Opinion
-
January 25, 2023
Daydream Believer: Countdown to Memorial Day
I know that this is an unusual situation, but as I sit here in my little house in Harvey Cedars I’ve made a decision as to what I want to do in the early days of the new year.
-
January 25, 2023
Take the Challenge
I’d like to send a shoutout to all my friends, family and MCS Facebook friends to take the following challenge for six weeks.
-
•January 25, 2023
Where Would We Be Without Our Volunteer Responders?
On a beautiful Sunday morning during the 10 a.m. service, the officiant at an LBI church paused, mid-sentence, because very quietly and with an air of dignity, a parishioner appeared to be in…
-
January 19, 2023
Breach of Etiquette
I am writing to alert the community to a serious breach of etiquette by a nonprofit. Last week it was brought to my attention that one of Surflight Theatre’s longtime supporters received a letter…
-
•January 19, 2023
Rev. King‘s Legacy of Love Is as Relevant in 2023 as Ever
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16, we once again pause and give thanks for the character and courage of an American giant in the civil rights movement.
-
January 19, 2023
Props to Police
Every dog owner knows the hyperventilating crisis of a lost dog. About a week ago we lost our dog Chester in Sunset Park. As darkness licked the bay, we called the Harvey Cedars police to see if they…
-
January 18, 2023
Sex Ed Solution
I read about the continuing controversy over sex/gender education (“LEH School District’s Sex, Gender Education Controversy Continues,” 1/11). I don’t believe the two “sides” will ever accept the…
-
January 18, 2023
Devastating Demo
Not too long ago I walked down the street to watch a house overlooking the bay being demolished. It happens all the time now, but this is the first one on my street in decades. I thought it would be…
-
January 18, 2023
‘Speeding Idiots’
Does no one seem to care anymore about people running stop signs and speeding in every part of the neighborhood? What is happening? Does anyone else see what is going on? Has the whole of Ocean…
-
January 18, 2023
Nonfunctioning Eyesore
As a homeowner in Beach Haven, I am writing to express my frustration and surprise that the property at the corner of Fifth Street and Bay Avenue, which is currently a dilapidated gas station…
-
•January 18, 2023
Fed’s Rate Hikes Are ‘Killing’ Us
The following is an open letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
-
January 12, 2023
Why Debate Windmills?
As a 50-year vacationer in Harvey Cedars, my love for Long Beach Island overflows. We were there when Loveladies was still marshes and small, cute cottages abounded.
-
•January 12, 2023
Sending Out an SOS Ten Years After Sandy
As the 10th anniversary of the “Sandy Blows” benefit for the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. approaches on Saturday, Jan. 14 with an event at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar and Restaurant, please consider…
-
January 11, 2023
Time to Reflect
The New Year’s holiday is a time to reflect on the past year and what lies ahead in the new one. In my recent reflections, it occurred to me I have some people to thank for keeping me well informed…
-
January 11, 2023
Political Posturing?
Is Gov. Phil Murphy preparing to challenge Biden by making a 2024 run for the White House?
-
January 11, 2023
What a Crock!
Your paper has the gall to publish an article (“Public Input Sought for Mitigation Fund to Assist Fisheries,” 12/21) that promotes cessation or dramatic alteration of non-carbon-based energy…
-
January 11, 2023
Wonderful Rescue
I am writing to you regarding the Dec. 7 article about the neglected animals found in Brick Township. I find it wonderful that Ocean County officials and local shelters were able to rescue all of…
-
•January 11, 2023
Parallels in History: Jan. 6 and 1923 German Uprising
As we look back on the events taking place in Washington, D.C. on the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol building, there’s lots that we need to consider as we move forward…
-
•December 26, 2022
Santa’s Perfect Present: ‘We Want to Call Him Gus’
Three boys, a cat, a station wagon, The picture’s not complete, Without a protective loving pooch, To fill the whole back seat.
-
December 22, 2022
Heartfelt Gratitude
We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our community for supporting our first annual Helping out HOME for the Holidays at The Marlin. We are committed to helping SRHS students in need.…
-
December 22, 2022
So Unsafe?
Is the Beach Haven Library so unsafe that it can’t be used while remediation work is going on? To close this valuable resource to staff and patrons seems to be an inordinately excessive measure.
-
December 21, 2022
Meter Misgivings
I noticed in this week’s SandPaper that Long Beach Township is considering raising water and sewer rates for 2023.
-
•December 21, 2022
Spirits in the Night Reveal the Real Gifts of Christmas
My favorite Christmas tale is Charles Dicken’s classic “A Christmas Carol.” I have read the novel, watched almost every version of the movie, and have enjoyed several theater productions. It always…
-
December 21, 2022
People’s Choice
With Kris Rutherford resigning from her councilwoman seat in Beach Haven on Dec. 12 and after reading the commitment to Beach Haven expressed by John Hailperin’s Commentary in The SandPaper last…
-
December 21, 2022
Unbridled Greed
Submissions from S. Fox and Sal Sorce in the Dec. 7 edition seemed sorely in need of some holiday spirit. I’m fully in agreement with Fox that there are important conversations that need to take…
-
•December 18, 2022
Birth of a Fisherman Amid Intense Bass Season
Our grandson, Tyler Strodel, is 12 years old. He is athletic, active and always grateful for any favor or gift from Gram and Pop (me). At 86 I have been chasing fish since age 6, and Ty shares my…
-
December 15, 2022
Unfair Charges
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
-
December 15, 2022
Save the Bayfront
I read Mr. Kakstis’ letter (“Outlets for Teens,” 12/7) regarding the proposal in Beach Haven to build a skateboard park at the end of Taylor Avenue.
-
•December 14, 2022
Election 2022: Why I Lost – and What I Ultimately Won
I recently ran for a council seat in Beach Haven. I lost, or – as my wife likes to think of it – I was first runner-up. I want to thank everyone who honored me with their vote. With all the stress of…
