Breeze Primer
As a surfer on the Jersey Shore for over 50 years and a frequent visitor to LBI, I have a lot of experience with the beach/wind dynamics, so let me share.
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July 3, 2024
E Pluribus Unum
National pride and shared values and goals are essential for fostering a sense of unity and solidarity among all Americans, regardless of their political affiliations. They provide a common bond that…
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•July 3, 2024
Long May It Wave: Flags Wrap Up Ideas, Ideals
So I’m sailing for tomorrow, my dreams are a’dyin’ And my love is an anchor tied to you, tied with a silver chain. I have my ship, and all her flags are a-flying! She is all that I have left, and…
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July 3, 2024
Compassion in Action
If you have not had an opportunity to visit Compassion Café, generously hosted by The Sea Shell Resort in Beach Haven, it is a must-do. This amazing nonprofit organization, founded by Sue Sharkey, is…
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July 3, 2024
Safe Walking
We have owned a house on 76th Street in Harvey Cedars for 24 years and rented and lived in the borough for a total of 29 years. Recently, I walked our dogs from my house to Black Eyed Susans and…
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July 3, 2024
Political Noise
Recently Marjorie Taylor Greene made the claim that the trials, tribulations and characteristics of former President Donald Trump were comparable to those of Jesus Christ. Does that sound just a bit…
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July 3, 2024
Turbines Still Coming
Much to the chagrin of the countless LBI residents working their heads and tails off to spread the word that “yes, the wind turbines are still slated to come to a beach near you,” there are still…
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•July 3, 2024
Offshore Wind Now, SMR Nuclear When Available
I am writing in praise of the Commentary by Dr. Edgar J. Gunter in last week’s edition (“Engineer: The Nuts and Bolts of Offshore Wind’s Problems”). To be clear, I am not agreeing with what the…
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June 27, 2024
Dear Hypocrite
Dear hypocrite: Do you envision yourself a constitutional originalist? Think again, we have changed the document 27 times. Rather, try to envision yourself a Ten Commandments originalist, a proponent…
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June 27, 2024
Beyond Teen Night
In a 3 to 2 vote, the Beach Haven Borough Council voted to disband teen night. This decision was supported by a large majority of residents, and for valid reasons.
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June 26, 2024
Downside of Pools
I’d like to ask that those who own swimming pools or are putting in a new pool to consider those of us who are at lower elevations. Our block in Long Beach Township was dotted with puddles this…
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June 26, 2024
Simple Mistake
You published a letter and photos (online) from Jack McNally about “Shoddy Work” last week. Did anyone ever think that it was a simple mistake?
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June 26, 2024
Editor Extraordinaire
A traditional “letter to the editor” this is not. Perhaps it should be more aptly called a “letter about the editor.” However, the editor in question is not from The SandPaper. She is an essential…
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•June 26, 2024
Engineer: The Nuts and Bolts of Offshore Wind’s Problems
I am a retired professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia. My family has been going to Long Beach Island, specifically Harvey Cedars, for the last 50 years. So…
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June 26, 2024
Lost in Transit
I have had so many incorrect attempted food deliveries. Can the restaurants please be more helpful in directing the drivers? It’s very difficult and ends up being expensive as well unsatisfactory…
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•June 26, 2024
‘Sammy Starfish’ a Kids Book With Sweet LBI Backstory
Taking 60 years to bring a book to market is not usual practice in the publishing industry, but for my family from central Pennsylvania, which has been vacationing on Long Beach Island since the…
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•June 20, 2024
Precious Gifts Are Revealed in Store Self-Checkout Line
Happy almost summer! The unofficial start of the summer has begun, and the LBI crowds are beginning to arrive to help kick off the season. All are welcome, even if it does mean longer lines at the…
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June 20, 2024
Oil Threat Looms
In 2018, Gov. Murphy stood on the Point Pleasant boardwalk and proudly announced the signing of a crucial bill that prevents oil drilling off New Jersey shores. He emphatically declared, “No way, no…
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•June 20, 2024
Yellow Fever, Red Menace, Blue Genes
My neighbors are newbies. Before building their dream house – and we all know that a true LBI dream house must include an elevator and a swimming pool – they had never been to Beach Haven. They are…
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June 19, 2024
Everlasting Thanks
At approximately 9 p.m. on June 3, I experienced a medical emergency. Due to an unknown, severe infection, my body temperature spiked to a life-threatening 105.2 degrees. This caused me to collapse…
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June 19, 2024
Synchronize Lights
Last week you published an article about Ship Bottom traffic issues (“Proactive Measures in Play to Address Seasonal Concerns”). As a year-round resident of Long Beach Township, I have observed…
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June 19, 2024
Support Appreciated
I would like to thank all those who supported and voted for me in my run for the Ship Bottom Council seat in the recent primary. To those who physically helped, to say “thank you” doesn’t seem…
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June 19, 2024
Access Denied
As Ship Bottom homeowners for 46 years, we have written several letters to the mayor and council members inquiring about the installation of portable walkways for beach access similar to those on…
