Opinion
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August 12, 2015
Point of Interest
We have been full-time Harvey Cedars residents for eight years, enjoying events in every season while actively volunteering in the community by doing such things as serving food at the High Point…
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August 12, 2015
No ‘Gentleman’
On Friday, July 31, my husband and I took our twin 8-year-old daughters kayaking in the open bay for the first time. They had learned to control the kayak and paddles first in our back yard pool…
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August 12, 2015
Tax Bill Shock
After you get over the shock of your 2015-16 tax bill, the largest in LEH history, whichreflected an average increase of 15 to 16 percent (whatever happened to the 2 percent hard cap), some seniors…
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•August 6, 2015
Kick the Plastic Habit
During hot summer days at the Jersey Shore, beaches are crowded with folks having fun in the sun. Unfortunately, lots of litter is left behind. All beach trash is bad, but the plastics that wash and…
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•August 5, 2015
In Search of the Perfect Jersey Tomato
Fresh tomatoes are finally in season throughout the U.S., but nothing comes even close to the pleasure of eating a salad or sandwich made with a fresh, locally grown Jersey tomato.
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•August 5, 2015
Some of the Best Things on LBI Are Found
A small, framed “At the Beach House” Sandy Gingras print in my dad’s former Surf City place suggested, “What you find is always better than what you buy.” There’s considerable truth in that…
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August 5, 2015
Good Job
Wow! As a long-time resident and businessman on LBI, I was stunned and very upset to read Mr. Boyd’s letter complaining about the job that Joe Mancini is doing, and the expanded parking lot.
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August 5, 2015
LBT Commended
We have been coming to LBI for the past 15 years and, although we greatly enjoy the ocean beaches and other attractions LBI has to offer, we particularly appreciate the various amenities Bayview Park…
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August 5, 2015
Most Beautiful
I want to thank the powers-that-be who made the decision to add a painting of a cedar tree and soaring sea gull to the Harvey Cedars water tower. And while I may be biased, because I love my town, I…
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August 5, 2015
Quit Complaining
I’ve been coming to LBI for some 70 years with the last 50 of those years summering in The Dunes area.
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August 5, 2015
Safer Amenities
I read with great interest the letter about the new parking lot. I have been coming to LBI for a number of years and using Bayview Park as a day-tripper and when we rent for several weeks a season. I…
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August 5, 2015
Spirit of Competition
Congratulations, Randy Townsend and the Harvey Cedars lifeguards, on winning the LBI Lifeguard Tournament this past weekend! Host team Barnegat Light and all of the teams made it really enjoyable to…
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•August 5, 2015
Thanks for the Lift
There was an expression a number of years ago about offering “a verbal orchid of thanks” to someone who did you a big favor. Having just spent a week of vacation in The Dunes, I would like to thank…
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August 5, 2015
Best Bites
The Long Beach Island Historical Museum would like to announce the winners of the “Best Bite of the Nite” at our 2015 Porch Party fundraiser.
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August 5, 2015
Outstanding LIT
I would like to take a moment to thank the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol for an outstanding Lifeguard in Training (LIT) program. The dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism they have shown the kids…
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August 5, 2015
Navigating the Gauntlet
I have been reading the letters in The SandPaper each week debating the situation with the walk/bike paths through Harvey Cedars. I appreciate the various points of view and had no intention of…
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July 29, 2015
More Than a Beach House
Bridget “Dillon” Cunningham, a 25-year-old teacher in North Philadelphia, recently wrote the following to mark the end of an era of good times atthe Surf City home of hergrandparents, Don and Valerie…
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July 29, 2015
Unpleasant Surprise
Really? What an unpleasant surprise to discover a ski jump at the South Carolina Street entrance to the beach!
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July 29, 2015
Caring Vacationers
Last July 30, I had a fall down my front steps. Two vacationers came to my aid. In hopes that they vacation this time every year, I’d like to thank them for coming to my assistance.
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July 29, 2015
Walk-Bike Challenge
I am upset! How dare Mr. McGurkin of Surf City try to say that it is wrong to bike on the wrong side of the street in Harvey Cedars when he only walks in Surf City (“County Not to Blame,” 7/8)?
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July 29, 2015
Beach Musings
For some it may be a long uphill walk both ways to the water line. For others it’s just a long walk to the water’s edge. Whichever it is, the dog days of summer are here, the sand is hot and the air…
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July 29, 2015
Parking Ploy
In May the Long Beach Township mayor proceeded with his agenda, which included the demolishing of the recreational tennis courts at 68th Street in Brant Beach and making the area a parking lot. The…
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•July 29, 2015
Pondering the Future From My Harvey Cedars Deck
There are so many beautiful and relaxing places at the Jersey Shore. There are spots that just naturally provoke deep thoughts and brilliant insights. Who could not feel at peace and at the same time…
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•July 29, 2015
Seasons of a Sand Castle
All sand castles have four phases to them; they are like seasons: creation, protection, admiration and destruction. It is within these phases that a day at the beach can be spent.
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July 22, 2015
Why?
Why oh why are they doing beach replenishment in some sections of Long Beach Township in July and August? It ruins our beach in prime season.
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•July 22, 2015
Andrew Jackson or Harry Truman Would Put Trump in His Place
People who spent Monday waiting for Donald Trump to apologize to Sen. John McCain were deluded.
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July 22, 2015
Thanks
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent Bake Sale and Trash and Treasures Sale at the LBI Historical Museum. There was a wonderful selection of cakes, cookies and other baked…
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July 22, 2015
Tree Friendly
As a reader of a wide range of environmental text, I recently came across a great article.
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July 22, 2015
Caring Treatment
On July1,Ifound my dearest friend, Anne Rentler, in her home; she had passed away in her sleep. I want to thank the police, paramedics and funeral home for treating her with dignity.
