McKay a Christian?

[manowar]

McKay has done a lot to make everybody aware of just how religious he is.  I don't think religion has any place in government, but that is not why I am posting on the topic.  I am now questioning his veracity.

On the one hand, he is using much of his political capitol to oppose gay marriage.

On the other hand, he is a huge supporter of gambling at Rock Gap.

I thought conservative Christians were opposed to vices like gambling?  Am I wrong?

[Car Doc]

YES!!



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[Boxie]

Conservative Christians just don't want anyone else doing the crap they themselves do.

[BigCountry]

The problem with allowing religion to influence government, is you're opening the door for EVERY religion to influence government.  What's to stop Muslims from getting a referendum together to force their views on government? If the extreme Christians in this state can do it, so can any religion.

Keep relgion out of government and government out of religion!

McKay doesn't know what he's getting himself into. He's just simply not a brite person.

[Tombstone]

   Please keep Religion out of County business.  This is not the place to discuss religion.  We all have a right to choose what religion we practice and not have it shoved in our faces at a County Commissioner Meeting.  Allegany County Business only. Discuss Religion at your church of choice or place of worship. I know politicians need to repay the people that got them into office but this is out of control now.  keep church and state separate.

[woogus]

On the other hand, he is a huge supporter of gambling at Rock Gap.

This is pretty much going to be it for economic development effort.  The slots company and the County Commissioners will talk about the 400+ employees this will add to the county and really, what else do we need?

[thechosenone]

What we need to to get rid of the "new" 3 FOOLS and elect people who can and will work to improve the county. These three FOOLs took care of the police problem and that was almost above their capabilities but now we need some actual leaders

[thechosenone]

How about someone who understands business and the need for a well educated work force. The "NEW" three fools don't bring much to the table in these areas.

[DeeBee]

Gary - how about greyhounds instead of horses?   then we could say Cumberland has gone to the dogs. 

[thechosenone]

Between the three of them they wouldn't know how to attract business to the county if we paid them...Oh we do pay them and they haven't done a damn thing except clean up the whole police thing

[BillValentine]

