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Comment on The Conductor: Tom McHugh and his Mainstay by Lynn Hilfiker

Lynn Hilfiker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:53:29 +0000

Tom is golden — and he’s put Rock Hall on the music map in a big way. Many, many of the concerts at the Mainstay are truly world class; word has spread to Philadelphia, D.C., and beyond. What a wonderful venue Rock Hall has with the Mainstay. We love you, Tom!

Comment on The Conductor: Tom McHugh and his Mainstay by Robin Wood Kurowski

Robin Wood Kurowski — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:46:55 +0000

What a wonderful piece on “our” wonderful Tom

Comment on Last Words on FASTC (Not) by Rebecca Lepter

Rebecca Lepter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:32:12 +0000

Missing the @ sign in the e-mail, it’s fastc.info@gsa.gov

Comment on The Conductor: Tom McHugh and his Mainstay by Larry Schroth

Larry Schroth — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:15:47 +0000

Tom McHugh and the Mainstay – New York, Philadelphia and D.C. quality music without the hassle of transportation and parking. What a deal! The performances are wonderfully diverse and passionate in this intimate setting. May your success continue.

Comment on Last Words on FASTC (Not) by rachel carter goss

rachel carter goss — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:28:49 +0000

…and like Upper Shore – I haven’t heard any Fat Ladies singing…

Comment on Last Words on FASTC (Not) by rachel carter goss

rachel carter goss — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:28:05 +0000

These comments will be a part of the EA – then, after the EA is complete, there will be another op to ask Qs and make comments.
Thank You, JL, for sharing this important info. rcg

Comment on More Snows, Fewer Mallards by Gren Whitman

Gren Whitman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:55:30 +0000

With winter pretty much over, a Wood Duck and several Green-winged Teal were spotted at Eastern Neck NWR last Wednesday, and an osprey near Trumpington was reported by two people. Weekly water fowl counts at the Refuge are posted at the desk in the bookstore/gift shop operated by the Friends of Eastern Neck.

Comment on Letter to Editor: Let’s Keep it God’s Country by sherry adam

sherry adam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:42:12 +0000

My bad. I just didn’t see them out there that weekend. Not hunting season, you know. Definitely the hunters as well. I apologize for omitting the hunters.

Comment on Kent to Cut Curbside Recycling by Marge

Marge — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:46:08 +0000

We have participated in the curbside recycling program from its beginning, and I cannot recall even one occasion when plastic items have been blown from our sometimes heaping bin. I have not seen this elsewhere in our neighborhood either—and I probably would have noticed had it occurred or seemed a problem. This is not to say this has not happened elsewhere, but it probably is rare and can be prevented easily by householder care in loading bins. I’d say this is a non-issue and ought not to distract from the larger questions here.

Comment on Kent to Cut Curbside Recycling by Anna

Anna — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:29:12 +0000

I am so disheartened to read this bit of news! I understand the financial constraints the county is facing, but I hate to think of the impact this will have on the Green initiatives which are just beginning to gain some momentum. I guess Chestertown will have to throw out the idea of enforcing mandatory recycling for residents. Does this also mean the on-street recycling cans in Chestertown will disappear?

Have alternatives to ending the recycling program been explored? Even monthly pick-up would be preferable to having it totally gone.

Comment on Kent to Cut Curbside Recycling by cellardoor

cellardoor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:05:11 +0000

What a great county service to do without. And if only people would be more responsible. I know so many that only recycle because someone comes to the curb and picks it up. So much more will go to the landfill now. “Its easier”. And I hate to tell you MDeastern shore, but yes, there are pigs on the water that throw their trash overboard. Again, “its easier”. If only doing the right thing wasn’t so much effort. I hope they change their mind on ending the curbside recycling, and just cut back on it. But if people did what was right, we wouldn’t need it.

Comment on Kent’s Water & Sewer Rates May Rise by cellardoor

cellardoor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:56:57 +0000

I wish the monthly bill was based on gallons used, but I guess that would cut down on how much the county made. I use about 3200 gallons a quarter, and still have to pay the same as a larger household that keeps their usage under 12,000. Had I known it was based on a flat rate, I probably wouldn’t have bought where I did. I found out the hard way to investigate further.

Comment on Letter to Editor: Let’s Keep it God’s Country by rachel carter goss

rachel carter goss — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:08:50 +0000

“for the fishermen, hikers and bikers who find and/or make time for a little rest and relaxation”
please, don’t forget the hunters – the ones that hunt on TSP.

Comment on Kent to Cut Curbside Recycling by Warrior Bob Kramer

Warrior Bob Kramer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:21:49 +0000

MD Eastern Shore says: does my identity really matter?

Seems to me that it’s your opinion that matters… and the fact that somebody actually posts that opinion in public. Think about it in the context of this issue or any other issue we’re faced with in CofK. Don’t we need as many folks as possible engaged in the process?

It’s encouraging to see more folks show up at the county commissioners meetings, because they can see how our county works first hand. And… in most cases it’s not like watching sausage being made. So… MD Eastern Shore… you’re more than welcome to come to the CC meeting next Tues a.m. at 8:30… and we won’t ask your name, although I can’t speak for Miss Ann, because she might ask you anything. Of course, as a matter of courtesy folks do mention their name before they speak if they’re unknown, and the proceedings are a matter of public record.

Comment on Irish Supper for St Patrick by Hugh Silcox

Hugh Silcox — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:52:14 +0000

The absolutely best Irish Soda Bread recipe is in Marion Cuningham’s “Fannie Farmer Baking Book.” Her recipe calls for only four ingredients: flour, salt, soda, and buttermilk (ok, ok … I add a cup of yellow raisins or currents, so sue me). No eggs, no fat…fabulous! I’ve been making it for about twenty-five years…..

Comment on The Prince’s Evening of Reconciliation by connie schroth

connie schroth — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:50:50 +0000

This event was about forgiveness and moving forward personally and socially – the building itself is only a metaphor for past errors. All our hearts and minds need remodeling if Kent County is going to achieve a fully integrated community.

Comment on Kent to Cut Curbside Recycling by Kevin Shertz

Kevin Shertz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:48:02 +0000

Let’s not forget that the $500,000 figure includes salaries. We’re reducing costs but we’re also possibly putting people out of work, which has its own set of aftershocks in the community.

The main issue is one of consumption habits: it doesn’t matter whether it’s going in a landfill or a recycling bin, we really need to reduce the amount of waste that we generate.

Comment on Road Damage Grows by Genie Wootton

Genie Wootton — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:40:16 +0000

I think it’s “other public” not “other peoples”

Comment on Spy Op-Ed: Sykesville Vs Ruthsburg – Similar? by Sherry Adam by Bert

Bert — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:40:24 +0000

Perhaps Ruthsburg can learn from Admiral Boom. Is it a question of tolerance?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqZFYHM8g38

Comment on Kent to Cut Curbside Recycling by MD Eastern Shore

MD Eastern Shore — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:12:22 +0000

Good morning Jim

Let me ask you this: does my identity really matter, when what I have observed is the following:

1) our county government spent a half a million dollars to save $18,000, and maybe just maybe that’s not a terrific return on investment.

2) any person can start a nonprofit to do anything. provide a good service at a fair price and that person can succeed while benefiting the community.

3) the use of open bins in the curbside recycling effort is polluting our bay on windy days.

Could you tell me exactly why my 3 observations are less valid because you don’t know who I am. If we were having a conversation as a group in a cafe or a public area and I wasn’t known to anyone else, would you tell me that I wasn’t allowed to speak until I told you who I was?