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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Letter to the Editor — St. Philip’s Church Dear Editor, I am writing this letter as a concerned citizen from Stokes County. The historic St. Philips Church is in danger of getting moved from our small village half way across the state. I believe all citizens of Germanton, the surrounding area; Stokes and Forsyth Counties should do all we can to keep this church where it belongs. The decision was made by the Episcopal Diocese to sell the land to Germanton Baptist Church and move ...
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