Opinion
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March 9, 2022
Sacrifices Necessary
During this current “war” in Ukraine, I’m appalled at the discussions in Washington as to whether we should cut off oil imports from Russia. The discussions center on where can we get the oil to…
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•March 7, 2022
Another Favorite Place Disappears on Changing LBI
It was with surprise and sadness that I read the Feb. 3 article about the closing of the Sandbox Café’s older location in Ship Bottom. One of our family’s favorite “go to” places for breakfast, it…
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March 2, 2022
Biden Report Card
Last fall I expressed my view of what the first six months of Joe Biden’s presidency had brought our country. My letter provided what Joe planned to accomplish regarding the economy, immigration…
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March 2, 2022
Showing the Love
For the second year in a row, your paper was kind enough to shine a light on our Valentine activity at Southern Ocean Medical Center. It is a pleasure to be able to show some Tough Cookie love and…
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March 2, 2022
No Free Ride
In response to “Is Ukraine Really a Concern of the US? A Lot to Ponder” (2/16), Putin has made it clear he wants to restore the old Soviet Union. As such, he will threaten, invade or weaken free…
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•March 2, 2022
Taking Freedom to Extremes – Have We Lost Our Minds?
In response to the Feb. 2 column “Freedom vs. Tyranny: We Have a Choice,” much as I would like to believe that humankind has a natural moral compass leading to an agreed upon standard of natural law…
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•February 28, 2022
Hooked on Fishing, Studying Striped Bass on the Island
From the time I caught my first big largemouth bass at 6 years old, I’ve always thought I was a great fisherman. No one could skip a wacky rig under a dock or work a jerkbait quite like I could. My…
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•February 23, 2022
Dealing With Climate Change: Economic Implications Loom
There is a major push by certain sectors to “fix” climate change. There are two aspects to consider: the manifestations of climate change and how to mitigate those negatives, and the root cause of…
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February 23, 2022
LBI ‘Nightingales’
By this headline we do not mean the birds but rather a flock of dedicated, hardworking, unsung heroes of LBI, especially during the pandemic.
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•February 23, 2022
LBI’s Beaches Are His University Classroom
As a professor at Stockton University, I have the unique pleasure in creating my own general studies course. Because I am an avid angler with a particular obsession for striped bass, my general…
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February 18, 2022
Biz-Friendly Barnegat
Barnegat has added over 34 new businesses in the last 22 months, from a bakery to ice cream shop to hair salons to fast food to sit-down restaurants and more. The old saying that Barnegat is not…
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February 17, 2022
Great Benefit
We agree. Outdoor dining’s benefits, and responsibilities, were summed up perfectly by John Imperiale (“I’ll Have Mine Al Fresca: Keep Outdoor Dining on the Menu,” 1/19).
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•February 17, 2022
Who Are the Biggest Victims? We the People
The Jan. 26 issue of The SandPaper featured a commentary about the victimization of truth and suggested using truth as a “new starting point” and the “common ground” we all need to move forward.
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February 16, 2022
Comprehensive Actions
A letter in the Feb. 9 edition (“Slap on the Hand”) appears to take issue with a recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission enforcement action involving the Oyster Creek nuclear plant.
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•February 16, 2022
Is Ukraine Really a Concern of the US? A Lot to Ponder …
When I was a young boy I lived in a town called Ellenburg in upstate New York. Way upstate New York, northwest of Plattsburgh for God’s sake, so close to the Canadian border that when my friends and…
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February 16, 2022
Slow Down on Wind
The following letter was addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. A similar letter was sent to her by all six Long Beach Island mayors.
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February 16, 2022
Dirty Dining?
In your recent editions, I have been reading about outdoor dining. I have no problem with outdoor dining as long as you assure the diners that they will be protected from the elements. I mean not…
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•February 16, 2022
Prove It
I want to applaud and completely endorse the sentiments expressed by Gilbert DeVries in his commentary (“Biggest Victim of Recent Events Is the Truth,” 1/26). Sadly, truth has become negotiable as we…
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•February 14, 2022
Snowy Winter Fun on Old Long Beach Island
My childhood home was a drafty, isolated cottage facing Barnegat Bay on the west, always cold in winter. The northwest wind whipped the water over the bulkhead, and salt spray speckled the windows.
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February 10, 2022
Ordinance Objections
The following was addressed to Sherry Mason, Beach Haven administrator and borough clerk.
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February 9, 2022
Slap on the Hand
The fine levied against Holtec Decommissioning International (“Owners of Nuclear Plant Hit With Second Penalty Related to Security Issues,” 2/2), in my opinion, did not go far enough. This was their…
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February 9, 2022
Third Party?
Where is America headed? The midterm elections may determine that question. Before we can look to the future and where we want to go, first we need to look at where we have been, and learn from it.
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February 9, 2022
Love and Appreciation
Love is the inspiration people get when they see their partner succeed. This has nothing to do with sex or what race or nationality you or your partner is. This is about the deeds that we do for each…
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•February 9, 2022
A Valentine Story
It’s been over a decade since I was in a relationship – or had any desire to be. Being single is not the most opportunistic place for someone at age 50.
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February 9, 2022
Unacceptable Excuses
In a previous issue of The SandPaper, I read with some distress the account of a coyote attack on a domestic pet. Graphic specifics need not be recounted. I believe that the governance on the Island…
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February 3, 2022
HOA Mixed Bag
To legislate or not? On one hand, the 9th District legislators state that they are adamantly opposed to any legislative attempt to permit Trenton to interfere with the operations of HOA communities…
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•February 2, 2022
Freedom vs. Tyranny: We Have a Choice
Does anyone notice that America is becoming more totalitarian? Does anyone care? Tyranny is flourishing in the U.S. because Americans are not aligning their behaviors with natural behavioral laws.
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•February 3, 2022
‘Survivor 2022’ – Long Beach Island Version
If you’re wondering whose fault it is that winter thus far has been brutal, I confess that I am responsible. Back in September, when a friend groused about the upcoming winter, I opined that it would…
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February 2, 2022
Unassuming Excellence
How fortunate you’ve been, to have Pat Johnson on the team. I couldn’t agree more with the praise Carol Freas offered in her letter published last week (“Art-Felt Thanks”).
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February 2, 2022
Special Delivery
Last week my wife and I were ill and didn’t feel we should be around others. Our daughter, who lives in New York, found out and started calling restaurants on the Island to have meals delivered.
