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ED BAe ee ore = ee mE NRE Page 4A-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Thursday, April 23, 1992 Jim Heffner Columnist What's next? One of comedian George Carlin's characters is called Al Sleet, the hippy dippy weatherman. He al- ways comes on with, "Hey man, what's happening?" I've asked myself that several times this week. It all started last Sunday at Carolina Beach. My keeper's brother and his spouse were kind enough to lend us their condo last weekend as it was our 34th wedding anniversary. There's just one entrance to the place and it has a sliding door. The condo is equipped with a modern safety device called a stick, which is placed in the track after the door is closed and locked. I have no idea why the stick is necessary, but Ann would back an elephant up to the door if she knew where one could be rented. Anyway, as we were about to leave, she was closing the door, and I spotted the stick lying on the edge of the track. "Wait!" I shouted, but it was too late. She slammed the door, and the stick rolled neatly into place. I spent an hour trying to get back in, but could- n't. The only window is small and two stories high. It is locked too. I don't think Ronald and Jane Stroupe were too hap- py with that development, but so far they haven't come calling. I plan to be out of town when they do. Later in the week, I was calling on a new restaurant about to open at Franklin Square in Gastonia. They BUSHEL AND PECK OF VALUE - This window dressing was done in 1948-49 by Richard Barnette, were cleaning the place after some construction and who now owns Cooper's Inc. on Railroad Avenue. Thor wringer-type washers and ironers were the big the windows were polished to invisibility. As I was sellers 43 years ago. The washers sold for $99 and the going price for ironers was $89. leaving I tried my best to walk through one of the glass panels beside the door, missing the exit by a good two feet. If my nose had been a silly millimeter shorter I would have sustained a severe concussion. One of the Your Right To Say It workmen looked at his buddy and said, "That's the fifth idiot to try that so far today." I thought about : @ @ niente’ (Column was insulting same mall. As I left there I stepped off the curb. The fi only thing was, I didn't see the curb. I came close to 10 the Editor: spraining an ankle or worse. Jy ; fl I wonder if it's possible to sue people who put up I was appalled at the editorial run this week by Jim glass panels and curbs without clearly marking them? Heffner ("Phoney baloney, April 16). It was not, how- SMALL WORLD DEPARTMENT - On the way ¢Ver, the mindless dribble of cliche political criticism back from the beach, we stopped at a fast food place in that upset me, but the deliberate assault on AIDS vic- Hamlet, N.C. After choking down a hamburger I went tims which was buried in the middle of this so-called to the bathroom. There was a (all, silver-haired man al- ~~ Political commentary. ; 3 ready using the facility who looked vaguely familiar. Mr. Heffner's description of the unfortunate” AIDS We chatted for a minute, agreeing that a paper towel is ictim “crawling” to the podium and being "propped a whole lot better than those hot air machines in bath- Up" was without a doubt the most insulting, unprofes- rooms these days. When I was leaving the parking lot I ~~ Sional statement I have ever seen in print journalism. It noticed his car was from Gaston County, and had a May be okay to take shots at those who voluntarily en- National Guard license plate, as well as a Jim Forrester ~~ 'F the political arena, but was it really necessary to bumper sticker : drag those who unwillingly suffer this deadly disease, "I think that's State Senator Dr. Jim Forrester," I told into the ring a3 well? pI my wife. : The suggestions that we spend too much money on "Nah," she said, "that would be too much of a coin- AIDS research, while misinformed, provides however cidence.” ? an excellent example of why AIDS has become the I wonder if Dr. Forrester was in Hamlet last Killer plague it is today. Unlike cancer and heart dis- Sunday? I think he was but I can't prove it. I've never CSC, there are no survivors of AIDS. Just as govern- iat Him belore, ment support of research in those illnesses lead to You gotta admit, a bathroom 100 miles from home eventual treatment and cure, we must begin to recog- is a strange place to meet your state senator. nize the impending devastation of the AIDS epidemic. MY SISTER THE WRITER - Diorne Pearson of Waiting until AIDS becomes the number one killer, Gastonia is my older sister, well, not auch older, but ~~ Which is just a few years away, to adequately fund re- still senior to me. She has been employed by Gaston ~~ Search will be waiting too late. Memorial Hospital for years. A while back she decid- It is obvious that Mr. Heffner still operates under the cd tolbacome a writor. 1 admit I had misgivings, but I false assumption that AIDS is someone else's problem. ontlerestimatcd hor... 2 It is estimated that within the next five years, every- Last year "The State” magazine accepted one of her one, including Mr. Heffner, will know someone with ais as it tums out, they didn't publish it. the HIV virus, within the next ten years, a family On Thursday Shc reccived her soon acceptance from member. Please don't allow Mr. Heffner to speed the "Sisters Today," a Catholic magazine based in PTOcSs: Collegeville, Minn. Ironically, the editor wrote a note Chuck Wil advising her that one of the assistant editors once lived Hee YisSon in Gastonia. Believe me when I tell you, folks, both those publi- Thanks, volunteers cations are tough markets for a free-lance writer. Way To the Editor: 10 go, Sis, I'm right proud of you. The week of April 26 is National Volunteer Week KE eral d L ett er P oli cy and we are pleased to have the privilege once more to say thank you to all volunteers. PE : i Volunteers enhance the quality of life for our resi- Dui Som Sil ioe dents. This has been done through volunteer efforts these guidelines: as a patient sponsor, through Operation Santa