It is a real concern that no protections are in place to prevent the full scale taking of the life of the unborn.
One should applaud efforts to promote accountability through access to information.
I would like to point out something of interest.
I am writing in regards to an article in the Cumberland Times-News on Nov. 3 (“Half of U.S. kids will get food stamps, study says,” Page 2A).
“None of the bills retains longstanding current policies against abortion funding or abortion coverage mandates (the Hyde Amendment of 1976), and none fully protects conscience rights in health care.” — U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Oct. 29.
I was appalled to read the letter in the paper by Dellmer Mouse (“Will new Hate Crime law only open a huge can of worms?” Oct. 29 Times-News).
Willingness to help depended upon whose team won game
The good people of Maryland should feel disgust with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. Congressman Hoyer is clueless as to the ramifications of passing any law which would have the government mandate what you have to buy, via a threat of fines and jail! Under his definition of “promoting the general welfare” our Constitution no longer exists.
If Mountain Ridge football was on exhibit the (Friday, Oct. 30) in Frostburg, then we need to revamp the entire football program.
I was very disappointed in the lack of coverage for the renaming of the local field to Ted T. Femi Field. First of all, the field renamed was the baseball field at Lions Field, not the entire area. Secondly, a BIG thank you to LaVale Athletic Association for all of the time and effort they put forth to have the field renamed.
In my commentary, (“They’ve eliminated checks and balances,” Oct. 16 Times-News), I argued that the Allegany County Commissioners violated fundamental American principles when they effectively redefined the Sheriff’s office; stripping that office of essential equipment, material, officers, etc … I called for the sheriff to step aside if he was unable or unwilling to hold the commissioners responsible for their actions.
I am writing to thank all of the wonderful people who reached out to me regarding my son’s stolen bike (“Stolen bike was present from soldier in Afghanistan to his son,” Oct. 22 Times-News).
It comes to my attention you want to “ponder” over whether to send more combat troops to Afghanistan. I wonder if the troops already there ponder over heading to the front or not?
We are writing to correct a headline and article that occurred in the Cumberland Times-News regarding our space at 9 N. Centre St.
Only a few years ago, habitat loss was front and center among causes for concern about the future well-being of the American ecological landscape. Not much has changed to allay this concern; sprawling development continues, and alteration and loss of natural habitat is largely unchecked.
I am the Indiana State President of the American Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII and I want to thank your newspaper for publishing the article about who we are and why we deserve recognition from our fellow citizens and Congress (“Country has obligation to honor its Merchant Marine veterans.” letter to the editor Oct. 30 Times-News).
The Allegany County Commission for Women salutes our women veterans. More than 2.5 million women have served in defense of our nation. Duty, honor and pride are the words that reflect the spirit of generations of Americans who have sought to defend the rights and freedom of others.
I am writing in response to Dellmer Mouse’s letter “Will new hate crime law only open a huge can of worms?”
I read with disappointment the article that Jeff Hedrick “felt punked” regarding the Health Department’s misrepresentation of the swine flu vaccine.
I have lived at 219 Carroll St. for 53 years, next door to the house that burned down Oct. 16
I recently read, with great interest, the submission by former state Sen. John Bambacus, dealing with the issue of the public’s right to information from elected government. I feel that I was recently a “victim” of Allegany County’s extremely slow response to a request for information.
I am in receipt of my letter from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation with regard to the upcoming increase in the unemployment insurance rate for 2010. This increase is unprecedented and will only serve to place more people on the unemployment line.
As a proud Vietnam veteran who is preparing for Veterans Day, I find it tragic that so many of my fellow Americans view Nov. 11 as just another day off work.
I have been reading your paper for quite some time. One of my interest are the shops and businesses that come to the area. I tried doing a search online on where certain stores are located but can’t find anything online.
’Tis interesting, come November that there are three consecutive dates commemorating veterans and their service to the U.S.A:
For decades people have talked about cleaning up one of America’s most cherished and celebrated bodies of water – the Chesapeake Bay.
The American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II held their yearly Atlantic Region Convention recently in Bedford, Pa.. Merchant Marine Veterans from Pennsylvania and Maryland attended.
Just got the notice, our Medicare prescription premium went up 40 percent for next year. Just several months ago our Medicare supplemental insurance premium went up 18 percent
I am in receipt of my letter from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation with regard to the upcoming increase in the unemployment insurance rate for 2010.
As a proud Vietnam veteran who is preparing for Veterans Day, I find it tragic that so many of my fellow Americans view Nov. 11 as just another day off work.
I have been reading your paper for quite some time.
One could not help but notice the juxtaposition of two articles in the Oct. 25 Times- News. Jim Goldsworthy’s piece (“Here’s one day in the life of a U.S. Marine,” Page 8E) on the death of my Marine comrade and friend, Lt. Col. Billy Menges, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, was powerful and poignant.
We are writing in regard to the Times-News editorial on Oct. 11 titled “Parking: Downtown employees asked to use outlying areas.”
