April 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Duck Ponderings: Windows to Heritage history
One thing that really struck me was how the library team of David Miller, Brenda McKinney, and Stephanie Shoaf took the time to go through the archives of the Hope Star-Journal, made copies of something that caught their eyes for each Heritage Days, and then posted it on all the lower windows of our wonderful library facility. I don't know if the architect, Deborah Berke, ever thought of the windows being used that way; however, it certainly got my attention as well as the attention of others. While viewing each one, I particularly noticed some titles and jotted them down thinking others might enjoy them if not getting a chance during the schedule-packed weekend.
They follow:
I happened to see Michael Dean, Heritage of Hope CEO, shortly afterward and asked if he might have a title. Without hesitation, he suggested A Hot Time In The Old Town. What title would I select for 50th Heritage Days? One that comes to my mind is No Fireworks But A Lot Of Good Works. And, after representing HSJ Online in the parade, I offer Plenty Of Smiling Faces Despite The Heat.
It was 1974 when I was first introduced to Hope. I was impressed then and continue to be impressed. During Heritage Days, I was thinking about how fortunate we are to be a part of a small town that finds a way to turn its pages. In Hope, we simply support one another! Oh, we have our differences, but we all know the legacy of our town, our Surprising Little Town, depends on each of us to move forward for the generations to follow. There is just something powerful about walking to a red, white, and blue entry in the parade and hearing a former graduate state, "I'm a Hopeite and proud of it!"[[In-content Ad]]
