Opinion
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July 31, 2019
Career of Leadership
Local elections are being held in Harvey Cedars this November and for the first time in many years a commissioner position will be available for a new person to fill.
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July 24, 2019
Pay Attention
On July 9, I attended a meeting at the Ocean County administrative building in Toms River. The meeting was held by the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Climate, Clean Energy…
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July 24, 2019
Destined to Die
We’ve all seen the colorful shells, painted with football team logos and cartoon characters. Thousands of kids will head home from their summer vacations at the beach with one in tow, a tiny trinket…
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•July 24, 2019
Nothing Sweeter Than a Trip to Watercrest Deli
As I awoke, I would hear the sound of the ocean waves out the window of our beachfront pink house. I would feel the warmth of the sun shining on my face as I squinted to enjoy the dimples of Scott…
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•July 24, 2019
Dolphins Not Our ‘Smiling’ Stunt Animals
I was stunned and saddened to read the recent opinion piece by Fran Pelham of Philadelphia, describing in great granularity her recent excursion to a Mexican dolphin enclosure (“Dolphin Experience is…
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July 24, 2019
Pay It Forward
In responseto the July 17 letter (“Special Person”), pay it forward. Let the blessing from that stranger whopurchased your dinner inspireyou and others to do the same for someone else.
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July 24, 2019
Sorry to Disappoint
This is in response to Charles Lee’s letter (“Promises Kept,” 7/19). Amongst Trump’s “extraordinary accomplishments” does Mr. Lee include: building “the wall” and having Mexico pay for it, repealing…
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July 24, 2019
Empty Promises
The word “free” is considered to be the most powerful word in the English language, but it has been abused so much that it has fallen out of favor with most people. The dictionary defines free as not…
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July 24, 2019
Big Badge Mistake
As summer residents of Long Beach Township for over 35 years, we have been purchasing seasonal beach badges for our entire family. This year, having waited until the end of June and ready to walk to…
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July 24, 2019
Kudos to Developers
I ama relatively longtime resident of Beach Haven, married to a woman who’s been here much longer, and the two of ustend to keep our fingers on the pulse of our borough. It was just a few short years…
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July 24, 2019
No-Politics Zone
Not withstanding my personal political views, I was aghast on July 20 as I approached the beach. (It was one of the hottest days on record with the humidity nearly 100 percent.) All I wanted was an…
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July 24, 2019
Help Appreciated
After ushering at the Thursday, July 18 matinee of an exceptional performance of “Mama Mia,” there wasa massive downpour. Because I had an umbrella, I felt confident in walking the short distance to…
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•July 24, 2019
Paper or Plastic? New Jersey’s Food Industry Says Reusable
With all the talk of banning paper and plastic bags in New Jersey, there’s plenty of confusion.
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July 17, 2019
Too Much Commotion
In response tothe July 3letter (“Land Transformed”), I would also like to thank Jen’s Links for ruining the peace and quiet of the West Fifth, West Sixth Street and adjacent areas of Barnegat Light.…
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July 17, 2019
Help for Holgate
I’m sending this letter as a former resident of Washington Avenue in Holgate to support Lorry’s Island End Motel in its application to place four trailers in the vacant lot next to the motel in which…
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July 17, 2019
Power at Any Price?
This letter is directed to our local moderate Republicans, those who still have a heart and soul, and the ability to do critical thinking.
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July 17, 2019
Time to Consolidate?
The article (“Former Chief Falkowski Now Police Director,” 6/10) follows up on the July 3 article regarding the Harvey Cedars Police Department. The earlier article mentioned that the department now…
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•July 17, 2019
Dolphin Experience Is Magical, Motivational
A little more than a 20-minute ride from the cruise ship docked in the port of Cozumel, Mexico, fellow travelers and I stepped from a minivan and practically into the turquoise waters of Dolphin…
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•July 17, 2019
Revise Morrison’s Site Plan So All Stakeholders Benefit
The Morrison’s Marina development project is arguably the largest and most controversial real estate development in Beach Haven since the construction of the Engleside Hotel (1876) and then the…
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July 17, 2019
Special Person
On Sunday night, July 14, Marge Remolde, Eleanor Deely, Anita Ulesky and I were entering Wally’s restaurant in Surf City for dinner to celebrate a birthday. As we entered, a gentleman held the door…
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July 17, 2019
Tasty Thanks
The Long Beach Historical Association would like to thank all who contributed to and attended our 2019 Porch Party. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves as they sampled the delicious appetizers…
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July 17, 2019
Promises Kept
The Socialist Democrat Party has engaged in a coup to overthrow the duly elected President Donald J. Trump. Additionally, the Socialist Democrats have obstructed issues related to our nation’s…
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July 17, 2019
Proud Representation
Even though he is an avowed Trump supporter, Tom Meredith had me nodding in agreement with his commentary regarding Megan Rapinoe (“Social Justice Champ Rapinoe Tests Limits of My Patriotism,” 7/10)…
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July 10, 2019
Doing Our Best
Estimates of LBI’s occupancy during the height of July 4 revelry range from a meager 150,000 to an all-time record-breaking 750,000 individuals! The annual unofficial boat regatta off the Ship Bottom…
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July 10, 2019
Time to Re-evaluate
Mr. Imperiale writes a very informative and compelling column (“Constitution Correction Course – Is It Time to Use Article V,” 6/26) that prompts the question “Is it time to re-evaluate the U.S.…
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July 10, 2019
Averting Gridlock
The tragic early morning accident in Ship Bottom on Saturday, June 22 caused gridlock for those wanting to get on and off LBI.
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•July 10, 2019
1950s Cedars Adventures – Stubbed Toes and All
Hugh Connell, an ad man in New York I know, recently sent me three copies of The Beachcomber from August and September 1954. He sold advertising that summer, along with “Poochy” Thomas, who a year…
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July 10, 2019
Harvey Cedars Pride
It was just the luck of the draw that we purchased an “investment property” in Harvey Cedars. After retirement we decided we would move here and have been fortunate enough to have been year-round…
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July 10, 2019
Shack Backup
I very much enjoyed the June 19 article about the team of painters gathering together to create a mural of The Shack. I was further surprised and pleased to read my name and work, “Accurate Drawings…
