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Dear Reader PWe all need a break sometimes and this week, I need a break from my usual editoriahng. I'm sure many of our readers will appreciate the , break, too. From time to time, I would like to depart from the usual editorial format of this column and ad dress some matters that come up which don't re quire editorial treatment. Most of this column will be concerned with Hie News Record, my handling of its operation and ways we might do a better job serving your needs. Three months ago when I became your editor, I promised that there would be some changes made. I've held true to my promise. Some of the changes have been cosmetic, others have been ad ditions to our sports coverage and other features. Adding Pop Story's picture to his column wasn't my idea, but it was a fine idea nonetheless. We can thank Clifton Metcalf for that suggestion. Some changes have seen the return of past features of our paper. "Just A Woman's Observa tions" is an example of an old feature which has < made a return. Dot Shupe and I have quibbled over the title, but it's good to have her back, no , matter what she calls her column. Last week, we added another new feature, "Renewable Energy Facts" by Gary Gumz. I think we can all learn some valuable facts from this feature and I hope we will make this a regular monthly column. I am interested in hearing from you regarding this latest addition to our lineup. Our sports coverage has met with mixed reviews. We had a number of complaints regar ding the football supplement because several players were inadvertantly omitted. I have apologized to most of the overlooked athletes and we'll do much better next time around. In our defense, let me say that we put out the supplement on short notice, and even though it was far from perfect, it was the beef such supple ment The News Record has had for many years. The upcoming basketball season presents a problem that I hope someone can help us with. What with boys and girls games at Madison High and men and women's games at Mars Hill Col lege, it will be next to impossible to provide coverage of all these teams without the assistance of a student stringer. If anyone out there is in terested in becoming a sports reporter please get in touch with us. Few of you have taken me up on my offer of a cup of coffee. I expect that will change with the approach of cold weather. The pot is still on and we'll be glad to have you stop in anytime, except Mondays when we're too busy grappling with our deadline to sip coffee and chat. Many of you have had problems with your delivery by mail. The problem probably lies with our computer, so don't blame your mail man. We're working to get the computer to work right and avoid these problems. Readers should be aware that our edition of Nov. 3 will be late getting out. We will hold off on our press run until Wednesday morning so that we can bring you the latest election returns. Several times in the past few months, we have been late getting out because of some oversight on my part. On Nov. 3, however, the delay will be an intended one. As always, I am available to hear your sug gestions, complaints and praise. I'll get back to editorializing next week when I urge you all to get out and vote. Sincerely , Dear Sir, For the past 40 years, Americans have been proud of the federal laws that protect children against dangerous work and long hours. But those laws are sharply threatened by regulations pro posed by the Reagan ad ministration. There was a time when millions of our children lived short lives or grew up with years, and they would allow them to work longer hours. This would take jobs from young married couples that need them when they are star ting a family. And those jobs are more scarce than they have been in the past 40 years. It's like pouring gasoline on a raging fire. John R. Gardin Hot Springs, N.C.. crippled limbs or other il lnesses, from working in mills and factories. It's incredible that Ronald Reagan wants to bring those days back. The Reagan proposal would make extensive changes in the child labor laws that protect 14 and IS year old children. They would allow children to work in jobs that have been deemed too dangerous for the past 40 DEADLINES Tfcj Nws is mr**0i FrMay from 9:19 A.M. to 4:19 PJA. 1m ??frill mallei te tk> m?i if * te<e,he,H AN tlortM !? to pvMtOto* mvit it roMlvM toy 11:99 mm Prttoy . A pictvro may to wtolWrt tar vm wltti owoowwmU. Wmm itofttify IMHIKIK aMMMMti most to ai i,^ 1?