Opinion
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July 22, 2015
Special Place
We just returned from another relaxing and wonderful time on Long Beach Island, one of my favorite places to be. Two experiences last week served to emphasize how special a place the Island is.
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•July 22, 2015
The Hidden High Cost of Technology
Electronic waste poses a huge global challenge in that it has accumulated faster than anyone knows what to do.
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July 22, 2015
Super Shuttle
Last Thursday night my husband and Idecided to take a walk after dinner. We saw a shuttle bus driving by in Loveladies and decided to take a ride. We rode north to Barnegat Light and then continued…
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July 22, 2015
Change the Lights
I just read your detailed story about the $12 million plan to ease traffic congestion that often builds up between the Exxon station and TD Bankwith vehicles coming from Walmart/BJ’s, the Staples…
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July 22, 2015
Great Response
We are sending a check donation for your department. It’s not much, but it’s our way to say “thank you.”
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July 22, 2015
Wright Weed Killer
This past week’s news has had reports about cancer-causing ingredients in common weed killers like Roundup. That’s not for me so I combed the Internet looking for healthier alternatives to commercial…
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July 22, 2015
Design Lacking
Sandbars protect barrier islands by naturally dissipating wave energy through the natural profile of the ocean floor leading to the beach. This natural system maintains a habitat for marine life and…
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July 22, 2015
Fireworks Menace
I live at 2506 Central Ave., Barnegat Light. In the past few years, the use of powerful fireworks has increased dramatically on our beaches. These fireworks menace our homeowners and their pets. They…
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July 20, 2015
A Real Keeper
On Monday, July 13, I brought my girlfriend to the lighthouse, intending to propose to her at the very top of it. We arrived there at the end of the day as the lighthouse keeper was preparing to…
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July 15, 2015
Tax Misappropriated
I read with great interest that Harvey Cedars is considering an open space preservation tax. I am against this tax.
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July 15, 2015
Extremely Grateful
I just want to thank the two good Samaritans who assisted my 19-year-old son Ryan last Monday evening.
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July 15, 2015
Air Noise Grievances
Many thanks to Mr. Ribot for his letter (“Ban Leaf Blowers,” 7/8) regarding excessive leaf blower noise.
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July 15, 2015
Devastating Closure
LBI and Surflight Theatre have been part of my married life from 1965 to 2005. My wife and I resided on LBI from 1995 to 2005. Along with our four boys and their families, we rented a house on LBI…
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July 15, 2015
Let the Good Times Roll
I thought your readers might get a kick out of this picture. My family, including my 93-year-old mother, Nancy Brewster, all wanted to thank the Beach Haven Beach Patrol and, especially, the family…
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July 15, 2015
Serious Liability
I will not contest Mr. McGurkin’s assertion that both the bicyclist and driver share fault in the accident on June 29 (“County Not to Blame,” 7/8), but I take a strong issue with absolving Ocean…
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July 15, 2015
Aid Appreciated
The Long Beach Island Historical Association board and officers deeply appreciate the assistance that Buckalew’s has rendered since 2011 to raise money for the restoration of the Fisherman’s Cottage…
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July 15, 2015
Ostrich Approach
To stick one’s head in the sand and pretend that a problem does not exist is commonly known as the ostrich approach. The 9th District legislators did their version of the ostrich again when they…
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•July 15, 2015
Atticus and PBS: Two Icons Lose Some of Their Luster
Call it the summer of my disenchantment.
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•July 15, 2015
Expiration Dates: A Gray Zone
Although I enjoy every minute on LBI, the company of family and friends can get a little trying when three generations are living under one roof. If the weather doesn’t cooperate and we’re…
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July 15, 2015
Knight in a Pickup
My knight in shining armordid not appear on a white steed donned in a metal suit but instead was wearing a T-shirt and a driving apickup truck.
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July 15, 2015
Degrees of Debt
Thanks to the Surf City Taxpayers Association for hosting a very informative meeting. While it was wonderful to hear once again about what a stable, low-cost place Surf City is to live, there was a…
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July 15, 2015
Kindness of Strangers
We just returned from another relaxing and wonderful time on Long Beach Island, one of my favorite places to be. Two experiences last week served to emphasize how special a place the Island is.
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July 15, 2015
Shelter Thanks
Our thanks to Chris at Calloways for hosting the “Dog Days of Summer, & Cats Too” event with dinner and drinks to benefit the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.
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July 15, 2015
Taking Advantage
Our home in Beach Haven West, like many others, got destroyed by Sandy. Finally, after two years we started construction. Recently we received a bill for water and sewer in the amount of $326 from…
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July 9, 2015
War on Flies
I’m retired from a job in New York City and moved to Tuckerton three years ago to be with family. I’ve been reading The SandPaper from day one and always look forward to The Fish Story.
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July 8, 2015
Chargers Needed
There is a growing number of electric vehicles in New Jersey, and I think it would be in the best interest of the local economy to not ignore it. New Jersey in general has a real dearth of chargers…
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•July 8, 2015
Vaccine Column Injected With Misinformation and Scare Tactics
While visiting Long Beach Island, Iwas dismayed to read the Commentary written by Bill Bonvie in the June 17 issue (“Vaccine Court Payouts Reflect a Data and Dogma Discrepancy”). Using misinformation…
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July 8, 2015
Inconsiderate People
There are a lot of nice people who visit LBI, considerate ones, and a few inconsiderate ones, too. Up near the top of my list of inconsiderate people are those who bring their pet pooch to the shore…
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July 8, 2015
Lack of Enforcement
I read in last week’s SandPaper that there was a bicycle/car collision on the Boulevard on June 29, which resulted in injuries. While I don’t wish ill on anyone, I was pleased to see that the cyclist…
