Wednesday, January 9, 2013 —
In early December, the compassionate staff of Stanly Academy Learning Center set a goal to provide Christmas gift bags to all students of the school. Obviously, this was a lofty task; however, with determination, teamwork and the assistance of local businesses, our goal was met.
On Dec. 19, each student was given a gift bag as they departed for Christmas break. The spoken and unspoken appreciation each student communicated to the staff will be imprinted in our minds forever. Undoubtedly, each student and staff member left school that day feeling blessed and part of something very special.
Undoubtedly, without the generous contributions of local businesses, our goal would have never come to fruition.
Therefore, on behalf of the students and staff of Stanly Academy Learning Center, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following local businesses for their partnership:
Applebee’s, Belk, Bojan-gles, CiCi’s Pizza, Hardees, JC Penney, N.C. State Employees’ Credit Union, Papa John’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Rack Room Shoes and WalMart.
Michael R. Campbell,
principal
Stanly Academy
Learning Center
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to local organizations, students receive early gifts
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We are not the bad guy
This letter is for staff writer Ian Faulkner. You do not seem to think the threat from North Korea is serious. Read your history of war. I’m glad that our country takes it serious.
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Citizens need to participate in health assessment
The Stanly County Health Department is partnering with Stanly Regional Medical Center to conduct a community health assessment.
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New bill would help business
I am writing in reference to a new “open competition” auto insurance bill that was introduced in the N.C. House and Senate.
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Respect the graves
As far back as I can remember, as far back as my grandparents could remember there has always been a clump of trees located across from Centerview Church, up on the hill, on the Northeast Connector.
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Encouragement
How refreshing each week to read the article written by Doug Creamer.
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Permit me
On Sept. 4, 2012, I received a letter from Stanly Co. Office of Planning and Zoning. Thus began a string of four office visits to obtain information that could have been provided sooner.
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What is unethical?
I am writing in response to your article “Unethical Conduct leads mayor to question board’s actions.”
As a cancer survivor, I am appalled at the actions of Mayor Danny Long. -
Community comes together for child
Jan. 13, I witnessed an extraordinary event at a fundraiser for a baby at Bob’s Family Restaurant in Midland.
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Applauding the commissioners
In response to the recent article by Brian Graves regarding Clean Tech, I think that our county commissioners should be commended for their stand against Clean Tech’s offering jobs in exchange for Alcoa to be relicensed to operate the hydro dams on the Yadkin-Pee Dee.
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Budget tips
The government has a problem with the budget. Why? The Republicans and the Democrats blame one another. Why? Don’t they both spend the money? Foolishly.
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