Opinion
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July 20, 2016
Eyewitness to History
There have been many studies done which conclude that eyewitnesses to events may give a totally inaccurate description of a suspect. It has also been shown that witnesses are very susceptible to…
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July 20, 2016
Stafford’s Finest
I am a disabled veteran, age 79. Normally I take a walk in the early morning between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. I need to stay fit, as I am continuously looking for a job.
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July 20, 2016
Cut School Costs
Here we go again. Pinelands Regional School District needs a new superintendent, emergency building repairs and new lawn for a ball field, so taxes will go up. New Jersey currently has the highest…
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July 20, 2016
Cramped Swim Space
Can someone in charge of the Surf City lifeguards please explain why on so many beautiful, crowded beach days the public is required to swim in a flagged area no more than 40 to 50 yards wide?
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July 20, 2016
Bad Timing
It is very apparent that whoever made the decision to begin beach restoration the second week in July in Loveladies had no idea, or didn’t care, that our 18-mile island is inhabited with residents…
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July 20, 2016
Missing Info
I noticed that you mentioned the name of the man killed in the July 10 boating accident but made no mention of the driver of the 36-foot boat that hit the 16-foot fishing boat, killing one personon…
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July 20, 2016
Not Barnegat Light
Having experienced the idyllic setting of Barnegat Light for almost 40 years, I was considerably disappointed to learn about the proposed miniature golf course planned for the property that stretches…
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•July 20, 2016
News Alert: The United States Is Far From Its Worst Shape Ever
If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it a dozen times in the past few years: “This is the worst off this country has ever been!”
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•July 20, 2016
Writing, Wronging – and How I Do It
As an occasional contributor to The SandPaper, usually I write about people or situations. Sometimes my writing leads to wronging (ha, ha, ha). I’d be in trouble if some of my friends and relatives…
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•July 19, 2016
Christmas in July in the Sand
HO, HO, HO!: If you were on a boat near the southern tip of LBI this weekend, yes, that was a Christmas tree planted in a sandbar off of Holgate. About 20 boats with roughly 50 people converged on…
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July 14, 2016
Treasured Support
The LBI Historical Association Museum held its annual Spring Trash and Treasures Sale and Bake Sale on June 25. We would like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to our dedicated…
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July 13, 2016
Countless Lies
Thank you for printing my recent letter that was critical of the two candidates seeking the highest office in the land. While not an avid fan of Mr. Trump, I was somewhat more critical of Ms. Clinton.
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•July 13, 2016
‘SandBox’ Still One Helluva Soapbox After 25 years and 180 Guest Columns
“Perhaps we should have seen it coming beforehand. If only we’d been paying more attention, we might have noticed a number of telltale warning signs down the road.”
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July 13, 2016
Missing Surflight
Months ago The SandPaper had an article discussing the subject of our municipalities buying Surflight Theatre. What happened to that wonderful idea?
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July 13, 2016
Another Black Eye
This past week we have witnessed yet another threat to western civilization with the recommendation of no prosecution for Hillary Clinton handed down by James Comey of the FBI. Since the adoption of…
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July 13, 2016
Obama’s Legacy
I believe President Obama, who is very concerned about his legacy, will be remembered for a more divided nation, the murder of the five Dallas police officers and the wounding of many more.
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July 13, 2016
Shells Wanted
All you beachcombers: My cousins are in search of large ocean clam and scallop shells for a Cub Scout project. Those old shells in your garage or that garden shell border you no longer want can be…
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July 13, 2016
Contest Scores
On the blistering hot morning of July 8, more than 30 children showed up for the Surf City Foul Shooting Contest. They were supported by a big number of parents and onlookers. Everyone gathered at…
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July 13, 2016
Old LBI Home Goes to Barnegat Farm With Love
On behalf of the Farley family – Catherine, Theresa, Tim, Mary, Mike and Kathy – I would like to tell you a little about the house that you featured in the June 1 edition (“Old Home Leaves Island for…
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July 13, 2016
Merchant Marine Postscript
I would like to make an additional comment to a letter written by H.J. Magierski (“Instrumental Force,” 6/29).
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•July 13, 2016
LBI Back in the Days of Rented Cottages and Lucy Evelyn
Even though we’ve lived in New Jersey all our lives, we did not discover Long Beach Island until 1968. My husband came home from a fishing trip and said, “Let’s rent a place on LBI!” He found two…
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July 6, 2016
Contemptuous Clinton
Hillary Clinton points to others’ bad behavior to justify her crooked, lying email scandal. Bill O’Reilly is always saying to the left and liberals: Don’t point to others’ bad behaviors to justify…
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•July 6, 2016
Following the Brexit Vote, We Find It’s a Small World After All
There is much for Americans to fret about in the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union, and not just that financial markets initially collapsed and extreme volatility will be the norm for…
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July 6, 2016
Special Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude for the very special human interest story on World Ward IIveteran Billy Reed (“WWII Infantryman Remembers Times of War and Peace,” 6/29).
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July 6, 2016
Walking the Right Way
The summer rental season in Holgate is in its infancy, but it is already apparent that more communication to walking and jogging vacationers is needed if we are going to avoid a tragedy. Perhaps this…
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July 6, 2016
Common Sense Rules
Re: Scott Van Bramer’s letter, “Bike Rules of the Road” (6/29) – regulations, schmegulations.
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July 6, 2016
Critical Success
I would like to acknowledge Rick Mellerup and his superb article in the June 15 edition (“LIFF’s LBI Pictures Highlight Region, Delight Audiences”).
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•July 6, 2016
Caught in the Act of Bathing Suit Tryouts
My husband, Steven, came up to our bedroom door and jiggled the doorknob. “What’s wrong with the door?” he called.
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July 6, 2016
Never Hillary
I read Howard Buerkle’s letter, “Hillary Possesses Worrisome Firsts” (6/22), and am in agreement with him. I would like to add that it is remarkable that our former secretary of state can only list…
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July 6, 2016
Kabuki Theater
Kabuki is a Japanese term used by American political pundits as a synonym for political posturing that refers to an event that has an appearance of conflict with an uncertain outcome. Anyone who has…
