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Exclusive Friends & Family Spring SALE
Exclusive Friends & Family Spring Lighting & Patio SALE
This month's featured manufacturer is
Schonbek Lighting & SUMMER CLASSICS
SAVE 20% SCHONBEK off until April 30th
Beautiful Schonbeck Pendants
The lighting specialists at Angerstein's are able to assist you with kitchen, bath and whole house lighting selections. With numerous Schonbek collections on display in our showroom, you will certainly find functional and decorative lighting that you will love. Lighting only available at the Wilmington store.
Featured in Western Interiors Magazine: Cory Lea Interiors
Each Schonbek chandelier is delicately hand made with its own special character in more than 50,000 combinations of finishes, crystal types and styles. Sought after the world over, Schonbek has a glittering global presence in buildings of grand historic importance, palaces, luxury hotels and resorts, casinos, fine restaurants, Hollywood film sets, and other prestigious settings.
SAVE YOUR FAVORITES to a Wish List to review with our lighting specialists or have them shipped for free + tax free!
Ultimate Backyard Giveaway: EP Henry & Angersteins
A.H. Angerstein, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company that opened its doors for business when Albert H. Angerstein, Sr. purchased a small company that sold coal and feed in 1924. This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the store now with two locations – Wilmington and Milton, Delaware. There are six family members who run the business today! Read more in the recent article in the News Journal.
E P Henry is always at the top of contractor's list when it comes to designing an outside patio, pool, walkway or driveway. EP Henry also offers a huge selection of colors, textures, and shapes so you can make the patio of your dreams. It is because their good reputation and long-standing history in the community, which mirrors that of Angersteins Building Supply, that we have chosen to giveaway a beautiful, long-lasting, memory-making paving stone patio by this pretty fantastic company.
All of us at Angersteins hope that you enjoy this amazing opportunity to own an EP Henry paving patio of your own……and thank you for your 90 years of patronage.
INCLUDED in EP HENRY ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY: (estimated value $15,000 including installation).
-225 sf of any, in stock EP Henry paving stones
-Aggregate & Sand necessary for a standard installation
-polymeric sand for a standard installation to seal pavers and reduce penetration of weeds between them
-snap edge for the perimeter of the patio
-one delivery charge in New Castle county, Delaware
– deliveries outside of New Castle county Delaware will incur a surcharge
– installation: EP Henry will pay for install. A $10,000 value!
Not included in prize:
-Wall systems are not included but can be purchased separately
-taxes and fees associated with winning a randomly-drawn free prize
INSPIRED DESIGNS by Local Designers: Thank you to all of the contractors & companies who have sent in photos over the last few years of EP Henry projects.
Design By Autumn Hill Patio & Landscape
Autumn Hill Patio & Landscape: We are a full time hardscape installer & with that said we need a distributor that can keep up with our needs. We have found Angerstein's to be our main supplier of hardscape materials as well as equipment & repairs. Angerstein's has proven time & time again to meet & exceed our demands & has been influential on the quality service we provide to our clients. They build excellent relationships with contractors to give them confidence in handling any situation. I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking to take on any building project weather contractor or homeowner.
Bella Terra Landscaping: "Angersteins has everything you need for your outdoor space. Their outdoor display area is very helpful for prospective clients in showcasing multiple product lines. Their staff always goes above and beyond to help with our needs."
Bella Terra Designs:
CNN Landscaping: Highland Township Custom Barone Homes Patio Design.
CJB Landscaping & Hardscaping has been working with Angersteins since 1997. "The prices are always competitive, and everyone has always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable about everything I have needed. In the past 17 years I have dealt with every supplier in the tri-state area. When it comes to prices and service no one comes close to Angersteins. Thank you for an amazing 17 years and look forward to 17 more."
