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Laudable Moves We've been reading and hearing about the new visitation procedures and hours at Transylvania Community Hospital during the last couple of weeks, especially as it per tains to ministers. After listening to both sides in this controversial issue, we just have to admire Hospital Ad ministrator Jimmie Hocker and his staff for tbe actions they’ve taken. The staff and the members of the Hospital Auxiliary who run the information counter and issue visiting passes have compiled a long list of abuses of visiting privileges by a few ministers. Some preachers have taken advantage of their privileged standing to wander from room to room when patients are at tempting to sleep or at times when patients were being bathed, or were too ill to receive company. Others, with misguided evangelical motives, have wandered in on complete strangers and tried to recruit members for their particular denomination... when those persons weren’t up to making any important decisions in the first place. And on one occasion, an auxiliary member says, one of them, a total stranger to her, walked up to the information desk, grabbed the list of patients from her hand and said: “Lemme see who’s in the hospital today.” She said her only recourse would have been to snatch the list back out of his hands, but she didn’t because she was more a lady than he was a gentleman. The list could go on and on. It should be made clear that only a few of the ministers have so abused their privileges. The main body of Transylvania's clergy has acted with restraint, visiting only church members or friends, and not wandering from room to room. A consultation committee has been set up within the Tran sylvania Ministerial Assn. And ministers of the county may now apply at the administration office for visitation cards which will be given upon proof that the minister is actually serving a congregation within the county. This will allow them to visit their church members at any time. Going a step further, Mr. Hocker has scheduled a special workshop on April 7, to be conducted by Dr. Wesley Aiken, head of the clinical pastoral education program of Duke University Hospital to provide training for local ministers in the area of healing ministry. There is another laudable move on Mr. Hooker’s part. We hope that the hospital’s new policies will be viewed favorably by the county’s ministers, and that they’ll realize that these new rules are for the benefit of the patients. That’s the reason for the hospital’s being the the first place. Since all but a few ministers have been acting in good faith anyway, we hope Mr. Hocker enforces his regulations with zeal. We don’t think the few ministers who have been making it hard for the entire group merit any consideration in the matter. Admirable Position A bill which would reduce the terms of members of the Transylvania County Board of Education from six years to four years swept through the House or Representatives on Friday and is now on the Senate side of the General Assembly. Such hasty action on such an important issue frightens us. And a public hearing which we understood was going to be called by Rep. Herbert Hyde was not held prior to the passage. Rep. Claude DeBruhl and Rep. Mary Nesbitt were the signers of this measure. So far we talked with only a few persons in the county who favor this bill which was in troduced at the behest of the Democratic Executive Com mittee. However, there may be wide sentiment in its favor, and we haven’t found it. At any rate, the bill isn’t going to be rushed through the Senate. Senator Cecil Hill says that he’s going to hold a hearing to find out if a majority of the people of Transylvania do want it before taking action on it. We think the senator is to be commended for this action. Personally, we think it is not a good bill, designed for the sole purpose of throwing the school board into the midst of politics since three persons could be elected to the five-member board in some years. Currently there are four Democrats and one Republic on the board. But we’d like to point out to the Democrats than in a year of a Republic sweep such as might occur occasionally, the GOP could wrest control of the board from them under this proposed new law. Be that as it may, if the people of Transylvania want four-year terms for school board mem bers, then in a democratic society they should get their wishes. This is the way Senator Hill sees it as he says, “My job is to represent all of the people of the county. And that’s what I’m going to do to be best of my ability. I want to hear the will of the people.” This is the reason he’s calling a hearing — to get the consensus. He’s taking an admirable position. The Transylvania Times 100 Broad Street Brevard, N. C. 28712 The Transylvania Pioneer, established 1867; The French Broad Voice, established 1888; The Brevard Hustler, established 1881; The Sylvan Valley News (later Brevard News), established 1886; The Times, established 1831; Consolidated 1832. A STATE AND NATIONAL PRIZE-WINNING NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONDAY, THURSDAY ED M. ANDERSON—Publisher—1941-1968 