Letters
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March 9, 2016
Best ‘Value’ Sought
Before the movement to sell the LBI Grade School property reaches an irreversible point, I feel we all need to review the scenarios. One option is to retain both properties and move forward. However…
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March 9, 2016
Grants Available
The Garden Club of LBI is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications from nonprofit groups that are planning environmental projects in our area.
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March 9, 2016
Losing Ratables
Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett recently stated that Little Egg Harbor has been in an economic crisis since Superstorm Sandy wiped much of its populous Mystic Island section off local…
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March 8, 2016
No One Cared
Last Easter Sunday when I was taking my disabled daughter home for a visit from New Lisbon Center, I wanted to cry. One of the residents had on a shirt that said Merry Christmas. No one cared. Some…
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March 8, 2016
Generous Support
Thank you for your generous contribution to the annual Southern Regional High School Memorial Scholarship Bowling Tournament on Sat., Jan. 30 at Thunderbird Lanes in Manahawkin. I am pleased to let…
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March 2, 2016
Nothing Is Free
The word most utilized in the advertising world is free. Buy one, get one free; free shipping; try it for free or return it free. We are inundated daily in every form of media with this barrage.
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March 2, 2016
Constitutional Duty
A few weeks ago in an interview, President Obama said he should have reached out to Republicans to include them in his policies. Now he is using his constitutional duty to name a replacement for…
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March 2, 2016
Major Disruption
Little Egg Inlet is a major disruption to the economic viability of LBI and the surrounding area.
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March 2, 2016
Keep Rural Nature
I am writing to express my support for preserving the 80-acre tract of land on the south side of Mathistown Road (“OC Freeholders Vote to Preserve LEH Land as Part of Open Space,” 2/24).
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March 1, 2016
Unfair Judgments
In response to the “Shooting Down Story” letter (2/27), I’m sure Mr. Hindi and the SHARK rights group are well meaning. But it’s wrong to make personal negative comments against Mr. Shackleton.
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February 24, 2016
Ignore Park ‘Whim’
We agree completely with Joseph Michaels’ letter regarding the dog park in Barnegat Light (“Keep Dog Park,” 2/17). The content of the editor’s note following his letter regarding the council’s…
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February 24, 2016
Dangerous Light
I have always wondered why we have one traffic light that works all year ’round on the Boulevard. I had once asked Long Beach Township police and was told that the county is responsible for that.
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February 24, 2016
Shooting Down Story
The SandPaper’s Feb. 12 profile of lawyer Richard Shackleton contained gross inaccuracies and outright lies.
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February 23, 2016
Shuttle Shortsightedness
I read with some dismay the comments from Barnegat Light’s council about their “support” of the LBI shuttle bus system and concern about potential fees that may have to be levied to keep the system…
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February 17, 2016
Keep Dog Park
In a past edition I read that the mayor of Barnegat Light was considering returning the dog park to a baseball field, that the dog park was an experiment. I would say it was an overwhelming success.
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February 17, 2016
Outrageous Obstruction
First, we offer condolences for the loss of Antonin Scalia. While I didn’t agree with much of his conservative views, I acknowledge his intellectual prowess and legal mind.
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February 10, 2016
Good Samaritan
While taking refuge from our recent storm at my friend Mike’s home on Route 9 I witnessed a unique event. A total stranger, still unknown, approached “The Stoneman” household and explained that her…
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February 10, 2016
Political Pollsters
Did you ever ask yourself why most politicalpolling is conducted by colleges and universities? Did you ever ask yourself why major media outlets use these pollsto givea slant to whatever result they…
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February 10, 2016
Superb Opportunity
This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching…
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February 10, 2016
Vital Inspections
I would like to follow up my earlier letter (“Helpful, Professional,” 1/20) by relating my experience from the recent storm that indisputably shows why inspections and inspectors are vital to the…
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February 10, 2016
Heartfelt Thanks
On Jan. 6, we had a medical emergency at our home. Thank-you does not begin to express how much we appreciate all who helped us -family, friends and our community of Harvey Cedars – during our…
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February 10, 2016
Tides That Bind
Love’s always replenishingAs tides on the beach.Lonely times vanishingHardly in reach.
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February 10, 2016
Stumbling Blocks
First, I’d like to give a shout-out to the teachers and children of the LBI Consolidated School District for the scores in last year’s PARCC test. I know it’s a touchy subject, but it looks like the…
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February 3, 2016
Great Idea
In reference to the letter sent to the borough of Surf City by Robert Walker (“Seeds of a Proposal,” 1/20), what a great idea! I am also a full-time, senior resident of Surf City and love to “dig in…
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February 3, 2016
Above and Beyond
I would like to personally thank the Surf City Police Department and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS for their endless help.
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February 3, 2016
Awfully Coincidental
As a 10-year resident of Barnegat Township, I wanted to respond to your article “Barnegat Mayor: Police Department Needs a New Home” (1/27).
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February 3, 2016
Misdirected Efforts
In the Jan. 20 issue, Bob Stern made a strong argument for the eight-year performance of President Obama (“Undeniable Progress”). The article provided a whole host of statistics in a format that…
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January 27, 2016
Revitalize Republicans
The economy – it’s not the oil company’s fault, not the markets’ fault, Wall Street’s, churches’, politicians’ or business’ fault. It is our fault.
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January 27, 2016
Helpful Force
I want to thanktwo Ship Bottom policemen for their kindness in helping me, a “mature” lady, who was clearing her driveway on Sunday afternoon.