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by Damas es Ee duly 15, 1999 Herald/Times GUEST COLUMN EE Ee teen eaa a aaa aaa e naan eee aah eee E aaa S aaa ease eee eas se EEE eee eae ease ese e ease Eee esa eee Saat aN aN eae en at eea seas heat eatasaas anette tattttrrates Don’t be surprised if Democrats try to revive a welfare state By DEBBIE CLARY For more than a half-cen- tury, cradle-to-grave welfare has been the trick pony in the socialist circus conceived and operated by liberal Democrats. Now, long after most North Carolina citi- zens thought this decrepit nag had been put out to pas- ture, the Democratic leader- Debbie ship in the North Carolina General Assembly plans to trot it out one more time as ~~ Clary part of its liberal legislative agenda. This latest scheme to resuscitate the welfare state is represented by the Democrats’ proposed changes in the state public assistance laws, which would: M Increase the number of people eligible to re- ceive public services by raising the qualifying family income ceiling for participants from 150 percent to 200 percent of the poverty level. HM And at the same time the Democratic plan would all but scuttle pilot programs that are now creating innovative, locally controlled responses to legitimate, documented needs for public assis- tance. These substantive changes in the state law are proposed by liberal Democrats at a time when the impact of reforms introduced two years ago by Republican legislators and signed into law by Governor Hunt have helped, along with Work First, to reduce welfare rolls by more than 65,900, a decrease of 55 percent since January 1993. At issue is the money that counties receive each year in savings that result from a reduction in their TANF cash assistance client basis. Polk County stands to lose $16,506, while Rutherford County will have a loss of $115,712. ~ Any attempt by the Democratic leadership to nullify the progress made under the present re- forms would constitute the reversal of a state pol- icy that has the overwhelming support of the people of North Carolina. The Democratic leader- ship is suggesting that the Legislature renege on its commitment to create a working partnership with local governments in the operation of public assistance programs. At the same time, it would reduce or eliminate work incentives for those whom the Democratic leadership would arbitrari- ly embrace as newly eligible public dole partici- pants. Republican legislators agree with North Carolina’s conservative majority that we have an obligation to provide a helping hand to able-bod- ied individuals who are financially disadvan- taged and who have demonstrated a good-faith effort to achieve independence. And we believe, too, that local government needs to be able to look to the Legislature for support in developing programs that respond locally to the needs of their constituents. : But Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly are not going to be party to the kind of circus act planned by the Democratic leadership. The Democratic leadership knows it, just as it knows that some of its own more thoughtful leg- islators are equally skeptical about the changes it would impose. For liberal Democratic legislators, the rebirth of a big-tent state-government run welfare program is vital to its viably as a political force. Attempts to gut and destroy workable, constructive welfare reform is no less than part of the party’s scheme to create a slush fund for what liberals view as a reliable dependent constituency. In this sense, an expanded welfare program is no less than an inte- gral part of the Democrats’ find ‘em, count ‘em, pay ‘em and vote ‘em campaign plan. Republicans in the General Assembly believe it’s important for people of North Carolina to be alert to the Democrat leadership’s plan to put on a circus performance in its effort to undermine or stall welfare reform. The liberal Democrats are planning now to stage a distracting three-ring spectacle complete with trick pony to camouflage or draw attention away from their real intentions. But the people of North Carolina know that, if they buy this kind for Barnum and Bailey routine, they will find that the trick pony comes packaged with the pony’s principal byproduct. We don’t think the people will buy this act, but that won't stop the liberal Democrats from trot- ting out their trick pony before the end of the cur- rent legislative session. We wouldn't be surprised if telltale hoof prints haven't already begun to ap- pear in the offices of Democratic leaders. (Debbie Clary represents the 48th District in the North Carolina House of Representatives). Hearing set on 4-year terms City Council invites public input Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. on a resolution of intent passed 4-3 at a recent meeting to ter and ordinance to revert back to the four year term would have to be approved by referen- dum and would not affect the be taken in the city limits. Ward 4 Councilman Gene White, who said he would vote for the annexation, recommend- amend the city charter and call mayor and board to be elected ed that City Council drop the for a vote in November on rein- in November. septic tank proposal altogether. stating four year staggered By request of Ward 4 “Sign them up and if