Letters
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August 3, 2016
32 Years Later …
Last week while weeding, a guy approached me to inform me that his family enjoyed renting and vacationing in my home for six weeks in 1984. With that, I thanked him for paying for my daughter’s…
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August 3, 2016
Many Thanks
The 4th Annual Summer Sizzle Block Party was another huge success for us. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out and supported us. Without this kind of support we can not operate as…
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August 3, 2016
Huge Success
The 4th Annual Summer Sizzle Block Party was another huge success for us. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out and supported us. Without this kind of support we cannot operate as…
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August 3, 2016
Growing Eyesore
As a long-time (part-time) resident of Surf City, I would like to draw attention to the growing eyesore of paper and advertising boxes on the corner of Third Street and the Boulevard. As of this…
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August 3, 2016
We Love Lucy
The number of people on LBI who remember the Lucy Evelyn (1949-1972) is shrinking year by year. The Lucy was a three-masted schooner that was beached at the site of the present Bay Village and used…
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July 27, 2016
Old Guy View
You relied on the comments of old, white guys to an extent in your July 20 column (“News Alert: The United States Is Not in Worst Shape Ever”), and I qualify.
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July 27, 2016
Vet-Unfriendly Town
This past week Gov. Christie signed a bill granting military families free access to beaches. This was a bipartisan measure. The bill permits military personnel, veterans, their spouses and dependent…
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July 27, 2016
Shuttle Respect
I am writing to you in regards to the LBI shuttle. I am a driver for the shuttle. Most of the drivers and I work together driving school buses for local school districts. Since schools are closed for…
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July 27, 2016
Lifeguarding Logistics
As a lifeguard with the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol for 36 years, I feel qualified to answer Mr. Mostrangeli’s questions in last week’s SandPaper (“Cramped Swim Space”). While I can’t speak…
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July 27, 2016
Happier Crossings
My compliments to Jay Mann on his excellent commentary about crossing the Boulevard on foot in the July 13 edition. What? You missed that? Maybeit’s because it was buried in his column, The Fish…
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July 27, 2016
Good Reasons
I cannot speak specifically for Surf City lifeguards policies, but I, as a former Island guard, can tell youthatthose cramped swim spaces are there for good reasons.
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July 27, 2016
Let Nature Be
We have owned in North Beach for 20-plus years. The damage beach replenishment has done to the natural beauty of the beach far exceeds anything Sandy did. I look forward to a good storm this winter…
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July 27, 2016
Skateboard Taken
On July 13 at 10:30 p.m., on our first dayon LBI in years, my 14-year-old son was robbed of his Penny skateboard by three teenagers on bicycles. They claimed my son had stolen the board from them…
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July 27, 2016
Best Catch Yet
My father, Mark C. Miller of Elkton, Md., has been coming to LBI his whole life. His grandparents, Charles J. Wermuth and Margaret Wermuth, built our tiny shore house in Harvey Cedars in 1951. We…
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July 27, 2016
Beachy Observations
Dear Fellow Beach-Goers:Don’t fret, there is plenty of beach for all. That 6-by-6-foot section of sand that the two of you are trying to squeeze in may work. However, the eight other members of your…
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July 20, 2016
Bursting a Bubble
Our island has always been a bubble, free of the worries of the wider world and of our full-time hometowns: no crime, no murder, no terrorism. Current politics has shattered my island peace. I have…
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July 20, 2016
Eyewitness to History
There have been many studies done which conclude that eyewitnesses to events may give a totally inaccurate description of a suspect. It has also been shown that witnesses are very susceptible to…
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July 20, 2016
Stafford’s Finest
I am a disabled veteran, age 79. Normally I take a walk in the early morning between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. I need to stay fit, as I am continuously looking for a job.
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July 20, 2016
Cut School Costs
Here we go again. Pinelands Regional School District needs a new superintendent, emergency building repairs and new lawn for a ball field, so taxes will go up. New Jersey currently has the highest…
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July 20, 2016
Cramped Swim Space
Can someone in charge of the Surf City lifeguards please explain why on so many beautiful, crowded beach days the public is required to swim in a flagged area no more than 40 to 50 yards wide?
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July 20, 2016
Bad Timing
It is very apparent that whoever made the decision to begin beach restoration the second week in July in Loveladies had no idea, or didn’t care, that our 18-mile island is inhabited with residents…
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July 20, 2016
Missing Info
I noticed that you mentioned the name of the man killed in the July 10 boating accident but made no mention of the driver of the 36-foot boat that hit the 16-foot fishing boat, killing one personon…
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July 20, 2016
Not Barnegat Light
Having experienced the idyllic setting of Barnegat Light for almost 40 years, I was considerably disappointed to learn about the proposed miniature golf course planned for the property that stretches…
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July 14, 2016
Treasured Support
The LBI Historical Association Museum held its annual Spring Trash and Treasures Sale and Bake Sale on June 25. We would like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to our dedicated…
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July 13, 2016
Countless Lies
Thank you for printing my recent letter that was critical of the two candidates seeking the highest office in the land. While not an avid fan of Mr. Trump, I was somewhat more critical of Ms. Clinton.
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July 13, 2016
Missing Surflight
Months ago The SandPaper had an article discussing the subject of our municipalities buying Surflight Theatre. What happened to that wonderful idea?
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July 13, 2016
Another Black Eye
This past week we have witnessed yet another threat to western civilization with the recommendation of no prosecution for Hillary Clinton handed down by James Comey of the FBI. Since the adoption of…
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July 13, 2016
Obama’s Legacy
I believe President Obama, who is very concerned about his legacy, will be remembered for a more divided nation, the murder of the five Dallas police officers and the wounding of many more.
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July 13, 2016
Shells Wanted
All you beachcombers: My cousins are in search of large ocean clam and scallop shells for a Cub Scout project. Those old shells in your garage or that garden shell border you no longer want can be…
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July 13, 2016
Contest Scores
On the blistering hot morning of July 8, more than 30 children showed up for the Surf City Foul Shooting Contest. They were supported by a big number of parents and onlookers. Everyone gathered at…