More design ideas from EP Henry:
Patio with Village Square and Brisa Wall
EP Henry Patio in Bristol Stone
October Anniversary Giveaway – Heatilator
October Giveaway : Heatilator Fireplace & Featured Business Owner: Sammy Congo
Ernest "Sammy Congo has been a customer of Angersteins for over 40 years. "I guess I like Angersteins so much, because they are a family-run business. I love building things, improving them and making them better for the community," says Congo. He opened Congo Funeral Homes in Wilmington in 1975 in a home that had been built in the late 1950s by a well-known African American architect from Wilmington, Mr. Calvin Hamilton. It was a long-time dream of Congo and his wife, Cheris, to start their business. Now their entire family works there. Providing the very best customer care and professional service is paramount to the Sammy Congo. He in turn expects the same from the businesses he works with in the community. "I have worked with every division of Angersteins – the hardware store, rentals, building materials as well as their Design Center. I have also worked with all of the family members. They are a pleasure."
Lighting used in Congo Funeral Home:
Petrucon Construction, a firm that Sam Congo runs with is partner, Jim Petruccelli, specializes in home, business and apartment renovations. This company has also called on Angersteins through the years to help with their myriad of jobs. "They always offer the best prices, make me feel right at home and always offer top notch customer service," commented Congo who is a frequent visitor of the Design Center.
Petrucon works with Angersteins Design Center manager, Sandy Conley, for their lighting projects. The lighting for the renovation at the funeral home needed to be soft and inviting. Several chandeliers and sconces were carefully selected to enhance the setting in order to make families and guests welcome. In other projects, they called on Brenda Robinett in the Design Center to select several fireplaces for a home renovation. "Each room had a different need. Fireplaces and lighting are similar – you have to find the appropriate product features to fit the room – as well as the style," stated Robinett. For one project, she helped them select a Heatilator direct-vent gas fireplaces to provide supplemental heat and ambiance in a master bedroom. Heatilator's Novus direct vent gas fireplace is known to be one of the most well-crafted and reliable heating sources for the home. But Heatilator goes one step further by making its products affordable and dependable too. "With Heatilator's reputation in the marketplace, the fireplaces pretty much sell themselves," notes Kristen Greene Ursomarso. "We have a long-standing relationship with Heatilator Fireplaces. They are an excellent company all around."
Revovation project:
This months Anniversary Giveaway is from Heatilator
Heatilator wood burning and gas fireplaces bring life to your living space and transform your house into a home. Whether you are searching for a contemporary or traditional look, we've got the fireplace to fit your style.
Enter to win this Heatilator Novus Fireplace. Like us on facebook or enter your name here.
August Giveaway – Craftmade
August Giveaway: CRAFTMADE Ceiling Fan
For over past 20 years the Marra Family has brought excellence in design and quality construction. Angersteins has worked with the family on several projects where quality and value matter most in the finished product. Daughter Desiree Donofrio's new home is this months feature. "Working with Angerstein's was a wonderful experience, they made my dream become a true reality and to do that you need vision, love, and knowledge. We worked so hard as a team and I see it when I walk in my door."
What began as a drab colonial has become a stunning "rustic chic" farm house that is perfect for family living. The lighting for the home was selected to bring a sense of fun and whimsy to each room, while also providing quality lighting for cooking, entertaining, reading, homework and more.
Enter to Win a Craftmade Ceiling Fan – a $500 value.
Craftmade Fans: Energy conservation and rising fuel costs make ceiling fans a natural choice when it comes to conserving our natural resources. Ceiling fans not only circulate cool air in the summer, they also help with the movement of warm air in the winter.
During the summer months, a fan operating in the normal mode can reduce how cool you feel in a room by as much as eight degrees, allowing you to raise the air conditioner's thermostat and reduce energy costs.
In the winter, fans should be operated in reverse mode to recirculate the warm air trapped at the ceiling. For maximum energy savings, turn your fans off when you leave a room.
More than just functional appliances, today's fans have become an important design element in homes and are available in a wide array of sizes and styles.
