THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, March 26, 1995 TAG: 9503240220
SECTION: CAROLINA COAST PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Medium: 85 lines
I've never met a real-life angel, but when I do I am certain that she'll be just like the ladies of the Dare County Home Health Services.
Recently our family has had need of the tender loving care that these ladies have in great abundance. They are fantastic. Truly professional, they exude the spirit of all the good nurses - and aides - who went before them.
Another great advantage of being in the ``goodliest land.''
E.H. North Jr., M.D.
Duck A job well done
As a SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) counselor for the past 10 years on the Outer Banks, I have had numerous clients who wished to relocate here with the hope of starting their own business. Many of them are mesmerized by the beauty of our environment but have little knowledge about the living and business conditions that they will have to face if they decide to move here.
Regardless of my ability to discuss these local conditions, I could never accomplish what the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce has done with its new brochure, ``The Outer Banks Relocation and Investors Guide.'' If ever there was a first-class job well done, this publication is it.
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce should be congratulated for its development of the relocation and investment publication.
The local SCORE chapter is delighted to give a ``thumbs up'' to the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce for its new publication.
Nicholas van Laer
Chairman, SCORE
Outer Banks Chapter 497 Humans should be first
I read with great disgust the letter published in the March 11 edition of the Coast, ``Don't kill wolves.'' The first paragraph refers to Pat Garber's personal feelings (thrilled and proud) regarding our state taking part in the reintroduction of the red wolf.
Ms. Garber also comments on how well these wolves are adjusting in the wild. As long as the wildlife officials catch them, feed them and provide health care, I am certain they will fare well. It is really sad when the federal goverment spends this kind of money for health care for wild animals and we can't even provide health care coverage for needy families. It is time the human race comes first, before we become the extinct species!
Barry Cahoon
Manns Harbor Say no to horses
It is my understanding that the Currituck County Board of Adjustment has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, March 29, at which time action will be taken on an application by Corolla Riding Stables for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a horseback riding operation out of Carova Beach.
I am writing this letter, as President of the Fruitville Beach Civic Association, to express our continued opposition for a Conditional Use Permit which would allow Corolla Riding Stables to operate a commercial rental business in Carova Beach or anywhere on the beach north of the access ramp in Ocean Hill to the Virginia state line.
The County Board of Commissioners has developed a plan to corral the Corolla herd, and, in so doing, protect private property and the public beach from horse population proliferation and its damaging effects. A commercial horseback riding operation will definitely be in conflict with this plan.
The proposed site to confine horses is adjacent to private property, which could result in feces contaminating sources of potable water.
I am concerned that this horseback riding operation will damage a fragile dune and sea oat environment through repeated travel to and from corrals and pens located behind the dunes.
Commercial horseback riding on a beach intended for family activities constitutes a nuisance.
This commercial operation would be in conflict with the harmony of the surrounding landscape which consists of attractive privately owned cottages. In addition, it would result in an increase of vehicular traffic.
The Fruitville Beach Civic Association urges the Board of Adjustment to take action which will protect our family style beaches.
Thomas Hudak
President
Fruitville Beach Civic Association by CNB