- tg. ?wniiim v* iw>i iwf wih priw n? mv Most# typt or print mmm M0 li* ?vMafeU at Tto Mows Rocortf Offtco or may to ?MalWi< to wlW?l tto Now* Hocor*. P.O. too Mf, Mortfcoli, N.C. H7SJ. IikIom o soff-otorostod itMipod Dear Sir: In last week's story on Ponders Chapel Baptist Church, you inadvertently omitted the final sentence in which we thanked the many churches, clubs, organisa tions, friends and neighbors who helped and encouraged us with the building of the new church. We want all those who helped us to know that we ap preciate their many efforts. Everett Barnett Heard And Seen ' i .r*g ? ? , ? "?1 B, POP STORY THE CANDIDATES' CLASSIC With the general election drawing near and the various candidates conducting many house-to-house visits seeking support in the November 2 election, it is a serious business with them. In order to "break" the serious side, why not have a lighter side? Someone remarked a few days ago that "politics in Madison County is sorta' a game which occurs every two or four years." Taking a cue from this remark, I thought it might be something different to imagine the two teams (Democrats and Republicans) which will bat tle each other in a one-game contest to be decided by the voters on November 2. All in fun, let's make up a roster for both teams composed of candidates on a "baseball team" as follows: DEMOCRATS: "Dems" First base: Jim Cody Second base: Harold Wallin Shortstop: Phil Ginn Third base: "Jamie" Clarke Catcher: E.Y. Ponder Pitchers: Dedrick Cody, Gerald Young, Ed Gentry, Bobby Ponder, Floyd Wallin. Outfielders, Ervin Adams, Virginia Anderson, James T. Ledford. REPUBLICANS: "GOPs" \ First base: C.N. Willis Second base: Frank Massey Shortstop: Forrest Ball Third base: Bill Hendon Catcher: Bill Lisenbee Pitchers: Don Hall, Ed Krause, Dewey Griffey, Fred Payne, Harry Payne. Outfielders: Robert Phillips, Gary Sprinkle, Lester Wilde, Umpires: Jack Landers and Emery Met calf. . .. "r' ?? - ' ' ' FAITHFUL LIONS How time flies by. At a recent meeting of the Marshall Lions Club, a list of present members and the years they have been members of the Marshall club was given. It was revealing the longevity of several of the present members who have remained faithful and active throughout the 29 years of the club's existance. Below is a list of members who have been Lions for over 2)0 years: O.A. Gregory (29 years), Walter Ramsey (29 years), James Story (28 years), Roy Reeves (27 years), Kelly Davis (23 years), Wade Huey (23 years), Earle Wise (23 years), John O. Corbett (23 years). LIKES MARY'S PIES Dr. R.C. Shelburne, Dermatologist, of Asheville, who has offices in Asheville and Johnson City, Tenn., is one of Mary's Restaurant's most frequent and satisfied customers because he loves Mary's delicious homemade pies. Almost daily, Dr. Shelburne will visit the popular restaurant on the Marshall bypass on his way to or from his Johnson City office or just come down from Asheville in order to en joy a slice of his favorite pie. "I not only enjoy the pies, but I also enjoy the beautiful scenery between Asheville and Johnson City," Dr. Shelburne said. "He's one of the nicest customers we have," Mary commented. THOSE ELUSIVE CONTACT LENS Several contact lens wearers have com mented and sympathized with me about my trouble with my lens. (In last week's column). One wearer said that she, too, had the same problem. I'm sure there are more. I's amazing (and disgusting) how those tiny little "demons" can get lost regardless of how careful you try to be. Steve Ferguson JVOTJCE : Ignore This What stands on the road side, is invulnerable to beer cans and is ignored by almost everybody? It's those historical site markers, of course. Those constant reminders that something happened on this spot, even though at 55 mph you usually never get to discover just what the marker was placed there for. If you dare to stop to read these heavy metal chronicles of history, you're likely to get hit by a heavy metal track. Usually, in passing, you'll get maybe one or two words on the plaque. It's time you got the whole story. I'm giving you what's really on those bronze historical markers along our roads. JONES CREEK BALLEGROUND - On this spot in 1H7, Bill and Norma Jones, a local married couple, had a battle over exactly bow many logs should be placed in the fireplace of their small cabin. Neighbors gathered from all around to view this ten-hour battle. The Jonsea' beat each other around the bead and shoulders way up into the mor ning hours over the fireplace dispute, but the crowd refused to disperse until