THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, December 31, 1995 TAG: 9512290266
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Medium: 75 lines
The Saratoga Philadelphia Civic League is proud to endorse Curtis Milteer for re-election as City Councilman of the Whaleyville Borough.
His work and dedication have proven he is the man for the job. He has shown remarkable leadership in solving problems that the community has. As president of the Saratoga Philadelphia Civic League, I am grateful for the support Mr. Milteer has given me and the Civic League of the Saratoga area. He has been a tremendous help.
Cast your vote for Curtis Milteer for the Whaleyville Borough.
Sharon F. Riley
Suffolk Race is not important
As a citizen of the City of Suffolk, it was upsetting to me to see the news brief (Dec. 19, metro section of the Virginian-Pilot) titled, ``Black Gets No. 2 Post.''
Although I am sure Capt. William A. Freeman is proud of his African-American heritage, I truly believe the only reason for his promotion to deputy chief was because of his dedication and ability to do the job. In my eyes, he has always been an asset to the Suffolk Police Department and will continue to be so in the future.
The Suffolk News Herald did an excellent job on its article covering the promotion. Maybe The Virginian-Pilot can learn something. A person's race isn't always an issue in the decision-making process, so why report it that way?
Richard L. Lefler
Vernon Drive
Suffolk Theft from grave is sad
It is with a heavy heart that I write this: The Grinch is alive!
The Farmer family lost my sister, Jacqueline Leigh, on June 3, 1972, almost a month away from her 4th birthday. She is buried in Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth. Although she has been gone a number of years, she has not been forgotten. Throughout the year, the entire family places arrangements on her grave, always remembering birthdays, holidays, etc. We try to find unusual arrangements.
After searching for something unusual for the Christmas season, I visited a local craft store and found a wicker sleigh with wrought iron runners. I purchased all the filler items, Christmas picks, glazed poinsettias and a tin Santa. It was with much love that I assembled the sleigh, finishing the arrangement with greenery from my tree. The result was just what I had wanted for her.
On Friday morning, Dec. 22, my daughter and I placed the arrangement on my sister's grave. My mother had already visited her and placed two beautiful arrangements. Her plot was beautifully decorated.
Today, Christmas day, I discovered some sick individual had stolen her sleigh. My brother had visited her grave on Dec. 23 and the sleigh was already taken. I don't think it lasted a whole day. An open letter to the thief:
The arrangement was anchored into the ground with wire hangers, it took some effort to remove it. As you removed it, you had to see her picture on the tombstone and realize you were stealing from a child's grave. Could you really enjoy this arrangement on Christmas day?
If you received this as a gift from someone, I want you to realize the moral character of the individual who gave it to you.
Our family's holiday was ruined by your greed. It's sad enough to visit a loved one's grave during the holiday, especially a child's. I want you to realize how many tears were shed because of you and the hurt you caused. I hope you'll think twice next time you're tempted.
Jeanne Johnson
Suffolk by CNB