Opinion
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September 7, 2022
Semper Paratus!
As I am sure you are aware, the U.S. Coast Guard maintains a considerable presence here on Long Beach Island, providing a wide range of services to the public. The Coast Guard Auxiliary and…
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•September 7, 2022
Drug Overdoses: Indications of Larger National Problem
In 2021, there were an estimated 107,000 drug overdose deaths, according to the federal government’s statistics. Most of the overdose deaths were opiate related. Ocean County has had a large number…
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September 7, 2022
Giving Thanks
Recently my wife and I came down with COVID while on vacation. She recovered a bit faster than me.
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•September 7, 2022
Gotta Love a Mail-Bearing Manatee in a Hula Skirt
It’s Friday night and as we sail down the Boulevard on Long Beach Island, car packed for the weekend trip, bellies full of fast food that we gobbled up along the way, it’s my time to admire the…
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September 7, 2022
Blvd. in Bad Shape
I have resided on LBI for more than 71 years. I am third generation here, and my Uncle Ange Leonetti was Long Beach Township chief of police, killed in the line of duty during the Nor’easter of ’62.
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September 7, 2022
Huge Shoutout
A huge shoutout to the Long Beach Township Public Works Department, beach patrol and the powers that be for the Firepit Friday series and the Sunday funday music on the beach. All the staff is so…
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September 7, 2022
We Can Do Better
As reported by the AP on Aug. 23, the Virginia utility commission (State Corporation Commission) has approved an application for a huge offshore wind farm off Virginia Beach, but with one huge…
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•September 2, 2022
Mystery of ‘Viking’ Figurehead Found Locally Continues
Could a Viking-style figurehead found in 1938 in the mud on Conklin Island, off Barnegat and across the bay from LBI, really date from the Viking age? Did Viking sailors really sail through Barnegat…
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August 31, 2022
Failure at Sea
The windmill project is doomed for failure. Not are they unsafe, but they are dangerous to all ocean-going activities. Twelve to 15 miles off the coast the New York shipping lanes with hundreds of…
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August 31, 2022
Why Retire When We Can Still Be Productive?
In honor of Labor Day and the people still out there giving an honest day’s work, I offer the following. One thing all Americans have been conditioned to strive for is retirement. Even before…
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August 31, 2022
Sincere Appreciation
The Women’s Auxiliary of Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS recently conducted our annual auction and flea market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank the…
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•August 31, 2022
E Pluribus Unum – Words We Must Strive to Live By on LBI
E pluribus unum. That beautiful sentiment resides on the great seal of the U.S., reflecting how 13 colonies became one nation, how disparate people united to form one government for all, respecting…
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August 31, 2022
Great Start
The record high temperatures across Europe this summer are another example that the planet is warming exponentially and this warming is having a significant impact on our world. Wildfires rage across…
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•August 31, 2022
Offshore Windmills Will Generate High Costs and Unsafe Conditions
A new wave of commenters now seems to have adopted the Kennedy family objection to an offshore wind farm that was proposed about 30 years ago for the area just south of Hyannis, off Cape Cod. “Well,”…
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August 31, 2022
Costly Proposition
Once the wind turbines are operational expect electric rates to more than double.
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•August 29, 2022
My Unforgettable Summer of ’66 at M&M Produce
“Justin … what kind of a name is that?” asked my hopefully soon-to-be employer as he eyeballed my job application. I had just graduated from high school and was hoping for a summer job at the shore.…
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August 25, 2022
Thanks for Support
The flag officers and membership of Surf City Yacht Club were pleased to host over 130 youth sailors ages 8 to 15 from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico for the 2022 New Jersey State Optimist sailing…
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August 25, 2022
Wealth Transfer
Frank Smith’s Feedback letter (“Why Wind Turbines Can’t Go Farther Out,” 8/17) was very well written, demonstrating deep knowledge in engineering around the issues of power generation. I better…
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•August 25, 2022
What’s Chowderfest Without Chowder?
Does the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce think everyone has just forgotten about how the tradition of Chowderfest weekend has historically always been celebrated? They act as if it’s all…
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August 24, 2022
Changes Possible
Frank Smith’s letter (“Why Wind Turbines Can’t Go Farther Out,” 8/17) was informative as respects turbine foundation options related to water depth. But the introductory headline definitely misstated…
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August 24, 2022
Like Fox in Henhouse
I read the article in which Gordon Perkins, an “expert” from Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, indicates it is “complicated, incredibly complicated” regarding the understanding of the visibility of the…
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August 24, 2022
Sweet Fundraiser
The Long Beach Island Historical Association would like to thank all who supported our recent Chocolate Fair fundraiser and helped to make it a success.
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August 24, 2022
Fabulous Classic
Alliance for a Living Ocean is a fantastic nonprofit organization based on LBI with a mission to safeguard our seashores for future generations. ALO recently held its largest fundraiser, the 14th…
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•August 24, 2022
New Climate Legislation Is a Win for NJ
New Jersey has a lot to lose from climate change. As a coastal state, we’re seeing rising sea levels and more intense storms making many cities and towns more vulnerable to deadly flooding. As a…
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August 19, 2022
Top Priorities
The Barnegat Township Committee believes that our residents have top priorities in regard to quality-of-life issues in our lovely community.
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August 18, 2022
No Easy Fix
An article in the Aug. 3 edition is titled “No Range Anxiety Here, Say Island-Area owners of Teslas and Other EVs.” However, a little known fact should be cause for a replacement anxiety.
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•August 18, 2022
Why Wind Turbines Can’t Go Farther Out
Carl Menk asked why the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) cannot move the wind farms 40 to 50 miles offshore, and he cites the Hornsea Wind Farm as an example (“Plea to Legislators,”…
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August 17, 2022
Talk About View …
There has been much discussion about how wind turbines will destroy the view on our beaches. Destroy the view! Destroy the view! You won’t be able to rent or sell your property. Who would want to go…
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August 17, 2022
Educate Employees
In regard to the July 20 issue and the one letter titled “Danger on Bikes,” I would have to agree that something needs to be done. Exactly what I don’t know.
