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Hice helped solve town’s flag-placement problem

Friday, October 30, 2009
(Updated 3:00 am)

The tradition of decorating Pleasant Garden Road with American flags on national holidays became a hot-button issue and, over time, increasingly complex.

Many flags were too close to the road and were swiped by semis. Others were abused by storms. The majority of the council agreed that erecting patriotic banners on recently installed brackets would be an economical, attractive addition and save manpower.

But, enter Murphy’s Law. The banners ordered did not fit the brackets and were returned for a full refund.

Upon investigation, previously hung Christmas banners were too large to comply with Duke Energy regulations.

AT&T stated it wouldn’t allow anything attached to their poles — all of those on the west side of Pleasant Garden Road.

The town’s process to find locations for Duke Energy-approved poles to erect flags was abandoned when a civic club and council members moved to delay the decision for a month, during which time the local civic club planted 50 flags on Pleasant Garden Road.

This is an excellent way to relate Mayor Anne Hice’s patriotism and penchant for details, some say to a fault, and adherence to rules and laws. Her strong values are why she has my respect and vote.

Rene Aldridge
Pleasant Garden

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brian444

October 30, 2009 - 4:31 am EDT

What?

jones199

October 30, 2009 - 10:48 am EDT

Oh my! This letter misrepresents what REALLY happened with the flag issue in Pleasant Garden. Check your facts.

unknown

October 30, 2009 - 3:38 pm EDT

So, you know? Did you read it in the Post? Could be wrong.
Check www.electannehice.com for facts.

jones199

October 30, 2009 - 3:59 pm EDT

I was present at Town Council meetings for the many discussions of the flags, banner, placement, etc. Perhaps there was coverage in the PG POST. Why do Anne and her supporters continue to blame that newspaper for everything?

Mickey1

October 31, 2009 - 2:49 am EDT

Maybe because the PG Post was a sack of misleading statements, half truths and lies. Maybe that's why its gone.

Why do you blame Anne Hice for everything? Oh yes, the Post. It comes full circle.

If you can refute Ms. Aldridges statements then do it. The minutes of the meetings are on the town website. Where is she wrong?

Put up or shut up.

justthinking

October 30, 2009 - 11:43 am EDT

oh pleeeezzzzz . . . and I suppose you believe she (along with her puppet Ms. Johnson) also wasn't responsible for TRYING to take the opening prayer out of the council meeting, all but destroying the soccer program, nearly ruining the Christmas parade last year by her unreasonable "rules" . . . the list goes on and on of the things this woman has done to Pleasant Garden and they are not at all "good". I'd suggest you spit out your Kool-aide and see this woman for what she is. A manipulative, combative, angry little woman who thinks she alone knows best.

justthinking

October 30, 2009 - 1:06 pm EDT

Just actually read the title of this Letter to the Editor and it IS correct. Hice did solve the problem with the flag placemement - if you call DOING AWAY with them solving the problem. In actuality, she just created more problems which she is famous for doing.

unknown

October 30, 2009 - 3:23 pm EDT

It's time for you to refer to www.electannehice.com and look at the facts.

justthinking

October 30, 2009 - 3:38 pm EDT

Go to a candidate's website for the facts? The facts according to who? The facts according to Anne, which we've come to learn are far from the TRUTH

unknown

October 30, 2009 - 3:40 pm EDT

Have you looked?

brian444

October 30, 2009 - 4:43 pm EDT

It's not just her website that agrees on her sterling performance as mayor. Her daughter had a great letter on this a few days ago.

Unaffiliated

October 30, 2009 - 5:15 pm EDT

Listen to your tapes of council meetings & read the minutes on the town web site.

justthinking

October 30, 2009 - 3:43 pm EDT

Yes and I stand by what I said. The facts on her website are far from the truth. People need to delve a little deeper to discover the real "truth"

PG Resident

October 30, 2009 - 3:51 pm EDT

It doesn't help your credibility to just say it is wrong,

What specifically is incorrect?

Mickey1

October 31, 2009 - 1:06 am EDT

With all the detail given by Ms. Aldridge in her letter you would think those accusing her of inaccuracy could site an example.

It would appear they can't refute her statements as they scurry away.

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