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I—KIN08 MOUNTAIN HERALD—TUMd»y, November •, Itfk GDITORIM9&OPIhlOM9 Audit more critical o f HUD than the city In the minds of many, Kings Mountain has a black eye right now. An audit recently completed concerning the city’s use of some HUD funds and facilities Is the reason. Hie auditors raised some questions as to the town’s use of some $700,000 In Community Block Grant Program funds, and concentrated most of Its attention on two recent building ad ditions at the Kings Mountain Com munity Center. 'Die audit, just like most other federal reports. Is a mile long. But to make a Icmg story short, HUD feels the two recent building additions at the com munity center were not needed, and the building Is being used as a sports arena for college and professional sports to which high admission fees are charged. But, when the city applied for funds for the community center project. In-, eluding the building additions. Its plans for use of the money were spelled out, then approved by HUD. As for the fees for admission to sporting events, HUD permits a "nominal” fee, but doesn’t Rumors aren’t stories This newspaper should state again Its policy concerning rumored news stories. We, like everyone else, hear them everj'day and are constantly urged by our readers to print them. We heard the audit rumors over a month ago and we actually made several telephone calls to HUD officials In Atlanta and Greensboro to check them out. But we were told the audit was routine and there was no evidence of any crooked dealing In the use of federal money. We’ve also heard the rumors that teacher aides In the Kings Mountain School System are still not happy with the pay they’re receiving and the pay scale recently adopted by the board of education. Some newspapers, as well as In dividuals, get a big kick out of using rumors to destroy public officials and show what a big man they are. But we (ton’t do that. People who want to get to the bottom of a story should be willing to have their name mentioned In the story. We don’t mind digging Into stories. But more often than not, "reliable sources” are not reliable at all. Depression bad times It was 00 years ago this week that the big news of the day was the crash of the stock market, resulting In the wiping out at many paper fortunes, and heralding the beginning of the Great Depression. “Variety,” the newspaper of show business, was credited with the best hecklline of the event labeling It In the vernacular of the trade, "Wall Street Lays An Egg.” It must have been unhappy time, not only for ex-flnanclal greats who found themselves broke, but for the man In the street as well. We’ve been told that those who lacked sufficient moral stamina found what they thou^t was an easy way out. Jumping out of hotel windows was one of the more popular ways of ending It all, as far as earthly being was concerned. But the world went <m, If not at the same pace. ’The end of the depression was "just around the comer,” though the particular comer was heu^ to find. Finally, imder the Impetus of govern ment spending, the economic cycle started upward and things looked better. There were some benefits of the depression’s 111 wind. Depression’s children grew up with a keen awareness of the value of money, because It was hard to come by and a little bit had to go a long way. Someone was remarking the other day that her youngest child, too young tor the benefits of the depression school,hasn’t learned the value of savings as did the other son who grew up about that period. More Important, probably, was the depression lesson that morals are more Important than material wealth. ’There was no wealth as far as the majority of the people were concerned and still life was worth living. Unfortunately, It Is typical of human nature to forget these lesstms. ’The anniversary of the “Great Crash” should serve as an excellent reminder of file values of character, hard woilc, nelghborllness, and brotherhood. In contrast to the sometimes fleeting joys of material plenty, on which almost all of us place too great Importance. Attend Vet Day service Sunday, Nov. llth, marks the 61st anniversary of the cease-fire order which ended World War I. Since that time, another World War, the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts have been fought and much more costly In blood and material goods. It reminds of the Biblical dlctlm of "wars and nunors of wars” and It reminds that wars must be fought and won. Yet wars are never really “won,” tor the victor also loses too. H<q>es for Armistice Day (Veterans Day 1976) Nov. llth will be just as great as ever, but the methods of obtaining and Insuring permanent peace an as difficult of finding as history has previously recorded. We would urge, not only patriotic organisations such as the local American Legion and VFW and auxiliaries, but all citizens to attend the community-wide service in Shelby of Veterans Day on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., in Cleveland County Veterans Path, a service which we are told will pay honor to all veterans, and particularly World War 1 veterans In fills county. An important day Today Is another election day. Voters In Grover will be going to the polls to elect a mayor and five councllmen and voters In the Kings Mountain School District will be deciding an out-of-clty seat. ’Ihe Grover vote Is going to be In teresting. From all Indications, there will be a heavy turnout. Chasing the goblins ••• spell out Its definition of nominal. It appears to us the audit is more critical of HUD’S regional office In Greensboro than the city of Kings Mountain, because