Opinion
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•August 29, 2018
Remembering a Ray of Anti-Litter Light
Less than two blocks into my morning walk down Barnegat Avenue, I turned around, went back into my house and grabbed a plastic CVS bag. Lately, I had been noticing the same pieces of trash debris on…
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August 29, 2018
Major in Theft
I opened last week’s SandPaper and saw the SpeakEasy story on the mystery of a pair of missing shoes. My immediate reaction was “enough already!” I’m tired of reading about people leaving their…
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August 29, 2018
We Will Prevail
Recently I read in The SandPaper a thoughtful letter. It reflected the concerning damage Trump and his base have presented as a challenge to our democracy.
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•August 29, 2018
Donald’s
Alternate universes have long been a tool for science fiction writers to explore what didn’t happen but could have happened. Here’s one instance…
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August 29, 2018
Labor Day Thanks
Already it’s Labor Day and I offer thanks to The SandPaper for giving us timely info on all things LBI. Our Island workers have provided your summer fun and safety and will continue their services…
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August 29, 2018
Added Pleasure
I’m writing to express my gratitude for the Harvey Cedars townspeople and mayor’s approval on allowing surfers to enjoy our beautiful ocean all day everyday. I am not a surfer myself but enjoy hours…
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August 29, 2018
Love Is in the Salty Air
Dallas Peyton of Hammonton said yes to her boyfriend of 7½ years, Steven James Tortu of Waterford, when he proposed on his boat anchored on the sandbar in the bay off the Ship Bottom boat ramp Aug.…
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August 29, 2018
Surflight Miracle
As I sit in my seat to view a performance at Surflight, I marvel at the miracle that has taken place in our community. To have the theater and Show Place back is nothing short of a boost for our…
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August 29, 2018
Absolutely Necessary
I was appalled at yet another letter to the editor from Mr. Orleans regarding the emergency services on LBI (“Unwelcome Alarm,” 8/22). He has been complaining for years about the sounding of the fire…
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August 22, 2018
Children Crying in the Night
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August 22, 2018
Trump on Track
In 2016 Donald J. Trump was elected 45thpresident of the United States, surprising the world. Since then he has been hindered from the left and right, the F.B.I., the mainstream media, the Mueller…
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August 22, 2018
Gravel Gripe
The following was sentto Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini and CommissionerRalph Bayard.
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August 22, 2018
Make NY Great First
I can see why Gov. Cuomo thinks America was never great. After all, let’s take a look at New York City. Transportation is really bad: derailments, overcrowding, delays and crime on the rails and…
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•August 22, 2018
Seeing Red
I live a quiet, ordinary life and seldom attempt to garner attention for myself. However, I have discovered a trend and feel compelled to expand on the information I have observed. I will admit, it…
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August 22, 2018
Dredge the Bay
The followingis addressedto Managing Editor and Fish Story columnist Jay Mann.
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•August 22, 2018
Small Towns, Volunteer EMS Are Caught in the Crosshairs
During the closing day of the 2017 New Jersey legislative session, state Senate President Stephen Sweeney quietly pushed through a bill that requires emergency medical service personnel, both local…
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August 22, 2018
Health and Wealth
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August 22, 2018
Crosswalk Near-Misses
I have been vacationing and now own a summer home here on Long Beach Island. I wanted to ask the following…
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•August 22, 2018
Cinderella Story? Mystery of the Abandoned Shoes
The other morning after a usual busy summer weekend on LBI, I was on my morning walk/jog to filter out the old system, “toxins in, toxins out,” when I noticed a pair of unusually high-wedged shoes on…
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August 22, 2018
Install Tide Gates
The following was addressed to SandPaper Managing Editor and columnist Jay Mann.
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August 22, 2018
Fishing for Info
As I approach the one-year anniversary of my move to Ship Bottom as a year-round resident, one thing I look forward to each week is stopping at Wawa on Wednesday afternoon after my way-too-far…
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August 22, 2018
Taxpayers Fleeced
According to Webster’s, fleeced means to strip of money or property by fraud or extortion. That’s the continuing course of action being used to fund the Southern Regional School District on LBI…
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August 22, 2018
Unwelcome Alarm
I would like to respond to a letter by Carolyn Goeckel supporting the emergency siren (“Sounding the Alert,” 7/25).
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•August 15, 2018
Certain Theories of Business May Be Theories of Life
During the early and mid-1980s I worked as a manager for a popular restaurant company during what turned out to be its prime years. The company was expanded and built upon a set of very high…
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August 15, 2018
All a Diversion
“The Russians were trying to steal the election.” The Democrat-controlled media keeps pushing the story that Trump conspired with Russia to win the election.
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•August 15, 2018
Rock Star Grandma Does It Again!
Grandchildren sweeten the deal. My three are all teenagers now. They have been magical and mischievous since they were little. We always have fun together. I get them and they get me.
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August 15, 2018
Unnecessary Noise
I agree with Linda Harper (“Blast From Past,” 8/8), who spoke out in favor of a silent alert system for our Surf City volunteer firemen and rescue workers. Ms. Harper mentioned the impact on sleeping…
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August 15, 2018
Wonderful Day
We are writing to you regarding the “Day on the Bay” event we recently took part in on July 29. This wonderful event provides special needs children and adults with the chance to take a boat ride and…
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•August 15, 2018
Unprovoked Attack
During an evening walk with his father in Loveladies, my 11-year-old nephew was bitten on the forearm by a black lab.
