Letters
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September 23, 2015
Festival to Launch
An exciting new weekend-long event is happening on LBI for the first time from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12 – LBI FLY International Kite Festival! Celebrity kite flyers from all over will come for the weekend…
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September 17, 2015
Found Poetry
Regarding the picture caption on page 24 of the Sept. 9 issue, I just wanted to share some found poetry in The SandPaper…
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September 17, 2015
Our Summer Place
Let me start by saying I loved your article on A Summer Place (in the August Beachcomber, The SandPaper’s sister publication).I didn’t know the beginning of the story in the ’60s, but I remember…
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September 16, 2015
Remember ‘the Stoop’?
The other day my 92-year-old mom, Florence Schaffer, handed me a column by Tony Haryn in Aim West Milford titled “A National Treasure … the Stoop.”
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September 16, 2015
Expert Training
As a parent who has had one child come through the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol Lifeguard in Training Program, and another just beginning it, I would like to thank the guardsfor the truly…
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September 12, 2015
Retreat From Victory
In 1951 Gen. MacArthur wanted tactical nuclear artillery weapons against the Chinese Communist Army, which had entered the war. Truman wouldn’t let the general have his way, for fear of World War…
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September 9, 2015
Meatless Progress
To the Editor: With the new school year just around the corner, parents’ attention is turning to school clothes, supplies and lunches. Yes, school lunches!
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September 9, 2015
Wharton Wear and Tear
Childhood memories are a blessing and can be counted as great fortune in life. Regarding the use of off-road vehicles in Wharton State Park, Gregory O’Brien uses his memories of driving down…
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September 9, 2015
Terrifying Experience
On Friday, July 17 I was at the Surf City beach with my family, enjoying the last day of our vacation in LBI. While in the water during low tide I took turns helping my kids Boogie Board. As I was…
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September 9, 2015
Best and Finest
The Ship Bottom Police Department is the best there is! They went over and beyond to help me locate a missing grandson, especially Officer Brian Tretola, who was efficient, very professional, kind…
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September 9, 2015
Offensive Signs
I am writing concerning the signs around town for the play “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.” I realize this is a comedy, but children are reading the signs also.
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September 9, 2015
Vote Out Incumbents
My wife and I attended the last Little Egg Harbor Townshipmeeting to see what would be said about this year’stax increase ($1,250this tax year, 24 percent). As usual, all parties blamed everyone else…
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September 9, 2015
Kudos to SBBP
In response to the letter congratulating Holgate lifeguards for winning this year’s Mayors Cup, I would like to give a huge thank-you and compliment to Ship Bottom’s team of lifeguards.
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September 9, 2015
Overwhelming Generosity
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of so many strangers! When we wrote the letter (“Cart Taken,” 9/2), we had no idea what would happen. We have received numerous offers to replace our cart.
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September 9, 2015
September Mourn
September … When did that happen? I could swear it was just June and I was planning the first of many barbecues or cocktail hours.
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September 7, 2015
Lost Beads
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, a friend was walking the beach from Loveladies to Barnegat Light and lost her rosary beads. If by chance they are found, would the finder please call 609-694-8360 or drop them…
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September 7, 2015
Fine Organizations
David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center will be the charitable recipients for the19th Annual Striped Bass Derby Oct. 30toNov. 1. The Sea Shell Striped Bass…
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September 5, 2015
No Tax Relief
Ocean County freeholders spent more than $1 million “and disguised it as Sandy recovery expenses” for a study to explore refurbishing or rebuilding their downtown Toms River campus. Ocean County…
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September 3, 2015
Successful Stand
Henry, Luke and I would like to thank everyone who stopped by the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Aug. 30 in Ship Bottom. You helped us raise over $500 for pediatric cancer research.
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September 2, 2015
Thank You, Life-Savers
As a “seenager,” a senior who still acts like a teenager, this letter comes as a shout-out of gratitude to my hero, a very kind and strong young man who rescued me from a rip current on Saturday at…
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September 2, 2015
Replenishment Ballet
There is good and sad to beach replenishment. Good is the protection and sad is the loss of the ocean view for many. However, the process of beach replenishment is like a well-choreographed ballet.
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September 2, 2015
Builders Island
Question:When did Long Beach Island become Long Builders Island? Did I miss the memo that made contractors king on this island?
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September 2, 2015
Specious Arguments
Bravo, Bryan Lewis, for exposing Mayors Larson and Mancini for what they really are (“Self-Serving Hypocrites,” 8/26). How can these two mayors talk about pedestrian and biker safety in their…
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September 2, 2015
Last Time at 7th St.
For 32 years I have only known of one place to go to while on vacation … Long Beach Island. I was fortunate enough to grow up with a family that loved the beach and that would rent the same beach…
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September 2, 2015
Fun Cause
To the Editor:Patriotism crackled like electricity through the air,Hundreds of people gathered to partake in this joyous affaire.American flags floated merrily,Guests spoke of politics and…
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September 2, 2015
Cart Taken
On Aug. 18, as with all the other beach days all summer, we walked our beach cart up the hill to the beach and parked it near the bench. When we were ready to go home we walked back up to put our…
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September 2, 2015
Biased Responses
A few letters have responded to mine about Bayview Park in Brant Beach (“Parking Ploy,” 7/29). Two letters came from surf shop owners who might have benefited from the additional parking. Another…
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August 31, 2015
Many Thanks
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 & EMS recently conducted our annual Bazaar and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank…
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August 26, 2015
LBI to a T
My wife and I have summered on LBI for 30 years and have the privilege each year of having our four grandchildren, ages 3 to 9, visit with us at our home in Beach Haven Park. This past Friday, Aug.…