Angersteins July Backyard Giveaway: Kichler Lighting
Angersteins July Backyard Giveaway: Kichler Lighting & Featured Business: Peter Kate
Peter Kate, a unique shoe & clothing boutique located in beautiful Greenville Delaware was established in 2001 by Mother and Daughter entrepreneurs Kathy Savage and Sissy Harris. Angersteins has been a long time client of the family.
"As a business owner and community member I love the level of customer service at Angersteins. says Harris. "They always have great ideas for the store as well as my home."
When Sissy Harris and Kathy Savage decided to expand the existing store, they came to Angersteins to design the lighting. They wanted to create layers of light that would feature the clothing well, and enhance the look and feel of the store.
Products featured at Peter Kate: LumTech low voltage track lighting and Contrast low voltage recessed lighting with LED lamps. Crystorama & Hudson Valley Decorative lighting.
Sandy Conley, manager of Angerstein's Lighting, "LED lighting is both effective and efficient for a retail setting. The high light output, 75% energy-savings, long life and full dimming capability make it an excellent replacement for the PAR halogen lamps. We use the Solais LED lamps at Peter Kate, as well as many other churches, art galleries and retail stores with outstanding results."
July Anniversary Backyard Giveaway: $500 of Kichler landscape lighting and a free homesite consultation. (Home must be within a 30 mile radius of our Wilm or Milton store). For the month of July Kichler is 25% off and have a free gift with purchase – FREE photocell.
No purchase necessary for 90th Anniversary giveaway – ENTER TODAY.
Kichler also carries a beautiful, quality line of residential lighting – both interior & exterior.
Angersteins in Wilmington stocks their amazing and versatile led tape lighting. We stock the interior tape light in two colors – 3000K and 2700K. They are also stocked in a high and low intensity. High intensity for the task lighting needed for under cabinets and low intensity for accent lighting of the island and bookshelves.
These are perfect for kitchen cabinet & island lighting, niche lighting and for highlighting book shelves and bars. You can request simply white light or if you are more adventurous, order the RBG (red, blue & green) as well and have every color in the rainbow at your fingertips. Kichler also makes this led tape and all these options for outdoor use – for damp & wet rated locations.
4th of July SALE at Angersteins
4th of July SALE
in honor of INDEPENDENCE DAY
- 30% OFF LAMPS (in stock) & HOME ACCENTS
29329-1 36″H Tall Buffet White Glass Lamp $198.
24386 Console Table White & Chrome (20w x 10d x 36h) $589.
2593 33″H Chevron Blue & White Table Lamp $370.
3096 Red Fliptop Table (20w x 14d x 28h) $490.
9068 Parker Red Pendant Light (15w x 21h) $390.
23152 Gloss White Arm Chair (27w x 42h) $829.
71025-8 Blue & Off White Flat Weave Rug (8×10) $589.
13480 American Flag Wood Hanging (36w x 26h) $150.
29033 Carousel Lantern/Pendant (14w x 29-5/8h) $590.
9549 White Gloss Pierced Pendant (12w x 20h) $539.
OL777 Energenic Canvas Art (40w x 50h) $300.
18559 Set of 3 Coral Red Picture Frames $120.
946 22.5″H Delta Blue Table Lamp $169.
Now & Then
Angersteins Celebrates 90 Years!
Opened in 1924 when Albert H. Angerstein, Sr. purchased a small coal and feed company located in Wilmington. Shortly thereafter, his son, Albert H. Angerstein, Jr. joined the company and added hardware and building materials to their product offerings. In 1963, Mr. Angerstein's son-in-law, Bruce W. Greene, joined the family business. Today seven family members work between the Wilmington & Milton store. Enter our BACKYARD GIVEAWAY!
May Backyard Celebration – Dewson Construction & Weber Grills
Don't miss the Ultimate Backyard Party Giveaway at Angersteins!
Grilling season is here and that means longer evenings and entertaining outdoors. We anticipate 2014 will be another year for growth in outdoor living and outdoor entertaining. In support of this trend, we're seeing more and more custom kitchens.
