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May in the Garden
Good Rain — We have been very blessed with soaking rains this spring. This is great news for area vegetable and flower gardens. Hopefully this will lead into a nice upcoming summer growing season and may we continue to receive enough moisture to keep us out of drought status. Continue to water any trees or shrubs that were planted in late winter or spring. One of my mentors taught me a long time ago to always consider rainfall as extra. Stay ...
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Letters to the Editor
Response to ‘Walnut Cove payment’ Dear Editor, Sharon Conaway’s “straw man” letter in the May 10 Stokes News does not acknowledge the actual request I made — for the release of the 2004 Dixon-Hughes investigation report. This report details the payment she referenced, as well as the results of an investigation of the Police Department’s policies and procedures. A straw man is defined as “an informal fallacy based on misrepresentation of...
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You Decide: Can we do anything about gas prices?
There are few parts to our economy that get people riled up more than rising gas prices, and for good reason. Most of us buy gas at least weekly — spending on gas takes a chunk from our budget — and often we feel helpless in doing anything about what we spend at the pump. Economists who track the economy also get worried when our pump pain tightens. Much of the extra price we pay flows out of the country. Higher gas prices, therefore, leave...
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The Old Paths: Dandelion fuzz and coloring books — times to treasure
He was waiting at the edge of the parking lot, his grubby little hands clutching a few wilting clover flowers. When he saw me strolling up from the teeball field, chatting with my neighbor, he ran excitedly toward me. “I’ve been waiting for you!” he cried out, his snaggle-toothed grin lighting up his little face. Quickly he thrust the hand-picked bouquet into my palm, kissed me and ran toward the car where his dad was waiting to take him ho...
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Letters to the Editor
Fracking fears Dear Editor, Stokes County has always been my home. When I was serving in the U.S. Army, my thoughts always turned to home. Now Stokes County, my home, is in danger of being ravaged by the greed of big oil and gas corporations as other places in this country have been. Stokes County is being considered for hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Not surprising, the gas and oil companies say this fracking is safe. People w...
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Cooperative Extension: Water management for Stokes vegetable producers
If you’ve lived in Stokes County for any length of time, you are very aware of how our weather patterns have changed. Temperatures are higher than normal for longer periods of time. Couple that with rain events that are often few and far between, and vegetable production has become much more difficult. There are several things that producers can do to help alleviate some water issues. Maintaining proper fertility would be the first place to...
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Backyard Astronomer: Leo, the Lion, shines in spring
This season brings us Leo, the Lion, one of the easiest springtime constellations to recognize. It holds a distinctive sickle-shaped pattern of stars whose curve outlines the Lion’s sideways-facing head, while the bright star at the end of the sickle’s handle marks the heart. The Pleades star cluster is a prime example of a deep-sky object that’s visible to the unaided eye. But binoculars or a small telescope greatly improve the view. The n...
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Letters to the editor — Fracking
Dear Editor, On Monday, April 23, over half of the folks, a full house, attending the County Commissioners meeting were there to submit or support comments and information about the possibility of hydraulic fracturing in Stokes County. We were there with other citizens who were commenting on the proposed resolution for the Marriage Amendment. This was bad timing on our part because the fracking comments were, for the most part, ignored by...
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Letters to the editor — Marriage amendment
To the Editor: In an act that begs to be described as the arrogance of power, three of our county commissioners (Booth, Lankford, and Walker) took it upon themselves to adopt as the official position of the Board of Commissioners (the total board as an institution although two of the five members voted against it) a formal, government-proclaimed resolution calling on Stokes voters to support the proposed constitutional amendment that’s on...
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Letters to the editor — Community thanks
King Public Library Dear Editor, I enjoy seeing Mayor Jack Warren as he visits the King Public Library. Mayor Warren takes a genuine interest in what’s happening at the library, and always inquires if the library has any special needs. He recently dropped by, not as Mayor of the City of King, but as President of the King Lions Club to present the library with a $2,000.00 donation. I wish to publicly express my gratitude to the King ...
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Letters to the editor
Love, truth, marriage To the editor: Love speaks the truth. It does not deceive. Who likes being lied to? Truth and genuine love are trustworthy. It is not hate to want truthful, trustworthy definitions. Marriage is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as: “The act of uniting a man and woman for life… Marriage is a contract both civil and religious, by which the parties engage to live together in mutual affection and fidelity, till de...
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You Decide: How important are state cost-of-living differences?
Many people today are concerned about the cost of living, and with good reason. Certainly workers who have lost their jobs or had their hours cut back still have bills to pay, and now they must pay them with less income. But even folks who have kept their jobs see rising costs for gas and food, to name a few expenses, outpacing any gains they’ve made in wages and salaries. But did you know the cost of living varies by where you live and in ...
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Letters to the editor — Marriage amendment
To the editor, Aside from stating that the number of vote for marriage amendment signs appearing all over the county does in no way surprise me as I realize we are in an area full of homophobes and bigots hiding under the cloak of “Christianity,” I am confused as to what great concern the “protection of marriage” is to certain ones who have sampled the marriage vows multiple times. Stokes County, as well as the rest of the country, has wa...
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Letters to the editor — Political candidates
Letter to the editor: It is more important than ever to re-elect Congressman Howard Coble. His experience, accessibility and ranking power in Congress are exactly what our hurting country needs to get our economy back on track. In all the years I have known Howard Coble and called on him, he immediately picks up the phone and gets things done. Howard is fit and capable, and he responds promptly to constituent needs with incredible care an...
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Letter to the editor — Farmer appreciation
Farmer appreciation Dear Editor: The Farm Service Offices in Stokes County would like to thank all the local businesses and community organizations that sponsored this year’s Farmer Appreciation event held at North Stokes High School on Friday, April 13. Without their financial contributions this event could not be held, so please remember to buy local when purchasing items. We would also like to thank the staff at North Stokes High...
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