Thechosenone, I can point to my own business that has existed since 1947, under my direction since 1978. Mike can point to his own successful business, we can both point to numerous business associations we have served, and we can point to the following during our first year in office. You, one the other hand can lay claim to..umm…uhh… being THECHOSEN ONE!! U2, can point to….uhhh, being U2!! Dynamo and Woogus can point to the level of hatred they seem to have for everyone and everything in, Allegany County. Perhaps the 4 of you can form your own Ec.Dev.Commission.
  Hamilton Relay Adds New Employee Positions - Expanding Workforce
Frostburg, MD - Hamilton Relay , a leading Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone services provider, announced today that it is expanding its workforce and hiring for new positions at its Frostburg, Maryland center.  A long-time provider of captioned telephone services, Hamilton Relay recently began processing this special call type from its own relay centers.  Hamilton Relay has already expanded its Nebraska and Louisiana centers and now has plans to add another 44 workstations to its center in Frostburg, Maryland. Read More Applications for the Captioning Assistant positions can be completed online at www.workforhamilton.com, or at the Frostburg Center located at 1 Science Park in the Frostburg Business Park. For more information, contact Human Resources via email at hr@HamiltonTel.com or call 301-689-5195.
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Merkle Response Management Group  to Open Secondary Disaster Recovery
and Business Continuity Site in Allegany County
The Allegany County Commissioners are entering into a lease agreement with Merkle Response Management Group for 32,000 square feet of space in Building 27 of the Riverside Industrial Park.  The lease will become effective January 1, 2012.  Merkle Response will utilize the Allegany County space as a secondary disaster recovery and business continuity site in the event that a disaster renders its primary Hagerstown facility inoperable.  Merkle Response provides remittance processing, data capture, call center, and fulfillment services to over 200 non-profit, government, and commercial clients across the United States. Read More
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Maryland Broadband Cooperative to Partner
With Allegany County for Fiber Availability
The Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC), in partnership with the Allegany County Commissioners, is expected to enter into an agreement in which the County will provide access to space for MdBC electronics to light fiber along Interstate 68. This partnership brings Allegany County into the Cooperative’s agreement with the State of Maryland which received a $115M federal stimulus grant for broadband availability throughout the State through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program – BTOP – administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration – NTIA.  Michael W. McKay, President, Allegany County Commissioners, stated “The Allegany County Commissioners are delighted to be a partner in this key economic development project. Having a fiber optic network here will significantly advance our attractiveness to new enterprises and the associated employment opportunities.”  Read More
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 Specs Moves to New Shell Building
at North Branch Industrial Park
Specs Chemical Services, Inc. is the first tenant in the Burbridge Building, Allegany County’s recently completed new 24,000 square foot shell building at North Branch Industrial Park. An international company headquartered in The Netherlands, the company is leasing 10,000 square feet in the Burbridge Building. Specs first came to Allegany County in 2003 and is relocating from the park’s Multi-Tenant Building. Read More
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Penn Mar Recycling to Expand Local Operation
Penn Mar Recycling, LLC., a multi-state recycling operator and subsidiary of Miller’s Recycling of Bedford, Pennsylvania, will be expanding its operation in Allegany County in the Riverside Industrial Park.  Penn Mar currently occupies 10,000 square feet in Allegany County and by November 1, 2011, will expand and lease approximately 75,000 square feet in Building 24 and 25 in the Riverside Industrial Park in Cumberland. Increased demand for new recycled materials, an opportunity to tap new markets, and favorable partnerships with the local area all factored into the company’s decision to expand in Allegany County. Read More
________________________________________
Schroeder Expands at North Branch Industrial Park
Successful Manufacturer Shares Positive Economic News
Schroeder Industries LLC, a manufacturer of specialized Advanced Liquid Filtration Solutions, is again expanding its current operation in Allegany County at the North Branch Industrial Park. Headquartered in the Pittsburgh Metro Area, Schroeder currently leases 48,000 square feet in the multi-tenant building. By January 1, 2012, Schroder will expand by an additional 12,000 square feet and occupy the entire building. Earlier this year, Schroeder’s Cumberland plant had their quality system certified to the ISO 9000-2008 standard. They continue to grow and require the additional space to both expand existing production capacity and for placement of new equipment which will bring new processes and capabilities; all necessary to continue their growth. Schroeder now employs 70 in Allegany County. Read More

[Beefcake]