Dewson Construction has worked with Angersteins for the past 25 years. Their design team reviews each segment of the project carefully considering cost versus benefit. Dewson excels at building, establishing a schedule to meet needs of owners, guiding the team to the final goal.
"Our experience working with Angersteins has been a positive one. They consistently provide competitive and accurate bids, keep to a mutually agreed-upon timetable, and deliver on time. We will continue to build with Angersteins as we expand into the future."
– Tim Dewson
Segley Farms featured interior and exterior custom lighting designs, as well Weber gas grills and patio furniture to complete the outdoor living design.
Weber is the world's leading manufacturer of barbecue grills, smokers, grilling accessories, and other outdoor room products. Angersteins carries a large selection of grills & accessories. Enter to win this months anniversary giveaway an Weber Spirit Grill!
Don't miss the Ultimate Backyard Party! To celebrate our anniversary, each month, we will give away a key component to creating the ultimate back yard. Like our Facebook page, sign up on our website or come into our store to enter!
Enter your information in the form on our website.
EP Henry Grand Prize!
Join the Celebration! Angersteins celebrates 90 years !
E P Henry is a manufacturer of pavers that are several times stronger than concrete and more durable than asphalt. This four-generation family makes this fine American-made product, and offers THE BEST warranty in the industry – not just on the product but also on the installation.* That's why they are at the top of everyone's list when it comes to designing an outside patio, pool, walkway driverway and more. EP Henry also offers a huge selection of colors, textures, and shapes so you can make the patio of your dreams. It is because their good reputation and long-standing history in the community, which mirrors that of Angersteins Building Supply, that we have chosen to giveaway a beautiful, long-lasting, memory-making paving stone patio by this pretty fantastic company. All of us at Angersteins hope that you enjoy this amazing opportunity to own an EP Henry paving patio of your own……and thank you for your 90 years of patronage.
-225 sf of any, in stock EP Henry paving stones
-Aggregate & Sand necessary for a standard installation
-polymeric sand for a standard installation to seal pavers and reduce penetration of weeds between them
-snap edge for the perimeter of the patio
-one delivery charge in New Castle county, Delaware
– deliveries outside of New Castle county Delaware will incur a surcharge
– installation: EP Henry will pay for install. A $10,000 value!
Not included in prize:
-Wall systems are not included but can be purchased separately
-taxes and fess associated with winning a randomly-drawn free prize
Heart of Winter Sale at Angersteins
In this French County home the fireplace is the focal point of this living room. With heating costs on the rise a wood burning stoves lead the industry in efficiency to help reduce fuel costs.
Shop our Heart of Winter Vermont Castings Fireplace SALE!


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Tonya Somers is a natural clairvoyant psychic healer with a great love of jewelry which is why she built this site and is now offering you so much 'more than gems'. For years she has worked with Florida Water, Incense, Sage and Sweet Grass to cleanse people's homes, restaurants, offices, warehouses, garages and her own home office.
The tools that she has always used in her healing work are: Sage to get the darkness gone then the Incense/Sweet Grass and Florida Water to bring all the goodness into the space - they all work together or separately to heal or cleanse your home, body, office, car, wedding, funeral any public gathering to balance emotions and make everything just go much more smoothly.
The reasons for the use of Sage it is a Native American Tradition in cleansing out darkness or evil energy, where sage has been burned they say nothing evil can then come into this space again. Then the Incense or Sweet Grass brings the positive energy back into your home. Crystals in your home helps to maintain the balance of good energy and keeps it that way.
Do you ever wonder why you are sick at work, but not at home, or sick at home but not at work? Is your office or home toxic? Is the furniture just in the wrong place? It could be bad Feng Shui. The first thing I would do is sage then burn the incense then start moving my furniture into the easy flowing energy of Feng Shui.
Everyone's Aura generates a large magnetic energy field that can be sensed, felt, and even seen around the physical body. We all can tell when someone doesn't feel good to us, like they are full of anger, or if they really live in their heart and feel deeply. All living things that need oxygen to survive have an aura. You do not need to be psychic to feel/read an aura. But you do need the tools to get rid of the energy and they are the Sage, Incense, Sweet Grass and Florida Water.
