Letters
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June 22, 2016
Unprofessional Office
I’m writing to you in hopes that perhaps a letter in the paper about the Beach Haven Sewerage Authority will shed some light on it and call attention to its staff, lack of customer service, need for…
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June 15, 2016
One of the Best
It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Larry Savadove on Sunday. I think he was one of the best- if not the best- writers that appeared in The SandPaper and Beachcomber since he…
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June 15, 2016
Democracy vs. Republic
This letter is in response to the letter titled “Only Choice Left” (6/8). What drew my attention is the fact that the writer argues about the definition of the word “republic” and offers it as an…
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June 15, 2016
Sleepless in Ship Bottom
My wife and I have been around for a long time and are attuned to the messages Mother Nature is always sending, but we are puzzled.
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June 15, 2016
Kids Condemn Modern Throwaway Society
Editor’s Note: 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 15, 2016
Marketing Hyperbole
My company, Oak Leaf Media, recently produced a short documentary film titled “Space Cadet” that premiered at Lighthouse International Film Festival on Saturday, June 11. By a fault of our company…
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June 15, 2016
Patriotic District
With Memorial Day recently past, it was heartwarming to seethe emphasisthat the faculty and staff of Southern Regional High School place on encouraging patriotism.
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June 15, 2016
Addressing a Problem
I have owned my property since 1972 and have lived full-time here for 14 years. During this period I have periodically received mail and deliveriesaddressed to the same street address but intended…
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June 15, 2016
Riveting History
The following was addressed to SandPaper history columnist Thomas P. Farner.
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June 15, 2016
Act of Kindness
Many things in the news these days related to the police are negative, therefore I would like to share my observation on Sunday, June 5 between 11 and 11:30 a.m.
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June 15, 2016
Dangerous Stretch
I’ve been trying to figure out what happened to the northbound bike lane on Long Beach Boulevard in North Beach. I think I have it. Whoever worked on it must have been issued a challenge to see if…
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June 15, 2016
Impossible Climb
Last year, everyone concerned, from the mayor to Long Beach Township officials to the Army Corps, told us that once the hard surface was finished, everyone, especially senior citizens, would find it…
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June 15, 2016
Keep It Apolitical
James Spickard’s submission (“Only Choice Left,” 6/8) nails it in the first three paragraphs. However, I find its lack of any semblance of balance to be akin to subliminal Socialist brainwashing.
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June 15, 2016
Fighting Terrorism
I was fortunate enough to have met Muhammad Ali. Ali was a Muslim and I honestly believe he is more the stereotype for Muslims than the lunatic in Orlando.
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June 15, 2016
Respect Our Heroes
Witnessing the recent house fire in North Beach Haven has driven us to share our thoughts and reactions to what we heard and saw standing amongst the onlookers.
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June 15, 2016
No Connection
Little Egg Harbor residents have recently received a flyer marked “Corruption Alert.” The Great Bay Democrats disavow any connection to this mailing.
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June 15, 2016
Sign of the Times?
Ay chihuahua! Imagine my reaction on primary day to the large sign on the Boulevard at the LBI Foundation: “Vote Aqui.”
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June 8, 2016
Dismissing Veterans
It’s no shock that the Tuckerton Land Use Board decided to dismiss veterans’ needs for housing. The federal government despises veterans’ needs and hates that veterans cost the government money.
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June 8, 2016
Defending Freedom
Memorial Day seems more significant this year because so many have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. The freedom of voting may be the most important one.
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June 8, 2016
Only Choice Left
The past two issues of The SandPaper have contained the commentaries of regulars John Imperiale and Bill Bonvie. Between the two of them they have emptied their weapons of written dysentery upon the…
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June 8, 2016
Shameful Treatment
It’s heartening to see that so many people are saddened by the killing of a gorilla at the zoo. Unfortunately, the habitats of gorillas and many other species are being destroyed and their body parts…
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June 8, 2016
Grill Firefighting 101
Sunday, May 29 at our Brighton Beach home wasn’t exactly funday, but thanks to the quick work of some LBI emergency responders, the house and family are fit for future fun.
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June 8, 2016
Kids Speak Up About Lawn Products, Litter and More
Editor’s Note: 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 8, 2016
‘View’ Review
Last week The SandPaper printed a short poem/limerick (“The View”) I wrote in the letters section.
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June 8, 2016
Congratulations, LBI
Due to the generosity oflocals and visitors, we were able to raise $626.45 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital at our yard sale. We’re still hoping a contractor will buy ($150) the new oak staircase so…
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June 8, 2016
Proper Credit
Thank you for correcting the error in the May 25 issue in which you had identified a nest of osprey as egrets. Another correction should be made, however, as to the builders of the nest platform.
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June 1, 2016
Fireworks SOS
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Police Chief Michael Bradley.
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June 1, 2016
Shark Attack App
In light of the recent article you published in The Beachcomber’s shark-tennial edition (“Beach Haven Attack Serves as Catalyst for Century of Awe”), I thought you might be interested in learning…
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June 1, 2016
Blood and Guts
This is a copy of a recent email I sent to Michele Buckley of the New Jersey Parks Department.
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June 1, 2016
No Action on No-Knock
The township of Little Egg Harbor has stated that any senior community rules limiting door to door solicitation are unconstitutional and, if enforced, would violate the solicitor’s First Amendment…