the fight was completed. Mrs. Jones finally won, and gave birth to: The expression "keeping up with the Jonses'." POPCORN MEMORIAL THEATRE ? The was the first theatre in America to have all the qualities of the movie theatres as we know them today. This theatre was one of the great pioneers in sticky seats, fifteen minutes of boring previews, and those darling little animals who insist on throwing ice, candy, popcorn and whatever else they can get their grimy little hands on. Popcorn Memorial Theatre is also credited with such firsts as: the first broken film ; drinks double the price of what they should be; and the fust hair stuck on the projec tion camera lens Later, at the turn of the cen tury, this was also the first movie house to begin printing full-length novels on the back of their admission tickets. As we all know, this is now a regular practice for all movie theaters. FLOWING BULL AM PHITHEATRE ? One of our more popular tourist attrac tions, Flowing Bull Am phitheatre is the site where America's first politician gave his first campaign speech. He promised his listeners a job for everyone, a govern ment of the people and lower taxation. Also among his promises were: Calvin Kleins on every bottom, every citizen would get his own beach house, and a partridge in a pear tree. None of these first cam paign promises were ever kept ? thus, the name "Flow ing Bull Amphitheatre.'' BIRTHINGTON BIR THPLACE - This little known site is where one of America's traditional holidays started out. It seems Mr. Birthington, an eccentric millionaire, only washed his clothes once a year. This evolved into a celebration on that day each year that was recognized throughout the English Col onies. Mr. Birthington was con sidered the father of our coun try until a guy with wooden teeth and a white wig came along and took away his title. This holiday is stil recogniz ed across America. There isn't a patriotic U.S. citizen alive who hasn't heard of George Birthington's Wash day. YELLING SQUIRT CAM PGROUND - On this site in 1723, the first bratty kid yell ed, held his breath and pitched a fit to get what he wanted from his Mommy. The family was on a camp ing excursion when little Patrick decided he wanted a drink of water. The noise was reported to be so unnerving that all nearby wildlife ran away. Mommy was glad to oblige her little darling, so she drop ped him into a nearby creek until he had his fill. Later, as Patrick Henry grew older, he matured to become a founding father of our country. He became famous as a statesman by yelling, holding his breath and pitching a fit to get what he wanted. If by chance you see any more historical markers, send them in. I may have missed some, you know. Published Weak By Th? Madison County PuNishing Company, inc.. USPS 388-440 Sacond Class Postafa PMd at Marshall. N.C. 28753. and at additional ma*ng othcas Subscr.pt on Months $4 Mod.sor. ?nd Bw omto Courts - 1 Yaar $8.75: 6 Months it .CO. N.C fetidants *i Living & And Growing By CARL MUMPOWER MJ.W. The Aahevtlie There'i a book circulating around these day* called is sensitive. No, that doesn't mean be*Jtma around crying all the time. It does mean that he realizes that feelings are a natural and normal part of the killing your feelings is like killing your soul. A real man not only uses the thinking and A real mar importance of giving. Hf ? doesn't throw his trash out of the car window, ha does more than Just gat by in his work, and he makes some effort to play it straight oa his income taxes. Ia short, a real man trys to add aamething to the world around him instead of constantly taking or ing Almost everyooe has thr power to tear but it takea a person with skill and awareneas to build accepts need hi pa it ia a fact that no atai is sa pp.?I mar looks far ht opportunity tr chare himself < tell Actually, | with other* He views people at the opportunity to look into a mirror that reflects his soul and peraonhood rather than m a source of competition, has sle, potential pain. He i that energ} in vented in quality pays qiviomoi. Hp resist u an ultimate tnd actively inveaU taMl tag, be begins the procsw of diemg A reel man doesn't want to go before his time, and when he does go, be wants to lesve his good mark on the earth. A real man lives In the real work) He doesn't waste Us time with escapes like drink ing, drugs, or general bell raising. That doesn't mean a real man is a prade It does focus o bow to pull happine*' of "OTIC V X vy (Contlnwg on Page?>
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