Comments on: #10 Story GOODBYE WAVE, WAVE GOODBYE

By: Kathleen Bahri

Kathleen Bahri — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:47:22 +0000

Let me add my name to the long list of positive comments from Wave readers. I’ll miss reading about CC when I’m not able to be in town and learning about the ins and outs (including reverse parking) of town goings on. George and Dorie – I know you’re on to better things!

By: Sandy Mayer

Sandy Mayer — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:27:09 +0000

I am personally sorry to see the Wave go. George was always amazingly supportive of the Eastern Shore Spay Organization's fund raising efforts and B&B projects. The Wave was a huge effort with the willingness to report and supply current information not available anywhere else will be sadly missed. It also encouraged response and participation on local issues. I think there may have been a rough start with the Wave as the new kid on the block with too many opinions. Maybe we needed the news and just the news without the controversial commentary. It turned a lot of people against the Wave who refused to subscribe to it. I always felt that it was their loss and if you really wanted to know what was going on in town it was necessary to subscribe. I find Wayne Creed a little very frightening in his habit of "if you think it, it is ok to print it." Like calling the new parking efforts communist. Really? If you are going to report the information and be a valuable addition to the Internet maybe you need to tone it down a bit. Clelia Sheppard and Mary Ann Rohem resigned from Arts Enter. This caused the board to do a huge search for a replacement to fill their big creative shoes and tireless devotion. Change is always difficult. Thomas D. Giese: We are your neighbors at 212 Bay Ave., about 4 houses away. Hank has a full-time job with Rutgers University in NJ as director of a research dept. I am secretary/treasurer of ESSO and together we own and operate the Chesapeake Bay View B&B. Good Luck George and Dorie. Thank you for all your efforts.

By: Donna Bozza

Donna Bozza — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:23:37 +0000

Having sat through many Northampton County Supervisor meetings I can attest to the sterling coverage by the Cape Charles Wave. The fact that they even chose to cover it was a major step as the town government and citizens have had a history of disconnect. As much as we may sometimes want to be an island onto ourselves, reality dictates we need to be involved with county issues whether we live inside any town limits or not. County and Shore issues affect us all. The Wave helped fill a news void at a critical time in our county's history. The Eastern Shore News abandoned coverage of Northampton government, and other weekly news sources never scratched the surface of issues, instead just providing a "he said, she said" read. The Wave's County coverage has been handled by Mr. Creed for months now in a thorough and professional manner; I don't see any reason why that would change. I for one, am grateful. It is a thankless and not very lucrative job. I wish Dorie & George more peaceful days ahead.

By: Roger L. Munz

Roger L. Munz — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:29:22 +0000

HEROES: There are many kinds of heroes. The people who stand up to expose problems and/or improper conduct on the part of our neighbors and governmental officials are one particular kind of hero. These people subject themselves to all kinds of malicious attacks and often false accusations, and for what? Telling the truth in print. To expose waste, corruption, and illegal acts in our town and county. The TRUTH is the TRUTH — you can’t change that. The Wave will be greatly missed
on many levels — the humor, the historical perspective, the public anouncements, as well as the exposés. THESE ARE MY KIND OF HEROS.

By: Melvin W. Williams, Jr. CWO-USCG (Ret)

Melvin W. Williams, Jr. CWO-USCG (Ret) — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:13:57 +0000

I hope whatever news media next comes to town and shore focus a lot more on the issues of the black people in the area and their issues other than deaths and crime. As I read the articles in the paper, it seems that your interest was focused on "front street" politics, money and power. Favoritism and corruption has always been present and rules the town even as it did when I grew up there. So ebb tide, not low tide Cape Charles Wave.

By: Karen Davis, PhD

Karen Davis, PhD — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:35:36 +0000

I am sorry to learn that The Wave is shutting down – and surprised. I join those who have expressed their gratitude for this newspaper and its willingness to investigate and report on situations and topics important to Northampton County residents. Wayne Creed wrote a wonderful piece about my organization in Machipongo, United Poultry Concerns, published on February 23rd. The comments, letters and articles in The Wave showed a willingness to let many voices – intelligent, informative, interesting voices – be heard and shared. I wish Wayne Creed’s new publishing venture, The Mirror, success, and George and Dorie Southern – Thank You!

Karen Davis, President, United Poultry Concerns http://www.upc-online.org

By: Tim Krawczel

Tim Krawczel — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:16:18 +0000

The Wave improved public discourse on Town issues. The Wave opened new doors for participation to long time residents and newcomers alike and the Southerns’ contributions of time, energy and talent leave the civil society of the community healthier and better informed. Good luck to them for the future!

By: Hampton Miller

Hampton Miller — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:29:52 +0000

Change can be a good thing, but “Wayne Creed, the Jon Stewart of the Eastern Shore” is a little scary. I prefer not to get my news from the Comedy Network. I guess that says it all!

Make that “the George Carlin of the Eastern Shore.” –EDITOR

By: Joe Vaccaro

Joe Vaccaro — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:12:51 +0000

Controversial? Entertaining? Informative?

Actually – all of the above.
The best of luck to all!

By: David Kabler

David Kabler — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:59:18 +0000

It’s a sad day when such a dependable source of information closes its doors. Many thanks to The Wave for reporting on stories factually and passionately, especially those regarding the destructive rezoning proposal of the Northampton BoS and the truth behind our “glorious” chicken industry. The Eastern Shore Post and the Eastern Shore News cannot hold a candle to The Wave, I think. Readers could freely leave their comments and criticism after each article. One could post their own OpEd article. Anonymous comments could be posted. Now that’s freedom of the press!