Letters
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November 14, 2024
Questionable Future
Arab Americans who failed to vote, what do you think will happen in Gaza now?
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November 13, 2024
Welcome Change
The election is over, the people have spoken, but some do not hear and others do not believe the results. Many media talking heads wonder how so many could be so ignorant to what they have been told…
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November 13, 2024
Real Heroes
This past election, while working the polls in Surf City, I was honored to meet two gentlemen who I will remember forever. John Gutbrod, age 103, and Bill Willem, age 101, were both proud to exercise…
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November 13, 2024
Service Won’t Stop
I recently ran for a council seat in Beach Haven. I want to thank everyone who honored me with their vote.
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November 13, 2024
Sincere Gratitude
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support in the recent municipal election. We realize you had numerous candidates to choose from as well as several important topics to consider…
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November 6, 2024
How to Save LBI
Letters to The SandPaper have shared that the Atlantic Shores North project will not slow sea level rise. I was curious about this claim so I looked into some details.
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November 6, 2024
PACT Raises Questions
Call-out to all LBI homeowners: Did you know that the state Department of Environmental Protection is proposing actions in the 2024 PACT (Protection Against Climate Threats) land use rules?
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November 6, 2024
Light Improvements
Thank you, Ship Bottom, for covering up the flashing yellow lights on the Boulevard and allowing one signal to stay active. It provides a clearly visible place to cross the street and breaks up…
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November 6, 2024
Best Experience
I had a chance to attend Make a Difference Day at the McKinley School. The kickoff assembly was great and so fun! Seeing all of the kids made it the best.
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November 6, 2024
Generous Donation
On behalf of the Friends of Beach Haven, we want to thank the Sea Shell and the Hughes family for their generous $25,000 donation resulting from their striped bass tournament. We also extend our…
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November 6, 2024
Issues With Resiliency
Former Gov. Chris Christie famously urged residents to evacuate the Jersey Shore during Superstorm Sandy, leading to temporary departure and eventual rebuilding of the shore. In contrast, current…
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October 30, 2024
Kind Gesture
Many thanks to the person who leaves flowers on my daughter Kristen’s memorial bench in Harvey Cedars Sunset Park every Sept. 11. This kind gesture of remembrance is appreciated very much.
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October 30, 2024
Acceptance and Love on Display at McKinley
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the administration and staff at McKinley Avenue Elementary School in Stafford for choosing Compassion Café on LBI as the recipient of their Make a…
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October 30, 2024
Best for Beach Haven
With the election almost here, I want to endorse “The Hometown Team,” Lori Anderson, Colleen Lambert and Michael McCaffrey. The important issues to me as a homeowner in Beach Haven are…
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October 30, 2024
Consider Larger Picture
I have read a number of election letters that say to vote for Trump because he is anti-windmills or to vote against Trump because he is a “liar and a convicted felon.” It’s not that simple. One…
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October 30, 2024
Oldest Finisher
The Oct. 16 article about the 18-mile race and its runners, it was stated, “The oldest was Donald Younkin, 76, from Philadelphia,” according to Moira Krier, public relations coordinator for the St.…
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October 30, 2024
Move Town Forward
The 2024 elections are critical on every level this year and that’s certainly the case in Beach Haven. Six candidates are vying for three open seats and it’s extremely important to have the right…
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October 30, 2024
Absolutely Better
I would like to answer the four questions that were posed in a letter last week (“Questions to Ask”).
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October 30, 2024
Character Counts
I am a Vietnam-era veteran and since 1972, I have voted my conscience for Democrats, Republicans and Independents. My preferred candidate has not always won the presidency, but whoever became our…
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October 30, 2024
Making a Difference
Thank you, McKinley School, also known as the McKinley Mustangs.
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October 30, 2024
Act of Conscience
A candidate for the highest position of leadership in the “free world” must exhibit moral character and behavior, racial equality (any other behavior denies the image of God in all persons), service…
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October 24, 2024
Pure Poppycock
Like many Liberals, Ms. Chakrin (“President for All,” 10/16) appears to be relying on a popular list of oft-repeated comments attributed to former President Trump, or actions he has allegedly taken…
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October 23, 2024
Police Commended
Thank you to Sgt. Roe and Officer Allen of the Surf City Police Department.
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October 23, 2024
Questions to Ask
There are questions that must be asked and answered honestly before voting:
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October 23, 2024
Dangerous Advice
As a 30-year Beach Haven homeowner and lifelong LBI vacationer, I, too, hate to see our beautiful shoreline blurred with wind turbines. But Mr. DeBenedictis’ letter (“Vote Against Windmills, 10/16)…
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October 23, 2024
Game Changer: Say Yes to Open Space in Beach Haven
This November, as Beach Haven voters enter the voting booth, they will have the opportunity to make a significant investment in their town’s future by voting yes on the open space referendum…
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October 23, 2024
Bigger Picture
In response to “Don’t Vote for Liar,” 10/16), I’m astounded by the opinion of Harris being a truth teller. She avoids most interviews with anyone who may not be a supporter.
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October 23, 2024
Qualified to Lead
I want to thank the Beach Haven Taxpayers Association for hosting the Meet the Candidates session on Oct. 16. When I began my campaign for a seat on the borough council in July I distributed a…
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October 23, 2024
Climate Risks Rising
Notes from the storm zone(s): I know it’s inconvenient and now kinda scary, but climate change is real. Here in our modest condo in Fort Myers, there have been five major hurricanes in seven years…
