Accountability QuestionedEditor:The failed school system of Worcester County and the state of Maryland, maybe start charging parents with neglect. Since these children are going to school with weapons. Like Worcester County charging a 13 year with murder.Where the hell are the teachers, guidance counselors, parents to take action? The child needs help, and figure out… Read more »
An Ocean City TreasureEditor:Last week I had the pleasure of helping to restore the huge Native American sculpture that’s been located at Ocean City’s Inlet since 1976. I call him “Chief,” and I’ve found him to be a calm place to visit over my 40 years of living here. Peter Toth, who I assisted, has sculpted… Read more »
Opposition Worn ThinEditor:Thank you for the fair and balanced report by Bethany Hooper (May 23 online) on the offshore wind symposium in Dagsboro, Del.The main objection to the wind farms was presented by Ocean City’s mayor. He presented the argument, heard for several years now, that the wind turbines will spoil the view and hurt… Read more »
Berlin Deserves BetterEditor:When I was growing up and home sick from school, there were two constants: Chicken noodle soup and The Price is Right. It was a bonus day if the game Plinko was played. Who doesn’t like Plinko?Decades later, this sports center complex discussion has turned into a round of Plinko. Let me explain.I’ll… Read more »
Conflict Of InterestEditor:My letter should be of interest to all voters and tax payers in the Town of Ocean City as well as all of the Town’s employees.In a letter appearing in the local newspapers on April 15, Mr. John Gehrig, a council member, wrote a letter under the title “Make money or take your… Read more »
What’s The Hurry?Editor:In 2017 the County ordered a study through the Stadium Authority who referred Crossroads Consulting Services to prepare a Study on the viability of a sports complex in the County for a fee of $75,000. After staff’s review, they commented on August 30, 2017 “staff has reviewed the economic analysis and determined that… Read more »
More Details NeededEditor:I applaud our Commissioners’ leadership and dedication to helping Worcester County continue to prosper.However, their recent 4-3 vote in favor of the sports complex project compels me to publicly share my perspective on this large capital investment. I would have also voted NO because of the chosen funding approach and lack of important… Read more »
New Events Bolster Party Town ImageEditor:Here is a striking example of the current Ocean City Mayor and Council’s mind set for two new events: a bull rodeo on the beach parking lot to kick off the summer season and a motor cycle event with a gun show at the end of the season.This doesn’t showcase the… Read more »
Educating For ‘An Everchanging World’Editor:The March 17 issue of The Dispatch reported on the March 15 Worcester County School Board meeting, in which once again criticisms were raised about a particular high school library book. Speakers presented opinions on both sides.I’m sure that all Worcester County residents want our schools to be “a safe, student-centered, educational… Read more »
Environment Bill Support UrgedEditor:I would like to express my support for the Environmental Human Rights Amendment (EHRA) that is being considered in our General Assembly now. The EHRA is a critical foundation for Maryland’s much-needed march into the future as a leader in environmental justice. If three-fifths of each House passes it, it will go… Read more »