Start a bath mixed with Florida Water/Lavender Water while burning incense can totally help to remove the negative energy removal from your day at work or just people in general, have a white or pink candle lit while in the bath. Imagine dark chords attached to anyone that you do not want to be attached to and then as you remove the darkness, see them and the person attached turn to golden dust and blow them away. You will feel great! I do this exercise daily!
For more than a century Florida water has been famous throughout the world - not for one purpose alone, but for a score of everyday needs. This has a wonderful mixture of smells that you should spray weekly all over your house/office.
Why you ask? Each and every day we all come across negative energy, be it at work, store, traffic, family issues, any kind of public gathering, all of us tend to be a psychic sponge. When you just grab a hold of all the stuff out there in the everyday world you can get so tired or even physically sick then you need Florida Water it is a must for you.
Just spray it on yourself daily and possibly bathe in it to clear it all off of you and out of your personal aura. If you have a career like massage therapy, hair dresser or you are a nurse anytime you are actually touching people each day in anyway you also can just rub it on your hands between clients to wipe off any negative energy you just took on in that last session.
The first day that you start this as a personal habit you will sleep better each night, you will feel better at the end of each day and you will have energy when you get done with your job at the end of your day to enjoy your life be it a night out with family or friends you will not be tired and worn out from other people's energy left on you or in your aura.
Just mix it in a water bottle water it down 50/50 and spray in corners where energy tends to stay stuck, also in your office to diffuse all the bad thoughts people may hold during their work day and can get the co-workers ill on a daily basis. Smells very much like Lavender.
Smudging is the practice of cleansing away negative energy with smoke from various herbs or resins. This Native American tradition is becoming more common place as others discover the benefits of this ancient ceremony.
Sometimes the energy in a home may feel heavy or uncomfortable. If you have moved into a new home you may even experience bouts of depression or become prone to accidents or misfortune. This may be a sign that your home needs to be cleansed of bad energy. Bad energy can enter a home in many ways. It may be negative energy from previous owners or we can bring these energies home ourselves from the outside world.
Moving into a different home can often mean that the energy left behind by people who once lived there can still be lingering. In the paranormal and Christian world, these are called spirits. While some spirits are believed to be good, bad spirits can have serious negative affects on your life. Cleansing spirits from your house will yield a calmer environment that is more livable without negative influence.
Over the years any home will build up negative energy. This is due to arguments, negative thoughts, suicides or any other "bad" occurrences that may have happened on the property. Things may have happened that you're not aware of. It's always a good idea to cleanse your home whether it is a place you've lived in for years or somewhere you've just moved into. Sage will clean it up for you and people will notice.
Cleanse yourself first. You can take a shower but it's not necessary. But you do need to sage yourself. Light a sage stick. Make sure to put out the flame when you're sure it's lit. When it begins to smoke, encircle yourself in the smoke beginning at your head all the way down to your feet. This is called "smudging."
As your doing this say, 'Smoke of sage encircle me please rid me of all negativity.'
After Saging then you do the Sweet Grass:
Sweetgrass has been held sacred to Native Americans for millennia and is cherished for its pleasing aroma and use in spirituality and prayer. The Latin name for this ceremonial and healing botanical is hierchloe ordorata which translates literally as 'sacred grass'. This versatile sacred herb spans across culture and religion, and has similar ceremonial usages in many Northern European and Native American traditions. Sweet Grass braids are used as an incense for Native American Rituals and their sweet smell is said to please ALL of the spirits. Native American Sage is believed to protect against bad spirits, drawing them out of the body or soul and sage smudging is used to cleanse and ward off negative influences. Sweet Grass brings in the good energy.
The burning of incense is a sacred practice passed down to us from ancient times. It has played an integral part in all religious traditions, which have sought to consecrate every aspect of our life in the cosmos.
