(The following letter was addressed to Commissioner Robert Cowger and forwarded to this publication.)Editor: While I certainly don’t believe everything I read in the paper, when I see a quote, I tend to believe it or, at least, it’s gist. Your statement regarding the MCB request for the kayak launch, saying that, “I’m tired of getting… Read more »
A Veterans Day ThoughtEditor:(The following letter was addressed to George Russell Oliver within weeks of being discharged from the Navy in World War II. The letter, dated April 20, 1946, was written by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal.)I have addressed this letter to reach you after all the formalities of your separation from active… Read more »
Veterans Day is for Ordinary People Accomplishing the ExtraordinaryBy Clarence E. HillWhen then-Governor Ronald Reagan introduced returning POW John McCain at a speaking engagement in 1974, the future president asked, “Where do we find such men?”He was speaking of many veterans, when he answered, “We find them in our streets, in the office, the shops… Read more »
Decision Jeopardizes Berlin’s CharacterEditor:Recently, the Berlin Historic Commission met to decide the fate of one of the town’s oldest houses located in the South Main Street Historic District.By voting to allow the current owner to essentially raze the Elizabeth White House, circa 1820, and “rebuild” a 3,000-square-foot-plus structure in its place, the commission has negated… Read more »
It’s the exaggeration of the year to say it’s a tough time for small business, and a letter in the mail this week confirmed what had already been in the news regarding unemployment. Through some grisly numbers detailing the “economic storm” in Maryland, the generic letter detailed why the state has been forced to increase… Read more »
After reviewing all the presentations from companies bidding to become Ocean City’s next advertising agency, the resort essentially went with the status quo, although it will cost more than it ever has before.This week’s decision will mean the same agency and campaign will be used next year to market Ocean City to prospective visitors. To… Read more »
Editor:Ocean City Council member Doug Cymek recently expressed concern about leaks coming out of discussions that took place during the council’s secret meetings. According to the councilman, “there are some people on this council who believe that the public should know everything that is going on at all times.”My response to Councilman Cymek’s concern is… Read more »
What Others Are Saying: Time to Tap Rainy Day Fund?Fearing steep budget cuts that could lead to more furloughs, layoffs and cuts to state services, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are urging the state to dip into its $640 million rainy day fund. Normally, such an idea is heresy… Read more »
Stolen Moped Found In Police Impound LotEditor:Prior to last week’s letter even being published, the OCPD investigating officer was here first thing Thursday morning Oct. 8. The first thing that the officer and my son discovered was that the owner of Continental Cycles where we bought the moped, left out a character digit of the… Read more »
The specifics of the conversation behind closed doors at City Hall on Tuesday is unknown, but it’s clear tensions were running high and that’s why a closed session planned for an hour went for two-plus. The exact nature of the comments are unclear, but the City Council members showed the wear and tear from a… Read more »