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Letters

  • Jane Lawson

    Jane Carol Lawson, 73, of Southport, died suddenly May 8.

    She was born on Aug. 2, 1936, in Attica, Mich., daughter of the late Fred and Mary Swain. She was the sister of the late Bob Swain.

    She worked for the Michigan Department of Transportation for 15 years before retiring to St. James Plantation with husband Robert in 1995. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church for years, and had a deep passion for travel and golf.

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  • Successful prayer event

    To the editor: I want to thank everyone who supported the National Day of Prayer event at Rourk Park on May 6. The event had the largest crowd, about 90 people, since I organized the first one seven years ago.

    I also want to thank all the pastors and laity who participated in the event. A special thank you to Marty Cooke, who provided the sound system and Al Parker, who took time to erect the banner for the event.

    Rev. Richard C. Vaughan

    NDP local coordinator

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  • Paws-Ability appreciates support

    To the editor: Paws-Ability recently hosted its inaugural celebrity golf tournament at St. James Plantation in Southport on Saturday, April 24. We sincerely appreciate the support of St. James Plantation and our many sponsors, silent auction donors, tournament participants, volunteers and the community in making this event such a success.

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  • Aren’t we in a fiscal crisis?

    To the editor: The governor wants to spend $4.7 million ($10 million total) for a feasibility study on the new port at Southport. This is in addition to the $30 million the state still owes the federal government for the current Wilmington Harbor Project.

    And let’s not forget the $225,000 the state is spending on a study for a new road to the port when the land for the port is still unpaid ($30 million).

    I thought we were in a fiscal crisis? So far, the state is in hock for $60 million and the governor wants to add millions to that total.

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  • Honored by those who came out to vote

    To the editor: I worked the polls on Election Day, campaigning for Frank Iler at the Methodist Church on Oak Island. The rain was pounding at times and the wind was cranky enough to discourage voter participation and encourage voter complacency.

    And yet, a man came out to vote who had lost both his legs in the Vietnam War. I know this because I commented (in awe and admiration) to my fellow campaigners about this fellow and was told his story.

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  • Sweepstakes phenomena

    To the editor:

    For all Brunswick County townships, it’s time to duplicate the sweepstakes moratorium imposed recently by Leland, Burgaw and Wilmington—rejection of new business licenses for Internet waging and a renewal fee of $1,000 per year for each computer used for gambling.  The usual grandfather clause should exist for current operations.

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  • Libraries offer valuable services

    To the editor:

    I would like to respond to the gentleman who suggests the county should cut computer services in our county libraries.

    Our county is large and diverse in our population and the needs of our residents are therefore large and diverse.

    I am retired and have been using this library for years on a regular basis and am appreciative of the services they provide.

    Some of the services I know the Rourk Library has available include:

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  • Stop with the political games

    To the editor:

    On April 26, Congressman Mike McIntyre proudly stood with Blue Dog Democrats proclaiming he has co-sponsored legislation to reduce discretionary spending by 6 percent. 

    At first glance, this sounds like a great idea because it sounds like the initiative cuts out wasteful spending; however, I researched what programs are mandated to be under discretionary funding and among others it included the Veterans Affairs Department, which covers healthcare for veterans.

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  • A smoking gun

    To the editor:

    Just to show you the height of awareness and intelligence of North Carolinian smokers, I was at a gas station getting gas. The customer right across from me was standing outside of his car smoking. I told him that the slice through smoking on the gas pump meant you were not supposed to smoke here. It was a fire hazard.

    He said he could not smoke in the car because there was a baby in it.

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  • Thanks for help with fundraiser

    To the editor:

    On Saturday, April 24, Andy’s of Shallotte and Leland (next to Walmart), as part of its corporate philosophy to give back to the community, opened its doors and grills to the Brunswick Housing Opportunities Home Preservation Committee (BHO/HPC) for a fundraising pancake breakfast.

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