These are always well attended

and introduce us to people and talents we otherwise would not even know

about.

Each February she puts on a

program she entitles "Blended Heritage Celebration." Among those

entertaining an always full meeting room are pianists, opera singers,

poets and this year, gospel note singers. Yes, some of them are Caucasian,

some are Asian and some are Native American, etc.

It seems as though she has

been castigated by some members of the Fayette County NAACP for not recognizing

her blackness and for trying to change Black History Month. Trust me,

every morning when Chris brushes her teeth, she is well aware of what

color she is.

Chris, I want to publicly thank

you for all you have done and will continue to do for this county. You

have almost single-handedly brought a lot of class to our lovely public

library. It is not just full of books, it's full of meaningful departments,

public programs open for all to participate in, and best of all, you and

your concern for our citizens.

As they say in New York, "You're

a piece of work," and I'm very privileged to know you.

And oh yes, in a poll taken

95 percent of the nearly 14,000 readers responding to the question, "What

do you think of the 'Blended Heritage Month' in February?" e-mailed,

"It's fine with me."

Carolyn Cary

Fayetteville

[Cary is a contributing

editor and columnist for The Citizen.]

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