Thechosenone, I can point to my own business that has existed since 1947, under my direction since 1978. Mike can point to his own successful business, we can both point to numerous business associations we have served, and we can point to the following during our first year in office. You, one the other hand can lay claim to..umm…uhh… being THECHOSEN ONE!! U2, can point to….uhhh, being U2!! Dynamo and Woogus can point to the level of hatred they seem to have for everyone and everything in, Allegany County. Perhaps the 4 of you can form your own Ec.Dev.Commission.  Hamilton Relay Adds New Employee Positions - Expanding Workforce
Frostburg, MD - Hamilton Relay , a leading Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone services provider, announced today that it is expanding its workforce and hiring for new positions at its Frostburg, Maryland center.  A long-time provider of captioned telephone services, Hamilton Relay recently began processing this special call type from its own relay centers.  Hamilton Relay has already expanded its Nebraska and Louisiana centers and now has plans to add another 44 workstations to its center in Frostburg, Maryland. Read More Applications for the Captioning Assistant positions can be completed online at www.workforhamilton.com, or at the Frostburg Center located at 1 Science Park in the Frostburg Business Park. For more information, contact Human Resources via email at hr@HamiltonTel.com or call 301-689-5195.
________________________________________
Merkle Response Management Group  to Open Secondary Disaster Recovery
and Business Continuity Site in Allegany County
The Allegany County Commissioners are entering into a lease agreement with Merkle Response Management Group for 32,000 square feet of space in Building 27 of the Riverside Industrial Park.  The lease will become effective January 1, 2012.  Merkle Response will utilize the Allegany County space as a secondary disaster recovery and business continuity site in the event that a disaster renders its primary Hagerstown facility inoperable.  Merkle Response provides remittance processing, data capture, call center, and fulfillment services to over 200 non-profit, government, and commercial clients across the United States. Read More
________________________________________
Maryland Broadband Cooperative to Partner
With Allegany County for Fiber Availability
The Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC), in partnership with the Allegany County Commissioners, is expected to enter into an agreement in which the County will provide access to space for MdBC electronics to light fiber along Interstate 68. This partnership brings Allegany County into the Cooperative’s agreement with the State of Maryland which received a $115M federal stimulus grant for broadband availability throughout the State through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program – BTOP – administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration – NTIA.  Michael W. McKay, President, Allegany County Commissioners, stated “The Allegany County Commissioners are delighted to be a partner in this key economic development project. Having a fiber optic network here will significantly advance our attractiveness to new enterprises and the associated employment opportunities.”  Read More
________________________________________
 Specs Moves to New Shell Building
at North Branch Industrial Park
Specs Chemical Services, Inc. is the first tenant in the Burbridge Building, Allegany County’s recently completed new 24,000 square foot shell building at North Branch Industrial Park. An international company headquartered in The Netherlands, the company is leasing 10,000 square feet in the Burbridge Building. Specs first came to Allegany County in 2003 and is relocating from the park’s Multi-Tenant Building. Read More
________________________________________
Penn Mar Recycling to Expand Local Operation
Penn Mar Recycling, LLC., a multi-state recycling operator and subsidiary of Miller’s Recycling of Bedford, Pennsylvania, will be expanding its operation in Allegany County in the Riverside Industrial Park.  Penn Mar currently occupies 10,000 square feet in Allegany County and by November 1, 2011, will expand and lease approximately 75,000 square feet in Building 24 and 25 in the Riverside Industrial Park in Cumberland. Increased demand for new recycled materials, an opportunity to tap new markets, and favorable partnerships with the local area all factored into the company’s decision to expand in Allegany County. Read More
________________________________________
Schroeder Expands at North Branch Industrial Park
Successful Manufacturer Shares Positive Economic News
Schroeder Industries LLC, a manufacturer of specialized Advanced Liquid Filtration Solutions, is again expanding its current operation in Allegany County at the North Branch Industrial Park. Headquartered in the Pittsburgh Metro Area, Schroeder currently leases 48,000 square feet in the multi-tenant building. By January 1, 2012, Schroder will expand by an additional 12,000 square feet and occupy the entire building. Earlier this year, Schroeder’s Cumberland plant had their quality system certified to the ISO 9000-2008 standard. They continue to grow and require the additional space to both expand existing production capacity and for placement of new equipment which will bring new processes and capabilities; all necessary to continue their growth. Schroeder now employs 70 in Allegany County. Read More

Bill, the only thing the above mention are doing is baiting responces. Consider the source and ignore them, they have no life and are in need of attention

[Lurker]

Bill, the only thing the above mention are doing is baiting responses. Consider the source and ignore them, they have no life and are in need of attention

^^^this^^^^

Outstanding advice.

[thechosenone]

Whatever you say Bill...I don't see any great changes here but maybe they are just right around the corner. The want ads keep getting smaller so where are all of the new jobs?

Just curious doesn't Pastor mike run a dry cleaner business (one location)?

[BillValentine]

Mike has locations in 3 states
Unemployment rates.        2011.             2012
Allegany County.                9.8.                8.5.     -1.3
Wash Co.                         10.6.               9.2.     -1.4
Dorchester.                      11.5.               11.9.   +0.4
Worcester.                       17.8.               16.8.    -1.0
Somerset.                        10.9.               11.9.    +1.0
U.S average.                      9.5.                8.7

[cumbguy]

the preacher who praises himself has a congregation of one

[Dynamo]

Don't worry, be happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv-Fk1PwVeU

[thechosenone]

If things are so freaking good then why have house values dropped so damn much plus I am talking about jobs that you can raise a family with not flipping burgers.

[U2]

Bill....you guys have  my assistance, when you all 3 run again!
   Have a few people that will help to place your  signs for another 4 years in office!
Keep up the great work!          The complainers are the ones who no not what you guys do!!

And that right there should tell you something!