that office approved the use of the funds to start with. ’Ihe city may be hooked on some minor technicalities, such as admission fees. However, we do not feel like the government Is going to come In and move the community center or tear it down because some higher than nominal admission fees were charged. It should also be pointed out that before CDBG funds may be spent, public hearings are held to give the community Input Into how the money should be spent. A HUD official con ducted the public hearing In which the community center project was discussed and said at that time the project would be permlssable. Ihe city has secured $10-12 million of HUD money since 1067 and In our opinion has spent it wisely and within the guidelines. While this piece was Intentionally titled to open up a new month, the subject, "November Opener,” Is really a misnomer. It really should be cap tioned, “October Closing,” and Is a continuation of comments on Halloween doings In the city, just In case I goofed on the pictures. Little and big hobgoblins were out In foil regalia Wednesday and I was om too, chasing them with Gary’s camera to record their scary faces In ’The Herald. ’Those friendly ghosts will probably become unfriendly tomorrow. If their pictures don’t appear In the paper, since my record In the Iriiotography deplartment has been more “misses” than “hits.” At any rate, those goblins wouldn’t have wanted to chase me Wednesday. My “roving photography” asslgn- Reader Dialogue We owe debt to veterans As we approach Veteran’s Day, let us stop and think about what this day really means. We owe a debt of gratitude, which la im possible to repay, to those vallsmt men who gave their all for their country—and to the living disabled veterans and all others who served. Have you visited in a veteran’s hospital? Ihere you will find many “living dead”— mental csuies, alcoholics, drug addicts, and others—who did not want to go to war, but did because that is The American Way. Many, perhaps most, are In this condition because of war experiences. Oh, to be sure, their material needs are being met—but what of personal concem?A visit, a call, a note, a small gift? Are many of these patients "forgotten Americans”? And, of course, there are veterans at home who would appreciate any gesture of love and concern. Except for those boys—now men—who knows what would have happened to our beloved country? Where would we be today? Yes, It Is time to stop and think—and do something personaVy for the disabled American veteran In a small dverture of appreciation. ’Thank God for our great country-the best on earth! ' BETTY T.NAN’TZ Chariotte Thanks for Halloween fun Dear Editors, My wife, Audrey, and 1 would like to compliment the churches and other organizations in the city who sponsored the highly successful Halloween parties smd carnivals. Not only does the entertainment provide good, clean, wholesome fun for our children but It keeps them off the street and helps local law enforcement as well In providing police protection. The church parties, we have found, cuts down on the number of tiick-or-treaters In some areas of the community and that is good. Some of our senior citizens would like to give candies to all who call but are not able to buy the goodies, which the churches and civic clubs are providing at parties. Why not give a lltUe more at church and, or assist some of these organizations finsuiclally In sponsoring these Halloween events annually for our young people to enjoy. Our hats are off to you. COMMISSIONER AND MRS. JIM DICKEY LOOKIMG From the Nov. 6,1062 Edition of The Kings Mountain Herald ’The School Board vote Is probably going to be Ug^t. With no city runoff election being held. It appears the man fiiat wins the seat will be the one who does the best job of getting his sup porters to the polls. Even though there la only one race to decide, we encourage you to get out and vote. There are over 4,0(X) students In the Kings Mountain School District and the board of education Is responsible for seeing that every single one of them Is properly educated. This Is an Important election day. Social and Personal Mr. and Mrs Harry E. Page and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Smathers attended the Tennessee-CaroUna game Saturday in KnoxvUle, Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd ’Thornburg and daughter, Becky, and Mrs. R.S. Hiomburg were Simday guests of Otho ’IhOTnburg of Rock Hill, S.C. Miss Fnmees Goforth has returned to New York City after visiting relatives. Lib Stewart program, wanted to finish he^hot ment began at Grover School where all kindergarten students presented a scary Halloween program with witches dan^g on broomsticks and around pots of witches brew, goblins of sdl sizes and descriptions, ghosts and the cutest costumes which depicted many ctuhxsi characters from Mickey Mouse, Wonder Dog, Sylvester, Superman and more. Hie spooky sound effects were so real that the kids In the audience were ex claiming, “Teacher, I’m scared.” ’The teachers got In the act too and were dressed up as Raggedy Ann and Andy, etc. and so I waited around longer than I meant and snapped a picture of them after the program was over. Everyone was having a ball, and I was supposed to have covered the West School Halloween, beginning at 10. Arriving at West School at 11 a.m., I was greeted by a little tyke who berated me tor being late and declared, “I have already changed my Halloween costume four times; “Do you think maybe you could put It back on just once more?”, I pleaded, “You know, son, Halloween only comes once a year.” “I know, I know,” he replied, “I don’t think I could