Opinion
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September 9, 2015
Offensive Signs
I am writing concerning the signs around town for the play “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.” I realize this is a comedy, but children are reading the signs also.
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September 9, 2015
Vote Out Incumbents
My wife and I attended the last Little Egg Harbor Townshipmeeting to see what would be said about this year’stax increase ($1,250this tax year, 24 percent). As usual, all parties blamed everyone else…
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September 9, 2015
Kudos to SBBP
In response to the letter congratulating Holgate lifeguards for winning this year’s Mayors Cup, I would like to give a huge thank-you and compliment to Ship Bottom’s team of lifeguards.
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September 9, 2015
Overwhelming Generosity
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of so many strangers! When we wrote the letter (“Cart Taken,” 9/2), we had no idea what would happen. We have received numerous offers to replace our cart.
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•September 9, 2015
Our Kids Must Be Part of 9/11 Conversation
You know where you were on 9/11, but do your kids know where you were on that day?
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September 9, 2015
September Mourn
September … When did that happen? I could swear it was just June and I was planning the first of many barbecues or cocktail hours.
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September 7, 2015
Lost Beads
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, a friend was walking the beach from Loveladies to Barnegat Light and lost her rosary beads. If by chance they are found, would the finder please call 609-694-8360 or drop them…
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September 7, 2015
Fine Organizations
David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center will be the charitable recipients for the19th Annual Striped Bass Derby Oct. 30toNov. 1. The Sea Shell Striped Bass…
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September 5, 2015
No Tax Relief
Ocean County freeholders spent more than $1 million “and disguised it as Sandy recovery expenses” for a study to explore refurbishing or rebuilding their downtown Toms River campus. Ocean County…
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September 3, 2015
Successful Stand
Henry, Luke and I would like to thank everyone who stopped by the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Aug. 30 in Ship Bottom. You helped us raise over $500 for pediatric cancer research.
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September 2, 2015
Thank You, Life-Savers
As a “seenager,” a senior who still acts like a teenager, this letter comes as a shout-out of gratitude to my hero, a very kind and strong young man who rescued me from a rip current on Saturday at…
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September 2, 2015
Replenishment Ballet
There is good and sad to beach replenishment. Good is the protection and sad is the loss of the ocean view for many. However, the process of beach replenishment is like a well-choreographed ballet.
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September 2, 2015
Builders Island
Question:When did Long Beach Island become Long Builders Island? Did I miss the memo that made contractors king on this island?
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September 2, 2015
Specious Arguments
Bravo, Bryan Lewis, for exposing Mayors Larson and Mancini for what they really are (“Self-Serving Hypocrites,” 8/26). How can these two mayors talk about pedestrian and biker safety in their…
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•September 2, 2015
Blasting Geoscientists
Clean Ocean Action would like to clarify some issues that were brought up in the recent article “State Withdraws Lawsuit Related to Seismic Study” (8/26). Dr. Greg Mountain and his colleagues…
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September 2, 2015
Last Time at 7th St.
For 32 years I have only known of one place to go to while on vacation … Long Beach Island. I was fortunate enough to grow up with a family that loved the beach and that would rent the same beach…
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•September 2, 2015
On the Beach, Enjoying the Show
Just the other day we went up to the beach, got comfy in our beach chairs and leaned back to watch the show. That day the ocean was entertaining us with giant waves churning white foam in massive…
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September 2, 2015
Fun Cause
To the Editor:Patriotism crackled like electricity through the air,Hundreds of people gathered to partake in this joyous affaire.American flags floated merrily,Guests spoke of politics and…
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September 2, 2015
Cart Taken
On Aug. 18, as with all the other beach days all summer, we walked our beach cart up the hill to the beach and parked it near the bench. When we were ready to go home we walked back up to put our…
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September 2, 2015
Biased Responses
A few letters have responded to mine about Bayview Park in Brant Beach (“Parking Ploy,” 7/29). Two letters came from surf shop owners who might have benefited from the additional parking. Another…
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•September 2, 2015
New Rules at Wharton State Forest Mean ‘Keep Out’
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind.”
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•September 2, 2015
Why Does Army Corps Do Beachfill Work During the Summer?
To both residents and visitors along the Jersey Shore, I would like to thank you for bearing with us as we work to build more dunes and fill more beaches to reduce damages from future storms. We…
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August 31, 2015
Many Thanks
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 & EMS recently conducted our annual Bazaar and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank…
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•August 26, 2015
Bittersweet Bankruptcy Beach Reading: A Eulogy for Show Place and Surflight Theatre
“Dream the impossible dream; eat the impossible sundae …” So the song goes – or rather, went – at Show Place Ice Cream Parlour in Beach Haven. Sadly, Show Place and the adjoining Surflight Theatre…
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•August 26, 2015
Gentle Jake
We would start running from the driveway of our home at the bottom of a rolling hill on a cul-de-sac in Chester County, Pa., and not stop until we were a half-mile away, at the crest of the hill at…
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August 26, 2015
LBI to a T
My wife and I have summered on LBI for 30 years and have the privilege each year of having our four grandchildren, ages 3 to 9, visit with us at our home in Beach Haven Park. This past Friday, Aug.…
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August 26, 2015
Give to K-9 Cause
I attended the Harvey Cedars commissioners’ meeting Aug. 7 and learned that the Harvey Cedars police are seeking to develop a one-dog K-9 unit via public donations.
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August 26, 2015
Self-Serving Hypocrites
Yet again I have another reason to be disgusted by self-serving politicians. This summer both Mayors Mancini and Larson have proven that they do not care one bit about people but only about saying…
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August 26, 2015
Graveling With Charlie
I’m a 74-year-old, lifelong Philadelphian and frequent visitor to the New Jersey seashore since early childhood – lots of fishing included. I became a serious surf fisherman in the 1970s, which…
