<![CDATA[ Waccamaw Letters ]]> | The Georgetown Times http://www.waccamawtimes.com/ en-us <![CDATA[ Letters-March 15, 2012 ]]> first hurdle
 
What is going on here in Georgetown County? The first hurdle has been passed to burden the public with a penny sales tax and now they are appointing a commission to figure out how to spend the proceeds. How ... ]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:29:39 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters-March-15--2012 <![CDATA[ Feb. 23, 2012- letters ]]>
This letter will be my last re: Mr. Brock’s response to my letter dated Feb. 3, 2012.
Mr. Brock says that I “got personal” with him. Well, gosh, I hope I didn't hurt his little feelings. No, I don't know what transpi ... ]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:14:40 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Feb--23--2012--letters <![CDATA[ Letters, February 2, 2012 ]]>
For years there has been no loud voice speaking out on behalf of the rights of private property owners in Georgetown County. Today I am proud to announce that this has changed with the organization of SPEAK OUT!

The ne ... ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:26:59 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--February-2--2012 <![CDATA[ Letters-January 19 ]]>
The debate over whether or not a person should be allowed to cut a certain tree in their yard has gotten twisted into a debate over how old a tree might be and how slow or fast it grows.
The fact is that people on the Waccamaw Neck are ... ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:31:34 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters-January-19 <![CDATA[ Letters, January 12 2012 ]]>
After reading the Letter to the Editor “Voter ID Law,” [Dec. 30, 2011] I felt compelled to respond.

The comments made by Ralph P. Edwards as Chair of the League of Women Voter’s Voter Service Committee, is just another example o ... ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:04:29 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--January-12-2012 <![CDATA[ Letters, December 29, 2011 ]]> Christmas party

Our son is currently an inmate at the Georgetown County Detention Center. On December 18th our family attended a Christmas Party at the Sheriff’s Office for the families of inmates. We cannot begin to express our sincere apprec ... ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:56:25 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--December-29--2011 <![CDATA[ Letter, December 7, 2011 ]]> Sadness in December

The Editors,

Mojo is a sensitive soul. This time of the year he picks up on my sadness. He has heard the story many times before, but being the good friend that he is, he is always ready to hear it again.

Some 44 years ago now ... ]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:11:25 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letter--December-7--2011 <![CDATA[ Letters, November 17, 2011 ]]> Bear Jam was excellent

On behalf of the Summerville HS Boys Basketball program, I want express our thanks to Carvers Bay High School for hosting the 1st Annual BEAR JAM.  Both our JV and varsity teams enjoyed a great day of competition and fell ... ]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:16:15 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--November-17--2011 <![CDATA[ Op-Ed: The Value of I-73 to Myrtle Beach ]]> A recent editorial authored by the former director of the Coastal Conservation League questioned the merit of planned investment in our state’s infrastructure and, specifically, the value of Interstate 73.

The author asked, simply, “where ... ]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:14:54 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Op-Ed--The-Value-of-I-73-to-Myrtle-Beach <![CDATA[ Letters, May 5, 2011 ]]> Not good luck or fortune

During a soak the rich speech before a group of politically naive college students, President Obama implied that anyone who is a millionaire or is financially independent is there because of “good luck” or &ldqu ... ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 19:21:23 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--May-5--2011 <![CDATA[ Letters, April 7, 2011 ]]> Moving forward

I want to say that we Americans love President Obama and his beautiful family.  We are happy to have a President whose brilliance is recognized wherever he appears, his brain easily connecting to his speech, his mastery of the cu ... ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:53:33 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--April-7--2011 <![CDATA[ Letters, March 31, 2011 ]]> Pawleys Child Care Center    

On behalf of the Pawleys Island Child Care Center I would like to thank our  Community for making the Black History Month event held at Holy Cross Faith  Memorial Episcopal Church in Pawleys Isl ... ]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:56:09 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--March-31--2011 <![CDATA[ Letters, February 10, 2011 ]]> Health care reform

Thank you again for providing a forum for moral discourse about the important issues of the day.  
Health care reform is one of those issues.
 While I am sure that Representative Scott and Art Blank are nice guys, and ... ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:22:06 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--February-10--2011 <![CDATA[ Letters, December 30, 2010 ]]> Gift of life

Christmas is a time for giving. But for me, I can’t separate Christmas from Thanksgiving for I feel this is a time for giving gifts and for giving thanks.
In August of 2009 I received the greatest gift that anyone can get — ... ]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:37 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--December-30--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, December 9, 2010 ]]> Center needs help

Pawleys Island Child Development Center, a 501(3)C child care center at 323 Parkersville Road in Pawleys Island, serves an “at risk” population of preschoolers.
 They have been the recipient of  the “Center of Excelle ... ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:30:24 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--December-9--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, October 28, 2010 ]]> For Jerry Oakley

Jerry Oakley has represent his Georgetown County Council District without fail.
 He has always considered his constituency first in every item that Council needed to address.
His fellow councilmen, though not always  ... ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:16 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--October-28--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, July 15, 2010 ]]> Nuclear weapons

Thank you again for providing space for important public discourse in our community.
In the midst of all the partisan wrangling going on in Congress these days, I hope that a critical matter does not fall victim to the in-fighting. The ... ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:15:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--July-15--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, June 10, 2010 ]]> Cell phones, driving

Cell phone use while driving is rampant in South Carolina.  All one has to do is observe the drivers on the road at almost any time.
 People from all walks of life, whether they are young moms with a carload full of kid ... ]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:09:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--June-10--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, June 3, 2010 ]]> Lady Warrior softball

On behalf of the 2010 Class AA State Champion Waccamaw Lady Warrior softball team, I would like to thank everyone in the Waccamaw community who supported us over the season.
 I have never experienced an atmosphere at a high ... ]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:06:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--June-3--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, May 27 ]]> The Republican Party

I believe the Georgetown County Republican Party should encourage citizens to serve in public office and should support the party's candidates.

Unfortunately some officers of my party have a different opinion.

Tom Swatzel has used h ... ]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 11:46:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/letters--May-27 <![CDATA[ Letters, May 19, 2010 ]]> Swatzel support

Unfortunately, Charles Smith is just wrong regarding the direction of the Georgetown County Republican Party and the actions of our chairman, Tom Swatzel.
As officers of the county GOP we approved the party’s stance against the school b ... ]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 00:09:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--May-19--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, May 17, 2010 ]]> Wind Mills or Oil Rigs
—response to Mr. Hamilton Davis, May 7, 2010

No one reading Mr. Davis’s recent letter regarding the oil spill in the Gulf can disagree that it is a disaster. A sad time indeed.
 However, the letter then goes on to repeatedly ... ]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 23:01:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--May-17--2010 <![CDATA[ School Board chairman addresses transparency ]]>
Board Meeting Issues/Responses

• A complete school district budget, showing ... ]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 00:54:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/School-Board-chairman-addresses-transparency <![CDATA[ Letters, May 14, 2010 ]]> For Kobrovsky

We can make a rational decision from the voting records of U.S. Congressional incumbents on whether or not their votes reflect our principles.
In general, it is not as easy to determine how other candidates will actually perform if electe ... ]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 00:52:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--May-14--2010 <![CDATA[ Letters, May 12, 2010 ]]> Swatzel criticism

Tom Swatzel has issued a flood of open letters, letters to the editor and press releases criticizing the Georgetown County Board ofEducation.
Some of his claims, such as that the Georgetown County Republican Party has called upon the ... ]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 00:18:00 GMT http://www.waccamawtimes.comEditorletters/Letters--May-12--2010