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Page t-MHUtOR-HERALD-Tneaday, June U, ItTT R€t\D€R DII^LOGUG Thanks for coverage... To the editor, Ftom the approval lor a bond referendum, by the Cleveland County Board of Com- mlaaloners on Mon., Febniary 31, through the succeaaful vote Tuea., June 7, the coverage given by the Klnga Mountain Mirror-Herald waa excellent. We appreciate ' thla coverage very much. When the new buUdlnga have been con- atructed emd the campua of Cleveland Tech takea on an attractive appearance, pleaae remember that you had an Important part In thla developmant. Shouldthareevarbeaway that we can be of aervlca to you do not healtate to call upon Nice rerun. John •••• Thank you again for your prof eaalonallam and your keen toitereat In the thlnga that make Cleveland Ooimty a great place to live. Klndaat peraonal regarda, TOM POSTON So easily forgotten,, To the editor, A nuralng home administrator became upaet when an old patient cried that no one ever visited her. "Why Is It,” he asked, "that one mother can take care of 13 children, but 13 children can’t take care of one mother?” Sad and yet true that those who have given such tender loving care to their off-sprlngs. In later life are so easily forgotten. We often act as though comfbrt and luxury are the chief requirements of life after we've gotten away from our parents, when all we really need to make us hcq>py Is to restore within our hearts the right attitude toward our parents. It can be a heartbreaking ex perience to any parent or loved one to be cast Tile strength of a nation depends upon the hosne and family ties, not upon Its military strength alone. When honor and respect la lost between one another the battle la already lost. Tills must concern all of ua. Chid was concerned and enough so that he struck down and blinded Paul of Old and told him, In essence, what had done to others, Paul had done to Ood. Ckxid Intentions won't earn us the Kingdom of Heaven, but doing Qod’s will is the ticket. And I’m afraid many of us wUl miss the flight. Especially at the Depot Osnter. Hundreds of KMers trooped through the center during the Town Meettng and Depot Center dedication oeremonlas. And after reading Hie Oiarlotte Observer last Frtday, which gave that day as the big event, I told Hlswnsr John H. Moss that I thought It was mighty nice of him to re-stage the entire affair ag^ on Saturday for the rest of us. "PHday was just a rehearsal,” the mayor laughed. Rev. Kenneth Oeorge was running around here and there getting his ducks In a row for the senior cttliena activities and the kiddle party. "Be sure and take some pictures I can use in the program scrapbook,” be said. "I will and congratulations on being named manager of the depot center,” said I. “That waa newa to mo,” he said. "That’s what hi^pons when you fall to show up at the meetings,” 1 told him. Jonas Bridges emceed the festlvlttea and TOM MclMTYRG Thanks for generosity.. To the editor, I would like to express my sincere ap preciation to all of those who made the Brian Blckley Benefit Oolf Tournament a tremen dous success. I visited with Brian shortly after the tournament and he was completely overwhelmed with the generosity of all those Involved. Brian and I would like to thank In par ticular Darrell Austin and Tom McIntyre of the Kings Mountain Mirror-Herald for their generous publicity, the Kings Mountain Country Club for their donation of the facilities, Carl DeVane, Wyman Halgler, Jim Humphries, Terry Leonard, and Rick Murphy who headed the various tournament committees. While It Is Impossible to mention by name everyone Involved, we would also like to thank all those who donated prises, those who contributed to the tournament fund (both players and nonidayers), and finally time and efforts tai running the tournament At the time I am writing thla letter Brian la making preparatlqns to go to Scotland for ftirther treatment He expressed to me a deep regret about leaving his good friends In this area, but he also eiqireaaad a burning desire to completely recover from his Ulneas and return as soon as possible. Efelan la a vary dear ftiend and a man of magnificent courage. I know all of those who resul this letter feel the same way and wish Brian a speedy recovery and look forward to htB return. AU of those who have contrlbiited In any form to the Brian Btcklay Fund Miould fee proud tor their generous aid to this courageous man. I would like to add that the Brian Blekley Fund contlnuea at the First Union Nattcnal going to be In any picturas. I made, I had a big opportunity to rtb him. "I don’t know, Jonas. Tou know those replicas of microphone stands with the radio Inside WKMT has been giving out around town?” “Taah. Those are nice, huh?” Jonas replied. "Taah. Well, I didn’t gat one.” A moment of silence, then “... maybe I’d better order some more of those.” “Smile, Jonas. I’m about to snap your- picture,” said I. Let’s face It. folks. It’s the squeaky wheal that gets the grease. Acouple of weeks ago we published a story of a 76 mm artillery shell being unearthed near the depot. QaU McDaniel dug It up ulUle helping dig a trench for a retaining wall at the community market shelters. In the story Capt. Rick Hart, commander of the 48th Ordnance Detachment at Fort Jackson, commented that he had no Idea how the shell came to be burled there in the first place. After reading the stcry a cltlsen came In to tell me that when he was a kid, early In Woild War Two, the Army came to Kings MoiBitaIn for a big maneuver and at