Letters
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September 27, 2016
Responsive Public Servant
The Great Bay Democratic Club is pleased to announce and support the candidacy of Mayor Eugene “Gene” Kobryn for a three-year Little Egg Harbor Township Committee term commencing in January 2017.
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September 21, 2016
Grateful for Support
On behalf of the board of trustees of the New Jersey Maritime Museum, I wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support of our annual fundraiser event, themed “1916 New Jersey Shark…
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September 21, 2016
Fighting for Freedom
I have written before in this paper about the horrible problem of slavery in the world today. I want to speak now about how each of you can help eliminate it in our lifetime. On Sunday, Sept. 25…
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September 21, 2016
Unequal Treatment
Violating the public trust versus offensive language rhetoric. National security breaches versus corporate bankruptcies. Felony investigations versus civil law suits. Bad decisions resulting in…
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September 21, 2016
If the Shoe Fits …
Let’s dig a little deeper into Hillary Clinton’s assertion that half of Donald Trump’s supporters are what she calls “deplorables.” By her own admission, it was “grossly generalistic.” My problem is…
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September 21, 2016
Politics of Lying
Do politicians make decisions that go against their morals and lie for personal gain because they believe that it is for the greater good and that the ends justify the means?
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September 21, 2016
Memorable Meetings
I met Hillary Clinton nine years ago this month. I was in Atlantic City for a state-wide Democratic convention and she was an invited guest. I remember it distinctly because my mother was in the…
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September 21, 2016
Diocese Supported
In arecent press article, the Camden, N.J., diocese – Camden Catholic, Paul VI, Gloucester Catholic, St. Joseph, Wildwood Catholic and Holy Spirit – is condemned for announcing that any student…
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September 21, 2016
Welcome, Monarchs!
Start looking to the skies from now until mid-October for monarch butterflies, our annual orange fluttering guests, on their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration to Mexico. There will be smaller numbers…
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September 21, 2016
Voice for All
A lifelong resident of Long Beach Island, I am thrilled to learn that Danielle Hagler, a young woman who I’ve known for over 30 years, is now a candidate running for commissioner of Long Beach…
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September 14, 2016
Numbers Don’t Add Up
The more I research the actions of the board of education for Long Beach Island Consolidated, the more concerned I have become. I attended the Dec. 2, 2015 presentation at the board meeting when the…
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September 14, 2016
Wrong Targets
We, Tuckerton/Little Egg HarborPBA #295, have been asked to comment on theSept. 8township meeting, and the public hearing of Chief Richard Buzby. With respect to same, we were delighted to witness…
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September 14, 2016
Lack of Concern
On the evening of Friday, Sept. 2, I was at the Beach Haven public boat ramp, pulling out my boat before the arrival of Hermine. As you might expect, the ramp was busy, as was the parking lot for Bay…
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September 14, 2016
Let’s Work Together
The following responds to a letter from Mike Almasy (“So Much Baggage,” 8/31).
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September 14, 2016
Jonathan Seagull
A group of us who live on North First Street in Surf City gather on the beach in the summer each day to enjoy the weather, water, great conversations and always look for our special friend Jonathan.…
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September 14, 2016
Times Have Changed
In response to Mike Almasy’s letter “Too Much Baggage,” he has a right to be confused. If he was a Democrat for 72 years he is older than me and the times have changed. I have said for years the…
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September 14, 2016
Holgate Is for Birds
I understand the arguments for replenishment to save property, but what is good for people is not what is good for plovers. As someone who loves LBI, but also spends nearly every day of the summer…
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September 14, 2016
Solar Scam
Lisa Abramson wrote a terrific column on solar energy (“Solar on Long Beach Island Is an Unequivocal Win-Win,” 9/7), but failed to mention a major part of the equation. Who paid for their solar…
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September 14, 2016
Remarkable Talent
I would like to thank all the lifeguards for their service and dedication this summer to allus beachgoers and swimmers. Our lifeguards have been courteous and gracious no matter how many times folks…
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September 14, 2016
Real Cool Hand
You may not like Donald Trump. He’s brash, unrefined and sometimes even vulgar, but he’s real and gives the press access to his views without being filtered by a network of political hacks. He’s…
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September 7, 2016
Thankful to Strangers
After what would normally be a typical day for me and my two girls (ages 7 and 11), I’m just now coming to grips with what could have been a mother’s worst nightmare, as the ocean’s current took hold…
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September 7, 2016
Install Fencing
I hope Long Beach Township Mayor Mancini can explain to me the reasons behind the choice to not install any type of fencing, dune or otherwise, along the entryways to the beaches in the township.
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September 7, 2016
Scary Sight
My husband and I have owned a beach house in Surf City for the last 14 years. My kids were all under the age of 5 when we purchased our cottage – from a couple who suffered the unthinkable: One of…
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September 7, 2016
Poetic Seascape
Here I am on a totally beautiful day, heading slowly down to Beach Haven. There is no need to walk past the Shack except in pleasant memory. It’s so very wonderful to step up on the first dune and…
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August 31, 2016
Standard Policy
To the extent that Mr. Daly’s anger (“‘Not for the Public,'” 8/24) comes from our admittedly blunt answer, I apologize.
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August 31, 2016
The Island
You cannot know her until she closes for the season, until the traffic lights turn to blinking orange strobes down the wide path of the boulevard. You cannot know her until the seagulls regain their…
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August 31, 2016
So Much Baggage
I am not sure how a major party could choose someone like Hillary Clinton other than they owed her for supporting Barack Obama. I don’t recall anyone with so much baggage running for the highest…
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August 31, 2016
Sincere Appreciation
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 & EMS recently conducted our annual bazaar and flea market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank the…
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August 31, 2016
Who Are We?
The following responds to a Commentary (“Appalled by Trump – A Veteran’s View,” 8/10) by Bill Green.
