Журналист из Кинга отмечает 150-ю колонку и готовит серию материалов о местных героях и талантах

Today I am celebrating my 150th Column for The Stokes News! I couldn’t have accomplished this without YOU! Thank you for your support and wonderful comments. It’s really easy for me to write articles about what’s going on in our area because there is an endless supply of fabulous people doing so many amazing things. I love being part of the fiber that makes up this community. I am constantly on the lookout for the Positive elements around us that make life worth living. I have some plans for this Fall that will feature our young citizens. They have many talents that need to be heard and seen. I plan on featuring some of the best projects they have. We also have what I term as “Hidden Treasures”, people that keep society moving along smoothly. They are in the background and seldom seen, but are absolutely essential to us. Then, there are many questions that I have, such as, Why would you want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane at 10,000 feet? Why would you want to be under water in a Submarine for six months to a year? What inspired you to become a Doctor or Nurse? Why would you want to become a school teacher? What motivates you? Here’s another, we purchased a new dishwasher, after installation, it didn’t work correctly. We called our plumber, Tim East, he came right out and in a few minutes the problem was solved and it’s running great. I didn’t have a clue about how to fix it. This “Hidden Treasure” did! Here’s a question: How long would it take you to take a car tire off its rim and replace it? I know some fellows that can do it in minutes and have fun doing it! Our local homes are kept up very well and it’s a joy to cruise the neighborhood, but they don’t maintain themselves. Our lawn and groundskeepers are great, some I would go so far as to call Artists! I would be remiss if I didn’t mention our wonderful waitresses and waiters. They do a demanding job and most make it look easy. Every restaurant in King is great. I recommend them all. The Legionnaires hang out a PB Clarks a lot, so the waitresses are like family. Let me tell you they can dish it out as well as take it. The atmosphere is lighthearted and fun. We need a little levity especially after doing a Military Funeral. This brings me to a group of men and women that are a real blessing to our County and that’s the American Legion Honor Guard. We do around 50 Military funerals each year and each one is special. Our Honor Guard brings dignity and respect to each and every funeral, something every Veteran is entitled to! I’m ready to see what is in store in the future! Here we go!