Commentary

Two veteran public servants were picked off by candidates who had more energy or money.

DeDe Schaffner, who has dedicated a large part of her life to helping disadvantaged students, lost narrowly to Abby Sanchez for School Board District #3. Abby earned 29,426 votes to DeDe’s 28,392.

I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who supported and helped our campaign. It was a great effort that we put forth. Sanford is such an amazing place. I love living here and I love participating in community service here.  I remain cautiously optimistic about the future of Sanford.  

Improvements to Goldsboro

The City of Sanford has announced a $2 million plus improvement project for the main street in Goldsboro. It will include wider sidewalks, new lighting, plantings, benches, etc. The hope is the money spent will encourage businesses to rebuild on the vacant lots lining Historic Goldsboro Boulevard.

Dear Editor

Thomas Sowell is a writer with whom I can generally relate. Although he can be radically conservative, quite opinionated with political issues, his article in the Sanford Herald on Aug. 17 was one I found myself at extreme odds with and take umbrage with most of his criticism.