by James Ritch | Sep 16, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I resent that fact that your article said I was “opposed” to Rails and Trails. I am not. I wanted to make sure that the project was not begun and abandoned like has happened in other areas. I wanted to know what could be done to make it more attractive...
by James Ritch | Sep 16, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The 46th annual Fish Fry at Edwards Seafood was a huge success! What a tremendous turnout we had, on August 10, 2019! The Onancock Rotary served over 600 meals! The Arc is so grateful to the Onancock Rotary for cooking and serving and we send out a big...
by James Ritch | Sep 16, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual...
by James Ritch | Sep 10, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is in response to an article in an earlier edition about the sale of Chincoteague KOA and Maui Jack’s water park (“Quail Run and Maddox Campground Sell”). This transaction is a deepening of the relationship between Blue Water Development and Sun...
by James Ritch | Sep 10, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Since you feel our children don’t deserve food, I’ll make it really simple to understand. A single parent making $9 an hour for 40 hours is $1,440 a month before taxes, so take home is $1,200. Rent $700, $200 lights, $50 water, $200 food= $1,150 leaving...
by James Ritch | Sep 10, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is in response to the Aug. 30 letter about free school lunches. Well, lady, let me tell you this: we are not in the same times you grew up in, if you have not noticed. Groceries do not cost the same. It is almost cheaper to buy a $29 smart phone from...
