Aug 20, 2010
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What a great look at true Americana. I'm a Yankee that has been visiting the Duke plant off and on for forty years with two different companys. One develops a feel for customer sites and Cliffside has always had that "big family" feel. This website validates that. I've always gotten a kick out of the poster in the Unit 5 lobby with names of all the Unit 5 "originals'. Makes it even better when some are still on board. I'll be retiring in another year and will miss my trips to Cliffside and barbeque plates and apple walnut salads at "The Swingin Pig"- only in Cliffside.
Aug 16, 2010
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All is done, for now, at the R. R. Haynes Memorial Clock Tower.....personnel training for annual maintenance is complete, the clock is keeping great time and its bell chiming is right on!
I sincerely wanted to take this opportunity to reflect for a moment................
Back in 1992, I was given the opportunity to return the Cliffside Tower Clock to its rightful position in town, and was performing the work for Cone Mills at that time.
Cliffside Historical Society gave me the opportunity to breathe new life back into the clock in 2010, and the experience was one of becoming an integral part of the community. Genuine, warm and congenial people were always in my midst. I have learned more about this great Cliffside Town, and my interest has been piqued to keep digging!
What a great feeling all of those people gave me over the past several weeks! I will always treasure the memories of this great project in Cliffside, NC..USA!!!
Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this historic project, and hopefully the clock will teach future generations to respect time, for it is an intangible object that only moves in one direction...fast-forward!
If I had my way, I would figure out how to have this clock in my front, side, or back yard. It is unbelievable how much comfort the clock gives one from old Railroad Avenue, White line, Wall Street, or any place there!
Now, I know first hand how much the populous of Cliffside truly enjoys this rare opportunity...........an opportunity to be given the gift of time, just because one lives there!
Your Servant in Time
Jim VanOrsdel, Owner
The Clock Shop
Charlotte, NC
Aug 2, 2010
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I am the granddaughter of Jennings Harris that was killed in the 1926 car wreck. You did a great job of reporting on the crash as sad an event as it was. I am trying to do some family history and was wondering if there was any additional information on Jennings and his family or if there were any pictures of the crash or the crash site. What was his address?
Thanks so much for your excellent website.
Linda Anderson
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July 2, 2010
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Alas, I’ve finished my teaching stint this summer and exploring the website again. I was hoping there were additions to the Duke Power section. Guess what, two of the people in the picture of A House Being Moved are my sister, Kathy Harmon Potter and my father, George Harmon. Kathy, with her arm wrapped around my Dad’s leg is a posture she often took. The car belonged to the Bishop’s—lovely green as I recall! I’m assuming my Dad was musing about our departure soon. Shortly after the Bishop’s house was moved to its current site, our house #3(situated in the yard where people are standing) was moved to our farm in South Carolina.
Keep the memories coming!
May 22, 2010
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Absolutly love your web site.I live in Charlotte now but i was born and raised on a little spit of land in the South Carolina upstate called Pacolet Mills.A town very much like Cliffside. Your site sent me down my own memory lane of cherished memories.
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