With President Obama about to sign the Hate Crime Bill into law, I would like to know what is the true definition of sexual orientation and it’s meaning?
We have all kinds of national debate about health care, Afghanistan, global warming — but the debate we refuse to have is one about the population size of the United States.
As an Anglican deaconess I am grateful for the Vatican’s pastoral response to the fracture of the Anglican Communion caused by some Anglican leaders who have abandoned historic Christian teaching and discipline. (“Vatican decision will make it easier for Anglicans to switch”)
The fourth grade at Aviston Elementary, located in southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources, and highlights found in each region.
One of Cumberland’s finest has quietly passed on to his reward. Unfortunately he probably won’t be missed by many because he has outlived most of his contemporaries.
As I sit back and read the repetitive letters declaring how terrible President Obama is and has been and will continue to be ... the comparisons to Hitler, calling him a socialist, calling for impeachment, saying that he is less patriotic or less religious conservatives, or that he’s not a Christian at all but am Al Qaeda trained spy that is secretly Muslim and wants to destroy America.
It was great to read about the opening of a new facility for kids with autism at the Jefferson School at Finan Center. (“New school at Finan to work with autistic children” Oct. 18, Times-News, Page 1A). Many people may not know that Jefferson is a day school for students who have emotional, behavioral and learning needs.
Congressmen, both Democrat and Republican, who oppose health care reform in general and government sabotaged health care in particular, and are truly concerned over the financial burden that could be placed on future generations, could and should man-up.
I read in the news that another child was turned down for insurance in Colorado, this time because she was too small. She’s a perfectly healthy 2-year-old who weighs only 22 pounds, and only ever had one cold.
All those in favor of rezoning to accommodate an asphalt plant and rubble dump north of Midland, please raise your hand. (“Rezoning for asphalt plant clears huddle,” Oct. 23 Times-News, Page 1B)
A while back I commented on some Associated Press news stories that presented distorted views and charts of factual information. Now it seems that selective history is being used to further an agenda.
If you have an idea that can help the city of Frostburg be more efficient, save money or create new revenue sources, we want to hear from you.
Another year and we are upon the holiday season again.
It is interesting to see that residents of Kemp Drive had a choice between blacktop and tar and chip, and we on Harwood Drive, did not.
Several days ago I noticed a letter to the editor, explaining the use of handicapped parking spaces (“Don’t park in handicapped spaces unless authorized,” Oct. 19 Times-News).
I’ve lived in West Virginia all my life and have always been proud of that.
I appreciated the article about Brent Walls (“Group acts as ‘voice of the river,” Oct. 9 Times-News, Page 1A).
In a recent commentary (“They’ve eliminated the checks and balances,” Oct. 16 Times-News), Thomas Mogle complained that the Allegany County Commissioners violated fundamental American principles when they transferred the county road patrol from the jurisdiction of the Sheriff’s Department to the recently formed Department of Public Safety.
Back in the early 1970s, my brother and I helped my late grandmother and Uncle Mike package up tomato and pepper plants each spring for home gardeners.
Citizens of Allegany County, once again the city administration is trying to place a price on the welfare of our county residents.
Wall Street insults our public’s trust again by paying out billions of “our” hard earned dollars in bonuses to their disreputable executives with “our” bailout monies from TARP, 4,793 bankers and traders with more than $1 million each in the past year in bonus payments.
I am writing you regarding the budget cuts for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. While I live in Virginia, I have a brother who lives in LaVale.
I have read with interest, the recent letters sent in support of President Obama’s proposed health care overhaul. While I am as eager as anyone to see health care reform, it’s impossible for me to see this bill as anything but a disaster.
We took photos of the fire on Carroll Street last Friday and it was the most tragic thing to watch. (“West Side woman rescued from fire,” Oct. 17 Times-News, Page 1A) We live across the street and the house was one of the prettiest on our street, but it is no longer there, it is just a shell.
I take exception with Mineral County Commissioner Wayne Spiggle for picking and publicly reading a letter that asserted that ads ran on the Christian radio station told people they were “going to hell” if they did not support the Wind Farm Project. (“Tax dollars,job creation critical to Mineral’s wind farm support,” Oct. 14 Times-News, Page 1A)
I am writing in regards to a theft that occurred at my home on Shriver Avenue on Oct. 16, somewhere between the hours of 9 and d
I read in the Oct. 1 issue of the Cumberland Times-News that the city of Cumberland’s Mayor and City Council are considering ways to tighten the budget. (“City proposes multiple ways to save money,” Page 1A)
Ronald W. Maiers writes in the Oct. 18 Times-News that it is time for the people once again to take control of America.
I’ve been reading with interest the several reports of email exchanges among the Allegany County delegation (and apparently numerous other individuals) regarding potential legislation to enable a petition for referendum on the Sheriff/Bureau of Police issue.
The Allegany County Commissioners would have you believe the law enforcement controversy is my fault. This is far from the truth.
