Opinion
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•December 18, 2024
Happy Days Ahead
Here comes 2025, a quarter of a century into the new millennium. And supposedly this will be the year the seemingly endless Causeway Bridge project in all its facets finally wraps up. That will be a…
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December 11, 2024
Decorated Survivor
My husband, Bert Heller, has decorated this tree on our front lawn every year for over 10 years. It was only a tiny little sapling about 6 inches tall when it survived Superstorm Sandy.
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•December 11, 2024
Dinner With My Role Model: Uplifting Tom Hoover
You have all heard the stories. Professional athletes who made millions and squandered it all away. Stars with great careers whose post-stardom years became disasters, personally and professionally.…
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December 11, 2024
Heartfelt Gratitude
We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our community for supporting our third annual Helping out HOME for the Holidays at The Marlin.
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•December 11, 2024
Home Is Where the Heart Is – Especially at the Year’s End
The holiday season is now in full swing with shopping, parties, cookies and all the rich tasting goodies and culinary delights. Houses are decorated with colorful lights strung about in fanciful…
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December 5, 2024
Positive Presence
Operating in Surf City, Wally’s restaurant owners face the unique challenge of a limited peak season. Their ability to generate sufficient revenue during these few months is crucial, not only for…
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December 5, 2024
Big Shoutout
I’d like to give a big shoutout to Ella’s Motel in Barnegat Light. Not only do they do a fabulous Halloween display with tons of carved pumpkins, but their Christmas display this year is absolutely…
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December 5, 2024
Never-Ending Project
I just watched the CBS telecast on the rebuilding of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, which took only five years. Amazing! And we’re still waiting for the completion of the never-ending Causeway…
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•December 5, 2024
Do Not Look Down – These Little Piggies Went … Downhill
Way back in the dark ages of the ’60s, or maybe the ’70s, there was a commercial that asked, “What’s the ugliest part of your body?” I was a teenager at the time, so the answer “my feet” did not…
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December 4, 2024
‘Happy Trapping to All, and to All a Good Night’
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town, Not a greenhead was buzzing, not one could be found. The traps stood in place by the homes with great care, In hopes that sweet silence…
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November 28, 2024
Great Skate
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Surf & Skate LBI would like to express our sincere thanks to so many who helped make our free Skateboard Workshop a huge success. On Nov. 16, the Waretown…
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November 27, 2024
Very Grateful
On Nov. 3, I experienced some odd symptoms: my fingers and toes became numb and I could barely walk. My wife and I live on LBI and drove to Southern Ocean Medical Center. Shortly after being…
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•November 27, 2024
The Holiday Parade Goes On With Some Jitters in Transit
We just experienced the month of October, a special gem of a month on our Island with brilliant sunshine-filled days, warm water and plentiful waves. This was a delightful gift for all to enjoy after…
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•November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving 2024: A Time for Peace and Unity
Peace begins within each one of us, rooted in our faith and strengthened through prayer. In choosing peace, we create an optimistic future in a world where harmony exists, and all lives are honored.…
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November 27, 2024
Time to Get REAL
Did you know the purpose of taxpayer associations on LBI is to work to represent the interests and voices of homeowners and taxpayers to improve our communities on LBI? I and many of my neighbors…
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November 27, 2024
Exceptional District
I’m an LBI parent and active community member writing to thank the Long Beach Island Consolidated school board for always putting our students first.
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November 27, 2024
Lead for the Kids
This is not about the Stafford Township School District superintendent, although I hope he gets the help he needs.
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November 27, 2024
Support Outdoor Dining
On Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. there will be a hearing at the Surf City municipal building regarding permission for continuing outdoor seating at Wally’s restaurant in Surf City.
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November 21, 2024
Special Thanks
On behalf of the King family, I would like to give special thanks to the EMTs, police, friends and neighbors who responded so quickly and helped our dad when he suffered a fall on Nov. 11 in High Bar…
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November 21, 2024
Temporarily Doubling E.J. Class Size Will Hurt Kids
The following was addressed to Peter Kopack, superintendent of the LBI Consolidated School District and the school board.
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November 20, 2024
What a Treat!
What a wonderful celebration the veterans (including a guest) on their special Veterans Day were treated to at Wally’s Restaurant in Surf City! Each and every patron was invited to order off the…
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November 20, 2024
All About Him
I agree with Howard Buerkle (“Welcome Change,” 11/13) to the extent that the people have spoken. Donald Trump won the election and will be the next president for all Americans. Nevertheless, I…
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November 20, 2024
Trump Wish List
Can it be? Democracy is dead. Oh no, heaven help us. Never mind that the word democracy does not appear in our founding documents or in the original constitutions of the 50 states, and with good…
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•November 20, 2024
RFK Jr. Is Correct: Fluoride Doesn’t Belong in Tap Water
Talking to the press, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. trampled on a still-sacred cow when he said, “We don’t need fluoride in our water.” It was not the first time Kennedy, whom President-elect Donald Trump…
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November 20, 2024
Good Luck
The election is over and America has elected a new president. The peaceful power of transition will continue. However, I am not sure Americans really embrace eight important words from the founding…
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November 14, 2024
Prepare for the Worst
It is very puzzling that our elected officials, like Long Beach Township Mayor Mancini, continue to be science deniers. Somehow Mayor Mancini thinks he knows more about global warming than hundreds…
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November 14, 2024
Questionable Future
Arab Americans who failed to vote, what do you think will happen in Gaza now?
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•November 13, 2024
These Calls Are From People Who Are Not Anyone’s Friends
When my cellphone rings at certain times of the day or night I can usually guess that the call is not from a friend, relative or business associate.
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November 13, 2024
Welcome Change
The election is over, the people have spoken, but some do not hear and others do not believe the results. Many media talking heads wonder how so many could be so ignorant to what they have been told…
