We, James J. Stakem, president of The Board of Commissioners of Allegany County, and Robert M. Hutcheson, Allegany County commissioner, wish to reply to recent media coverage about Allegany County Sheriff David A. Goad's overtime expenditures in his road patrol division.
Am I the only one to see it? Were there no reporters present? I'm talking about the Senate hearings about fraud by contractors and the military in Iraq. It was despicable.
I understand that Ms. Fout ("Questions outnumber answers on bond levy," April 13 Times-News) has issues with the school board. I actually agree with her opinion of Skip Hackworth for the most part, however the fact remains that the bond issue is not to be taken lightly.
In response to so many other letters, we are one of the "elderly couples" who went to the school board meeting, only to find Mr. Hackworth very rude and unwilling to listen.
Since we're up against making a decision whether we should vote, or should not vote for a school bond levy, I think every concerned citizen about education here in Mineral County should sit down and write their opinion for what would be the best reason for a levy.
I congratulate Mr. Humbertson for his skepticism ("Global Temp has gone down," April 25 Times-News). Skepticism is healthy in these days when anything honest coming out of D.C. or the mouths of politicians or the mainstream media is the exception rather than the rule.
Secular quote of the day: "Some things you must always be unable to bear. Some things you must never stop refusing to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame." William Faulkner
My husband and I, like so many other Americans, have been watching this year's political race, with intense interest. It's a historical election.
Your editorial "Why not?: National Primary Day would speed the process," (April 24 Times-News) reactivated a dormant idea that I have had for several months, but never took any action on.
It has become apparent to me that the city of Frostburg obviously is being very unfair to the people who live in this city. Over the past years the citizens of Frostburg watched as the skate park was taken away and left the skaters with no grounds of their own.
The Times-News recently reported that the EPA is investigating Global Marketing Systems, a company based here in Cumberland, for exporting a vessel, the Oceanic, containing toxic PCB's to India. Federal law currently prohibits their export. A spokesperson for GMS denied the allegations, claiming that the charges are most likely a result of NGOs or individuals attempting to further their own agendas.
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending three local high school theatrical productions - Allegany, Mountain Ridge and Bishop Walsh (I attended Fort Hill's last month).
In light of a recent trip to our war memorials to honor the brave, I was reminded of the immeasurable contributions done on behalf of all of us! Reminded that "Ma'am" or "Sir" are still an appropriate greeting, though seldom used.
I am writing this letter in response to letters recently published in the Times-News. I am pleased that somebody recognizes what is not proposed as a tax increase for what it really is.
Today is National Teacher Day. Thank a teacher for making public schools great! Teachers in Allegany County Public Schools will be in the spotlight today, as students, parents, school administrators and the Allegany County Teachers Association celebrate the teachers who dedicate their lives in the teaching profession.
It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Allegany County as a Circuit Court judge and, more recently, the people of Maryland as a judge of the Court of Special Appeals.
In 2005 we moved into the city because we are getting older and thought it would be easier to be closer to everything. Little did we know that after the city replaced a storm drain with one that was too small that we would be flooded every time that we get a storm.
I felt compelled to address Jerry Ruby's letter regarding the suicide rate among young homosexuals. ("Suicide rate high among young homosexuals," April 28 Times-News) However, first, I'll address the "Holy Roller" title.
I read the letter, "Global Temp has gone down" in the April 25 Times-News. I did my own "research" (apparently, the same as the author's) and "Googled" for "global cooling threat."
I am writing to clarify my concern about our electronic voting machines. ("No way we can trust the electronic ballot machines," April 23 Times-News) It is not that our local election officials and judges are corrupt or not doing their jobs correctly. On the contrary, I trust our local officials and thank them for their service to us.
April was National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Throughout the country, communities sponsored events to raise awareness on this issue. It is estimated that an average of four children die every day as a result of child abuse and neglect.
Serendipity strikes again! This time it has led three friends to a voyage of the heart. One day Selena Thompson, Cindy Lin and I shared the desire to bike the C&O Canal to Georgetown.
