Category Archives: letter to the editor

Garrett educators work hard for schools, communities

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

— As president of the Garrett County Education Association, representing more than 400 dedicated education employees here in Garrett County, I feel the need to address some concerns about the role of GCEA that have surfaced recently in with respect … Continue reading →

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Do like citizens do and live within your means

Posted on May 2, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

— Would we be better, not to read the newspaper each morning, would the storm pass? Seems like every time you pickup the newspaper, the headlines read: “ Taxes to be raised on income, or property taxes to increase, or, … Continue reading →

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More information needed before decision can be made

Posted on May 1, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News — I must agree that the prospect of raising taxes in Garrett County is of major concern to many citizens (“No more property tax hikes in Garrett County,” April 25 Times-News). Furthermore, I agree that … Continue reading →

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It’s time for the commissioners to address education and jobs

Posted on April 26, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News — To the Honorable Commissioners: You are to be commended for your efforts in dealing with issues affecting our county such as ASCI, CARC and zoning, to name a few. Now it’s time to address … Continue reading →

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No more property tax hikes in Garrett County

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Cumberland Times-News — It was with dismay that I read that Garrett County commissioners are discussing raising property taxes to handle the budget shortfall projected for next year. In these dire times when the economy is bad and prices are … Continue reading →

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They’re treating symptoms — not problems

Posted on February 25, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

After attending the Garrett County commissioners meeting to discuss possible school closings and aiding or taking over the Adventure Sports Center International, (ASCI) I am afraid we may be asking the wrong questions. School closings are not in and of … Continue reading →

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Dennett Road is the best place for special needs children

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News I have three children in my home who attend Dennett Road Elementary School. One is a son in fourth grade who has done amazing there and received a wonderful education. He is very involved in … Continue reading →

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Closing Dennett Road bad for special education students

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News I am disappointed that no mention has ever been made of the special education population at Dennett Road Elementary School. I do not know if everyone knows that Dennett Road is the special education center … Continue reading →

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Closing Dennett Road would be major blow

Posted on February 16, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Cumberland Times-News My name is Kaitlin Shaffer. I went to Dennett Road Elementary School for five years: first through fifth grade. I am very distressed to even think about Dennett Road closing. If Dennett Road closes, over 320 children will … Continue reading →

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$3 million would be better spent on schools, not ASCI

Posted on February 8, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News I am a local Garrett County resident, pay taxes and am a voter. I am very concerned about the finances of Garrett County Commissioners budget and the Garrett County Board of Education’s budget.The biggest percentage … Continue reading →

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