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PAGE 2 i-. _THE YANCEY JOURNAL MAY 12. 1977 | CONGRESSMAN Lamar Gudger REPORT AND QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERNING £ MT. MITCHELL NATIONAL PARK UT MITPUCI I niICCTintIMAIDC In the closing days of the 94th Congress ml. IYIIIUnCLL UUCOIIUIMriAInt: Period 1 Period 2 (October. 1976) Congrc - Taylor se- YES NO YES NO cured enactment of an a * ' " 1. Do you oppose the formation of a Mi. Mitchell National Park calling for a study of M> r regardless of size of area included? □ □ □ D Park by the Secretary - 2. Would you support such a park if limited to the 1500 square Park Service), the Sec e acres now comprising Mt. Mitchell (N.C.) State Park? □ □ D □ (National Forest Ser v_ emor of North Car< nd 3. Would you support such a park if National Park Service per- Recreation). The p act mitted timber cutting under the same rules and restrictions calling for this stu applied by National Forest Service? □ □ □ □ 4. Would you support such a National Park if hunting were per mitted and camping facilities provided at reasonable cost as —Mount M ~f ha now permitted by National Forest Service in Pisgah National Section 701. e Inter- Forest? □ □ □ O ior, in consul ernor oj the Slate of l' * he Secre 5. Do youoppose a Mt. Mitchell National Park because you believe such a park would tar\ of Ag pare and (check appropriate block): transmit to 7 nterior and Reduce hunting and camping opportunities: ofßepres e years from _l.ead to over-commercialization of Burnsville and other areas; the dah f this Act a ___Reduce county tax revenues: feasihili of the Black Result in private land condemnation and reduce total acreage available for Mount< T , Carolina, in .. j multiple-use and thereby restricting future county development: cludin State Park and S'ate Park Service is satisfactory; lhe d lands adjacent r The US. Government should take no more WNC land. C ra f j proposed Mount 6. I support the Mt. Mitchell National Park because: (check appropriate block): The study shall in- Mt. Mitchell and surrounding area needs environmental protection; >r any necessary ac- Privately-owned lands will soon be broken up into small holdings and fully de- nl, operation, and veloped and impossible to re-assemble for preservation; ' I as any alternatives There are timber stands and areas like Craggy Rhododendron Gardens requiring n and protection of the protection not provided by National Forest Service Management: Having a national park will attract thousands of visitors and create a new tourist-supporting industry. f with the act, in January GENERAL QUESTIONS Person 1 Person 2 the Secri— »f Interior prepared an in 1. Do you oppose all further State and Federal land acquisitions *** ** * ES house task directive providing a broad out in the 11th Congressional District □ □ □ □ line for this study. Until now apparently 2. Do you oppose designation of new wilderness areas within nothin,, has been done by the three gov existing national forest lands, such as the proposed Standing emmental units collectively, although the Indian Basin? □ □ □ □ Nat,onal Park Service report suggested 3. Do you believe that the use of the Great Smoky Mountains TT** National Park is too restricted and that additional areas der a wfth^f ? ab ‘ C T"’ should be opened up for veh.cular use and for camping and W ' thm ° r mon,hs trailers?.. □ □ O □ (Continued) Are There Nineteen Ways To Say No? - „T*- Representative Gudger attended die Citizen’s Rally at Burnsville on April 16, 1977. He KNOWS that the multitude of Yancey County Citizens there unanimously voted against having the proposed Mt. Mitchell National Park. r » Somehow Mr. Gudger has failed to understand that NO means NO. Now he has circulated a questionnaire with nineteen questions, no doubt prepared by the National Park Service, wanting to know if the people still oppose the park and to state reasons for their opposition. That’s like asking a man If he wants to have a M«i ' cancer, and to state nineteen reasons why he doesn’t. For those whose churches, homes and property are in Jeopardy by the proposed park there is only ONE relevant question and only ONE answer. Do you want the Mt. Mitchell National Park? The answer Is NO. 'Mt , • *- ft. f'% •:*■>. 