http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_320091343.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_320091343.html North Carolina’s Non-profit Awareness Month is a statewide collaborative initiative in November. Its purpose is to educate the public about the contributions that nonprofits make every day in our communities and to help create a better understanding about the value, importance and impact of this sector to our state Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094357.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094357.html On Dec. 25, in the impoverished communities where coal mining is still the chief livelihood around the Red Bird Mission Kentucky there will be children riding on bicycles and tricycles who never imagined the freedom having “your own wheels” can make. Can you see the bumps and bruises and the snickers and giggles involved in this process? Those who didn’t get a bicycle this year may get one next year so get ready for the local beggar to show up at your door. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094207.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094207.html Nov. 11, 2009 is Veterans Day — a day set aside to honor veterans of the U.S. armed forces and those killed in battle. The day gives our great nation an opportunity to show appreciation to all veterans for their service, to acknowledge their sacrifice and to remember the price of the freedom we enjoy. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094100.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094100.html Our country needs our help in this time of unemployment. I believe in “Waste not, want not.” When I see leaves on the side of the road, I see God’s riches. When I see the sun shine and the rain fall, I see God’s riches and we are blessed. We just need the knowledge to utilize these things to their greatest potential. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:39:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094000.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_315094000.html Many celebrations will take place Nov. 11 as Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day. This special day has been set aside in tribute to the commitment and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.Hospice of Stanly County, Inc. realizes that honoring our nation’s veterans includes supporting them throughout their entire lives, even at the end. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_310095731.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_310095731.html In April 2009, I went to the ER at Stanly Regional Hospital. I thought it might be my gallbladder. But all the tests that were made did not show that it was my gallbladder.They wanted me to see a surgeon and after he looked at my tests and examined me, he thought it was an ulcer. He recommended that I go see Dr. Reddy, which I did, and Dr. Reddy set up a time for me to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091539.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091539.html On Nov. 3, the residents of Albemarle will have the opportunity to vote for an at-large position on the Albemarle City Council. I regret, as a non-resident of the city of Albemarle that I cannot vote, but I urge all those that can, cast your vote for Dorian Creeden, or better known as “D.C.” to many. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091650.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091650.html Starting with Tuesday’s election, I urge every American to stand up and be heard by casting his/her vote. It is apparent from the low voter turnout that Americans have become complacent in the election process. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:13:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091417.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091417.html I would like to thank Rep. Justin Burr for helping all private school students have the same opportunity to receive the flu vaccine as public school students in this county.I was told by the Stanly County Health Department that private school students would get leftover vaccines, if there were any, after public schools. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:09:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091030.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306091030.html At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, an outstanding individual was laid to rest in Stanly Gardens of Memory. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306090840.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306090840.html We, the family of John Brandon Padgett, who passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 in Stanly County, in a motor vehicle accident on U.S. 52 and N.C. 49, wish to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all the federal, state and local law enforcement, emergency medical service, fire and rescue, Stanly Regional Medical Center staff and any and all community persons involved, during our loss. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306090731.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_306090731.html French historian Alexis de Tocqueville wrote, “In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve.”Our Founding Fathers gave The United States of America a republic. A system of government constrained by the mandates of our constitution. We are governed by laws enacted by men and women who are elected by the people. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_303094443.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_303094443.html If we can give our schools teacher workdays, mundane holidays and tweak the school calendar, then we should take the time to include Armistice Day or the newer holiday term Veteran’s Day as a day when all children come to see the parades and memorial events of the honoring of those who gave their lives, were wounded or were proud to serve their country. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_303094542.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_303094542.html During the week of Oct. 19-23, the Stanly County Partnership for Children, along with the Stanly County More @ Four and Head Start hosted a community event called BlockFest, an interactive block exhibit for parents with young children. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_296113329.html http://www.clintonherald.com/thesnaponline/letters/local_story_296113329.html Many, many years ago, a ragtag army from 13 floundering colonies went to war against the mightiest nation in the world. Men gave their lives for freedom and their blood saturated the ground.