http://www.times-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:14:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137211450.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137211450.html I think the difference between Islam and radical Islam is clear. The first step in understanding this is to know that Islam means “submission.” Muslims believe that everyone should think and worship the same god as they do. Muslims do not either support nor go against violence, but radical Muslims clearly believe they can harm anyone in anyway that do not believe in their god. Learning the difference between the two groups helps me better understand what is and might happen in the world.Lydia, Sixth GradeBishop Walsh School Fri, 16 May 2008 21:13:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137211339.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137211339.html In response to “What part of can’t afford it don’t you understand?” is what happens when our government lets a non-believer talk them into taking prayer out of school and doing away with the Pledge to the American Flag and removing God’s words from buildings. Fri, 16 May 2008 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137124738.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137124738.html Ten years ago a hard rain made parts of Westernport unsafe and at best hard to get in and out of sometimes as the roads and streets were blocked. Even the middle school was opened for the people during these bad storms, remember? Fri, 16 May 2008 12:38:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137123855.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137123855.html I am writing this letter in regards to the upcoming election for our next president of The United States of America. I have flip-flopped so much these past several months I was beginning to think I was incapable of deciding which candidate to endorse. Fri, 16 May 2008 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137123728.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_137123728.html I read, with great interest, the political commentary given by Senator Robert Byrd in the West Virginia section of the Sunday, April 27 edition of this paper. Even though I am a registered Republican, I will be so happy to see George W. Bush leave the White House. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:17:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111732.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111732.html Editor's note: Kim Leonard, chairman of the Allegany College of Maryland Board of Trustees read the following speech at ACM President Don Alexander's farewell retirement reception held at Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort May 6. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111624.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111624.html This letter is written in response to a reader commentary published in the May 7 edition of the Times-News, in which a local company, Global Marketing Systems, was demonized as having a "callous disregard" for the environment and human health and safety due to their involvement with the ship recycling industry. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111542.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111542.html I wanted to express what a delightful and educational presentation on the Allegany County Library System Director John Taube provided for the Cumberland City Council meeting. I was blown away. What a professional and effective slide show - and, what a fascinating and creative array of services our public libraries are offering. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:14:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111501.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111501.html Hi, I'm sure everyone has heard of these diseases, and many know at least one person with one of these diseases. I do, I have MS (multiple sclerosis), friends with MS and Parkinson's disease and know of people who had and died with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Thu, 15 May 2008 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111415.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_136111415.html Recently, I enjoyed the letter to the editor by Betty Jo Dohrman, "Let's celebrate W.Va. Schools for Deaf, Blind," (May 3 Times-News) Many years ago, 10 to be exact, I had the privilege of teaching business, computer keyboarding, and computer applications to the students at the Blind School. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:23:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112351.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112351.html Tampa, Fla., Feb. 17, 2006: George Bush said, "I hope that when it's all said and done, people see me as a strategic thinker, and that I'm able to stay focused on a strategy that will leave behind peace and hope." Duhhhmmmbbb! Wed, 14 May 2008 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112304.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112304.html I have just been accepted into the nursing program. I am pursuing this career not as a "get rich quick" scheme but to make a difference in someone's life. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112159.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112159.html The first major change is that American Legion Post 13 members will no longer be placing flags in the surrounding cemeteries. This task has been accepted by the Rotary Club. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:18:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112050.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_135112050.html The Maryland Rural Legacy Program, funded by the state Department of Natural Resources, purchases conservation easements from private landowners in an effort to protect agricultural and forest land from the pressures of development. Gov. Martin O'Malley supports this action. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_134110100.html http://www.times-news.com/letters2/local_story_134110100.html I am writing to you on behalf of the board of county commissioners on a very significant issue related to funding for the board of education. On March 21, 2008, Ms. Yoder and I sent all county departments and agencies a memorandum stating that Fiscal Year 2009 will be the most difficult funding year we have faced in a long time.