Letters to the Editor
A piece of work
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 — The Jan. 7 article about Alcoa contamination is an amazing piece of work. I’ll admit that I do not have detailed knowledge of all the many groups, organizations and such who do public service work just because they are inspired to do good things but I certainly have my doubts about the Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc.
If this is truly a corporation, we would like to see a list of the officers of the corporation and standard information to support the existence of it.
As to the “newly appointed Dean Naujoks” of this corporation I detect that the entire article was created and written by the gentleman.
It reminds me of some of the informercials that we see on TV where someone is trying to sell you a gadget but pretending to be some third party authority. I may be wrong in my opinion and if so, I respect the Yadkin Riverkeeper for offering their side of the so-called Alcoa controversy.
Problem is, all of the statements made in the article provide zero evidence to the accusations presented. The listing of “known contaminants” shows names of elements, materials and chemicals that among others can be found almost anywhere, even in your own back yard.
If you want to sound an alarm, at least be accurate by telling us the actual amounts. He listed “metals” in those known contaminants. We drink water running through metals every day.
The important point here, is groups such as this seem to thrive on fear and controversy in the name of public defenders. Rumors and hearsay seem to be the foundation of our county commissioners’ vendetta against Alcoa’s Power Division and the Yadkin Riverkeeper seems to be a self appointed barking dog for the Commissioners.
All the legal and proper steps of relicensing are being completed and a final decision will result. Whatever the outcome, Stanly County has been given added value through many decades not only from jobs and economic support, but also with the existence of lakes which have provided a non-interrupted water supply, recreation, natural beauty and high end residential developments which will continue for years.
Bill Garland
Albemarle
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Boat safe, boat sober
The end of summer is quickly approaching. One of the last big weekends for boating is the Labor Day holiday.
All of us want to go on the water and have fun with our family and friends, but there are a few things we need to always keep in mind. -
We should be pro-business
The number one priority for politicians and just about anybody to talk about is jobs and the economy. I would like to express my observations on what I believe are pretty strong “anti-business and anti-industry” expressions and actions that are on the local level.
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Many make School Tools Ride successful
A very special thanks to all the Albemarle Police officers who provided traffic control, blocking intersections for our School Tools Ride on Aug. 14.
Officer Kevin Boone, who is a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Associa-tion’s local chapter NC T-2 and a police officer with APD, was instrumental in arranging and coordinating a very smooth, safe ride for our out-of-town visitors. -
Writer seeks donations for Red Bird Mission
Two years ago I had the privilege of visiting the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Ky., a remote region in Kentucky where poverty is a way of life, as is hard work if there is any work.
I saw small houses built way down the embankment off the road insulated with plastic or newspapers or anything to help block out the winter cold. I saw many barefooted children and it was not summer. -
A few tips for hunters
Hunting season is quickly approaching. I’m sure there are a lot of hunters anxious for this season to begin.
As many of you may know there are a few new privileges that are open to the public this season. One is that anyone may hunt with a crossbow. Another is that anyone may hunt on private property on Sunday with a bow and arrow or crossbow (during the designated season). -
Same-sex marriage issue debated
In the Aug. 19 issue of The Stanly News & Press, columnist Stephanie Salter advocates allowing same-sex marriage based on the contention that not doing so violates the “equal protection clause” of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Firefighters, volunteers show great bravery
As a resident of the Kirk Road community, I would like to give credit to the East Side Volunteer Fire Department and to Stanly County EMS for the bravery that was shown on Aug. 7.
Dusty Caviness initially helped save our neighbor Frank’s life by stopping the tractor that had fell on him. This allowed for the firemen to reach him and eventually free him. -
Showing respect in a tragic situation
I want to write to say thank you for the way the front page article was written about Jesse Kidd and the remarks that were made on the editorial page (Our View, Aug. 3). It showed the utmost respect and compassion for the family, as well as those who were there that night helping.
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Though saddened, we say thank you
Over the next few weeks, the Albemarle Christian Bookstore and Hallmark will be closing its doors and will no longer be able to serve the needs of a community that we have loved for many years.
It has been an excruciating decision, but has become one that is unavoidable due to the economic condition facing our country, and more specifically, our county. -
Who was offended?
A recent event in Raleigh has me wondering just what our State Government officials are thinking. And what We the People are allowing to happen.
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