The only Incense I sell or use is the perfume of harmony. More than 147 years ago, This Family was inspired to create a new way to make incense. This process is still kept in the family and is known to no one else.
All Primo fragrances are prepared from carefully selected oils of exotic flowers, dried flower petals, sandalwood and other tree powders, charcoal and tree gums. Only the finest available materials are used for preparing Primo incense.

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|Grated nutmeg
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When the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to moderately high and bring the syrup to the boil, without stirring.
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Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes or until the rhubarb is tender.
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Increase the heat to high and bring the cooking liquid to the boil.
Boil for 10 to 12 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by about one third.
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Mr. and Mrs. George Muse of Greenwood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February with their family.
Mr. Muse and his wife, the former Carolyn Ballard, were married Feb. 29, 1964, in Livingston, Tenn.
She worked for many years as a consultant with Home Interiors.
He retired from Ford in 2002 after more than 35 years of employment.
They are the parents of Danny (Dianna), David, Angela and the late Mark (Angela) Muse; and grandparents of four grandchildren.


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Preliminary Appeal target: US$ 1,987,537. ACT members (Christian Aid, Church World Service A/P, Hungarian Inter-church Aid and Norwegian Church Aid) plan to restore normal life/livelihood through rehabilitation of irrigation systems, roads and damaged houses and provision of food and cash for work programmes; restore access to flood protected safe water and sanitation facilities; increase the resilience of the flood affected communities through DRR schemes.
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Catawba County commissioners adopted a resolution this week to support the state's proposed constitutional marriage amendment.
The amendment — which states that the only legally recognized union in North Carolina is marriage between one man and one woman —is on the state's primary election ballot this spring.
Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the resolution in support of the amendment.
A group of 32 citizens spoke during a public forum before the vote. Some urged county leaders to vote down the amendment. Some told commissioners the board should not involve itself in such a matter. Others supported the move.
What do you think?
Did county leaders react appropriately? If yes, did they make the right move by adopting the resolution?
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I am disappointed that yet another board, yet alone my own, has passed another resolution. People have a mind of their own and the commissioners have a vote of their own at the ballot box. This is a bad decision, though not unexpected, on their part. I find myself drawn to the two candidates that voted against this. Believe me, I'd never thought I'd say that. However it is nice to see illustrated that not all conservatives or Republicans can get behind the agenda that the state legislature is pushing. It really shows that you don't have to be afraid to get outside of one's comfort zone and stand up for what is right, or wrong in this case. And particular props to Kitty Barnes for saying she doesn't need to vote on a resolution to uphold her moral and Christian beliefs. Maybe its time for all to think like this instead of forcing one's own beliefs onto others.
So you are not ok with those 3 that voted for the resolution because they voted their inclination and have their own vote but you are ok that Kitty Barnes makes her decision own how she feels about the resolution. I see it differently, I see the 3 commissioners voted the will of the majority of the citizens of Catawba County and the 2 reflect those who were against the resolution. Seems to me there was representation for all of whom they represent. I think it is far greater that we have seen elected officials consider the will of the people rather than cower when being threatened by actions and false guilt trips from prominent members of the community if they pass it. In this country we elect officials to represent us not dictate to us. So, I do know about you, I knew how I was going to vote on the Marriage Amendment before the vote on the resolution and I would have not felt compelled to vote any differently if they had not past it. I have a mind of my own and make my decisions based on my beliefs and morals. The vote on the resolution did nothing to force anyone to do anything. We can still vote the way we wish no matter what anyone says or does, it is a free country after all, so far. We were given a republic, if we can keep it, thank you Ben F. .