JOHN I. ANDERSON-Editor-Gen. Mgr -1941-1974 1 MRS. ED M. ANDERSON, Publisher I CLYDE K. OSBORNE—Editor BILL NORRIS, Amoc. Ed. and Adv. Mgr. MRS. MARTHA STAMEY Office Mgr. DOROTHY W. OSBORNE, Women’* Ed. ESTON PHILLIPS,rPrinting Dept. Head GORDON BYRD, Prod. Foreman D. C. WILSON, Printer , DAVID METCALF, Compaitor PAM OWEN, Teletype Setter CINDY BYRD, Teletype Setter JULIE UNDGREN, Clerk-Typtot Old 'Transylvania *TTmes 6ar/e 'than/Cz, ~tc> Mrt r Robert rf- Cpot &rere.t-T) Hi// =#. a«<£- Atne/y "thoma^ <' ' l 7 'Transylvania, boasts Yfe own derelict an’tZ'bellum man sion, ju.st liKe. the Peep South. It is the- manor house o£ the Thomas farm on Thomas or lEverett Farm tZoad. The Lowdnes fami ly hdd it'bu.iltr by slave, labor as an escape from the Low Country Summers. 7he* tzverett Family bought it~ ^>as an escape from The. Cleveland Summers. A later owner in the'3D* chopped, up the qrand. rooms into <tu.3rters for' hla.rfian {migrant workers. The, Thomas family once ran 3 glddiola farm on -five, land,. Now with its hand some barn a not outbou\d\nqs 'it makes a. lovely rvun.. Report To j Hill Country j BY CECIL HILL State Senator This week the Governor accused the legislature of being a “do nothing” body. The following day the Lieutenant Governor rebutted the statement and outlined substantially what the Senate and the legislature as a whole had been doing. Frankly, I have never worked as hard in my life, and I don’t think the Governor really understands what is happening in the legislature. There is only one Republican member in the Senate and there are nine in the House. This small number simply cannot keep him advised of all the work that is going on. To date, there have been about 400 bills introduced in the Senate and nearly 500 in the House. Many committees have doubled the time spent in committee hearings. AU of us come to work not later than 8:30 in the morning, and moat of us never leave the office until 6:00. The evenings are spent studying bills, talking with constituents and with interested persons concerning our work in the General Assembly. It now appears that the earliest we will finish our job will be about the 15th of June. Many of the bill* in the Senate this week dealt with increasing the period of punishment for criminals. have tempered the law with “quick dip" which will put more people in prison for shorter periods of time and on probation for longer periods of time. Hie House received a bill that would increase the cost of hunting licenses, and I have heard from several people across the district opposing the bill. The bill would in crease the cost of a license for a guide to $25, a resident hunting license to $7.50 for small game, and non-resident hunting license to $10. Frankly, I don’t see how such small increases will make much difference, and I tend to agree with those who have written to me at this time opposing the cost increase. A great deal of interest is now being expressed in recycling of solid waste materials. The Senate received a bill creating an Advisory Council on Solid Waste Recycling, Recovery and Litter Control. The Department of Human Resources will provide necessary support service. The basis of this is a public relations type of organization and has very little en forcement provision. I think we must have something with teeth in it to have a successful program. Another bill provides tax breaks for industries which will recycle waste material. This should offer an in ducement to heavy industry to recycle more waste products. At least, we have started with lagtaiaHnn in this field, and I believe we will get some laws ia over. March 18,1975 Mr. C.K. Osborne, Editor Transylvania Times Dear Mr. Osborne, I believe it is time for me to publicly acknowledge and thank the men and women of this county who give so much of their time serving at the information desk at the Transylvania Community Hospital. Each month over 100 people sit at this desk, voluntarily, for 4 hours ata time, 12 hours a day. Many serve more than 2 or 3 times a month. Their service is solely in the in terests of the hospital, it’s policy, and the patients. They serve courteously, and have every right to expect the same courtesy in return. The transition period at the hospital right now is difficult for all. It will not be resolved by verbal abuse, but with patience and respect on everyone’s part. Thank you. Sincerely, Jean B. LeCiaire Chairman Information Desk Transylvania Com munity Hospital Auxiliary My Neighbors EDITORIAL PAGE THE TRANSYLVANIA. TIMES i (Editor’* Note: Letter* muit be brief, signed typed or wiffe* legibly on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject, edit, , or condense. Letters should be received by The Times byL' Monday mornings.) 