Since the Democratic National Convention I have been very busy.
I've campaigned in Mooresville, Statesville and Troutman and, also,
worked out of county and outside North Carolina.
I
had the great good luck to solve a mystery that dates back to Bloody
Sunday in Selma, Alabama. For 47 years, nobody has known who the man
was who is in the famous photograph holding Ms. Amelia Boynton
Robinson, Matriarch of American Voting Rights. Using Facebook, I
found him, Joe Jones of Selma, and Saturday afternoon September 22nd
Ms. Amelia and Joe were reunited at foot of the bridge where she was
beaten unconscious and he helped her. We held a press conference in
the museum by the bridge.
I
have also been making several trips to neighboring Wilkes County,
working on that documentary about the history of the Lincoln Heights
School. In early September I interviewed quite a few surviving
students at their annual reunion. I continue to find and incorporate
the best photographs and memories of the School. I hope to have
their documentary done before the end of the year.
Iredell
residents can be proud that one of the most important principals at
Lincoln Heights commuted from Statesville to the School.
The
last two weeks I have made many appearances in residential and
business areas of Mooresville, Statesville and Troutman. I have
talked with voters about soil and water issues in Iredell County as
well as our need for more connections between the public and
officials.
I
enjoyed a visit with the seniors' group on Bristol Road, Statesville.
I was two nights ago mingling with fans and distributing my flyers
at the West Iredell-Satesville football game.
And
the organizing of the Iredell County Talent Show for Saturday,
November 3, at Mooresville Senior High School is going well. As I
work with various Iredell County artists and entertainers, I am
making them aware of county soil and water issues with hopes it may
influence their works.
Finally,
of course I attended my third meeting of the Board of Supervisors
that I am campaigning to join with your votes in November. I am glad
to report that the officials, elected and otherwise, now all know my
name and have shown some interest in my business ideas for improving
the Soil and Water District's communications and funding.
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