Opinion
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September 14, 2016
Wrong Targets
We, Tuckerton/Little Egg HarborPBA #295, have been asked to comment on theSept. 8township meeting, and the public hearing of Chief Richard Buzby. With respect to same, we were delighted to witness…
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•September 14, 2016
Touched by Terrorism, Here and Abroad
When9/11happened, the entire world was shocked. In the 15 years since then, terrorism has become a part of our daily lives. These days, we know that another attack will happen; we just don’t know…
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September 14, 2016
Lack of Concern
On the evening of Friday, Sept. 2, I was at the Beach Haven public boat ramp, pulling out my boat before the arrival of Hermine. As you might expect, the ramp was busy, as was the parking lot for Bay…
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September 14, 2016
Let’s Work Together
The following responds to a letter from Mike Almasy (“So Much Baggage,” 8/31).
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September 14, 2016
Jonathan Seagull
A group of us who live on North First Street in Surf City gather on the beach in the summer each day to enjoy the weather, water, great conversations and always look for our special friend Jonathan.…
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September 14, 2016
Times Have Changed
In response to Mike Almasy’s letter “Too Much Baggage,” he has a right to be confused. If he was a Democrat for 72 years he is older than me and the times have changed. I have said for years the…
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September 14, 2016
Holgate Is for Birds
I understand the arguments for replenishment to save property, but what is good for people is not what is good for plovers. As someone who loves LBI, but also spends nearly every day of the summer…
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•September 14, 2016
‘Never Forget’ – I Haven’t But Many Have
Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy at the World Trade Center. For me and thousands of others unfortunate enough to be personally affected by that horrific day, it might…
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September 14, 2016
Solar Scam
Lisa Abramson wrote a terrific column on solar energy (“Solar on Long Beach Island Is an Unequivocal Win-Win,” 9/7), but failed to mention a major part of the equation. Who paid for their solar…
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September 14, 2016
Remarkable Talent
I would like to thank all the lifeguards for their service and dedication this summer to allus beachgoers and swimmers. Our lifeguards have been courteous and gracious no matter how many times folks…
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September 14, 2016
Real Cool Hand
You may not like Donald Trump. He’s brash, unrefined and sometimes even vulgar, but he’s real and gives the press access to his views without being filtered by a network of political hacks. He’s…
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•September 7, 2016
Ocean County Would Suffer With Gas Tax Hike
After months, and multiple challenges from myself, the Ocean County freeholders finally passed a resolution opposing a 23-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax hike, following Barnegat’s lead and acceding to…
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•September 7, 2016
Going Solar on LBI: It’s a Win-Win
What if I said you could save money while helping the environment at no cost. Crazy, right?
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September 7, 2016
Thankful to Strangers
After what would normally be a typical day for me and my two girls (ages 7 and 11), I’m just now coming to grips with what could have been a mother’s worst nightmare, as the ocean’s current took hold…
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September 7, 2016
Install Fencing
I hope Long Beach Township Mayor Mancini can explain to me the reasons behind the choice to not install any type of fencing, dune or otherwise, along the entryways to the beaches in the township.
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September 7, 2016
Scary Sight
My husband and I have owned a beach house in Surf City for the last 14 years. My kids were all under the age of 5 when we purchased our cottage – from a couple who suffered the unthinkable: One of…
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•September 7, 2016
Having an End-of-Summer ‘Shellabration’ on LBI
You really can’t beat mimosas with a group of great girlfriends for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast celebration. Hey, if you need to be up early and have to celebrate the art of aging, why not do it in style…
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September 7, 2016
Poetic Seascape
Here I am on a totally beautiful day, heading slowly down to Beach Haven. There is no need to walk past the Shack except in pleasant memory. It’s so very wonderful to step up on the first dune and…
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August 31, 2016
Replenishment: A Deal With the Devil
As with most LBI business owners and locals, I look forward to things slowing down a bit here and the kids going back to school. September provides a much-needed break from working every day for…
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August 31, 2016
Standard Policy
To the extent that Mr. Daly’s anger (“‘Not for the Public,'” 8/24) comes from our admittedly blunt answer, I apologize.
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August 31, 2016
The Island
You cannot know her until she closes for the season, until the traffic lights turn to blinking orange strobes down the wide path of the boulevard. You cannot know her until the seagulls regain their…
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•August 31, 2016
Take the Call!
My mother is 90 years old and lives in upstate New York, near Hunter Mountain. Last year she hand-wrote four separate, identical books of her “life story” for each of her four granddaughters. She was…
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August 31, 2016
So Much Baggage
I am not sure how a major party could choose someone like Hillary Clinton other than they owed her for supporting Barack Obama. I don’t recall anyone with so much baggage running for the highest…
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August 31, 2016
Sincere Appreciation
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 & EMS recently conducted our annual bazaar and flea market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank the…
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August 31, 2016
Who Are We?
The following responds to a Commentary (“Appalled by Trump – A Veteran’s View,” 8/10) by Bill Green.
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August 31, 2016
Super Great Vacation
Our annual two-week Long Beach Island family vacation in early August was particularly enjoyable this year. Perfect weather and the beautiful beach replenishment plus the wonderful Gator service…
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August 31, 2016
Surfboard Forward
Just beyond the waves early one July morning were two surfers sitting on their boards and chatting. One was a young novice, the other an experienced, mature man. Keeping a watchful eye from a bench…
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August 31, 2016
Cool Fundraiser
Brandy, a former student of mine, is putting herself through college (3.8 GPA) while working full-time. She recently became engaged, and I’d like to help pay for her wedding gown. To this end, I’ve…
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August 31, 2016
Flawed Hillary
Hillary is flawed. Just read the F.B.I. reports, the thousands of emails, the deaths in Benghazi, the deals with Iran, the amoral sexualhistory ofBill Clinton, the lies under oath, the Clinton…