225 Maple Street Brevard, N. C. March 18, 1975 Mr. C. K. Osborne Editor, Transylvania Times Brevard, North Carolina Dear Mr. Osborne: Since spring is just about here, I thought I’d like to throw a few bouquets: Cheers to Earle Kersh for his clever writing and delightful sketching in bringing local history to life for old-timers and newcomers alike. I’ve cut them all out; what I’ll do with them, I don’t know, but I just couldn’t cast them in the trash or burn them in the fire. Praise to Mr. McCall and Mr.Orr for the loving care they give to homeless animals. A kitten came to stay; we couldn’t find its home and couldn’t keep her - we’re renting, you know - so off to the animal shelter we went. What a delightful surprise to find the county facility spotless, sparkling, and odor free. Now we can’t think of a better place to go to treat oneself to a pet. Joy in having found Brevard where neighbors, newfound friends, and tradespeople are so friendly, warm, and in viting, making us feel this has been home for a long, long time. I could go on and fill this page with all the delights of living in this lovely com munity, but I will heed the directions given above to keep one’s message short. Just had to let you all know! Sincerely, Bessie Moord (George’s wife) Mr. Clyde K. Osborne, Editor Transylvania Times Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Dear Mr. Osborne: This letter is written for and on behalf of the Transylvania County Democratic Executive Committee, who met in called session on Monday night, Mach 17th. At this meeting there was extensive discussion concerning the jail situation in Transylvania County. Those present ex pressed dissatisfaction that plans that had been previously made by the last Democratic County Commissioners to build a new jail facility or renovate the old jail within two years, from existing and anticipated revenue without any bond issue or increase in the tax structure WERE NOT CARRIED OUT. The Republican Com missioners discarded the existing plans for a jail facility or a renovation of the present jail and expended these funds for other purposes and despite continued suggestions have failed to come up with an acceptable plan at the present time. The Democratic Executive Committee wholeheartedly endorses the position of Sheriff Hubbard as being the only practical suggestion to solve this dilemma that has been put forward to date. It is the hope of the Committee that steps will be taken im mediately to implement the suggestions contained in his proposed plan. In the im plementation of these plans we pledge our wholehearted support. Very Truly Yours, Mrs. Milly Wilmot ■ Mr. C. K. Osborne, Editor '» Transylvania Times Brevard, N. C. 28712 ti! Dear Mr. Osborne: Since I was quick to criticize, let me be as eager to praise. First, my immediate reaction, when I read my original letter concerning traffic violations vs. crime in last week’s paper, was that, you were to be commended. You printed the letter in ite entirety despite the fact that a portion — even if done in good faith — was ciitical of your paper. Secondly, you are certainly to be commended on the ar ticles in Monday’s paper, f think the explanation of the activities of the Sheriff’s Depit.. was interesting, informative, and should be reassuring to all of us. Insofar as your repor ting of recent crimes, whether we liked to hear it or not, I am glad it is being brought out it) the open. You see one motivating factor in my original letter was that if people know these things are going on, perhaps they will take more safety precautions and be morfe inclined to report suspicious matters to the propel authorities. I think the main factor, however, was hopefully if present or potential criminate know that people are alerted and aware of these crimes -£• perhaps, in some cases at least, it will act as a deterring factor. I know there are many and varied reasons why some of us decide to make the Brevard area our borne. In some cases I feel its repurtation as to^e absence of crime played ap important part. I for one waqt very much for that reputation to be continued. Sincerely, Virginia Boschert (Mrs. G. P. Boschert) Mr. Clyde K. Osborne, Editor Transylvania Times “ 100 Broad Street ' Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Dear Mr. Osborne: 1 wish to express the ap preciation of the entire staff and Board of Directors of THE WILDS Camp and Conference Center for emphasis that yob have been placing in your paper recently concerning the necessity for the improvement of secondary roads in Tran sylvania County. We have appreciated the cooperation that we have received from the local highway depart ment; however, we are awafe of the fact that there needs io be more State funds channeled into this project. as you reported In your paper, we had a very serious bus wreck in December on Secondary Road 1139 in volving several campers frofiti the State of Maryland. Thjk wreck was the result of pickup truck passing the btfe and the road giving way on tlfe right band side and the bife going over an embankment, ft is our feeling that Secondary Road 1139 needs to be widened on many curves with some <f these curves straightened A that a bus or delivery tru^k can reasonably negogiate the turn without endangering tin lives of people in oncomiigi cars or buses. We have had over 30,0 campers in attendance sin 1909 and are anticlpatii 10,000 more in 1978. Because this rapid growth and tl increased tafffic on this roa we are again appealing tdW State officials to give Mj priority to this and othl your.,
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