Paint OC Wrap UpEditor:Our 18th Annual “Artists Paint OC” plein air festival Aug. 9-13 was another impressive event for us and the town. Thank you to the 50 professional artists who spread out around the resort for five days and created 230 paintings of our iconic local landscapes. And thank you to the 57 youth… Read more »
Category: Letter To The Editor
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Voices From The Readers – August 25, 2023
Tent Compromise SoughtEditor:I’m weighing in on the canopy/tent debate. My husband has had a few Mohs surgeries. Another friend has a medical condition that limits the time spent in the sun. There’s a new baby in the family. When we found the Quipi (a large umbrella that has fabric pockets on four corners to add… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 18, 2023
Message To Task ForceEditor:Before we discuss the loser’s recent efforts to resurrect the “Sports Complex,” I feel a need to clear the air on some past letters and responses and give credit where credit is due.I can’t say enough good things about Jim Motsko, whose amazing story reflects everything positive that Ocean City represents. I… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 11, 2023
Wind Turbine Culture Wars Editor: In Florida, they have culture wars. Some would have you believe that Disney takes extremist views when really, they just provide an excellent entertainment venue without favoring or discriminating against any group. Others would have you believe that slavery somehow was a benefit for slaves. Neither of these views are… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 28, 2023
Offshore Wind An Environmental DisasterEditor:Facts vs. emotion.1. Turbines kill whales and birds.2. They have a 17-year life at best.3. Require expensive maintenance.4. Mechanically they are unreliable and problematic.5. This is NOT renewable energy.6. The bigger, the less reliable.7. Moving complicated parts operating in salt water…use your imagination.8. The most expensive form of all energy.9. Produce… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 21, 2023
Picture Told A StoryEditor:If a picture paints a thousand words, then The Dispatch cover photo June 14, 2023, by Nick Denny paints millions.As a family and community remembers the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp, we continue to witness admirable strength and patience from his family. The photo of Tiffany taking… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 14, 2023
Questions Surround New County CommissionEditor:I am writing in response to the Worcester County Commissioner’s latest vote to form a commission to oversee local public-school construction. One of the reasons Mr. Joe Mitrecic voting no for the formation of this commission was because of the existence of the Buckingham Planning committee that has already been working… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 7, 2023
Playing Politics Hurts All Editor: It is unfortunate and sad that of all the items that the Worcester County Board of Education could have reduced or cut in their proposed budget to meet their actual budget was the Summer Academy for special needs and disadvantaged students, as described by the editor of The Dispatch in… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – June 30, 2023
Retired County Teacher Refutes Letter’s Claims Editor: I am writing in response to Tony Christ of Falls Church, Va.’s letter to the editor published in the June 23 edition of The Dispatch. Lest Mr. Christ leave readers with the impression that 1970 was the “golden age” of education in Worcester County, let me share some… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – June 23, 2023
Voter ID ReflectionsEditor:As a follow-up to the letter from Dennis Evans last week and anyone else in the community confused about voter ID.Whenever this subject comes up, we tend to hear a lot of arguments about certain parties receiving disadvantage when voting does not require ID, mail-in votes are popular, early voting is allowed, etc…. Read more »