Opinion
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June 1, 2022
Ignore the Rant
I am not one to compose letters to the editor; in fact, this is the first one in my 85 years. After reading Art Mooney’s rant about Sunrise Bay and his perceived notion of our disrespect of the…
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June 1, 2022
Taking Advantage
Taking advantage of the Uvalde, Texas massacre, Murphy, governor of the state with the second-toughest gun laws in America, wants to make it even harder for honest New Jersey citizens to own guns to…
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•June 1, 2022
Love Will Keep Us Together …
Our world is facing a lot in these early months of 2022. All network news daily reports the brutal, geopolitical unprovoked violence and tremendous loss perpetuated by Russia upon Ukraine. Lack of…
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June 1, 2022
Patriotic Community
As new residents at Sunrise Bay, we found the letter from the board of trustees regarding the resolution to display the flags in the community with pride to be a useful tool because it provided…
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•May 31, 2022
Remembering Dad and the Duel in the Dunes
My first miniature golf experience was on Long Beach Island more than 50 years ago. My father, Bill Ritter, and my grandfather, Ted DeVico, both long-time golfers, had done their homework. They…
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•May 26, 2022
LBI Is My Mindful Moment – Where the Spirit Is Restored
The pandemic, with all of its related stresses and adaptations to our long-established routines and schedules, ushered in new trends that will forever change the way we live. I no longer feel like an…
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May 25, 2022
Welcome Back to Magic Long Beach Island
So, you have made it back to magic Long Beach Island! It’s possibly been a year or two since you’ve seen our shores. As you make your way onto our sandy shoals you may notice many differences since…
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May 25, 2022
CDC Skepticism
In response to the physician’s opinion on autism and vaccines (“False Accusation,” 5/11), if vaccines have nothing to do with harming children why was the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program…
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May 25, 2022
Unfetter Flag Rules
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance when we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our rights of freedom as covered under the U.S. Constitution. For over 20 years the residents of…
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May 25, 2022
Free Speech, No Buts
After reading a letter from a woman in Waretown regarding the mayor of Harvey Cedars’ conduct (“Questionable Standards,” 5/18), in defense of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, I was…
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May 25, 2022
Shining Example
On May 18, the Harvey Cedars Police Department held its second of six Community Police Forums, this one highlighting Sgt. Kevin Snow. The forums were conceived by Deputy Mayor and Commissioner John…
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May 25, 2022
Predetermined Power
It occurs to me that racism and misogyny is not the problem in America today. The problem is all those do-gooders wanting to change what America always was from its inception where all power and…
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May 25, 2022
Big Success
Word spread quickly down the dog runs and through the cat cages: The fundraiser for the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter had been a big success. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, won…
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May 25, 2022
Save LIT Values
The Barnegat Light Lifeguard in Training (LIT) program has a long history of providing education (beach safety, ocean tides) and character development to young teens aspiring to enjoy summers at the…
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May 20, 2022
Prepped for Summer
All six recently upgraded Barnegat parks are being prepared for summer. New rubber mulch has been added where needed. All our parks are cleaned biweekly, but please call me if you see an issue.…
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May 18, 2022
Killer Wind
Bob Stern, president of Save LBI, said it best: “We are not against wind; we just want it done right!” We all have been reading about the issues regarding offshore LBI wind projects, both pro and con.
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May 18, 2022
Meetup With Invisible Menace No Walk in the Pinelands Park
It’s not an assault from a person or a dangerous weapon. It can happen while you’re enjoying a sublime day, minding your own business, from something so small it’s invisible to the naked eye and…
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May 18, 2022
Cautionary Tale
Do you ever check out that electric box with glass meter on the side of your house? Well, it may be time!
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May 18, 2022
Questionable Standards
While playing pickleball at the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference recently, I mentioned my dismay at an offensive and vulgar flag flying over a nearby house. Another player, and Harvey Cedars resident…
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•May 18, 2022
My Favorite Food Fish: Updated Rankings
Several years ago, I wrote a column titled “The Tastiest Fish.” I rated the best fish for the dinner table, which was a dangerous undertaking. I incurred the wrath of a few readers who told me I…
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May 18, 2022
Love Your Neighbor
In spite of the rising COVID numbers there are still too many who refuse to get a vaccine shot or wear a mask. By refusing, we slow the process that can be made to protect society. In our history, we…
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May 18, 2022
Senior Fun
Thank you to the Stafford Recreation Department staff – Jason, Jennifer, Deb, Ken and Lynette – for celebrating Older American Month at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin.
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May 12, 2022
Heed the Signs
There was a recent serious accident due to the use of a no-parking area along the baseball fields that is posted with no-parking signage at Southern Regional High School.
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May 12, 2022
False Accusation
This is in response to a letter titled “Autism Acceptance?” (4/27) by Neal Roberts. As a practicing pediatrician, I take exception to the implication of Mr. Roberts’ thesis: That a rising number of…
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May 12, 2022
Overwhelming Kindness
On March 14, my dad, Paul Roberts, lost his Ship Bottom house and everything in it to a fire. He escaped the house in only his underwear. He is 94 years old and a World War II veteran, and was living…
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May 12, 2022
Incredible Rescue
Last Thursday evening around 5 p.m. I received a phone call that our 8-month-old dog had gotten out while my boyfriend was surfing. Stanley is a very sweet but very skittish rescue from Puerto Rico.…
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May 12, 2022
Be Grateful
In last week’s issue there were two articles regarding usage of pickleball facilities on the Island, and there were town meetings to discuss this topic.
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•May 11, 2022
Energy Reality Check
The information age has brought monumental changes. At my fingertips is a portal that provides access to any information I may want. In a matter of moments I can become familiar with virtually…
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•May 11, 2022
Temptation Is Great to Institute ‘Soap Opera Day’
I know I’m opening myself up to ridicule with this admission, but I have been following the soap opera “General Hospital” off and on since I was a teenager. This happened by accident, which is…
