Opinion
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•June 7, 2017
Facts of Island Life: Rust and Rough Roads
This is really a story about nothing. It’s kind of the Seinfeld of stories. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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June 5, 2017
Great Job
The 9th Annual Battle on the Beach surf fishing competition occurred on Wednesday, May 31 in the Barnegat Light surf. Barnegat High School, Lacey High School, MATES, and Southern Regional High School…
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May 31, 2017
Wrong Message
I am writing because of your recentSection 2cover depicting the president of the United States looking much like a buffoon in Mexican garb. While I appreciate art in its many forms, I would like to…
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•May 31, 2017
Moonshade and Other Summer Surprises
Got a minute? How about 1,440 of them? That may seem like a lot, but when you add them all up they equal a single day. This summer there is a day that may have you questioning time itself.
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•May 31, 2017
How About Viewing Health Care Not as a Right, But as Restitution?
After late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel recently weighed in on the healthcare debate with a story about how medical intervention had saved the life of his newborn son, a questioner at a Stanford…
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May 31, 2017
Wonderful Resource
Cheers to the Ocean County Library andthe librarians and volunteers who work so efficiently and quietly (it is a library after all) to provide an exceptional service. Keepers of a treasure trove of…
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•May 31, 2017
Height Plan Questioned
I’d like to voice mystrong oppositionto the proposal to raise the maximum building height of new construction from 30 feet to 32 feet in Barnegat Light.
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May 31, 2017
Logical Measure
I own a home in Barnegat Light and am in favor of the idea of increasing the height of homes in our town to 32 feet for a number of reasons. I think it would be a logical and prudent way to manage…
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May 31, 2017
Great Inspiration
Not a thought of Harvey Cedars and Long Beach Island comes to my mind without also a thought of Tom Houghton and his family. He will always be in my best memories of the Jersey Shore.
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May 31, 2017
Impressive Oysters
On May 18, I attended the 4th Annual Billion Oyster Party in New York City. This fundraising event supported the goal of restoring the New York Harbor ecosystem with 100 acres of oyster reefs and one…
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May 31, 2017
Back to Work!
It has been a long, 13-week mental struggle, but everyone’s support and encouragement and letters to Mr. Rotundo meant a lot. He contacted me and everyone involved and finally got things going.
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•May 24, 2017
Beach Haven Memories With My Twin Brother
My twin brother, Daniel Joseph Cipollini, and I were born in Philadelphia at the Methodist Hospital on Oct. 22, 1940, a year before Pearl Harbor. That was when my name was Gloria Virginia Cipollini.…
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•May 24, 2017
America’s Greatest Generation: Portrait of Service and Humility
Growing up I never thought too much about the Memorial Day holiday. Later, when I had a family, it became my favorite holiday, the harbinger of summer fun and relaxation, local town parades where the…
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May 24, 2017
Local Heroes
The answer to this question probably comes to mind quite quickly. We all can picture our great soldiers, heavily armed, rifle over the shoulder, protecting our country and our way of life. We can see…
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May 24, 2017
Trump Is No Nero
I recently finished the second reading of the May 10Commentary titled “Democracy Smolders as Nero Plucks His Lyre.” Upon completion of the second reading my initialthought was that I had mistakenly…
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May 24, 2017
Surrealism Smolders
U.S. banks had $85 billion per month infused into their too big to fail industry during six years of the previous administration through a quantitative easing policy totaling $4.5 trillion. The only…
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May 24, 2017
Process Is Suspect
I am writing you concerning Stafford Township’s “Hazard Mitigation Grant for elevation of Sandy damaged properties” process.
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May 24, 2017
Organic Tick Killers
In response to “Tick Time Bomb” (5/10), may I offer three organic suggestions for combating ticks.
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May 24, 2017
Pathetic Excuses
This Memorial Day brought a reflective moment. The blessings from God bestowed on this country have never wavered. Listening to the angry protesters or “Never Trumpers,” you would think we are all…
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May 24, 2017
Unfortunate Accident
On May 16 at about 8:30 p.m. a transient aircraft departed Eagles Nest Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot turned back to Eagles Nest and prepared to make an emergency landing. With…
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May 24, 2017
Another Agenda
Dear Superintendent Chidiac and Stafford Township Board of Education Members:
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May 24, 2017
Long-Winded Essay
This is in response to Kevin Rooney’s long-winded essay in the May 10 edition. I am an Independent, so I am not partial to either the Republicans or the Democrats.
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May 24, 2017
Thanks for Caring
In response to the letter last week from Dr. Zelles (“Driven Out of Work”):
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May 24, 2017
Remember the Brave
Memorial Day marks the traditional “unofficial” start of the summer season. For our many Ocean County residents and visitors that means fun at the beaches, boardwalks and other summer attractions.
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May 24, 2017
Save Democracy
I plan to be at the District 2 Town Hall on May 31 at the Teamsters Hall in Egg Harbor City.
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•May 17, 2017
Consumer Consumed by Modern Marketing
It’s a rare day when my mailbox isn’t stuffed with catalogs and solicitations. I sort through them quickly, placing most in a recycling bin. I feel guilty about the myriad of magazines and brochures…
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•May 17, 2017
A Creature of Habit, Routines and Superstitions
I’m a routine kind of guy. I like the comfort of doing things a certain way all the time, sort of anal retentive.
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May 17, 2017
Driven Out of Work
This is in response to Doris Peraria’s letter (“License Suspended, Feeling Like a Criminal,” 5/3).
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May 17, 2017
Uncaring Critic
In response to Tony Cortese’s letter (“What’s Next?” 4/12), yes, our animal rescue was at the March 23 Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting. It was attended by myself, adult volunteers and…
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May 17, 2017
Excitement Building
Spring cleaning has finally sprung and all of our other preparatory work has begun so we can be ready for yet another great summer on LBI. Out comes our trusty brooms that will hopefully sweep up all…
