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November 27, 2003 grams. The Kings Mountain Herald i GARY STEWART / HERALD Hundreds of Kings Mountain students and parents attended the students’ art show Thursday at the Harris Children’s Wing of Mauney Memorial Library. Part of the proceeds from the sale went to the library for children’s educational pro- ANDIE From 4A their lives to come to America. Their accidents of birth weren't as kind as mine. While it is easy to blame immigrants for all kinds of eco- nomic woes, they are merely doing what the ancestors of many of us did over 200 years ago. The new immigrants are searching for the good life, some- thing many of us were born with. When I see folks who are new to our country, I think about that first Thanksgiving If my history teachers were correct, it was a celebration between the Native Americans and Pilgrims. The new folks showed their appreciation to the locals for helping them sur- vive in an unfamiliar climate. While today’s immigrants are not struggling with grow- COOPER From 4A up to no good. If you sus- pect telemarketing fraud, let my Consumer Protection Division know by calling (877)-5-NO-SCAM. When iff or fire fighters, the best way to do so is to call the you get a call from an local department and ask unknown telemarketer, how you can donate directly never, ever, give out your to them. credit card or bank number. HB Ask for something in If you decide to make a con- return. If you are interested tribution, it is bet to write a in donating to a charity that check. contacts you, ask to receive HM Get the tax facts. Not all written information about contributions to non-profits the percentage of your are tax deductible. Some donation that benefits the gifts that appear to be for charity and how the charity ~~ benevolent purposes actual- plans to spend your money. ly benefit for-profit compa- You can verify what they tell nies. For example, small you by contacting the businesses are often asked to Secretary of State's office. If place ads in publications as the charity isn’t willing to a way to help worthy caus- : send you the detailed infor- es. However, these maga- mation you seek, think twice zines may be published by about sending them a contri- for-profit publishers. Also, bution. tax-exenipt is not the same BM Give to someone whose as tax deductible. If an work you know. If you've organization is tax-exempt, helped out as a volunteer, that simply means it does seen the charitable organiza- not have to pay taxes. It tions work first hand or does not necessarily mean checked out their track that your donation can be record for doing good, deducted from your taxes. you'll have a better sense of how they operate and how your donation will help. HB Know how to spot a fraud. Telemarketers who refuse to answer your ques- tions, offer to pick up your donation or pressure you for a credit card number may be & GARY From 4A (Roy Cooper is Attorney General for the State of North Carolina). day. I'm thankful for family good friends, church family and neighbors who are car- ing and compassionate and are always there when you need them. Even though it’s not a mansion - and it’s not a shack either - I'm thankful for a home. And, yes, I'm thankful for the TV remote - too. And a high school foot- ball game to go to every Friday night. I don’t know of anywhere I'd rather spend a fall Friday night than on the sidelines of John Gamble Stadium. I'm thankful for my immediate family, and I give thanks every day for the two most precious grandchildren on earth and one that has gone on to Heaven. I wish I had a 0 dozen more but my children $y keep telling me I'll have to have them myself. I don’t think that’s going to hap- pen, but if it does I'll be famous and after all the book and movie royalties come in I'll share it will my readers (both of you!). ing and gathering food in a strange land, they are facing other obstacles. Learning a new language and culture is, obviously hard hut so is thriving in a land where you are not so sure of your welcome. Page 5A ns # LETTERS Reader disagrees with | column on homosexuality Andie Brymer had one thing correct in her Herald article regarding our opposition to homosexuality - she “does not understand it.” : : Her personal interpretation of the Bible was amusing, since it is in direct opposition to the interpretation of bibli- cal scholars and theologians and most people who can read. Among other things, Andie doesn’t understand that homosexuality in itself is a pagan ritual. She states that her * siblings are gay and lesbian, which may explain her view- point. However, her lack of understanding of, and respect for the mores and morality of the community in which she lives reveals a shallowness which is exposed in her drivel. Left wing liberals who wish to undermine biblical teach- ings must still consider the effect of homosexual behavior. Kings Mountain has its own tragic examples of homosexual deviants preying on children; the recent national court cases. against homosexual priests and of course AIDS - just a few of the results which mandate that our society must not con- done this deviant, repugnant behavior. Ann Kirby Kings Mountain (Note - Andie Brymer’s column did not state that her “siblings” are gay and lesbian. It used the term “brothers and sisters,” in a universal context that regards all human beings as brothers and sisters). Letters to the Publisher Address all letters to Mike Blanton, Publisher, P.O. Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. All letters must be signed in ink and include name, address and telephone number of As we celebrate Thanksgiving and move into the Christmas season, let's remember to open our hearts to the new pilgrims on the block. the writer. Deadline is 12 noon Monday. Tired of Low Interest Rates on Your CD's or IRA? Receive 7% Guaranteed Interest! For More Information Call Southeastern Financial Resources Toll Free (877) 664-8381 4 DRAMA DEVELOPS KIDS! | For over twenty years, our acclaimed, development program has been helping young people (5-12) act confidently and speak clearly. Our enthusiastic, qualified teachers make learning fun at all levels! CLASSES HELD WEEKLY IN: Lake Norman, University Area, Myers Park, Gastonia, Belmont Emolling Mow! = Phone i » y Drarma Kids 704-392-4635 INTERNATIONAL Cynthia Lawing and Lewis Deaton Davidson Pianist and Organist will present Christmas Music for Organ and Piano. The concert will take place in the Sanctuary Free and open to the public # Handicap entrance and wheelchairs can be accommodated. Hearing 5 assistance will be available. Contact: First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain sy 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 TH SN Tuesday December 9th, 7PM First Presbyterian Church Kings Mountain, NC b
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