‘Letters to the Editor’ Archives
Letter to the Editor: Marx/Engle 2 – Locke/Smith 0
The results of the elections in France and Greece warn of grave prospects for the forthcoming elections in the US. The forces of socialism have won the day and will propel Europe into a deeper recession and more socio-economic chaos that will have worldwide repercussions. It is abundantly clear that “austerity” to the French and Greek electors [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why We Are Lions
The following unsolicited letter was received by Russ Herrmann, eyesight chairman of the Marco Island Lions Club: To whom it may concern: I want to thank each and every one of those involved in helping me get my new pair of glasses. I have been using these magnifying cheaters which were getting me by but wasn’t enough. These new glasses [...]
Letter to the Editor: Larry Sacher
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Why not let “We the People” decide? As most Citizens who have been paying attention know, there are some major issues that affect ALL of Marco that could or have already been brought before the existing City Council. As one of the few announced candidates to run for election to City Council this [...]
Letter to the Editor: From James Timmerman & Family
From the bottom of my heart, Thank you! The intent of this letter is for both my family and I to express our sincere gratitude for all those involved in my recovery. I will begin with a brief description of my experience. Monday, 06 February 2012 I was admitted to the Collier Blvd. Physicians Regional Medical Center. ER diagnosis was a [...]
Letter to the Editor: From Wayne Waldack
Recently I received the following question in an email from a Citizen of Marco Island: “Please tell me how you justify a 6000 gallon cap or even the 4000 gallon cap on sewer outflow.” I replied: “Justification is easy”. 1. The Taxpayers of the City of Marco Island paid approximately $97,000 to Burton & Associates for [...]
Response to Article by Larry Magel
Response to Article by Larry Magel, Chairman, Marco Island City Council in the March 29-April 4th issue. OUR CITIZENS DO DESERVE THE FACTS: Our newly elected Chairman of the Marco Island City Council, Larry Magel, in his first newspaper article started his term on the negative, go figure!!! The Marco Island Property Owners (MIPO) facts [...]
Letters to the Editor
Let’s get the real facts, our citizens deserve it A reporter asked me why I wanted to be Chairman of the Marco Island City Council and I replied, “I want to communicate with our citizens.” You deserve to know the real facts on the issues that come before the City Council, not what some group wants you to hear. When you have the real facts [...]
Letters to the Editor
Recently I had the opportunity to address one hundred Marco residents on a variety of subjects. During side conversations with members during the program, as well as meetings around town after the program, it became clear to me that some citizens don’t know when to call the police, some don’t know how, and others “feel bad for bothering the [...]
Letters to the Editor
Thank you Marco Island. The people, merchants, restaurateurs and businesses on Marco Island give back so much to this community. The San Marco Council of Catholic Women want to take this opportunity to thank these people for their overwhelming generosity, that made our Casino Night such a success. OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS: Pension [...]
