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'J Shcl. adic., slprii Is hi! 1 the i.rmpr 1 tJi(> the I bj fjrad ■stern illgh yiw worn enior ehwJ ‘kend slsiii ?■» in I arded J wvnsi jocial 1 antes x>und vJiioli :aition Eartli ivhitc loves, ) do/, satin ation, ts iaa tro m Ball” ed by f the i Ser- lodLst lU b(> April Vleth- rming Sen-- r licld lianK- mbers and , .; , Ga.; ttlan- wkin.s . Em- s Pe n . and imbia, David Page THE KINQS MOUNTAIN HEIMt].p;fKINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. LETTER TO THE EDITOR j ^1^0 the Editor, Better City Government? Why do ^^here are several things I they have to hid behind a mome ivijuld like to ask, and several Instead of signing their name Ito things I would like to say to the the ad in the April 1 issue of the public by this letter. j Herald. The first .thing I would like to The second thing is why didn'.t know is Who re The Citizens For they put in their ad tihat the citi- Thursday, April 22, 1971 zeng of Kings Mountain voted ^nd Issue to Increase the CMiy indebtedness. The citizens ap proved -a $3,000,000 Water Bond Issue and $1,300,000 Sewage Bond Issue. You will see that these two bond issues added $4,300,000 to the city's debt. The Moss Administration did not do this, the citizens did. t A yud or 10 of material—and almost 200 years of dreams and detenninatioiir-make an American Flag. ^ Wo konmr diat flag when we value the heritage it represents. Wo defend it when we strengthen our freedoms by using thfip, ^ fills Is part of what our young people must learn If they are to become responsible citizens. edneaton count 6n the Treasury’s School Savings Program to help illustrate these ideas. They know that buying U. S. Savina Stops regularly gives each youngster an active part in his coun- trjrs affairs, a part he can understand and from which he can to appreciate how his country and his freedom depend on vhat he does u a citizen. IM School Savings Program help your students heb Amc x’a mnd memidvM. Wii« th^ biqr their, first Savings Stamps this year they’ll receive owiHetc^ lowing Old Glory. When they trade in fiieir stops tor n Series B Bond, a special Old Glory certificate will m awivom to them. SHARE IN AMERICA Buy U.S. Savings Stamps I and Bonds \ JAYCEES FUNFAIR PRESENTS PALMETTO RIDES COMING MONDAY. APRIL 26th RUNNING THROUGH SATURDAY. MAY 1 Slater Street (near American Legion Building) ALL NEXT WEEK! COME AND BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY! FERRIS WHEEL TILT-A. WHIRL PARATROOP NO ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS. OPEN EACH EVENING AT 6:30 P.M. SAT. MATINEE - 2:30 P.M. CLEAN WHOLESOME FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY YOU ALL COME! THIS IS NOT A CARNIVAL MERRY GO ROUND KIDDY RIDES New motor cycle ride and helicopter ride. MANY OTHER ATTRACTIONS ' In A surv^ of 10 cities that out’ liShU, waiter, and gas are oheaiper Ithan aome and eqiiail ito bttrers. Thpre ia -now -way to re duce OUT ibiUs; 'as the power rates baa been tnoreased to the city by Duke and the gas rat^ by reanscqnttnenial; and toust share that Increase. In a pilot program. Kings Moun tain Is to be one of several cAU<M to havee the State Coverrimenit .edo the traffic fights at no ex pense to the Kings Mountain tax tayer. I think that Is looking a- head 'by the Moss Administration. tiid you know also that the ll^ of Kings Mountain, State Government; and the Southern tiafKvay propose to install traffic ja tes at the two down town cross ings. Tlmt is planning and look ing ahead for a better city. I would like to say that I am pleased with the low income housing units that the Moss Adt ministration has made possible for many people in Kings Moun tain. These houses sure -are .an l.-nprove'rpcnt over the huts or shacks that these people had to live in. f aim proud of the Community Cepter and the planned programs that are carried on there. The Moss Administration js to, be cctnmended for their _ work in this area. The Federal Government may money -they want to gbt.rid of, so they can ask for more the next year; but it takes Jots of titne and trouble to have'it allotted to your town. . Our ladministration h^s worked overtime to. get this lor Kings Mountain, and wo should say thank you to them for It In my opinion, the programs that tihe Moss Administration have developed have been for the advancement of all the citizens;] Giving Us more and better op portunities tba-n we have ever had before. I do not think we should change horses in the middle of the stream Let’s re-elect those who have served so faithfully for the last two years. Let’s show them we appreciate them. I am not ashamed for the peo