stand It If it came more.” “Me too,” I made a mental note silently. Earlier, Pat (Mrs. Bob) Boggan, wife of the Central Methodist preacher, had been met by youngsters who mistook her for this tardy photographer. Pat had come to volunteer as a library aide for the day. At that moment, the kids weren’t looking for books. They wanted their pictures made. “I wish you had brought your husband with you to make their pictures.” I replied. Rev. Boggan Is much mure expert at photography fiian I. Miss Jackie Hope, fifth grade teacher, quickly quieted all the commotion I caused with the camera and her students redressed to pose for “Halloween Night In Any Neigh borhood” and “Strange Spooky Sights,” original Halloween plays which the students had presented. ’The cast In cluded a chorus of Belinda Black, Darlene Hulsey, Shawn James, Larry Weather; the following “cats,” Nicole Gnandt, Gina Holmes and Kimberly Moretz; owis, Paul Hendricks, Ricky Stone, Jared Wright; Goblins, ’Travis Clark, Sean Ramsey; Witches, Bobble Byrd, Renee Johnson, Julie McGinnis, Kimberly McGinnis; Jack-o-Lantems, Debra Baggett, Baynard Roberts; Ghosts, Kevin Gass, Junior Henderson, Bryant Wells; Bats, Rusty Bumgard- ner, Aubrey HoUlfleld, Brian Wood; and Halloweeners, Greg Conner, Robert Duncan, Robert Murphree and Misty Shockley. A “Casey Coffin” decorated the stage. Helen Owens Belcher, mother of a West fifth grader, was visiting In the classroom and entertaining as the wicked witch of the South, chasing the kids with her broomstick. Helen (who used to work with me at one time on the Herald staff) and one of her co-workers, Derlce Valentine, got some television publicity for their Halloween antics. A passing camerman for WB’TV saw the two beauticians practicing their witchcraft on U.S. 74 West and In front at Scissors and Styles, where all the beauticians were decked out In Halloween garb. I was due to make pictures of the Senior Citizens Halloween costume contest winners at 11:30 at the Depot Center. Late on arrlvlng.JuUa Roberts, cne of my favorite people In the and another favorite lady, Daisy curry, volunteered to help me. I waited until the group finished their meal, then took a picture of the coetume winners: Daisy McChirry, first; Julia Roberts, second; and Ruth Burris, third, all of whom received prizes from Verlee Roberts Mask, who sponsors the Halloween party each year^ From file Depot Center I went to FlrsW Citizens Bank and snapped pictures o* the “Kiss” group, Including Joann Hall, Betty Grant, Renee ’Thornburg and Jean Shear, and the Halloween spooks, Vickie Smith, Susan Stewart, Terry Hord, Debbie Montgomery and Cathy Moretz. My last stop was at Scissors and Styles, where I took a picture of Sandl Rhea trying to repair Helen Belcher’s black wig, which appeared to be an Impossible task. Others on the stafi^ were contributing to the fun and In cluded Ginger Hall, Derice Videntlne and Arlene Smith. Halloween wasn’t over for me when I left work. We had about 20 little Halloween trick-or-treaters who came from about 6 until 8:80 p.m. and beginning with the visit of my young niece and nephew, Leigh Anne and Dee. Stewart, who dressed as “Wonder Dog’^ and “UtUe Miss Muffet.” Reminding Dee that I had seen a Sylvester costume among the many that paraded In front of the camera, he wanted to know If ’Tweety was around. (In case you don’t baby sit with youngsters who like the Saturday morning cartoons, Sylvester Is a black cat and Tweety Is a little yellow bird whom the cat Is always chasing). “1| didn’t see ’Tweety,” I told Dee, to which Leigh Anne joined In the conversation. “Aw, said Leigh Anne, “one of these days that cat is going to eat him for sure.” “No”, said three-year-old Dee, emphatically stamping his new cowboy boots and acting like a grown-up for sure, “He’s the main character.” Out of the mouths of babes. Poets 1 Corner 2-,V5C( A PARABLE IN THE LEAVES What are the leaves saying When their colors are red and gold, On mountain slopes and vsdleya wide When the brush of Autunrm touches every leaf and every twig. Regardless of the size of tree the small and the big. What are the leaves saylnt. When they lie brown upon the ground, ^ and even a gentle breeze Can make them come failing down. When chill winds that blow stacks them silently In a mound, Ice and snow may blanket over the sparrows hop around. What are the leaves saying When leaves are green In spring. Birds nestle happily among them ^ and build nests on boughs that swing. When warm breezes play among them Once again they make their shade And the patience of bare trees have more than been repaid. VIVIAN S. BILTCLIFFE No. 4 ’Township clfizens turned out to the polls In record numbers ’Tuesday, returning a majority to the Republican candidate for president tor the first time since 1028. The township total votes: Elsenhower, 1,918 to Stevenson’s 1,884, a margin of 64 votes. PUBLISHED EAOSI TUESDAY AND THURSDAY GARLAND ATKINS Publisher DARRELL AUSTIN General Manager LIB STEWART Oo-Edltor GARY STEWART Oe-Edltor MEMBER OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOOAflON' . .The Herald is published by Herald Publishing House, P.O. Box 788, Kinm Mountain, N.C. 880M. Business and editorial offices are located at 481 N. Piedmont Ave. Phone 730-7404. Second class postage paid at Kings Mountain, N.C. Slagle copy IS cents. Subscription rates: $10 yearly In state. $8 six months. $11 yearly out-of- state. $5.80 six months. Student rate for nine months $'>.80. U8PS 031-040. ’Today’s Bible Verse: I press toward the mark for the prize of the hl^ (g God In Christ Jesus. Phlllpplana 8:14 ,ch clt
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