Opinion
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March 20, 2024
Thoughts on Windmills
Imagine miles upon miles of monstrosities Turning and thudding hypnotically The flashing of light that cuts through the sky Confusing the birds as they migrate by…
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March 13, 2024
Wrong Direction
A comparison of more than three years of data collected during the Biden administration with data of his predecessor reveals many interesting facts. First, we hear and read almost daily how…
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March 13, 2024
God-in-a-Box
When my children were small, they had a toy called Jack-in-the-Box. When they turned the handle attached to the box, a melody would begin to play. They continued turning the handle until a clown…
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•March 13, 2024
‘State of the Union’ Not Strong When Congress Is Deadlocked
As of this writing, before this year’s State of the Union address takes place on March 7, a very important word comes to mind. That word is “union.” There are several ways that this word can be used…
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•March 13, 2024
Dialysis Patients in Dire Need of Transportation
I have been a renal social worker in Manahawkin for over 13 years, and transportation for our dialysis patients is the number one concern I come across on a daily basis.
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March 13, 2024
Spectacular Show
On Feb. 29 I had the joy of seeing “Mamma Mia!” at Southern Regional High School. What a spectacular show! Those students did a fantastic job. You are all stars.
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March 13, 2024
Not Best Candidate
At a recent forum in Little Egg Harbor Township for the three candidates for Congress in District 2, I was struck by how wrong Joe Salerno is for South Jersey. First, unlike the other two candidates…
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•March 6, 2024
The Gray Tortoiseshell Cat That Walked Into My Life
Our award-winning Ocean County newspaper, The SandPaper, featured an article one or two autumns ago about a Beach Haven gentleman, a long-time resident, who walked to the beach every day. He also had…
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•March 6, 2024
On a Downward Trajectory, Boeing Must Return to Roots
As a little boy in Beach Haven, my friends and I would marvel at the sight and sound of our neighbor, Col. Leland Cranmer, flying his fighter jet right over Beach Avenue, where he lived. Back then…
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March 6, 2024
Beloved Figure
On Sunday, Feb. 25 we lost another Beach Haven local. At age 83, John Blackmann Brown Jr. passed on to the other side after a gastric stomach issue that slowly depleted his strength. He kept his…
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March 6, 2024
Problems With Wind
After reading the article titled “Historic Fishing Grounds at Risk With New Offshore Wind Leases” (2/28), I wanted to add my opinion.
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March 6, 2024
Special Needs Wish List
If I had millions of dollars, I would buy the LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom.
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•March 4, 2024
Peregrine Falcon Future Continues to Look Up
It’s no surprise to hear that peregrine falcons have made a remarkable recovery since being extirpated from New Jersey in the mid-1960s. From the cliffs of the Palisades to bridges and buildings in…
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February 29, 2024
Clogs in Storm Drains Are Not the Largest Problem
This is in reference to the Feb. 7 article titled “New Storm Drains Expected to Provide Relief from Floods.” Although I am not thoroughly familiar with the details of flooding in Ship Bottom, I…
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February 28, 2024
Support Working Class
In regard to your Feb. 21 story titled “9th District Says Nix Affordable Housing Bill,” I was disappointed to see our delegation to the Legislature lobbying against efforts to ease the affordability…
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February 28, 2024
Crackdown Needed
I was hoping that this might be the summer that the borough of Beach Haven comes down hard on those visitors and residents alike who persistently disobey traffic laws while riding electric bikes…
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February 28, 2024
Poor Excuse
Man, woman, person, camera, TV … a genius is born! How impressive! Someone who can take a large fortune and turn it into a small one. A great businessman who wants to run the country like his…
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February 28, 2024
Heartfelt Thanks
My husband, Bruce, and I want to share our heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the following Ship Bottom police officers: Officer Ron Holloway, Sgt. Brian Tretola, Officer Matt Chester and Sgt.…
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February 21, 2024
Magical Experience
Max’s Magic Show at Stafford Township Arts Center on Saturday night was absolutely awesome! Despite the snowy weekend in Manahawkin, over 400 people gathered to be entertained by professional…
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•February 21, 2024
Choose Your Natural Disaster – But I’m Staying Put Here
After weeks of unending rain and gray skies, I glimpsed a small patch of blue sky. I threw on my parka, leashed the dog and we scurried to the beach. By the time we got there, that tiny sliver of…
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February 21, 2024
Caretaker Alternative
I wonder why taxpayers are paying for a caretaker at Cedar Bridge Tavern when, with today’s technology, for $200 we could outfit cameras on every floor. With an app on several phones, all would be…
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February 21, 2024
Shells Shine Again
I just wanted to add a sweet gesture to your “Revamped Memorial Display” photo of the Holgate Wooden Jetty Christmas tree.
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February 21, 2024
Heavy Heart
It was with a heavy heart that I read of the passing of your long-time staff member, Maria Scandale. I never had the opportunity to meet her, but have read her byline for years and years, and as…
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•February 21, 2024
Following in Dad’s Wake and Environmental Legacy
My father, Paul Joseph Contillo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 6, following a brief illness. He was 94 years old. He had had very few bad days throughout a long, full and vibrant life. He…
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February 15, 2024
A Life Well Remembered
If your copy of this newsmagazine seems a bit incomplete this week … you are not wrong. The SandPaper’s associate editor, Maria Scandale, passed away Saturday, leaving us with heavy hearts and these…
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•February 15, 2024
65-Year Love Story
With Valentine’s Day, the thought came to me to write to you about our wonderful marriage and how proud I am of being married for 65 years.
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February 15, 2024
Sharing Is Caring
Do you have a sock drawer at home with a new pair of socks? A homeless person and those in need don’t!
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February 15, 2024
Flowers for Valentine’s Day Strike a Chord With Dancers
“Flowers for me!” I howled. “Valentine flowers and they’re roses!” They were wrapped in tissue in a long narrow box with a little card on the top, “I will love you forever, Love Bill.”
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February 14, 2024
Clean House at OCC
The Asbury Park Press recently reported the Ocean County College Board of Trustees approved and paid for $300,000 in junkets to Egypt of then college President Jon Larson and his minions, wasted…
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February 14, 2024
Sincere Thanks
I would like to offer a sincere thank-you to the Long Beach Township Police Department.
