Letters
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October 21, 2020
Actions Speak Louder
The year 2020 started on such a high note. Household income was up 6.8 percent, even higher for minorities. We had record high employment and low unemployment, high home ownership (highest ever for…
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October 21, 2020
Best for the Job
Georgene Hartmann is running to retain her seat on the Long Beach Island Board of Education. I am writing to give my full endorsement of her and to voice my strong opinion as to why she is the best…
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October 21, 2020
Vote for Change
I strongly recommend Danielle Hagler as a candidate for the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education.
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October 14, 2020
What Barnegat Needs
In answer to the so-called overdevelopment that we hear so much, let’s get the facts.
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October 14, 2020
Missed Opportunity
In the debate last week, the Democratic vice presidential candidate missed the opportunity to answer two important questions.
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October 14, 2020
Dirty Politics
On Sept. 19 at 4 a.m., I loaded up my car with 100 Gormley/Kehm signs. I’ve been doing this for Republicans for over 12 years. And I believe in “honesty,” just like Ray and John.
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October 14, 2020
Words of Wisdom
Our nation is in chaos; we are being led down dark paths we should not go; party politics is more important than a president’s character. Why is this happening and why are we allowing it?
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October 14, 2020
Right Candidate
This is just a quick note of endorsement for Danielle R.W. Hagler, my former LBI schools student and friendly neighbor, who is proudly running for a seat on the LBI Board of Education. You will read…
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October 14, 2020
Major Mistake
A letter to the editor (“Consolidation Overdue,” 9/30) suggested we consolidate the municipalities on LBI, a move worth considering. But also suggested was that LBI should consolidate all the Island…
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October 14, 2020
Her Own Person
During the last two years of my term on the Stafford Township school board I had the pleasure of serving with one of the best board members I have come to know during a total of serving four terms on…
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October 8, 2020
History of Activism
In response to last week’s column titled ‘‘‘Young, Old and the Restless’ Glosses Over U.S. Problems” – the question of “Have we devolved into roving vigilantes and/or anarchists?” shows the writer…
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October 7, 2020
Political Scheme
I just found out you cannot go to your regular voting place to vote as you’ve normally done, or if you do you have to take the paper ballot that was sent in the mail with you, all filled out. If you…
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October 7, 2020
Committed to Service
For 25 years, Georgene Hartmann, a former forensic scientist for the N.J. State Police, has successfully served as a respected member of the Long Beach Island Board of Education. She deserves to be…
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October 7, 2020
Broad Brush Strokes
I must confess that I thought the column by John Imperiale, “… The Young, Old & the Restless” (9/9), was a good one. I say “confess” because I read the column by S. Fox (“‘Young, Old and the…
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October 7, 2020
How Ironic
I take umbrage with S. Fox on the front and center highlighted race comment within his commentary (“‘Young, Old and the Restless’ Glosses Over U.S. Problems,” 9/30).
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October 7, 2020
Important Info
I recently attended poll worker training for the upcoming election at the Ocean County Board of Elections. I believe it is important to share the following information with voters, especially those…
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October 7, 2020
Starting Place
Play this game with me. If you are a conservative, think about the labels liberals put on you and list them. If you are a liberal, think about the labels conservatives put on you and list them. If…
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September 30, 2020
Intrusive Smoke
The onset of cooler fall weather on Long Beach Island has again been accompanied by the return of the “Firepit Brigade,” the contingent of residents who insist on burning wood fires in their backyard…
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September 30, 2020
Grateful Applause
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program wishes to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone who supported the Wednesday night summer “Concerts on the Green” series held in Veterans Park in Beach Haven.
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September 30, 2020
Couldn’t Be Happier
Where are the police when you need them? They are right here in Harvey Cedars.
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September 30, 2020
No Respect, II
Seeing the Boy Scout letter (“No Boy Scout,” 9/23) made me realize I need to speak up. I have two sons and one daughter, all scouts: honest, trustworthy, etc.
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September 30, 2020
Biggest Lie
Here on LBI we live in something of a bubble. We have enough to eat, a more than decent place in which to shelter, the beautiful bay, and the extraordinary ocean to give us pleasure. We are truly…
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September 30, 2020
No Respect, I
It was very interesting to see people honoring Ruth Bader Ginsberg at the Supreme Court show their true colors and their total ignorance of propriety by booing and chanting when President Trump…
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September 30, 2020
Teal Appreciation
On behalf of the Turn the Towns Teal organization, we wish to express a heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers who helped to make over 600 bows and hang them throughout the municipalities of…
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September 30, 2020
Worst Record
It’s impossible to digest all the information coming out on a daily basis about Trump and his corrupt and inept administration. It’s hard to even remember the flagrant violations of law and misuse of…
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September 30, 2020
Successful Salesman
Blame it on playwright Arthur Miller’s popular anti-American play, “Death of a Salesman,” which was about a whining, negative and delusional so-called everyday guy. Salesman Willy Loman’s dreams were…
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September 30, 2020
Pink for a Week
Due to the coronavirus, we at the New Jersey Maritime Museum were forced to cancel our annual fundraiser this year. Knowing how important the fundraiser is for our operating expenses, Mary Lee Pence…
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September 30, 2020
Consolidation Overdue
Kudos to Gov. Murphy for seriously considering consolidating small school districts, such as all those on Long Beach Island and nearby districts. This is long overdue. This will save money and…
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September 24, 2020
Pickleball Pitch
As a citizen of Beach Haven and a pickleball player, I have to wonder why some members of the Beach Haven Borough Council have two sets of standards when they make their decisions on funding in…
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September 24, 2020
Please Honor
I have noticed all summer and now going into this fall, even after school has begun, that the American flag at Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City has yet to be flown. Please honor our…