4;‘ : -4..: ■■ R ,j» , c We are returning Mr. Gadgets questionnaire without answering his nineteen questions, but are writing at the top just two simple words: NO PARK. . . As your constituents, Mr. Gudger, we ask you for a straightforward answer to ONE simple question. Are you FOR or AGAINST the proposed Mt. | Mitchell National Park? I - H g CITIZENS AGAINST NATIONAL PARK | Editorial No, No, No! BY CAROLYN YUZIUK The Mt. Mitchell questionnaire, sent recently from the office of Congressman Lamar Gudger, brought bitter comments from many people in Yancey County who strongly oppose the establishment of a National Park in our mountains. A spokesman for Citizens Concerned stated that rarely had they seen such an involved set at questions asked about a simple matter-whether or not people are in favor of a National Park here. People who wanted to give a clear and emphatic answer found that the multiple-choice type questions diluted their replies to ‘‘Well n0,...but.” In this way, not only was the effect of our virtually unanimous “No!” to the Park lost, but our answers in the questionnaire can now be tabulated in numerous ways to suit a dozen points of view. A few people who thought faster than the rest of us wrote across the questionnaire “No Park, Please!” rather than answer each question individually. An idea most of us wish we had thought of in time. In the meantime, the people of Yancey County are getting evasive answers from Government officials who wish we’d drop the whole subject. We hear that the study is not even begun; it wli! take several years to complete; and even if it advocates the creation of a National Park in this area, it could take 20 years'for implementation. In effect, we almost hear “What Park?” from ail sides. The Department of Interior, however, is not waiting for the legislators to catch up on their Information. The study is underway and according to the Dept, of Interior news release, it should be completed in eight months. Citizen input will be welcomed after the study is completed, according to officials, but this is a point of controversy for Yancey citizens who want their views to have some bearing on the study. When bumper stickers, planned by Citizens Concerned and bearing the slogan “No Park, Please!” are printed and distributed thronghout the area, no one driving through Yancey County will even need to ask what our feelings are. And we’ll mail some to Washington just in case the ques tionnaire left our legislators in doubt. Nobles Say Thanks The Nobles of the Moun taineer Shrine Club want to thank each person who bought a paper during their second annual Shrine Paper Sale on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. According to Max Gouge, chairman of the paper sale, the club sold $5,000 worth of papers in Bakersville, Bula dean, Burnsville, Red Hill and Spruce Pine. Most people today asso ciate the Red Fez of the Shriner with hope for severely burned and crippled children. The Nobles of the Mountain eer Shrine Club want each Iriverside DRIVE-IN Adults M 9O Children Under 12 FREE What they do in public will shock you... "Widiv s,. X v What they do in private will roarinjcl.v funny, goggle your mind! | STARRING Imt GLORIA GUIDA/ALICE AMES/SHERRY WILSON produced b* VICTOR SIMS/OIPFrTfD sv GEORGE LANCER A GROUP 1 PRESENTATION R RESTRICTED :i in BLAZING COLOR ■II HI I. Says Your Drug Store Pollard’s Drug Charles Gillespie, Jr,, Feml McCurry, Pollard V. Drug Store Burnsville, N. C.. Tel. 6822HK Free teßt to pare your 10 to 17 year old determine your SS.”*® 1 child s fitness Can your ten-year-old neBS Tests” and send a run 50 yards in 7.5 sec- stamped, self-addressed onds, do 44 sit-ups, 7 pull- envelope to our Clipping upe, or run 600 yards in Service at Box 5051, 2:09 minutes? If he can Raleigh, NC 27607. congratulate him. He may be on his way to Olympian feats. , . Physical fitness is a YOUf highly desirable goal for ***** all ages to maximize health. If you’d like to com- Dependable Drugstore 'Dnctz Stone Telfiß2 ' 2l46 Burnsville.N.C. person who bought a paper to know that every dollar of his or her money will go to support a Shriners Hospital or Burns Institute...a chain of Temples of Mercy stretching over North America. None of the proceeds collected by Shriners is ever used for administration. No government funds sup port any of the Shrine projects nor is any charge made to the families of the children who use the