[U2]

Thechosenone, I can point to my own business that has existed since 1947, under my direction since 1978. Mike can point to his own successful business, we can both point to numerous business associations we have served, and we can point to the following during our first year in office. You, one the other hand can lay claim to..umm…uhh… being THECHOSEN ONE!! U2, can point to….uhhh, being U2!! Dynamo and Woogus can point to the level of hatred they seem to have for everyone and everything in, Allegany County. Perhaps the 4 of you can form your own Ec.Dev.Commission.
  Hamilton Relay Adds New Employee Positions - Expanding Workforce
Frostburg, MD - Hamilton Relay , a leading Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone services provider, announced today that it is expanding its workforce and hiring for new positions at its Frostburg, Maryland center.  A long-time provider of captioned telephone services, Hamilton Relay recently began processing this special call type from its own relay centers.  Hamilton Relay has already expanded its Nebraska and Louisiana centers and now has plans to add another 44 workstations to its center in Frostburg, Maryland. Read More Applications for the Captioning Assistant positions can be completed online at www.workforhamilton.com, or at the Frostburg Center located at 1 Science Park in the Frostburg Business Park. For more information, contact Human Resources via email at hr@HamiltonTel.com or call 301-689-5195.
________________________________________
Merkle Response Management Group  to Open Secondary Disaster Recovery
and Business Continuity Site in Allegany County
The Allegany County Commissioners are entering into a lease agreement with Merkle Response Management Group for 32,000 square feet of space in Building 27 of the Riverside Industrial Park.  The lease will become effective January 1, 2012.  Merkle Response will utilize the Allegany County space as a secondary disaster recovery and business continuity site in the event that a disaster renders its primary Hagerstown facility inoperable.  Merkle Response provides remittance processing, data capture, call center, and fulfillment services to over 200 non-profit, government, and commercial clients across the United States. Read More
________________________________________
Maryland Broadband Cooperative to Partner
With Allegany County for Fiber Availability
The Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC), in partnership with the Allegany County Commissioners, is expected to enter into an agreement in which the County will provide access to space for MdBC electronics to light fiber along Interstate 68. This partnership brings Allegany County into the Cooperative’s agreement with the State of Maryland which received a $115M federal stimulus grant for broadband availability throughout the State through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program – BTOP – administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration – NTIA.  Michael W. McKay, President, Allegany County Commissioners, stated “The Allegany County Commissioners are delighted to be a partner in this key economic development project. Having a fiber optic network here will significantly advance our attractiveness to new enterprises and the associated employment opportunities.”  Read More
________________________________________
 Specs Moves to New Shell Building
at North Branch Industrial Park
Specs Chemical Services, Inc. is the first tenant in the Burbridge Building, Allegany County’s recently completed new 24,000 square foot shell building at North Branch Industrial Park. An international company headquartered in The Netherlands, the company is leasing 10,000 square feet in the Burbridge Building. Specs first came to Allegany County in 2003 and is relocating from the park’s Multi-Tenant Building. Read More
________________________________________
Penn Mar Recycling to Expand Local Operation
Penn Mar Recycling, LLC., a multi-state recycling operator and subsidiary of Miller’s Recycling of Bedford, Pennsylvania, will be expanding its operation in Allegany County in the Riverside Industrial Park.  Penn Mar currently occupies 10,000 square feet in Allegany County and by November 1, 2011, will expand and lease approximately 75,000 square feet in Building 24 and 25 in the Riverside Industrial Park in Cumberland. Increased demand for new recycled materials, an opportunity to tap new markets, and favorable partnerships with the local area all factored into the company’s decision to expand in Allegany County. Read More
________________________________________
Schroeder Expands at North Branch Industrial Park
Successful Manufacturer Shares Positive Economic News
Schroeder Industries LLC, a manufacturer of specialized Advanced Liquid Filtration Solutions, is again expanding its current operation in Allegany County at the North Branch Industrial Park. Headquartered in the Pittsburgh Metro Area, Schroeder currently leases 48,000 square feet in the multi-tenant building. By January 1, 2012, Schroder will expand by an additional 12,000 square feet and occupy the entire building. Earlier this year, Schroeder’s Cumberland plant had their quality system certified to the ISO 9000-2008 standard. They continue to grow and require the additional space to both expand existing production capacity and for placement of new equipment which will bring new processes and capabilities; all necessary to continue their growth. Schroeder now employs 70 in Allegany County. Read More

Hey, these are all great things.  What did you do to assist?  Perhaps you did.  Everyone would be interested I think.  Even me.