Opinion
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May 17, 2017
Shelter Celebration
It was a day to celebrate for shelter pets. Thanks to Angel and Jules for Others and Dr. Debbie Quintana, a successful fundraiser was held at the Captain’s Inn with a delicious buffet, music, a large…
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May 17, 2017
Help Driver
After reading about Doris Peraria’s ordeal(“License Suspended, Feeling Like a Criminal,” 5/3)and knowing her for 10 years, I felt I had do to something to help her. I found the department that’s…
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May 17, 2017
No Compassion
I find it unfathomable that someone would not want the children of our community taught to be compassionate toward all living things.
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May 17, 2017
Shocking Letter
I’m in complete and utter shock at the letter titled “What’s Next?” (4/12). Kim Brown is an advocate for animals and an asset to our town, unlike the nasty, animal-hating Mr. Cortese. Mr. Cortese is…
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May 17, 2017
Positive Influence
Here we have a young woman in Little Egg Harbor who takes it upon herself to help people and animals. She gets homeless animals adopted, helps people who can’t afford to get their pets fixed or…
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May 17, 2017
Above and Beyond
First, let me say I have been volunteering for Kim Brown’s Kimmy’s Safe Haven Rescue for a while now. I have never met someone with such big heart and beautiful soul. She and the volunteers go above…
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•May 10, 2017
Pro-Life Initiatives Overshadow Trump Stumbles
It seems like I’ve been hearing about “Trump’s first 100 days” since the day after “Trump’s first 50 days.” But now that it’s actually arrived, I decided to give it some thought. As one who voted on…
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•May 10, 2017
Democracy Smolders as Nero Plucks His Lyre
In his essay titled “Why Rome Fell,” historian Will Durant sounded a powerful warning for all who value civilization: “A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself…
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May 10, 2017
Tick Time Bomb
As a year-round resident of Long Beach Township and a certified Ocean County master gardener, I would like to let residents know there are deer ticks, better known as blacklegged ticks, on the Island.
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May 10, 2017
Desperate Act
Congressman MacArthur’s amendment that was instrumental in reconciling differences between staunch conservative and moderate Republicans in the House leading to passage of the health bill by two…
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May 10, 2017
Inspiring Commentary
Iwould like to personally complimentJohn M. Imperiale on his inspiring commentary (“Focus on the Positive: Inspiration Is All Around Us,” 5/3). I agree with him totally that “the (negative, divisive)…
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May 10, 2017
Milk and Motherhood
Last week, the Washington Post published a major expose of the U.S. dairy industry, concluding that mega dairies scam consumers into paying extra for “organic” milk that isn’t. The timing, a few days…
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May 10, 2017
Another Ideologue
Congrats to last week’s commentary that inspiration is all around us (“Focus on the Positive: Inspiration Is All Around Us”). First off, we are mostly immigrants – legal, that is – and in my case…
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May 10, 2017
Bad Building Idea
The borough of Barnegat Light’s proposed amendment to its building code that would allow an additional 2 feet of height to new structures is a very bad idea.
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May 10, 2017
Town Hall to Go On
The town hall is a time-honored American tradition that has its origin in 17th century New England. The modern town hall has evolved. It is no longer a place to conduct the town’s business. Rather it…
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May 10, 2017
Overzealous Memorial
I am writing this letter in reference to an issue I created by an overzealous dune project I undertook. My apologies to Long Beach Township for “crossing the line.”
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•May 3, 2017
Inspiration All Around Us
It is not easy to ignore the acrimony, discrimination, nastiness, crudeness and hate-mongering that has seemed to envelop our nation today. But it is possible.
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May 3, 2017
Keep Meals Rolling
Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari, a Republican who is seeking re-election this year, has vowed to protect Meals on Wheels, a program that benefit seniors should cuts in President Trump’s…
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May 3, 2017
Criminal Treatment
On Sept. 1, 2017, with the grace of God, I will be proud to say I have been a dedicated bus driver for50 years, something no one else around here has ever accomplished.
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•May 3, 2017
How I Got My First Dishwasher Sixty Years Ago
One day some60 years ago, when I was young and had three little boys ages 5, 3, and 1 and a husband who commuted to his job in New York City every day, I casually said, “Honey, I would like to have a…
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May 3, 2017
Healthcare Deficiencies
Reading last week’s article about Rep. Tom MacArthur’s amendment to Trumpcare (why not call it that?) got me thinking once again about health care. Here are some of my thoughts.
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May 1, 2017
Surflight Suggestion
We are so very pleased that Surflight Theatre is returning to Beach Haven and LBI. We fully expect to support its offerings as we did in the past. We have a suggestion, which we hope the management…
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April 26, 2017
Time for Action
It’s celebration season – graduations, weddings, bridal and baby showers – and that means one thing: balloons on the beach!
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April 26, 2017
Build on Positives
After reading Howard Buerkle’scolumn, “Bringing Back Beach Haven Business Requires Work”(4/12), guess what? Anything works if the time and energy are there. Yes, Howard, youressay is very good…
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•April 26, 2017
Surflight Theatre – Behind the Curtain
Now that it looks like Surflight Theatre will really be back, I would like to shed a little light on some of the behind-the-scenes action that occurred before the theater’s bankruptcy.
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•April 26, 2017
How Friendly Is Facebook?
Just when some people were writing it off as a fast-fading fad, Facebook has been forced into the forefront of our collective consciousness, first by being identified as the chief forum for the…
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April 24, 2017
Draconian Cuts
The Trump administration’s federal budget for 2017-18 proposes to slash everything except for the military-related departments of Defense (an additional $522 billion), Homeland Security (additional…
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April 19, 2017
Save Critical Project
The following was read at the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting April 13.
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April 19, 2017
Towering Concerns
With the expectation that many of you may not have heard about it, I would like to make you aware that the borough council has, at its April 12 meeting, passed on first reading a proposed ordinance…
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April 19, 2017
Conscientious Consumer
Have you ever purchased something that was defective or misrepresented? Isn’t it a wise choice to contact the manufacturer when possible?
