Letters
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July 13, 2016
Merchant Marine Postscript
I would like to make an additional comment to a letter written by H.J. Magierski (“Instrumental Force,” 6/29).
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July 6, 2016
Contemptuous Clinton
Hillary Clinton points to others’ bad behavior to justify her crooked, lying email scandal. Bill O’Reilly is always saying to the left and liberals: Don’t point to others’ bad behaviors to justify…
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July 6, 2016
Special Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude for the very special human interest story on World Ward IIveteran Billy Reed (“WWII Infantryman Remembers Times of War and Peace,” 6/29).
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July 6, 2016
Walking the Right Way
The summer rental season in Holgate is in its infancy, but it is already apparent that more communication to walking and jogging vacationers is needed if we are going to avoid a tragedy. Perhaps this…
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July 6, 2016
Common Sense Rules
Re: Scott Van Bramer’s letter, “Bike Rules of the Road” (6/29) – regulations, schmegulations.
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July 6, 2016
Critical Success
I would like to acknowledge Rick Mellerup and his superb article in the June 15 edition (“LIFF’s LBI Pictures Highlight Region, Delight Audiences”).
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July 6, 2016
Never Hillary
I read Howard Buerkle’s letter, “Hillary Possesses Worrisome Firsts” (6/22), and am in agreement with him. I would like to add that it is remarkable that our former secretary of state can only list…
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July 6, 2016
Kabuki Theater
Kabuki is a Japanese term used by American political pundits as a synonym for political posturing that refers to an event that has an appearance of conflict with an uncertain outcome. Anyone who has…
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July 6, 2016
End Tax Torture
I hope that we can get some legislation passed in Trenton that will end the property tax torture that is being inflicted on all N.J. property owners. As a result we have the following: highest rate…
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July 6, 2016
Pleasant Surprise
When unpacking our car to take our gear to the beach at the Sixth Street entrance in Beach Haven, my husband dropped his wallet on the street. We didn’t realize it until a few hours later.
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June 29, 2016
Defending ‘Bicentennial’
As we approach the 240th anniversary of the U.S. War for Independence, it seems appropriate for me to once again raise the issue of the name of the park located between Engleside Avenue and Amber…
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June 29, 2016
Terrapin Support
The other day while volunteering with the Terrapin Nesting Project, I was taking a female back to the bay after she had nested. I put her in the car since she was a few streets away, then I noticed…
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June 29, 2016
Bike Rules of Road
I would like to address the common misconception that bicycles must ride on the shoulder. On most of Long Beach Island, there is no bicycle lane. These lanes must meet special state requirements and…
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June 29, 2016
Go Back to School
A number of weeks ago someone placed an electronic sign on Route 539 near mile marker 16 facing southbound traffic. The sign read, “OCEAN COUNTY CHIEF’S OF POLICE, WANT YOU TO HAVE A SAFE SUMMER.” I…
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June 29, 2016
Watch Your Step
To the pedestrian who gave me a dirty look when I did not stop to allow the party to cross Central Avenue in Surf City Saturday afternoon.
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June 29, 2016
Crude Coward
I occasionally submit letters to the editor, often in response to either an article or letter previously published, usually regarding the political scene. Most often what I submit is accepted and…
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June 29, 2016
Instrumental Force
Regarding Bob Warchol’s letter (“Riveting History,” 7/15), I am impressed that his 14-year-old son is interested in World War II. I wouldlike to mention one part of the war effort that is always…
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June 29, 2016
Generous Support
Thank you, Uncle Will’s Grill in Beach Haven. Guests had the opportunity to both enjoy a delicious dinner and support the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. The generosity of Marge and…
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June 29, 2016
Unbearable Arms
Kudos to the Democrats for not giving up the fight to impose sane gun regulations in this country.
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June 29, 2016
Independence From Meat
Whatever happened to the good old days when our worst worries on the July 4 were traffic jams and wayward fireworks?
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June 29, 2016
Gun Facts and Fiction
This letter is in response to the letter by Barbara Truncellito (“Ban Assault Rifles,” 6/22). I have only written one other letter to an editor in my life, but after reading all of Barbara’s lies I…
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June 29, 2016
LBI Needs Full-Blown Anti-Balloon Effort
The article in last week’s SandPaper (“ACE Power Outages Due to Foil Balloons”) cited the dangers of Mylar balloons causing power failures and fires by becoming entangled in overhead electric lines.…
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June 28, 2016
Kids Point Out Hazards of Smoking, Chemicals and Litter
The following are letters written by students in fourth to sixth grades at Beach Haven School as part of a school project exploring activism.
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June 22, 2016
Sounds Like a Plan
Thank you, Joseph Vicari, for your comments in “Rough Riding Hits Precious Pinelands.” Those of us who have been privileged to kayak, walk or drive in the Pinelands know what a precious resource it…
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June 22, 2016
Zap ‘One ZIP’
Please let me add to Richard Binetsky’s letter (“Addressing a Problem,” 6/15).
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June 22, 2016
Lifeguard Crush
Regarding lifeguards through the years in Harvey Cedars (“Cedars Dreams: The Waves and Riders That Shaped the Borough’s History,” The Beachcomber, May 2016), my personal favorite was Ben Crush, so…
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June 22, 2016
Ban Assault Rifles
Enough is enough! Ban assault rifles. Why is this so hard to comprehend? No one is touching anyone’s Second Amendment rights. But if we think that what happened in Orlando was the result of…
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June 22, 2016
Hard Lesson
Dear thieves who stole the red Adirondack chairs from our front yard in Surf City:
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June 22, 2016
To Muffle a Mockingbird
This is in reply to Rodger Zelles of Ship Bottom about the birds singing at night (“Sleepless in Ship Bottom,” 6/15). I had the same problem a few years ago in Manahawkin. I finally Googled “birds…
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June 22, 2016
Unsung Heroes
I would like to thank The SandPaper for your wonderful coverage of the Lighthouse International Film Festival. I was particularly impressed that Tim Hone picked up on and wrote about how our…
