Letters to the Editor
Who does Dunevant work for?
Thursday, February 5, 2009 — A reply to a letter written by Lindsey Dunevant on Jan. 27, 2009.
You state that you are a citizen seeking the best interests of the region.
You sound like the former governor of Illinois — he had a golden thing to sell. You are telling us that the state of North Carolina should buy the Yadkin Project from Alcoa. The price would be just under $25 million.
I want to know: Do you speak as an individual or do you speak for the board of cmmissioners?
You were elected to serve the people of Stanly County. We do not want “socialism.” Because of your position, you are given a prime spot in the newspaper with your picture.
Do you campaign to be a power generating czar or the head of the committee? If the state takes over from Alcoa, there will be a lot of jobs. Every time you have one man working, you will have two men watching him. Electricity would cost us more, not less.
A socialist state does not promote competition. I wish the state would take your real estate and pay you 10 percent of the market value. That would make you smile. I am glad that you do not have a lifetime job as a commissioner.
Maybe you will face some stiff competition next election. Oh, you may be a state water commissioner by then.
I am a citizen who believes in capitalism.
Thomas M. Shepard
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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