Support For Tourism Funding Shift Request Editor: Over the past four years Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke have developed economic development strategies focused on increasing visitors to our communities and attractions. While each community has promoted their own events, museums, shops and recreational assets, it has been Lisa Challenger’s and Worcester County Tourism’s “Beach and… Read more »
Clarifying Airport IssuesEditor:After reading last week’s “grab your seat belts”, I have finally decided to break my silence and respond to some of this nonsense regarding the Ocean City airport and its history. It seems to me that Mr. Moran and others have expressed opinions and offered insight into something they know nothing about and… Read more »
Massive Tax Increases Likely After ElectionEditor:I spent all day in Annapolis on March 3 with Americans for Prosperity, a grassroots group consisting of level headed, informed people from all walks of life. We were there to express our concerns about Senate Bill 141, which involves Governor O’Malley’s budget and the out of control spending that… Read more »
Support For Strong Stance On Guns, BoozeEditor:(The following is a copy of a letter forward to Ocean City Council members.)I am writing to voice my concerns over the debate of whether Ocean City police officers should be allowed to carry their weapons when off duty. I may be too late (I don’t know if a… Read more »
A Warning To Watch For Senior Week ScamEditor:Spring is coming sooner than you think, even though we still have plenty of snow left on the ground. Before you know it, it will be time for Senior Week. That’s the week that a lot of hotel and condo owners pull their yearly scam. They have signs… Read more »
It’s Pure ExtortionEditor:Current cab owners have built the taxi business into a successful industry. We put into this industry our blood, sweat and tears. We have put many long hours and have attended many meetings improving the system. We have done such a fine job and cleaned up the system and have made such great… Read more »
Community Support LaudedEditor:On behalf of the board of Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Steve Pappas, Eileen Abeel, Great Scott Broadcasting, DJ Wax and the staff of the Original Greene Turtle for their unwavering support of the local Red Cross Chapter.Everyone went far beyond… Read more »
Taxi Changes InevitableEditor:As a one-time taxicab company owner, I seen it coming three years ago and here it is. This is why I left Ocean City. The mayor and city council does not care about the taxi owners. I was even threatened at a council meeting when I asked about selling ads on my taxis. Are… Read more »
Perplexing CommentsEditor:Joe Kroart, what’s with the rabid dog act? Your criticism of the motivation behind Michael James’ letter was downright nasty. Why would you be so surprised that James’s opinions agree with a number of elected official’s opinions regarding child sex offenders? The similar views that James and these others expressed are shared by many… Read more »
Letter MisinterpretedEditor:In his rebuttal to my recent letter to the editor regarding the need for stronger policies and sentencing for sexual predators, Joseph Kroart clearly missed the point, and then mischaracterized my comments. Mr. Kroart suggested “underlying motives” and a lack of originality in my recommendations. I am not sure what he is referring to.I’ve… Read more »