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Articles by Leah Schmalz
Raiding clean energy programs will cost, not save, Connecticut money
Budget crises require tough, but necessary choices. They do not require self-inflicted wounds. Raiding $22 million from clean energy and efficiency programs funded by proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, as the proposed budget from the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee does, is a self-inflicted wound. Slashing these funds would undermine our economic competiveness and cost far more than it saves.
Oakboro approves proposal to honor Alan Smith at park
The council approved a proposal to honor Alan Smith at the Oakboro District Park. PHOTO BY LEAH SCHMALZ By Leah Schmalz Former mayor Joyce Little presented a proposal to honor Alan Smith at the park during public comment session at October’s town council meeting. Little said she collaborated with Annabelle Morgan and Bud Smith to determine the best placement for signs at Oakboro District Park. “We’ve worked and put much thought into this,” she said.
Stanfield Fall Festival this Saturday
By Leah Schmalz The Stanfield Fall Festival returns this Saturday from 6 to 9 pm to its new location at Pete Henkel Park. The town welcomed an estimated 3,000 attendees to last year’s festival, and this year’s is expected to be equally popular. The new location was chosen to limit potential hazards. “We felt there were safety issues and we would try to address that,” said Town Clerk Wanda Yow. Previously, people were lined up on the street and cars had to park on the side of the road.
Stanfield Police fully staffed, patrolling more
The council recognized Town Clerk Wanda Yow for 10 years of service. They presented her with flowers and a gift basket. PHOTO BY LEAH SCHMALZ By Leah Schmalz The Stanfield Police Department is fully staffed now that Officer Michael Blanton has finished training and is working on his own. “I have had the opportunity to actually review some video from him and the business that he has conducted,” Commissioner James Griffin said.
Esther House asks Stanfield to spread word about services
By Leah Schmalz Donna Miller, executive director of Esther House in Stanly County, spoke at the September meeting of the Stanfield town council to ask the town to promote awareness of the nonprofit’s services. “A lot of people tend to think that Esther House is only a shelter, but there are so many more services we provide,” Miller said. Among these services are legal and medical advocacy, life and job skills and counseling for men, women and children.
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