ple of Kings Mountain to know who I am or what I toeMeve in. 1 will not hide behind a name but will sign m^ name. I am proud to be a cTtizen of an up and coming community. Sincerely, Martha Ware ' (Mrs. S. Howard Ware) Heie'f YouiAnrivei Ay BERNADETTE HO'hi (Swoml of a SeHM) Wf BERNADETTE HOTLE (riftb oi a Seiies) ■About 5 million of the naUon’s estimated 6 million mentally re iarded ere never reached by any kirid of service develcped sfieclf- ioaUy to meet the needs of the retarded.” —■Robert L. Denny, ■Executive Director We live in a rural area and our mentally retarded son is lone ly for companionship. Are there summer camps tor the retarded? Yes, there are a number of day camps especially for retarded children, and some residential camps for the retarded. Write to us for the names of the camps in your area. Q—J hear a lot about training mentally retarded persons tor jobs. What’s the use of 'doing this when there are so many normal ■people who can’t find work as it is? .V—^Because we have a imoral obligaUon to do everything we can to help others lead productive happy, self-sufficient lives. Re member. the mentally retarded are citizens, too, and are entitled to the same opportunities for maximum development of their potentialities as any other seg ment of our papulation. And. fin- ancialiy. it is far cheaper to train these retarded persons to become self-supporting or partially self- supporting. than to maintain them in institutions. Q—What kinds of jobs can the mentally r^arded be trained to perform? , A—Tjiis, of cour.se, depends on the level of intelligence. However, records show that their job sta bili'ty.is superior, they have bet tor than average attendance rec ords, they work harder than imost others,.they stay with routine ta^ longer, and their accident rate is lower. Some .jobs they fill well are: stock clerics, cooks, kit chen helpers, gardeners, packers, laundry workers, orderlies, mail handles and .messengers, and oth er tasks. (If you have questions you want answered or if you would like copieq of pfeylqus columns in this serl^,' write to: Berna dette Hc^le, Public Information Officer, N. €. -Council on Men tal Retardation, P. O. Box 12054, ■Raiclgh, N. C. .27695,), Commander Ruff Soyk *‘Thank Vou" Robert Ruff, p^ipmander of the American Legion Post 155, stated appreciation this ■week to the many friends for their cards and "best wishes” while he was hos- pttalized. Mr. Ruff was a patient in .Kings, Mountain hospital .six weeks. He continues to recuperate at hisi home. CONSIDER THESE FACTS The Plunger Caused This City To Enter Into A Contract On March 11.1969WithGillsspieConstruction As General Contractor: With The Following Paragraphs As Part Of That Contract Agreement. Kings Mountain Buffalo Water lake Construction Contract March 11.1969 Par. 26 Acceptance oi Final Payment Constitutes Release The acceptance by the contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a release to the owner of all claims and all lia bility to the contractor for all things done or furnished in connec tion with this work and for every act and negect of the owner and others relating to or arising out of this work. Par. 39 Land and Rights of Way ^ I * Prior to the start of construction, the owner shall obtain all lands * * and rights-of-way necessary for the carrying out and completion * * of work to be performed under this contract. * These May Explain Why We Can't Get The Lake Completed! We Broke The Contract Under Paragraph 39 At The Same Time It Was Signed! Gillespie Contracting Can't Accept Final Payment Under Paragraph 26 Until They Have Paid Damages To All Sub-Contractors And Collected The Same From Our City. You Know We Had Bull-Dozers And Men Waiting To Work On The Dam Site For Months Before We Got Right Of Way Clearance. Just Maybe That's The Reason We Are Being Given All The Sleight Of Hand And Double Talk.. The Money's Gone And We Still Don't Know How Much We Owe. Completion Date Was 12 Months From Starting Date Of The Contract. Let's Put A Manager In City Hall.. . Stop Plunging And Begin PLANNING Progress. No More Sleight OI Hand. Let's Talk Facts Then Proceed With A Pro gram To Build Kings Mountain. Call City Hall And Check These Figures On Past Due Accounts. Villa Motel.... Lights-Water-Gas — (Two months overdue bill) $3,302.58. . Royal Our Special Interest Mayor. Allows These Folks To Run Up Bills. He'll Cut Ydui* Lights And Water Oil For No Payment. Let's Get A Man To Run City Hall Fairly VOTE FOR AND SUPPORT BOB COX ' CALL 739-3248 FOR TRANSPORTATION TO REGISTER OR VOTE PAID POLITICAL ADV. BY BOB COX FOR MAYOR COMMITTEE
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