Today in contrarianism: The Atlantic Cities has a post up by Columbia researcher Klaus Jacob arguing that trying to rebuild the Jersey Shore is a terrible idea. Trying to construct wildly expensive storm-resilient or storm-accommodating shorelines, as New York and New Jersey are trying to do, requires funding both states probably don’t have. Same goes for regular folks.

For individual homeowners, the options are bleak. The cost to accommodate, to raise a structure—if that’s even technically possible—normally far exceeds insurance claims. But to not raise it or otherwise adapt means increasing insurance premiums by factors of five or more, making flood insurance simply unaffordable for many (though it is mandatory for mortgage holders). Selling is not a viable option either, since many home prices have plummeted below half the original cost. Owners can become trapped with foreclosure as the only option—which is why governments need to take a leading role in developing other, more feasible, options.

Instead of rebuilding, he says, it’s better to \”retreat.\” New construction should be disallowed in low-lying areas, and the rebuilding effort should take place on safer ground.

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(September 25, 1939 – September 15, 2013)

Beloved wife of Loren Rondeau, Sr. Devoted mother of Loren, Jr., (Charlene), Steven (Denise) and Vickie Lepor (Joseph). Loving grandmother of Loren, III, Felice, Deborah, Michael, Sarah, Daniel and great grandmother of Codey. Dear sister of Pete, Bernice, Blanche, Isabella, Olive, Marion and the late James and Katherine. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 9 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Service 11am Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson.

Donations may be made in Elizabeth’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

When legislators disregard the voice and will of the people who vote them into office, the people should rightly vote those legislators out of office. On Tuesday, a historic grassroots effort by voters in Colorado resulted in just that–the recall of Colorado Senate President John Morse (D) and Senator Angela Giron (D).

This week\’s action represents the first recall of legislators in Colorado history. Tuesday\’s vote sent a clear and unmistakable message to elected officials that their primary job is to listen to the people and defend their rights and freedoms, and that they are accountable to their constituents–not the dollars or social engineering agendas of out-of-state anti-gun billionaires. Simply put, legislators work for the voters, not the other way around!

 September 13, 2013

Taxpayers for Common Sense–Possible action in Syria has become the most recent excuse du jour for Pentagon boosters intent on abandoning deficit reduction that Congress and the Administration agreed to in 2011. There are smart and sensible ways to achieve the $1.2 trillion of savings mandated by the Budget Control Act. Conveniently saying \”just kidding\” about deficit reduction would accomplish little other than reaffirming to our creditors and the American taxpayer that Washington is not serious about the debt. And any decision to intervene in Syria should be made on the merits of that alone, not through horse-trading over budget decisions.

 

Kaitlyn Katherine Lutz, on September 14, 2013, of Runnemede. Age 16.

Loving daughter of Nicole Gibelyou and father Sean Ludwick. Devoted granddaughter of Paul \”Pop\” and Dolly \”Mom Mom\” Gibelyou and also grandmother Shirley Ludwick. Beloved sister of Ryder and Skyler. Dear niece to Dolly Ann Meyers and cousin of Amanda and Matthew.

Kaitlyn attended Triton High School.

Katie enjoyed playing with her brother and sister, hanging out, and listening to music with her friends. She had a loving smile and personality.

There will be a funeral service 12 noon Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 E. Clements Bridge Road, Runnemede, NJ 08078.

Interment private.

Family and friends may share memories via gardnerfuneralhome.com

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Trenton, NJ – Broadening the Christie Administration’s strong commitment to New Jersey’s veterans, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced yesterday the recipients of the second annual New Jersey Heroes Heart of a Hero Scholarship. Each of the ten recipients will receive a $5,000 scholarship award to help pursue a post-secondary education or vocational training. In June, Walmart continued its support of the program by donating $50,000 to assist New Jersey’s military service members make their higher education and career goals a reality.