Claus, Keep the letters brief and to the point. Type or contributions to the patient cheer fund, clothing and write them legibly. All letters must be signed and other material donations, outing invitations, as include the complete address and telephone number friendly visitors, Big Brothers, or Big Sisters, group of the writer. Unsigned letters will not be published. visitations and the many devoted caring hours given The Herald reserves the right to edit the letters for as a full time, part time short term or special project spelling, slanderous or libelous statements, and re- oh oa a personal basis at Broughton Hospital i ; in Morganton. ; CER a ies Each volunteer in special ways adds a little joy and : ines individus ly handi- 7 {i i ; -del 1 happiness for another individual mentally ae rt 23s, Band dcliverd lovers capped and less fortunate. That makes you a very Sidewalk Survey special person. Our thanks aren't enough, nor could words possi- bly express what your generous giving means to the individual recipients or to us. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by those here at Broughton, who come from the 36 county areas we serve. Thank you for car- ing enough to give of your best, yourself. As the national hospital theme expressed, Truly you, our volunteers, a Symphony of Service." Volunteer Services Staff Thanks, Littles To the Editor: In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 26- May 2, I would like to recognize the dedication of some outstanding volunteers in your community. Bob and Diana Little are International Exchange Coordinators for EF Educational Foundation for Foreign Study, a non-profit organization that pro- motes global understanding through student ex- change. Through the efforts of volunteers like Bob and Diana, students from around the world have the opportunity to spend a year living with an American family. They also provide our high school students with the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad. In addition to these fine individuals, I would also like to pay tribute to the other Kings Mountain citi- zens who have also made a significant contribution to furthering understanding between nations this year. Volunteer host families, as well as local high schools which have enthusiastically welcomed foreign ex- change students deserve to be commended, as do many other community members who have shown these teenagers what it means to be a "real" American. Thank you, Bob and Dianna. You are a credit to your community for helping Kings Mountain to share the American spirit and to become part of a lifelong international friendship. Asa Rangne Thanks for support To the Editor: We want to thank you for everything you have done for drama and music programs this year. "The King And I" was a resounding success be- cause of your contribution. We sincerely appreciate all that you did. Thank you again and we look forward to your help’ in future productions at Kings Mountain High School. Betsy Wells Gene Bumgardner meee Renee elses I went to see an unusual play last week at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. The drama group of the church presented and produced the play, "The Case of Humanity vs. Pontius Pilate.” The setting was a modern courtroom and the jury was chosen from the audience members. Pontius Pilate was on trial for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Pilate, played by Richard Schultz, requested the trial to clear his name, which has been dragged through the mud all these years. Witnesses included Joseph of Arimathea, Esther (Joseph's daughter), Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, Salome, Annas (High Priest Emeritus), Caiaphus (High Priest) and Claudia Procula (Pilate's wife). And, of course, Pilate took the stand in his own defense. The prosecution's case centered around the position that Pilate could have saved the life of Jesus if he had wanted. He had the power to set the man free, a man who was not a criminal and had done nothing wrong. Prosecutor Richard Abernethy said that Pilate had hat- ed the Jews and wanted to make them look ridiculous by killing their "king." And he was afraid of this man's power and words that God was the Eternal King and controlled the universe. Pilate's defense attorney, Jesse B. Caldwell III, tried to shift the blame on the crowd, which called for Jesus' death when Pilate offered to free one of the prisoners. He said, and Pilate said on the stand, that Pilate liked Jesus and knew he had done nothing for which to be condemned. But Pilate was following his duty, and his duty told him that in order to prevent a riot, he would have to sacrifice Jesus to the crowd's demands. In Pilate's defense, Caldwell claimed that Pilate did not know who Jesus was. The attorney also questioned Caiaphus and Annas, who were conspiring to get rid of Jesus. They, too, were scared of the power and influ- ence of this man who claimed to be the Son of God. At the end of the trial, the six jury members from the audience retired back stage to deliberate. Their de- cision had to be unanimous or the jury would be de- clared hung. The night I watched, the jury brought back a guilty verdict. In fact, the three nights the show had run, each Jury said Pilate was guilty. Not one juror voted not guilty. Both the prosecution and the defense had strong cases, I thought, and I was surprised that no one had voted in favor of Pilate's pleas. I felt sorry for Pilate because he was just a pawn in the overall plan, it seemed. So couldn't we bring in a verdict of guilty, but mer. cy in the sentencing is suggested? And forgiveness. : "os ~ For Jesus forgave . . . “Forgive them, Father, for, , they do not know what they do." Should we do less? MIRROR IMAGES Each answer below is a “mirror word"—a word that appears to read right-side up when it is held upside down in front of a mirror. The nine letters of the alphabet that have this mirror sym- metry are B,C, D, E, H, |, K, O, and X. Answer the clues using capital letters to discover the words. The number of letters in each word is indicated in parentheses. 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