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The Van Dyk Group

Letters

  • August 5, 2015

    Good Job

    Wow! As a long-time resident and businessman on LBI, I was stunned and very upset to read Mr. Boyd’s letter complaining about the job that Joe Mancini is doing, and the expanded parking lot.

  • August 5, 2015

    LBT Commended

    We have been coming to LBI for the past 15 years and, although we greatly enjoy the ocean beaches and other attractions LBI has to offer, we particularly appreciate the various amenities Bayview Park…

  • August 5, 2015

    Imaginary Ploy

    Let’s go over William Boyd’s accusations (“Parking Ploy,” 7/29):

  • August 5, 2015

    Most Beautiful

    I want to thank the powers-that-be who made the decision to add a painting of a cedar tree and soaring sea gull to the Harvey Cedars water tower. And while I may be biased, because I love my town, I…

  • August 5, 2015

    Quit Complaining

    I’ve been coming to LBI for some 70 years with the last 50 of those years summering in The Dunes area.

  • August 5, 2015

    Safer Amenities

    I read with great interest the letter about the new parking lot. I have been coming to LBI for a number of years and using Bayview Park as a day-tripper and when we rent for several weeks a season. I…

  • August 5, 2015

    Spirit of Competition

    Congratulations, Randy Townsend and the Harvey Cedars lifeguards, on winning the LBI Lifeguard Tournament this past weekend! Host team Barnegat Light and all of the teams made it really enjoyable to…

  • August 5, 2015

    Best Bites

    The Long Beach Island Historical Museum would like to announce the winners of the “Best Bite of the Nite” at our 2015 Porch Party fundraiser.

  • August 5, 2015

    Outstanding LIT

    I would like to take a moment to thank the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol for an outstanding Lifeguard in Training (LIT) program. The dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism they have shown the kids…

  • August 5, 2015

    Navigating the Gauntlet

    I have been reading the letters in The SandPaper each week debating the situation with the walk/bike paths through Harvey Cedars. I appreciate the various points of view and had no intention of…

  • July 29, 2015

    Unpleasant Surprise

    Really? What an unpleasant surprise to discover a ski jump at the South Carolina Street entrance to the beach!

  • July 29, 2015

    Caring Vacationers

    Last July 30, I had a fall down my front steps. Two vacationers came to my aid. In hopes that they vacation this time every year, I’d like to thank them for coming to my assistance.

  • July 29, 2015

    Walk-Bike Challenge

    I am upset! How dare Mr. McGurkin of Surf City try to say that it is wrong to bike on the wrong side of the street in Harvey Cedars when he only walks in Surf City (“County Not to Blame,” 7/8)?

  • July 29, 2015

    Beach Musings

    For some it may be a long uphill walk both ways to the water line. For others it’s just a long walk to the water’s edge. Whichever it is, the dog days of summer are here, the sand is hot and the air…

  • July 29, 2015

    Parking Ploy

    In May the Long Beach Township mayor proceeded with his agenda, which included the demolishing of the recreational tennis courts at 68th Street in Brant Beach and making the area a parking lot. The…

  • July 22, 2015

    Why?

    Why oh why are they doing beach replenishment in some sections of Long Beach Township in July and August? It ruins our beach in prime season.

  • July 22, 2015

    Thanks

    We would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent Bake Sale and Trash and Treasures Sale at the LBI Historical Museum. There was a wonderful selection of cakes, cookies and other baked…

  • July 22, 2015

    Tree Friendly

    As a reader of a wide range of environmental text, I recently came across a great article.

  • July 22, 2015

    Caring Treatment

    On July1,Ifound my dearest friend, Anne Rentler, in her home; she had passed away in her sleep. I want to thank the police, paramedics and funeral home for treating her with dignity.

  • July 22, 2015

    Special Place

    We just returned from another relaxing and wonderful time on Long Beach Island, one of my favorite places to be. Two experiences last week served to emphasize how special a place the Island is.

  • July 22, 2015

    Super Shuttle

    Last Thursday night my husband and Idecided to take a walk after dinner. We saw a shuttle bus driving by in Loveladies and decided to take a ride. We rode north to Barnegat Light and then continued…

  • July 22, 2015

    Change the Lights

    I just read your detailed story about the $12 million plan to ease traffic congestion that often builds up between the Exxon station and TD Bankwith vehicles coming from Walmart/BJ’s, the Staples…

  • July 22, 2015

    Great Response

    We are sending a check donation for your department. It’s not much, but it’s our way to say “thank you.”

  • July 22, 2015

    Wright Weed Killer

    This past week’s news has had reports about cancer-causing ingredients in common weed killers like Roundup. That’s not for me so I combed the Internet looking for healthier alternatives to commercial…

  • July 22, 2015

    Design Lacking

    Sandbars protect barrier islands by naturally dissipating wave energy through the natural profile of the ocean floor leading to the beach. This natural system maintains a habitat for marine life and…

  • July 22, 2015

    Fireworks Menace

    I live at 2506 Central Ave., Barnegat Light. In the past few years, the use of powerful fireworks has increased dramatically on our beaches. These fireworks menace our homeowners and their pets. They…

  • July 20, 2015

    A Real Keeper

    On Monday, July 13, I brought my girlfriend to the lighthouse, intending to propose to her at the very top of it. We arrived there at the end of the day as the lighthouse keeper was preparing to…

  • July 15, 2015

    Tax Misappropriated

    I read with great interest that Harvey Cedars is considering an open space preservation tax. I am against this tax.

  • July 15, 2015

    Extremely Grateful

    I just want to thank the two good Samaritans who assisted my 19-year-old son Ryan last Monday evening.

  • July 15, 2015

    Air Noise Grievances

    Many thanks to Mr. Ribot for his letter (“Ban Leaf Blowers,” 7/8) regarding excessive leaf blower noise.

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