the depot tons of munitions and food supplies were unloaded for the troops. Hie dtlsen, who forbid me to use Ms name, said he and Ida friends helped the soldiers unload the train and that the sup- pllea and munitions were stacked up fw the two week maneuver. The troops, he said, were encamped near the KM National Military Park. Hiat could explain how the shell came to be burled near the depot. -oOoO- Rev. N. S. Hardin, who retired from full time pastorate In IMS, was the honoree at a secretly pUnned program at David Bapttit Church June 6. Rev. Hardin was the pastor at David Baptist from ISH to IMS. Since hli retirement he has filled In at four different churches In the KM area. When Rev. Hardin arrived for servlcee on June 6 the congregation sprang the news on him that he was to be honored that day. He was given a boutonniere and escorted to bu Sunday School class. During the worship service Rev. Hardin was presented a plaque and a gift from the church. Quest speaker that morning wu Rev. Cline Borders, director of mlsslonse for the Kings Mountain Baptist Association. Rev. Borders’ text was entitled "Man of God.” Rev. Hardin also received tokens of lovt and appreciation from the church Sunday School departmenrt and was the guest of honor at a covered dish luncheon following the services. The Poet’s Corner Blind increases rat. PAUL B. HENDRKKa, JR. Thanks^ community.. OPEN LETTER TO CITIZENS. In just a few days our family will be leaving Kings Mountain. We cannot leave without expressing our appredaUon to the people here and In the communities surrounding Kings Mountain for the cooperaUmi, sigtport, and friendship shown ua during the past years. We could not have been associated with a finer group of people. We leave, knowing that we wlU never again find people as willing to work together as we have found here. Much progress has been made In the school system, but this would have been Impossible without the cooperation of the people we served. Your board of education has been willing to listen to ypu and follow through for the Im plementation of an ouUtandlng school program. I salute the Kings Mountain Mirror-Herald and the Shelby Dally Star tor keeping you Informed on school Issues and acUvltlea and always reporting accurate Information. The county commissioners have constantly tried to provide the funds necessary to maintain and enrich our program and update our facilities. They have taken Into con sideration however, what the people could afford and always tried to keep In mind the best Interest of the county In making Its appropiiaUona. The consolidation of the debts of the three school systems set a precedent tor the state and has proven to be In the best Interest of our cltlaenry. The working relatlonsMp that our board and staff have enjoyed with Mr. Malcolm Brown, Dr. Vincent Colombo and the boards of education In the Shelby City and Cleveland County Schools has led to much progress for aU three school systems In the county. Many programs have been coordinated bond Issues aiqiroved, staff services shared, and Issues discussed with open mlnda that have mads Cleveland County an even better place to live. The Industrial growth of the county reflects, to some degree, that good educational onpatmlltes esdst In Cteveland County and yet on ths other hand, reflect siqiport for these educatkmal opportunities. We have never called ityon Industry for Mqiport without being biassed by tar mors than our request. The Ctevelaad County Technical Institute has Joinsd hands to provide a better educated and trained adult population, and Is always ready to serve our people. Hie coordlnatlan of church efforts to our county with area wide crusades and other iqilM’oprlate activities constantly upgrade famUy and community life. Organisations like C. A. O. O., CODAP, the Association for the Mentally and Physically handicapped, the Kings Mountain Little Theater, and civic ckibs contribute In their Individual ways for a better people. The staff of ths Kings Mountain School System Is dedicated to do everything possible to Improve the educational op portunities of the youth they serve. Their cooperation and trlendsMp will not soon be forgotten. Their leadershty remains to continue to serve and carry out plana that we, together have devekqied. With the new leadenhlp of William F. Davis and the guidance of an outstanding board of education, ths cltlaans of the school dlatrlct can be assured that Ktags Mountain Schools will continue to be progressive. I had no Idea what a wonderful place to eiilch our family would be coming, when we left our Asheville home to 1SS7.1 have grown to love Cleveland Ooimty’s hills, trees, and fields of flowers, butmoatof alltoapprsclats Increasing number of North Carolinians are becoming legally blind according to the Register for the Blind malntatoed by the Division of Services for the Bund of the N. C. Department of Human Resouroea The Register indicates that an average of 130 persona per month lost their vision during the past year compared to an average of only 104 persons per month In recent years. Dr. BIU Waters, director of the Division, said that approximately 00 percent of the eases of blindness could be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment. In Its statewide effort tor the prevention of bllndneas and the restoration of vision, the Division provides a medical eye care program for Indigent North Carolinians. Dr. Waters feels that the Increase In blindness Is partially due to restricUve' financial criteria required for