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Letters to the editor: 11/09/00 |
'Road to Nowhere' funding is good newsTo the Editor:I was delighted to hear that Congressman Charles Taylor and Senator Jesse Helms were able to get $16 million for the road back to our cemeteries on the North Shore of Fontana Lake.My grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and their families are buried there in Cable graveyard along with more than 800 other loved ones in the cemeteries in that area. I would hope that $16 million would be used to build temporary roads where Old 288 is flooded so that we could go back once or twice a year. The old road that is above the water level would be fine for allowing access to the cemeteries. Replacing the flooded portions of Old 288 would also allow firefighting equipment into the area. This is not possible now. We all know what wildfires can do sometimes. Sincerely, Clay Cable Isle of Palms, S.C. Mountain Trace receives praiseTo the Editor:Ella Mae Ashe, our Mom, was a resident of Mountain Trace Nursing Center from December 1997 until her death Sept. 19.The family visited almost every day and at different times during the day for hours at a time. We saw a variety of employees at their work. We noted that they all wore smiles and stopped to hug the residents and talked with them. We saw the employees going beyond the call of duty to make the residents happy. We noted the way the employees made the residents feel like family by bring their children for a visit, talking about their special times and buying items they paid for that they knew would make the residents happy. The staff was never too busy to answer our questions, find information for us or answer our phone calls. During her stay, our mother was cared for with knowledge, patience, concern, understanding and gentleness. The staff was vigilant in their concern for her wellness. They often called the family to report conditions that the family had not seen. The facility was spotless clean. The food was good and well served. Much effort was made to serve the food that the residents wanted. Mom was served double breakfasts when it was discovered that breakfast was her favorite meal. When her appetite failed, the staff stopped in to see why and encouraged her to eat more. The indoor garden was a special spot for Mom and staff often wanted us to sit on the "porch" or take her "home" to her room. The activities were well planned and appropriate. Mom always enjoyed the church services and the music events. Thank you, Mountain Trace, for taking such good care of our mom. We wish that we knew each of the staff members by name and could thank them personally. Everyone from the administrative staff, the housekeeping staff to the nursing staff are dedicated in their work. We appreciate their efforts in taking care of our Mom. The Sylva area is fortunate to have your medical facility available for their needs. Sincerely yours, Muriel Shelton Billie Lominac Leroy Ashe A.J. Ashe Jr. The Ella Mae Ashe family Summerville, S.C. Work of volunteers appreciatedTo the Editor:As coordinators of a trash pickup in the Dillsboro area on Oct. 28, we would like to thank the students of Western Carolina University, the community members and Junior Civitan members who participated. They thoroughly cleaned sections of Haywood Road, River Road, Macktown Gap Road and the town of Dillsboro, separating recyclables from other trash.We also thank Gary Ayers, area coordinator for N.C. Clean 2000, for help with publicity, as well as The Sylva Herald, WRGC, WWCU and the Western Carolinian. Contributors of drinks, food and picnic supplies were the Jarrett House, Ingles and Harold's supermarkets, the Community Table, New Horizons Cafe, the Well House, Huddle House, McDonald's, and WCU's catering service. We thank you for your generosity in giving nutritional sustenance! The N.C. Division of Highways supplied recycling and trash bags, vests, gloves and Litter Pickup in Progress signs, as well as pickup of the full bags. The division provides this support for trash pickups year round - call them at 586-6019. We discovered several dump sites down banks that we were unequipped to clean up, and other roadsides that also need pickup. We wish everyone who litters would think twice about what to do with their trash, so that the natural beauty of our community can shine through. Thank you, Jody Friedman WCU School Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Baer Jackson County Volunteer Center |
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