Our Commissioners took a stand and now it is time for us as citizens to take a stand. There are a few that make squeaky sounds in society and therefore attract considerable attention for the irritating noise they make. Just think about the old saying the "squeaky wheel gets the oil". That comes from the days of the horse drawn wagons with 4 wheels, 3 aren't making any noise but one is, thus it is the squeaky one that gets the oil. Our Catawba County Commissioners, three of them for and 2 against, took a stand for the citizens they represent and I am very proud to call them friends. They functioned exactly as our founders intended. I understand the confusion of some citizens that do not believe our elected official should take a stand on anything since it is rarely seen today. Evidently the conception some have is that the voter elected officials in this county are only to represent buildings, vehicles, money etc, not citizens. I felt so proud, we had citizens come out in numbers from both sides of the issue whom all had a chance to voice their opinions. Then to see the commissioners working the decision making process was great.
The squeaky wheels are making noise in the local publications, they are the dissatisfied citizens who's will was not expressed by the decision made that night. It is a common thing, we all go fight for something we believe in, then after we win we are happy and we go home. Who doesn't like the comfort of home after a fight and a big win. But those who fought and lost are still not happy and still willing to fight for their cause or may just be happy to cause a little destruction. We cannot just walk off the field and leave them to take the brunt of the slings, arrows and darts for a decision they made for us when what they deserve are praise. We need to take a stand for our commissioners, if you do not take a stand for them and the next time comes that you want them to take a stand for you, and they don't, don't even wonder why. We the majority need to make of voices heard. Tony V McDaniel
I strongly agree with the Commioners who voted in favor of the resolutiion of the Marriage Amendment. I will suggest that the two who voted against the amendment did it for personal gain, one because her family has a business where a showroom for Mitchell Gold and the other who has a family member who works for a company that is owned by a homosexual.
The three who voted for the amendment did the "will of the majority," took a moral stand and decided it was time for them to lead. If more spoke out in the 60's when Madeline O'Hare fought to have prayer removed from our schools, which was really a silent moment for prayer we would not be facing issues like we are facing today with a society who cannot speak out for what is right as opposed to what is wrong. I give a big thumbs up to our courageous commissioner, Barbara Beatty, Randy Isenhour and Dan Hunsucker. Thank you for decided leading was more important than being popular.
If you say the three did the will of the majority how can you go back and say the others did what is popular?
I am sure she meant popular as in being in a small clique of popular people JW.
I truly think that the County Commissioners can involve themselves in the resolution on a personal level, but for them to vote and in effect say they represent MY philosophy and thinking is a travesty of logic. I have never met any of the Commissioners and for any of them to presume to speak for ME is a usurpation of my right to be heard.
The resolution to support the Marriage amendment was posted well in advance of the April 16th meeting. The schedules and agendas are posted and accessible to everyone. Part of being a citizen is keeping up with what your government is doing. Everyone should know who their local officials are and what actions they may be possibly be undertaking. Our government was never intended to be run on autopilot. It was intended to be manned and monitored at all times by its citizens, we as citizens are the government. Everyone that had an opinion about the marriage amendment could have spoken on the issue. When a person does not participate and monitor what a government is doing they cannot say they are not speaking for me because they are speaking for you due to you silence. When you do not add you voice to the position you hold you will be considered in the majority. People took time from their families and many made special arrangement for child care and such to be there at the meeting to be sure their thoughts were known. If you do not participate by knowing who you elected officials are, attending public hearings, participating in your parties events, OR VOTE, guess what, whether you like it or not they speak for you. Citizenship has responsibilities. Tony V McDaniel
A vote FOR the NC Marriage Amendment is what it will take to support a marriage as being defined between one man and one woman. It is sad that the opposition has to deceive people by telling them such things as this will harm children, harm families, harm unmarried women, and harm unmarried seniors. This amendment will have no effect whatsoever on these people. It will keep things how they currently are. This is not an amendment to hurt anyone but to protect those who value a God ordained commitment. Please vote FOR the marriage amendment!!!!!!!
I totally agree with you. Sad to say, the ones that voted against it decided it is better to be with the popular vote than be with the morality of what this means. The way I feel...you take a stand against God, God will not stand with you.
It is not about discriminationas we are being lied to by the opposition, it is about marriage and what marriage is, between one man, one woman.


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