there is a terms. Councilman Gene White, problem, fix it at city expense,” The public hearing is the ma- Council members will also on he said jor item on the city hall agenda. Mayor Scott Neisler, who is not a candidate in the upcom- ing election, said continuity and experience are necessary in con- ducting city business and made the recommendation that coun- cil consider calling for a vote on the reversal from the two- year term at the polls in gram. Road. Tuesday night discuss concerns expressed during a recent pub- lic hearing on an annexation plan which could offer a new septic tank maintenance pro- The majoring of concerns were expressed by residents of Canterbury and Lake Montonia Council is expected to take action on the annexation ordi- nance July 27. The two areas would comprise the city’s largest annexation in years, over 2,300 acres, 700 people, 250 homes, 30 businesses and nine miles of public streets. Page 5A ALAN HODGE/THE HERALD Fred Dulin of Kings Mountain is one of the area's top yard gardeners. Besides taking care to see that his lawn is neatly groomed, Dulin is also concerned about the city's overall appearance. Fred and Martha Dulin’s yard dresses up ‘Gateway to KM’ BY ALAN HODGE Staff Writer A lawn so neat ahd trim you could eat off it best describes the yard of Fred and Martha Dulin at 401 E. King Street in Kings Mountain. As immacu- lately groomed as Frankie Avalon's hair, the Dulin's digs are a visual treat for motorists and pedestrians as they pass the intersection of Dilling Street and E. King. "Fred just works in the yard all the time," said Martha Dulin. "He really loves it. His mother was a gardener and passed her knowledge on to Fred. I do the housework and cooking, but Fred is master of the yard." A retired machinist, Fred Dulin is originally from Bessemer City. He and his wife- a retired textile lab technician- Published every Thursday, » Periodicals postage at ! East King Street at Canterbury Road, NC 28086 USPS 931-040 by Republic Newspapers, Inc. Postmaster, send address changes to: P. O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Phone (704) 739-7496 © Fax (704) 739-0611 Office: 824-1 East King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Wes Grooms.i....cussinsiviens: Publisher Gary; Stewart...ci. i ernsisrererss Editor Elizabeth Stewart............ Staff Writer Alan Hodge.w...oive in. Staff Writer Stacy Cobb...... Advertising Manager Sarah Griffin......... Business Manager Shelley Campbell... Comp. Manager Republic Newspapers, Inc. Member a NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Noth Carina Press Assodaion November. All seven seats and the may- or’s two-year terms are up in November. Amending the char- Fifteen residents spoke dur- ing an annexation hearing in packed city hall recently and most said they didn’t want to KMPD beginning move Although some police staff is in process of moving into the new Kings Mountain Police Department, the building is not ready for the public. Chief Richard Reynolds says the public will get a chance soon to see the new building but work is still in progress at the new facility and it will prob- ably be later this month or early August before an open house and dedication can be set. Telephones were being hooked up this week at the new facility but it will take some time for the moving chores to be completed. KINGS MOUNTAIN WEATHER REPORT (Compiled by Kenneth Kitzmiller) July 7-13 Year Ago Total precip. 1.21 Trace Max. 1 day 49 (7th) Trace (8th) Year to date 22.03 33.53 Min. temp. 60 (12th) 68 (12th) Max. temp. 92 (7th, 8th, 9th) 94 (13th) Avg. temp. 74.8 81.9 Birdhouses, Baskets, Collectibles, Makeup, Pottery, Houshold Items, 9 and Much More. X | Kings Mountain “Old Fashioned” Market 208 S. Railroad Avenue (next to Kings Mtn. Antique Mall) Downtown Kings Mountain Vendor Space Available 734-0044 for information ‘Saturday, July 17 _: 8:00 - 2:00 p.m. 3 How 5.25% Sound? FOR 7 MONTHS Certificate of Deposit 5 12 % o Rate APY. 525% $5,000 minimum 865-0202 | First Mt. Holly G ank Belmont Gastonia "A Bower Way Hometown Banking Member FDIC came to KIngs Mountain in 1965 and are members of First Baptist Church. When he's not on the road traveling with his wife, Fred Dulin is usually in the yard. : "I spend at least ten or twelve hours a week working on the lawn and gardens," said Dulin. "My mother kept her house clean enough to eat off of the floors, and that's the way I want my yard." A wide variety of plants and’ planting schemes make the Dulin yard special. Plant types Fred has cultivated include hy- drangea, several types of rubber plants, petunia, violets, black- berry bushes, and mimosa trees. Boxwood hedges break up the lawn and create shady nooks like those found in English gar- dens. Adding to the relaxing en- vironment, bird feeders and baths help keep a constant flow of feathered friends coming to the Dulin's yard. Taking personal pride in both their yard and their citizenship in Kings Mountain, the Dulin's wish that everyone cared about their town as much as they do. "It's really bad to see trash along the road and some people not caring if they throw it out of their car windows," Fred Dulin said. "I wish that everyone would try to help keep Kings Mountain looking good." 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