A Political DilemmaEditor:I call attention to the state of affairs of Snow Hill’s political dilemma and the consequences.The former mayor (Charlie Dorman) resigned amid controversy with the Town Council and the council appointed the former mayor (Steve Matthews) to serve out his term. This void of political leadership creates an opportunity for new leadership and… Read more »
Enough Bars In BerlinEditor:Here we go, following in Ocean City’s footsteps with two bars on every block in Berlin.Accolades to Carol Rose for her performance at the town meeting in opposition over the Viking Tree Trading Co. liquor license request.I am giving the Brushmillers a couple of Pinocchio’s on this move.Robin M. YatesBerlinxFood Drive ThanksEditor:I… Read more »
President’s Vote ConcerningEditor:I am a 25-year resident of Ocean City, and I have always paid attention to who represents us for Mayor and City Council. In the interest of transparency, I have known Councilman James for 17 years. I have actively worked with his campaign for City Council twice in the last four years and… Read more »
Artrageous A WinnerEditor:The combination of the Center for the Arts and the Ocean City Performing Arts Center is a winner.Artrageous, sponsored by the the Art League of Ocean City and performed at the Performing Art Center on Oct. 28, was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, and the… Read more »
Election ThoughtsEditor:Another election cycle fast approaches. Some final thoughts are in order for consideration. Recently, in my back yard with cold beer in hand, the 38th State Senate election came up for discussion. It was said that the Mathias/Carozza race is one humdinger of an election. One person younger than me stated never seeing anything… Read more »
Union Bashing WrongEditor:I was present for the Oct. 15 Ocean City Council meeting. I found it to be another informative, and sometimes entertaining meeting and worth my 2 ½ hours. However, I was troubled to see the meeting end on a negative note with more union bashing by our town leaders. While I have a… Read more »
Thankful For OC AreaEditor:Eighteen years ago, I walked into Northside Park as a young, wide eyed college graduate to start my journey as a recreation supervisor where I have had the opportunity to interact with countless people in our great community.I have had the pleasure of watching kids begin in the Start Smart Sports program,… Read more »
Ridiculous WeekendEditor:Two weekends ago, I decided to take my wife down to our place in Ocean City, Md., the Seawatch. I usually come down after when I thought, “all the summer crowds were gone to relax a little.” I have owned our place for over 30 years and used to enjoy the fall time there…. Read more »
Devoid Of CompassionEditor:I moved to this area a year ago to escape the hassles of city life and to be closer to nature. I originally planned to settle in Ocean Pines before unexpectedly finding my dream home in South Point. Fortunately for me, as an animal lover, staying out of Ocean Pines has turned out… Read more »
Letter Of Thanks, ExplanationEditor:There are many that I would like to thank. First, Vicki Magin of Ocean Pines who, one year ago, launched the petition to save the Rapoport property and the Dumsers’ business location at the Boardwalk and S. Division Streets in Ocean City. Diane Whittington, also of Ocean Pines, has been an integral… Read more »
