Letters
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July 11, 2018
Health Care Foe
I read a description about an injury on a mass transit train in which the victim, a woman passenger, caught her leg between the train and the platform. She asked that no one call an ambulance because…
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July 11, 2018
Try to Imagine
This is an open letter to those who enjoyed a wonderful July 4th with family and friends in their air-conditioned, elevated beachside and bayside X-thousand-square-foot homes on Long Beach Island.
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July 11, 2018
Swim Discrimination
On Saturday, July 28, the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol will host the 10thAnnual Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim. I believe that I have participated in eight of the previous nine swims, but sadly I will…
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July 11, 2018
Hottest Topic
The ordinances in Long Beach Township and Harvey Cedars curbing single-use plastic bags have become this summer’s hottest topic. Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t write in toThe SandPaper…
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July 11, 2018
Let Trump Lead
My prediction for the remainder of the year is more of the same acrimony and vitriol against our president. It’s a shame the Democrats and left-leaning advocates can’t accept the loss. They refuse to…
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July 11, 2018
Gator a Life Saver
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
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July 11, 2018
Uneven Access
I read Linda Armston’s letter (“Still Inaccessible,” 7/4) and couldn’t agree more about beach access and parking. For years, Surf City has been the beach that my wife and I have enjoyed. Access is…
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July 11, 2018
Wrong Name
Bob Leifeste recently wrote a glowing letter (“Beautiful Trail,” 7/4) regarding the new Cedar Bonnet Island Environmental Trail, which was opened to the public on June 26. I agree whole-heartedly…
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July 11, 2018
Generosity of Spirit
Late afternoon on Friday, May 18, St. Francis Counseling Service was told by state licensing officials that we were not allowed to see clients in St. Francis Center due to rain damage to the…
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July 11, 2018
Kite Sailing Request
The following was addressed to Harvey Cedars Mayor Jonathan Oldham.
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July 11, 2018
Job Well Done
I sometimes wonder how our tax dollars are being spent. Are they being spent wisely or foolishly at the national, state and local levels? The money spent for the beach buggy project, however is in my…
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July 6, 2018
Atrocious Policy
No one wants porous borders allowing criminals or MS-13 gang members to enter our country, not Democrats, not Republicans, not Independents, not any American. America needs tough security on our…
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July 4, 2018
LBI Love Letter
MOTHER KNOWS BEST: Robert Shapiro of Gaithersburg, Md., recently received this letter from his 86-year-old mother, Lois Shapiro. “She has been bringing the family to LBI since we were little kids,”…
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July 4, 2018
Save the ACA
Before the Affordable Care Act, 52 million people were uninsurable because of pre-existing conditions. Sixty-two percent of bankruptcies in the U.S. were medically related. The Trump administration…
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July 4, 2018
Still Inaccessible
I have a friend who is handicapped as a result of a horrific accident several years ago on the Garden State Parkway. She and her husband are residents of Ocean County and lifelong friends of my mine…
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July 4, 2018
Necessary Upgrades
I read with interest the short letter (“Bay Beach Overkill,” 6/27) regarding the vast improvements to the bay beach and pavilion on Bayview Avenue in Beach Haven Terrace. I’m happy to say my family…
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July 4, 2018
Poignant Commentary
I commend Erin McCloskey on her poignant commentary on the inhumane policy enacted by our government of separating children from their parents at the border (“Border Crisis Raises Specter of the…
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July 4, 2018
Great Addition
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
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July 4, 2018
Protect Privacy
Once there were the good old days when complete privacy was still possible. Nowadays, privacy is almost nonexistent. This is because of media outlets such as online news sources that are readily…
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July 4, 2018
Change Habits
Sorry the ban on plastic bags is “not working out” for some folks (“Bag Drag,” 6/27). It is working pretty well for the sea turtles and other marine life. And I am happier at the thought that I will…
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July 4, 2018
Plot Needs Help
West Avenue has long been a favorite go-to spot for walkers, bikers and runners for many years. Every day hundreds of vacationers, as well as residents, venture out for what should be a pleasurable…
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July 4, 2018
Many Thanks
Many thanks and prayers for Surf City Police Chief Jack Casella and patrolman Sean Raimondi for helping me and for showing they really care.
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June 27, 2018
Paying for a Mistake
Last year at this time I was wondering how my real estate taxes in Ship Bottom would increase. I assumed they would increase but not as much as it turned out. Let me explain.
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June 27, 2018
Pines Need the Axe
The letter from Ron Marr (“LBI Pines at Risk,” 6/6) was right on. It is beyond me why homeowners don’t cut down the dead Japanese pines before they become such an eyesore.
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June 27, 2018
Harder to Get Help
Recently, my congressman, Rep. MacArthur, voted for legislation that will make it harder for New Jerseyans to access food assistance. Once again, he was the only New Jersey elected official –…
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June 27, 2018
Bay Beach Overkill
Once upon a time there was a little bay beach in Beach Haven Terrace. Parents brought their children to splash in the warm and shallow water. It was just big enough to spread a few towels in the sand…
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June 27, 2018
Bag Ban Backed
The following was addressed to Beach Haven Municipal Clerk/Borough Administrator Sherry Mason.
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June 27, 2018
Bag Drag
While I’m all for conserving and keeping plastic bags out of our water, the stores were not ready for the rollout.
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June 27, 2018
Support LEH Teachers
Members of the Little Egg Harbor Township Education Association recently made a presentation of many of the voluntary programs, projects and events the certificated staff do for students and the…
