October 30, 2009
The tradition of decorating Pleasant Garden Road with American flags on national holidays became a hot-button issue and, over time, increasingly complex.
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Joel Landau is the best choice for City Council District 4. He is not a back-slapping, hand-shaking politician, thank goodness.Joel is a solid, responsible business person who is a public servant and approaches each decision or challenge with thorough con...
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Having seen firsthand the conduct and ethics of Anne Hice as mayor of Pleasant Garden, I know that tax dollars will be spent sparingly and frugally under her watch.I also know she can be trusted to maintain the development ordinances that keep growth in P...
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About 10 years ago, a spring storm hit Greensboro. Our neighborhood, Forest Valley, was without power for several days.Duke Power was giving out erroneous telephone information as to when our power would be restored. This went on for five days.
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Though there are many fine law-enforcement officers in the Greensboro Police Department, for whatever reason a small group has been allowed to impugn the excellent reputation the department enjoyed for years.I don’t understand why they’re stil...
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I recently attended both City Council candidate forums sponsored by the Greensboro Congress of Neighborhoods and have been impressed by the concern candidates have expressed for economic development as a top priority.
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I would like to strongly urge the voters of Greensboro to support Gary Nixon in his candidacy for City Council.Gary will bring fresh insight and fresh leadership to City Council. He is an extremely professional, well-trained engineer who is a strate...
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Robbie Perkins has served this community for 14 years on the City Council. In that time, he has proven himself to be a leader with the vision and experience it takes to move our community forward.It is imperative we elect strong, level-headed members to e...
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October 29, 2009
Mary Rakestraw has been my at-large representative on the City Council. She was also my representative on the Board of Commissioners.Mary is a fine public servant and deserves election in District 4.
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Your editorial endorsement of Yvonne Johnson (Oct. 18) is a clear affirmation for me that my vote for her will be well-cast. She has indeed demonstrated “calm, confident leadership” during a stormy period, and it this poise in the midst of cha...
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Allen Johnson, whose assertion that “oldie goldies” have nothing on today’s rappers (column, Oct. 25), must be off his rocker.
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Simple and to the point: To see nature in all her beautiful colorful splendor, just drive U.S. 29 between Greensboro and the Virginia state line. Take a picnic lunch and a camera.Who needs the mountains? What a great daycation.Douglas AstinReidsville
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I attended “Angels In America” at UNCG with my daughter. She is a student at UNCG and her attendance was required for a class in order to graduate. I went on my own accord.We were assaulted with vulgar language and actions. The performance was...
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In response to a Short Stack item (Oct. 26): How dare you suggest that Oak Ridge Elementary School teachers, students and staff are hypochondriacs!
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Regarding the article highlighting Wiley Elementary School and its single-gender classroom project (Oct. 11):I am truly appalled at the stigma that is being attached to the Middle College at N.C. A&T — a school that I’ve found to be...
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