ellglbiuty in the Division’s medical eye care program. Currently, a family of tour with an annual net Income of more than 18600 la IneUglble for the program. The Division has requested that the (Seneral Assembly raise the financial ellglblUty criteria to 86600 net In come tor a family of four minus deductions tor health Insurance. Dr. Water said that the economic crlterlan for adults has not been raised tor the last 16 years. Even with the low economic criteria now In affect, the Division ran short of funds last fiscal year and had to curtail Its medical eye care program. The Department of Human Resources Is requesting an additional $1,444,018 In state funds from this Session of the General Assembly In Its supplemental budget request tor fiscal year 1077-78 In order to raise the economic criteria and serve more people. If granted, the Division could serve an estimated 63,810 people. The major causes of blindness both In this state and the nation are retinal diseases, cataracts and glaucoma. The Incidence of blindness by each of these major causes Is significantly higher In North Carolina than In the nation as ■ whole. Although these eye diseases and others afflict children, these three major causes occur predominately In persons over 86 years of age. THE KITTEN THAT STOLE MY HEART I spotted a kitten In the sunlight’s glow Playfully he was there where red tulllps grow, In the driveway turning green I watched him across Blight eyes were shining jade Ifls tor was cream floss. Somebody’s pet, somebody’s friend Away from the mother with moments to spend. So beautiful so charming, my wish was to pat Caress his fur gently tor his somebody’s cat. He brushed the screen Mgh With a wide fluffy tall Took a delicate taste from a Uny tin pall, Looked so emplorlng I opened the door So affectionate was he, he was easy to adore. Upon my lap he sprang, I stroked the soft fur He sang me a song and every word was “purr." Then away he sprang and away to my bed On pink aaUn roses to pillow the head. So content was he I stood aside to admire And thought of the time cats dosed by the fire. When the napping was over He streached a cat mile A red tongue and sharp teeth Showed through Ids smile. He doubled himself In silken length Each claw stuck apart In feline strength. My thoughts were to keep him, I admired him lo But the Cat’s pa was watllng Where red tulips grow. VIVIAN STEWART BILTCLIFFi; Papers celebrate birthdays. chaUsnge and opportunities minds. DONALD D. JONEI. Iivertotei June 34 Is toe “birthday” of the newqiaper and eommerolal printing bustoess to North Carolina. On this date to 1749 James Davis of New Bern began operation of the first printing pnss to ths state’s history. Davto was hired by the Oolonlal Assembly to codify and print North Chroltoa’s statutes for a “. . . yearly sum of one hundred and sixty pounds. Proclamation Money.” He was also required to print toe colony’s money. Including his own salaryl Davis also started the colony’s first nswsp^r, and printed Its first books. Earlier la 1744, he had also become the state’s first postmaster, having been ranted a contract by too Assembly to establish a postal servlee to . . .“forward pubUc dl^tchss” to all parts of the pron- CD SMITH miSBSSWm TOM MCINTYSS . BkllSSaTNITSWaST eSaVtTBWAST MnnBI.I.AUSTIN CLVOBHH.L ^ >. S. B. Biomr ra, KM M mimmi wji wfiY wtee William Richardson Davie U called “The Father of the Ubtveratty of North Oarollna,” and many a student at Chapel HIU, though unaware of his other accomplishments, remembers the gtont “Dsvto Poplar” tree growing la flent of old louth BuUdlag. In addition to his efforts to astabllilili« ths nation’s oldest state university, Davie served as Oovsmor (l7Md9) and as a delegate to ths U. 8. Constitution; Con- vsntlcn. Ironieally, though ho was one of the state’s most outstanding early statesmen, Davie waa nslUiar bom nor died here. He was bom to Egromont, SnifaBd, June 30, 17M, toe last EngUsh-bom governor of North Carolina. He died to louth Caroltoa In 1880. Charles W. Chasnutt, the first famous Negro writer in American history, waa bora In FayattevUls, Juno 30,1866. His novels and abort stories, published In New York bet ween 18M and lOM, delt mostly with the Uvea and problems of blacks living In the Cape Fear area during the difficult Recon struction Period. Cheanutt. according to ths state’s Utorary htotorlan Richard Walasr, “had the dlstlnetlon of being the first Negro American writer to rocelvo serious attontlan as a literary artist.” Bom and educated In North Carolina, he was teaching school In Charlotte by age of 16, and Superintendent of ths State Normal School tor blacks to FayettevlUe at 33. He later moved to New York City and Cteveland, Ohio, to follow a career as a newspaperman Ha died In Cleveland In 1M3. -oOoO- Hie BatUe of Ramsour’s MUl took place on June 30, 1780, near Llncolnton. A tores of perhaps 600 local WMga under Colonel Francis Locke surprised a thousand Tories who had gathered there to defend the ares tor the King. Ins savage but unskilled battle that lasted nearly two hours, the Tories were defeated and scattered. Each side suffsrod nearly eipiBl casualttas, fifty men klUad and about that many sortoualy wounded. Soma 300 Tcrlas wars ciq>turad. Hie battle, though sntlrely local In sccq^ie. playod a part In toe Unportant British dsfest at Klnga Mountain some lour months later. It deprived the British of vttaUy-needed locsl support, and encouraged more aattlors In this area to oppose them.
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