Opinion
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May 29, 2019
Ode to The Islanders’ Store
Your rescue beacon offering all that we needed for island survival has dimmed.
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May 22, 2019
Congrats, Ship Bottom
My hat’s off to Keith Stokes, Ship Bottom Beach Patrol chief, for his comments in the May 1 edition (“Ship Bottom Bucks Longstanding Tradition: Lifeguards Staying on an Hour Longer”). Finally…
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May 22, 2019
All About Performance
As a private citizen and voter during the last 60 years, I can tell readers that after watching what the other side has done to a duly elected president, be on notice. It’s been all about…
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May 22, 2019
Hotel NYC
Hotel LBI? Really? More like Hotel NYC. After 47 years on LBI, I’m glad I live at Cape Hatteras now!
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•May 22, 2019
State Takes Aim at Seismic Blasting
Imagine someone blasting an air horn next to your ear. Now imagine that sound thousands of times louder. That’s how experts describe the sound of seismic testing to whales, dolphins, sea turtles…
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•May 22, 2019
Hail to the Chief: Tough Love From the Greatest Generation
The Chief was the toughest guy I’ve ever known or ever likely will know. He was a member of the Greatest Generation, like my father, a World War II veteran.
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May 22, 2019
Not-So-Hard Cap
On July 3, 2010 Gov. Christie reached a bipartisan consensus with legislative leaders to provide long-awaited property tax relief for beleaguered New Jerseyans. They called it a hard cap of 2 percent.
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•May 22, 2019
Give Us Our Daily Bread – the Traditional Way
Can the words bread and health even be mentioned in the same sentence?
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May 22, 2019
Beach Trash Patrol
As the “best” season on LBI winds up this week, I’d like to leave a thought with those of you who are here during this season – between Labor Day and Memorial Day.
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May 22, 2019
Low Expectations
I’ve been coming to Beach Haven since birth over a half century ago, and have been fortunate enough to spend summers here, first in my parents’ home, built by my father and grandfather on Second…
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•May 15, 2019
In the Blink of a Traffic Light, Long Beach Island Wakes Up
It’s about to change. We will soon no longer see blinking traffic lights along Long Beach Boulevard and will have to sit at them. There is such a noticeable change at the shore once those lights get…
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•May 15, 2019
Our Shore House Calls Us Back, Year After Year
Our house stands proudly, having survived another winter. It awaits the coming of warmer weather, anticipates sunshine on its decks and, most importantly, the sounds and sights of children. It…
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May 15, 2019
Respect Law of Land
Regardless of party and given we are all true patriots, we must allow the law of the land to do its work without interference. Conversely, if you don’t believe in our Constitution, then I boldly…
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May 15, 2019
Dialogue Appreciated
I’m writing as a follow-up to my last letter (“Pinelands Mess,” 5/8). The senior Pinelands Regional School District administration offered me time late last week to discuss many of the issues I’ve…
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May 15, 2019
Bad for Beach Haven
Regarding the proposal for a hotel at the Morrison’s site, why on earth would you even consider this monstrosity for Beach Haven? What are you trying to do to Beach Haven?
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May 15, 2019
D.C. Daggers
Washington, D.C., is a poisonous, chaotic place of leaks and gossip masquerading as history. I think the Democrats don’t mind one bit crawling through a tunnel of excrement just to make a false…
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May 15, 2019
Fun Day
Congrats to a wonderful, fun day in Manahawkin on Saturday, April 27, withall the trucks, police vehicles, train ride, bouncy rides.
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•May 8, 2019
Last Chance to Ask State to Save Historic White Pines in Bass River
I seriously cannot believe we are still clear-cutting by drum chopping any Pinelands forests.
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May 8, 2019
Pinelands Mess
At two of the last Pinelands Regional School Board meetings, the board president bemoaned the fact that it isn’t easy, running the meeting and keeping the whole thing in shape. Suggestion:Quit. I’ve…
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•May 8, 2019
Summ’r Ready and Summ’r Not … Are You?
Guess what? It’s coming … summer! OK, first we have to get through spring, but who’s counting? I am, and it’s almost here.
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May 8, 2019
Film Festival Fanfare
The long and short of it, for me, is the annual Lighthouse International Film Festival is the best event on LBI every year.
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May 8, 2019
Prayers Over Politics
May 2 was National Prayer Day. This is a day we are supposed to pray for our nation. So while the rest of us are praying for our country, Nancy Pelosi is slamming the Republicans. She just couldn’t…
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May 8, 2019
Ideal Resolution
Before another town in Ocean County passes a resolution to not be a sanctuary city, I ask that people read the resolution passed by Pitman, N.J., in February 2017…
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May 3, 2019
Taxed to Death
To the Editor: Little Egg Harbor Township has announced it is going to raise taxes again because of rising benefits for employees. Why doesn’t the chief financial officer have employees pay for the…
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May 1, 2019
Despicable Acts
In light of the recent terror attacks throughout the world and in our country, many people are fearful. The nation and the Jewish community mourn another senseless attack after the shooting in…
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•May 1, 2019
The 2020 Branding Trap
Quickly respond to this question: Who will be Donald Trump’s opponent in the 2020 presidential race? I will wait a few seconds while you come up with your answer.
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•May 1, 2019
Behind the Scenes With the Lighthouse International Film Festival
Last June the Lighthouse International Film Festival on Long Beach Island finished its 10th year, and I am looking forward to the upcoming one. Eleven years ago it started with a small group of…
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May 1, 2019
Sanctuary Challenge
This letter is to address all politicians -state, county and local within Ocean County. Gov. Murphy’s pledge to make New Jersey a sanctuary state for illegal aliens has come to fruition. This morally…
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•April 24, 2019
Dating 101: A Short How-To for Seniors
Hi seniors. Looking for someone? We are living longer thanks to wonderful doctors and medical research, but some of us may have lost someone along the way. We all need companionship to fulfill our…
