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Comments by karenglaub

Written on Guest Commentary: Fourth of July 1776 — The birth of our nation:

It is curious, but good to note that you have finally found your voice to uphold our freedom of speech. As I recall several years ago when our freedom of speech was being hindered by our city parks ordinance, my memory tells me you were silent then. I and many other islanders spoke out, and after a lengthy period,it was changed.
Words are important, but if you do not take action when action is required, then they amount to nothing.

Written on Forensic audit response: Price tag a shocker, no fraud, no surprise:

It wasn't that Harrison was afraid to ask for help. He was asked if he needed help and he said no. Ask yourself why. The other question Mr Stephanides, Sciarinno, and others, is why you weren't concerned about our city's books being in good order after Dana Souza brought out the problems he saw. If people hadn't practically demanded an audit, which was money well spent, we still would be in the dark. Do you not want your city to be the best it can be?

Written on Island septic tank overflows into roadway:

Forrest Court is not anywhere near Mackle Park or Heathwood, so where did this in fact happen?
Who knows?

Written on Sewage spill leaves mess on Marco:

I think it would take maybe 50 to 60 septic tanks to fail all at the same time to equal the mess the city created today.

Written on Marco veteran remembers one tough day:

This veterans day we all are reminded that we owe thanks to those who have served and those who are serving now. To those who were called and those who volunteered, a sincere "thank you".

Written on Marco's Parks and Recreation Director Dana Souza resigns:

I've always felt that Dana Souza has done a great job for the city, and I don't want to see him leave. I think he has exhibited good knowledge of what the city manager's duties are when he was serving as interim, showed strong leadership skills, and made people accountable for their actions. By all appearances, he communicated with the council well and performed that job as well as or better than anyone else with a degree. What more could you ask for?

Written on Editor's Notes: Nastiness is a small price to pay:

You are so right Mr Green. Thank you for saying that. Marco residents deserve to know what's happening in their city. Sorry if some people here don't seem to care about getting the whole story from their newspaper.

Written on Collier School Board meeting delayed due to absent members:

This school board needs seven people on it. It is too large a district to have only 5 members making decisions for this large of an area. Also, they should not be paid for their service. Where I come from,people do this to give back to the community, not for the pay.

Written on Marco Island Yacht Club returns to drawing board:

Who are the proposed boat slips/docks supposed to serve? We do not need to draw more people from off the island here for their convenience so they have a
place to dock their boat. We have enough congestion on that part of our island now, and during season it is gridlock. This is our main artery on and off the
island. What about this proposal makes it in our city's interest to do? The yacht club wants to use our navigable waters in that cove area where the general public comes to fish and play, for their monetary gain. We should not support that.

Written on Sulfides high in small areas:

If you're one of the people being affected with
health problems and you live in the areas where this
de-watering is going on I'm sorry for what you're going through. I've seen report after report that
says there are many negative health effects from it
but our city says it's ok to continue because there
is no positive proof that it is the cause. So what,
we now know about the health effects from breathing second hand smoke, but we've never had any measurable proof of that either. Older people don't
have the physical immunity to hazards like younger
people do. Why is that so hard to understand?

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