I waited until all comments were in regarding my Aug. 25 letter, “Anti Camping law is aimed at one person,” before using my one rebuttal.
I am writing in response to the Mayor and City Council’s recent proposal regarding the Cumberland Fire Department.
My name is Nicholas Boinovych, and I am writing you today to give my full support to the U.S. Wind Force Pinnacle Wind Mill Project.
The media and the public in general are bemoaning the fact that there will be no COLA increase in Social Security payments next year. They should be cheering; not complaining!
The parking solutions outlined in the recent letter sent out by the parking committee are inadequate at best (“Workers occupying prime parking downtown,” Oct. 9 Times-News, Page 1A).
I went to Wal-Mart the other day. I have a handicapped van with the ramp on the passenger side.
I would like to respond to your recent article, “New voting system could also mean new expenses.” (Oct. 8 Times-News, Page 1A). There appears to be a misunderstanding about the nature of the new voting system and about the costs involved in its purchase.
I used to donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Research. They sent back some items with pictures that children drew. Two years ago I received a Christmas card that came with one condition, that I not keep it, but write a special message and return it, so at child a the hospital would get it.
Oct. 29 is World Psoriasis Day. Why is this global day of recognition important to our community?
For all those who think Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize but also believe that he is a Muslim, I suggest awarding them the Dumbbell Prize.
A few weeks ago I had a letter to the editor in which I referred to President Obama, simply as Obama (“They keep trying to force their beliefs on us,” Sept. 15).
It was called to my attention that I was being disrespectful to the president by that reference.
Edward Evan’s letter of Sept. 29 (“Crowd was amazing and joined together as a free people” ) lit my fire as he saw first-hand what the press or TV did not report correctly and properly, about the TEA party march on Washington Sept. 12.
What sort of financial savings can anyone really boast of when fundamental American principles are compromised?
I have always wondered why we see activities and programs based for kids in this community come and go so quickly.
Thank you for mentioning me in your Oct. 9 issue (“Bosnian who received medical treatment in city featured by ‘Reader’s Digest’,” Page 1B).
When it comes to the subject of slaughtering innocent people I believe Proverbs 24:11-12 compels me to speak up.
The year 1917 ushered in the invention of marshmallow fluff. As the decades progressed 1934 marked the hottest year of the 20th century. That coincided with more fluff being made.
We would like to invite all breast cancer survivors to be celebrated and honored at the first annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® event.
To the lady who stole my purse on Oct. 8 at the doctor’s office, please give me back my important papers that were in my bag: driver’s license, Social Security cards, birth certificates, insurance cards for me and my son.
As a long-term tenant at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport and with continuing interest in the well being of the local air field, I was pleased to read of a change in the tax computation on private and commercial aircraft on West Virginia based airports (Charleston Gazette, Sept. 23).
An average of 15,291 vehicles traveled daily through downtown Oakland (Garrett County) on U.S. Route 219, according to the 2008 Maryland State Traffic Count Division.
Dear Director Wolohojian,
I am writing this letter on behalf of my mother, Wilda Parsons, widow of now deceased World War II veteran Prentis M. Parsons.
I have been a registered nurse for 37 years.
Please let me preface this letter by saying that I am not given to writing letters.
I am writing, hoping you will help raise awareness about Rett Syndrome. It’s the leading cause of severe impairment in girls, yet the general public still doesn’t know about it. A baby girl is born every five hours with this debilitating disease.
The Red Devils (TRD) are a non-profit organization serving all of Maryland. Their mission is to fund services to improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients and their families.
This is in response to Elizabeth Sullivan’s letter “Not even our country can take precedence over God (Oct. 6 Times-News).”
It’s a real shame that so many people are influenced by the hateful, vindictive lies that are circulating the media in regards to health care reform.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness. The Allegany County Women’s Commission would like to show our support for victims of domestic violence by offering these suggestions for a safety plan from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Ditches are not usually known as particularly attractive parts of town, and are not usually deemed important enough for the attention of the community.
With the continuing debate about government’s role in health care, inevitably some people raise the specter of socialism.
This is in response to a letter sent by Mr. Glenn Riffey (“There’s a good reason for it to be ‘secular,’ ” Sept. 27 Times-News).
I am writing this letter to recognize and thank two great football programs from our wonderful community.
On Oct. 30 and 31, Marylanders have an opportunity to attend the Maryland Forests Association’s Annual Conference at Rocky Gap Resort.
Concerning the letter of Mr. Dow about the Mineral County Planning Commission and Zoning (“Mineral County needs to find its own niche,” Oct. 2 Times-News):
Dow asked, “I also wonder why someone like Mr. Burdock would want to tell the public that the members of the Planning Commission ‘don’t see eye to eye?”’
I recently discovered that my great-great-grandfather died on the B&O Railroad at Brady Mills, near Cumberland, and would like to correspond with local historians or anyone with knowledge of that area.