services of the hospitals. The Shrine has been called “the world’s greatest philanthropy.” Bureau Appoints Wilson The Yancey County Farm Bureau is proud to announce the appointment of E. Dan Wilson of Burnsville as an Agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insur ance Company and the Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company in Yancey County. He will also represent North Carolina Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Inc. to the Farm Bureau members. Dan is a native of Yancey County and is married to the former Lucy Young of Burns ville. He graduated from Mars Hill College with a degree in Business Administration. He was employed by the Yancey County Board of Education for the past seven years, having taught Driver’s Education for the last four years. He is active in several organizations in Yancey County and is a member of the Jacks... Creek Presbyterian Church. Letter To The Editor^^Lyi z=Er-= : sj|y Dear Editor: Several weeks ago a blood pressure cuff belonging to me was stolen-replacement value $86.50. During the past two weeks a PDR Book, replacement value $25.00, was stolen from my office. Three days later a surgical instrument, which I use almost daily was taken, replacement value $40.00. I have always left my office open outside regular office hours to accommodate the public, so they could reach me at any time by my office phone. Because of the thief in our midst, hereafter my office cannot be opened unless myself or my nurse is present. I am sorry to have to take this measure, but am forced to do so rather than sustain such losses of valuable equipment. Sincerely, Dr. W.A.Y. Sargent Burnsville, N.C. fyAMount Mitchell Golf [TbA \Sfj P's Attention Men’s League sign up now for evening Golf League which will start on June 2 at 5:30 p.m. To get on a team and have fun, you must get your name in by May 20th. All players will be equal ized by handicaps-vou do not have to be an expert, just enjoying the game and making new friends is all it takes to make a league. Come out and see the golf course and talk to the pro-William Deck. He will be happy to answer any ques tions and to help in any way he can! Dues are $7.50 per man to join the league for the season; $3.50 per night for green fees. Teams are being made already, so don’t miss out. ** Ladies Golf Association Clinic Dates and Times are as follows: June 7 at 9:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m., Beginners and Intermediates. June 8 at 6:00 p.m., Beginners. All dates and times for the rest of the clinics will be one hour classes, three different times each day: June 9 at 9:00 a.m. Beginners; at 10:00 Interme diate; at 6:00 p.m. both. * JPBJF- -r*'’' ~7^ ♦** V. Hb « S. fl £■ • fl P %au>. , Jg|v If fl *f. : -*®- .. ». ./ Van Dell, Deck And Dawson Dan Wilson According to an agency spokesman, Dan is well trained and well qualified to advise you as to your insurance needs as he has completed many study pro grams in the insurance field. He will present a complete line of insurance: Life, Auto, Fire, Farmown&rs, Home owners, Inland Marine, Crop Hail, Liability, Woikmen’s Compensation, and others. 7 June 14 at 9:00 a.m. Beginners; at 10:00 a.m. Intermediates; at 6:00 p.m. Groups. June 16 at 9:00 a.m. Beginners; at 10:00 a.m. Intermediates; at 6:00 p.m. Groups. These sessions will be open to any one interested. Each member of the league will be entitled to bring one guest to the clinic on Wednesday, June 16; then to play nine holes of golf free! Also invite them to join us for the covered dish supper at Carolina Hemlocks Camp ground. This is not just for the women, included are hus bands and families, so we hope you will join us in fun and lots of good food. For any questions call Mrs. Doris Edge: home 682-6647 or 675-5396; or the pro shop: Mr. William Deck 675-5454. Ladies’ Day Event last Thursday was won by: First place, Karen Dawson (last week Karen’s name was incorrect-it is not Warren. Sorry Karen); Second Place, Charlene Ray. We had a real good turnout last week. Hope to meet even more ladies each week. There is still time to join the ladies league-meets every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. Pictured are the winners of the first two events: Bertie Van Dell (left), Pro-William Deck, Karen Dawson.
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