Voices From The Readers

Winterfest Reaction Editor: Marie Fisher’s letter of last week is quite disturbing. To be affected so deeply by colored lights because of her fear of a belief system is just laughable. Ms. Fisher, I have had it up to here with your ilk. Don’t you dare reference the First Amendment to me. I’ve read it…. Read more »

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A Shining Star Editor: Several years ago, a black Labrador retriever named “Jazzy” arrived at the Humane Society, cold, hungry and skin and bones. Jazzy was in desperate need of care. Kenille Davies and veterinarian Dr. Maniatty were there and they went to work. Dr. Maniatty took Jazzy to his home. There he could see… Read more »

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Concerns Now Turn To Shelter Animals Editor: For my mom, Kenille Davies, the way she is leaving her position with the Worcester County/Ocean City Humane Society is hardly fitting. She has dedicated over 37 years to the organization she co-founded and has served our community and our areas homeless, neglected, abused animals with great leadership… Read more »

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Funding Appreciated Editor: I would like to take this time to thank the Mayor & the City Council for approving our request for funding for our trap/neuter/return program. I would like to especially thank Lloyd Martin for going above and beyond. I recently returned from Alley Cat Allies, a three-day National Conference: Architects of Change… Read more »

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County Overreacting Editor: As a regular follower of this paper, I was dismayed this week to read the “stinky property” article concerning Mr. Mariner. It is my belief that when a dispute may arise between rural neighbors, Worcester County officials should act as mediators to reach an amicable solution that suits both parties. 
As the… Read more »

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Common Core: Was It State Led? Editor: Proponents of Common Core claim that the standards are a state-led, voluntary effort and not a national standard endorsed by the federal government. However, while these standards may have started out as a state-led effort between the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School… Read more »

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Petitioner Weighs In Editor: On Oct. 7, 2013, Ocean City passed on a second reading of Ordinance 2013-13 to raise, through the sale of a bond, $12.7 million for five projects. Buried within the ordinance was the largest project, an $8.3 million expenditure on a Performing Arts Center being foisted on the public. This structure… Read more »

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Petition Off Base Editor: I would like to warn the residents of Ocean City about a selfish and destructive Anti-Ocean City petition that you will be asked to sign. Do not sign it. The petition was created by a gentleman who does not live in Ocean City. In fact, he’s a resident of Virginia. I’m sorry… Read more »

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Common Core Concerns Editor: Will the federal government have access to your child’s personal data? Yes. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) assessments will provide the federal government access to student level information on your children. Student level means information would be tied directly to a specific child. The federal, “Race to the Top (RTTT)… Read more »