Letters
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September 10, 2018
LBI Devotee in Need
My brother-in-law Nick Sauter’s love for Long Beach Island began over 26 years ago when his mother-in-law first rented a house on Kimberly Avenue in Brant Beach.
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September 5, 2018
Kindness of Strangers
I visited good friends in Surf City last month. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, my friend and I went to one of your fine beaches for a swim. Being from Montana, I couldn’t return home without a dip in the ocean.
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September 5, 2018
Ungodly Behavior
With the passing of each day it becomes clearer that the White House and Congress leadership are leading us farther away from being a godly nation. Often in the name of politics (or what is…
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September 5, 2018
Out of the Red
I read Lynne MacKnight’s column, “Cruising on the Road and Seeing Red” (8/29), and had to respond.
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September 5, 2018
Worst Nightmare
The author of the following lettervisits his aunt, Joan Barron, in Beach Haven every summer. She shared the letter with us.
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September 5, 2018
Hail to the Chief
On Labor Day, Sept. 2, our street, 94th, celebrated the life of Jon Harrison. It has been an honor to know Jon. Hewas a Long Beach Township resident his whole life, a lifeguard and chief of the Long…
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September 5, 2018
Almost Scammed
This past Monday, after I finished playing golf, I received a call on my cellphone from my 23-year-old grandson, Andrew. He was highly agitated and on the verge of crying and told me he had gone to…
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September 5, 2018
Thanks for Caring
My husband and I visited Brant Beach (68th Street) on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 30. We walked onto the beach and placed our chairs near the water. After about 10 minutes, the flies attacked and soon…
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September 5, 2018
Rude Awakening
So much for a relaxing vacation in Surf City. Jackhammers greeted me at 8 a.m. in the morning.
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September 5, 2018
Pray the Siren Blows
Just to add to Nancy Aronson’s letter about the fire sirens on LBI (“Absolutely Necessary,” 8/29), she is spot-on about the need for them.
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September 5, 2018
Liberal Nonsense
The letter titled “We Will Prevail” (8/29) makes my blood boil. It is typical liberal nonsense implying the current conservative administration and supporting Congress are racists, bigots, white…
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August 29, 2018
Bigger Not Better
Jay Mann, your column on flooding on LBI was interesting (“A Sinking Feeling: Nuisance Flooding Becoming Complex,” 8/8). You touched on run-off but could have said more.
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August 29, 2018
Excellent Response
In response to Charles Howe’s column (“Small Towns, Volunteer EMS Are Caught in the Crosshairs,” 822): To set the onset of service/response time from the time of ambulance/transport arrival is an…
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August 29, 2018
Great Success
The flag officers and membership of the Surf City Yacht Club would like to publicly thank several individuals and organizations that made the recent Manahawkin RAM U.S. Optimist Dinghy Sailing…
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August 29, 2018
Healthcare Generosity
We all live very opinionated lives, with those opinions a product of our upbringing, ethnic background and experiences among other factors. We all seem to have one thing in common, however. When a…
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August 29, 2018
Best One Yet
My family and I want to thank all the sponsors and volunteers for making this year’s Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs tournament in Harvey Cedars the best one yet.
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August 29, 2018
Ultimate Beauty
I was just strolling on a perfect summer day near sunset on the Gravelly beach. That is one of the best views of this bay since the start of the year and brought out a poem…
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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
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
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
Dredge the Bay
The followingis addressedto Managing Editor and Fish Story columnist Jay Mann.
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August 22, 2018
Health and Wealth
