Letters
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July 15, 2015
Devastating Closure
LBI and Surflight Theatre have been part of my married life from 1965 to 2005. My wife and I resided on LBI from 1995 to 2005. Along with our four boys and their families, we rented a house on LBI…
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July 15, 2015
Let the Good Times Roll
I thought your readers might get a kick out of this picture. My family, including my 93-year-old mother, Nancy Brewster, all wanted to thank the Beach Haven Beach Patrol and, especially, the family…
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July 15, 2015
Serious Liability
I will not contest Mr. McGurkin’s assertion that both the bicyclist and driver share fault in the accident on June 29 (“County Not to Blame,” 7/8), but I take a strong issue with absolving Ocean…
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July 15, 2015
Aid Appreciated
The Long Beach Island Historical Association board and officers deeply appreciate the assistance that Buckalew’s has rendered since 2011 to raise money for the restoration of the Fisherman’s Cottage…
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July 15, 2015
Ostrich Approach
To stick one’s head in the sand and pretend that a problem does not exist is commonly known as the ostrich approach. The 9th District legislators did their version of the ostrich again when they…
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July 15, 2015
Knight in a Pickup
My knight in shining armordid not appear on a white steed donned in a metal suit but instead was wearing a T-shirt and a driving apickup truck.
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July 15, 2015
Degrees of Debt
Thanks to the Surf City Taxpayers Association for hosting a very informative meeting. While it was wonderful to hear once again about what a stable, low-cost place Surf City is to live, there was a…
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July 15, 2015
Kindness of Strangers
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.
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July 15, 2015
Shelter Thanks
Our thanks to Chris at Calloways for hosting the “Dog Days of Summer, & Cats Too” event with dinner and drinks to benefit the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.
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July 15, 2015
Taking Advantage
Our home in Beach Haven West, like many others, got destroyed by Sandy. Finally, after two years we started construction. Recently we received a bill for water and sewer in the amount of $326 from…
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July 9, 2015
War on Flies
I’m retired from a job in New York City and moved to Tuckerton three years ago to be with family. I’ve been reading The SandPaper from day one and always look forward to The Fish Story.
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July 8, 2015
Chargers Needed
There is a growing number of electric vehicles in New Jersey, and I think it would be in the best interest of the local economy to not ignore it. New Jersey in general has a real dearth of chargers…
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July 8, 2015
Inconsiderate People
There are a lot of nice people who visit LBI, considerate ones, and a few inconsiderate ones, too. Up near the top of my list of inconsiderate people are those who bring their pet pooch to the shore…
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July 8, 2015
Lack of Enforcement
I read in last week’s SandPaper that there was a bicycle/car collision on the Boulevard on June 29, which resulted in injuries. While I don’t wish ill on anyone, I was pleased to see that the cyclist…
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July 8, 2015
Ban Leaf Blowers
For over 40 years, LBIhas beenthe place I have come to relax, walk on the breach, swim in the lagoons, watch the birds, enjoy the sounds of the ocean waves and wind, and to read and write in peace.…
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July 8, 2015
County Not to Blame
I must totally disagree with Mr. Finne’s assignment of blame for Monday’s car/bike accident in Harvey Cedars (“County’s Fault,” 7/1). No possible action by the county or Harvey Cedars regarding…
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July 8, 2015
Insufficient Parking
I remember years ago the construction of the Houston Astros astrodome baseball stadium. Some brilliant engineer thought it would be a great idea to cover the dome with stained glass windows. Every…
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July 8, 2015
Better Banner
Leslee Ganss’ “Artoon” (6/24) regarding the controversial display of the Confederate battle standard, or “stars and bars,” underscores how the individual pieces of the banner are very similar to “Old…
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July 8, 2015
Revisionist History
I have read Ms. Schnepp’s response to my letter (“Theater for All,” 6/24). I don’t like to argue points in the media, but after the ridiculous and untrue things that have been attributed to me since…
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July 8, 2015
Easy Fixes
I travel on and off the Island several times a day. I can’t tell you how many accidents and almost accidents I witness on a daily basis, involving people heading south onLongBeachBoulevard, turning…
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July 8, 2015
Beware of Builders
I have written to this column before and am writing this as a follow-up. I lost my home to Sandy and had a new one built 9 feet up on pilings. We are an elderly handicapped couple. I am a veteran of…
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July 1, 2015
Healthcare Needs Work
While I’m glad that millions of Americans, including 14,000 in our district, will not lose their healthcare as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell, due to poorly written…
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July 1, 2015
Lifesavers
We would like to thank the two male lifeguards who were on duty Friday, June 26 near Ryerson Avenue in Beach Haven.
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July 1, 2015
Dangerous Parking
Recently at the North Beach Taxpayers Association meeting, Long Beach Township Mayor Mancini gave a very thorough and informative talk. The township is attempting to acquire the easement on the 1125…
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July 1, 2015
Let Flags Be
In reference to last week’s story titled “American Flags Raise Eyebrows and Questions,” you go, Lou Delmonte! You rock!
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July 1, 2015
Magnificent Week
It was a magnificent week! G ood forces, idle for some time, joined together and presented to the world a cataract of goodness and solid, permanent, long-sought solutions. But it was also sad that…
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July 1, 2015
Convoluted Decision
Well, they’ve done it again, another convoluted decision by the activist-controlled Supreme Court. Once again the court has sided against the Constitution and the will of the people, rewriting the…
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July 1, 2015
County’s Fault
How many people need to be seriously injured before Ocean County wakes up to the fact that Long Beach Island is a vacation resort where pedestrians and bicyclists are omnipresent and the current…
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July 1, 2015
Signature Event
We’ve all heard it said that “change is the only constant” – it just seems to be a bit more difficult when the change is to things that have a long history. That is certainly the case with the change…
