Gail Travers

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Executive Editor at The SandPaper

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How to Handle Tariff Turmoil

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:In times of financial turmoil, maintaining personal stability is crucial. Here are three rules to help you stay sane: avoid financial news to reduce anxiety, focus on what you enjoy to stay positive, and refrain from checking your portfolio to prevent panic-driven decisions. President Trump’s recent “Liberation Day” announcement introduced the most significant tariff hike since 1968, affecting nearly every country and global citizen.
Check Them Out: Libraries Are Special and Safe Places

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:Libraries have become a special place for me. When I don’t want to be home and I need a space where it won’t necessarily require me to purchase something, a library acts as a safe place for anything I need. I can print here, read, ask for help on taxes. I can attend programs and classes offered for free. Recently, my 8-year-old cousin has discovered he loves reading. I’m planning on taking him to a free Lego building workshop held at our local library.
We Love Our Pampered Pets as Their Food Options Attest

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers |Kathleen Donnelly

There’s a lot of discussion about the high price of groceries, especially for families with children. One thing I haven’t heard about is the price of pet food. I keep seeing commercials on television about feeding dogs and cats so I decided to investigate. As a feral cat feeder, I know about kitty kibble, which is what I feed my chubby freeloader. Lest you judge me for my frugal ways, hear me out first.
School Board Questions

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:Here are some questions for the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education. Can you please relate to us line by line of your budget the amount of shortfall from traditional funding methods, and the reason for the shortfall. Traditional funding methods exclude tax increases above the 2% cap that has been in place. How much funding was lost by the decisions in 2023 to reject some mandated curriculum by the state of New Jersey and the federal government?
Fake Forces - The SandPaper

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:I am a teacher in a graduate finance course at Columbia University. Some folks have understandably asked for my thoughts on the market volatility. Is it just the tariffs or are there other reasons not generally recognizable from traditional economic analysis that are impacting the markets? My research has directed me to identify three elements that have been constantly mentioned in media outlets. First, Hunter Biden’s laptop.
Made-Up Nonsense

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:It is too bad that Rick Mellerup did not seem to watch the congressional hearings on TV regarding NPR, its CEO Katherine Maher and PBS before writing his totally incorrect column (“Privatization Could Ruin NPR, Weather Forecasting, US Parks,” 3/26). When I see any liberal’s code words (right-wing press, etc.) at the start of the column, I know immediately critical facts are omitted, and they sure were omitted by Mr. Mellerup.
Bright Spot - The SandPaper

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

Letters To the Editor:Bravo and thank you to the participants in creating a native wildflower garden on the median bordering North Beach and Surf City. As our Island slowly converts to pools, pavers and McMansions, this is a welcome bright spot that will support beneficial birds, insects and pollinators. I am hopeful this effort will inspire additional native plantings up and down LBI. Great job!John J.
Under Bombardment

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:Every day it seems that we are constantly exposed to a bombardment with news relating to a new executive order and actions taken by DOGE and the billionaire’s minions running rampant over our government departments and agencies, firing of employees without cause, and these non-elected people gaining access to sensitive personal information of all Americans. Their methods and tactics are without precedent and demeanor unconscionable and without boundaries.
On the Right Track

2 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:As Ship Bottom homeowners for 47 years, we were elated to read that Ship Bottom will be installing blue Mobi-Mat beach mats for easier accessibility to our beautiful beaches. We regard this move as a strong step forward in attending to the needs of those who cannot make their way to the beach due to age or disability. However, we were saddened to have read that only nine beaches will have these mats (those at Fourth, Eighth, Ninth, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 25th streets).
Proposed Restaurant’s 132 Seats ‘Far Too Many’

3 weeks ago | thesandpaper.net | Gail Travers

To the Editor:The Harvey Cedars Land Use Board met March 20 to consider an application to convert the former HCH real estate office to a new restaurant. In honor of its legacy, the developer decided to preserve the beautiful building erected in 1958 and plans to name the restaurant Harvey Cedars House. One of us as a child remembers it being built while living with parents next door.