Letters to the editor - Saturday (2-18-2012)

Working on museum exhibit was a special experience

It was a very special experience for me to help with setting up the “Back in the Day “exhibit for the Rowan Museum.

During my years at UNCG as a Fine Arts major, I realized that I was becoming more interested in not only making art, but the history and back story behind famous works of art, the artists who created them, as well as what has happened in the world during their lifetime. Coming to volunteer at the Rowan Museum has been a way for me to learn more about working in a museum setting, as well as gaining insight about how historic documents and artifacts are archived, displayed and preserved. Seeing the transformation for “Back in the Day” take place from beginning to end made me feel very grateful to be a part of this event. It gave me a feeling of pride and enlightenment to see the artifacts that many people from the community brought in to put on display and to hear the stories and history behind the treasures that people have had in their families for generations.

It was also wonderful to see the effort and team work from the staff and volunteers who put so much time and dedication into making the exhibit come to life. On opening day, I felt that the time and effort really paid off as I saw the reactions from visitors coming in and being impressed with all the work and attention to details. My involvement in this process has given me a stronger connection to the community and the history of its residents. In the future, I will certainly be able to use this experience to aid in my pursuit of a career in working for a museum.

— Jasmyne Robinson

Jasmyne Robinson worked for several weeks as a volunteer assistant on the “Back in the Day” exhibit at Rowan Museum.

Thanks for picking up the tab

I recently had dinner at a restaurant on Statesville Boulevard. When I asked the waitress for the check, she said that my dinner had already been taken care of. I obviously didn’t understand, so she said, “A couple paid your bill.”

Not having any idea who to thank makes me feel quite helpless, even if grateful. Hoping they may read this, I should like to offer many thanks for the kindness.

— Clyde Harriss

Salisbury

Keep praying in Jesus’ name

Dart to Katy Parker and the ACLU for their letter to our county commissioners saying that opening prayers should not be asked “in Jesus’ name.”

There is no other name under heaven whereby we may be saved but Jesus. And we are told that if we are ashamed of Jesus and supporting him, that he will be ashamed of us, in front of God.

I am not concerned about what Parker or the ACLU thinks of our commissioners or of me. But I am concerned with doing the will of God, and I know that I pray every day to my God. And I always ask these prayers “in Jesus’ name.”

Madalyn O’Hair showed us years ago what can happen when we do not stand up for what we believe in. And that is what is about to happen here, unless we as Christians, stand united on this issue.

I pray that our commissioners not only start each session with prayer, but that they also pray for God’s will before casting any votes that affects everyone, not just a chosen few, as our federal government does. And I ask this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Danny Warren

Gold Hill