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I Serving — I ★ Ridgecrest ^■■hhhJ I Imhmhhmmhb ■Thursday, September 8. 1977, Vol. 33, No. 47 Water cuts asked in Montreal by Dan Ward Montreat, like Black contain, is rapidly running it of water, and an official ere asks that residents cut lok on water use. John Lewis, who heads ater and sewer affairs for it Mountain Retreat asociation, said that the iper reservoir for the town as been running dry each day fter only six hours of pum mg Additional water has een taken from the systems econd reservoir and from the tream However, Lewis said, water ntering the system is only hreefourths of what is imped out, even though most ottage owners have left for he year. Unlike Black Mountain, the (onteat* Town Board cannot ass an ordinance to curb water use. The water system is owned by the Mountain Retreat Association, which acts as a private utility, Lewis said that he could only ask that persons curtail water use voluntarily. Because the reservoir from which water is now taken is lower, pressure has not been strong enough to supply households at higher elevations, Lewis said. Montreat has no backup connections to the Asheville water system. Itk only emergency connection is to Black Mountain through a two-inch line. “That wouldnt be enough water to do anybody any good,"Lewis said. Lewis said that if water consumption in Montreat continues at its present rate and if heavy rains do not appear-there is only about three weeks of water left. Touchdown! At the bottom of this pile is Randy Scott, who scored Oweni only touchdown in its game against Enka last week. See story and photos inside. (Robert Green) Black Mountain problems — history reruns I Ed note-WeVe all heard hat history repeats Itself, foweter. it is rare that 4 epeais itself as precisely as it ><:>. in Black Mountain. These notes from back records dug wt by Mr. Griffith, are food lor thought on how to deal with these p roblems. as well as a historical curiosity, by Paul E. Griffith The following are excerpts from the Minutes of the Board of Aldermen Meetings held in August and September 1925 and October 1926. Mayor Joseph Kinsey presided over Aldermen H.M Davis, C-C. Htpp, G.F Hall, F.W Miller, and F A. Schallwig. Clerk and Treasurer was H.A. Kerlee. Meetings were held weekly, r a August 5, 1925.-Owing to the condition of our water supply ueing very low and inadequate to supply the demands at the present time, a discussion was entered into with the object in view of providing adequate water for all purposes in the future. Whereupon on motion of F.A. Schallwig and seconded by C.C. Hipp, the Mayor appointed a com mittee, composed of H.M. Davis, F.A. Schallwig and H.A. Kerlee to accompany him on a search for a new water shed. This committee to report at the next Board meeting.’ “On motion of H.M. Davis and seconded by F.A. Schallwig, the Mayor is ap pointed a committee to take • up with Mr. Rollins, Attorney of the Southern Railway, the mhtt«r of securing an overhead crossing of the Railroad in Black Mountain.’ August 12, 1925--A report of the Committee appointed to investigate a new water shed was heard, and is as follows. That a new shed can be secured with a deed to the water rights for the next 99 years or more, by paying a yearly rental of $100 for the first five years, and $250 for the next ten years and after the expiration of that time a sum not to exceed $500. per year, from this time on as long as the Town utilizes the water. After discussion, it is on motion of F.A. Schallwig and seconded by C.C. Hipp, that the above proposition be accepted and the Clerk is instructed to have the deed and all legal proceedings completed as soon as possible, and filed on records.’ “A discussion of securing additional water for emergency purposes was entered into, and on recom mendation of Mr. H.B. Craven it is ordered that a dam be built and a pump installed below the present intake in the Dunmore Cove, and that the water be pumped direct into the main from this point.’ “The matter of securing additional storage of water for future use, and the need for another supply line from the reservoir into the Town was discussed, and the Board Japanese excnange teacners Interested in West’s methods by Dan Ward Two Japanese visiting Black Mountain last week will ^ taking more back home *111) them than ■•hillbilly’ biicknacks and post cards. Teruo Matsumoto and Hoshikawa Tsuneyuki may be carrying the future educational system of Japan. The two teachers Matsumoto teaches fourth grade and Tsuneyuki seventh •were particularly interested in open classrooms and Tsuneyuki and Matsumoto ♦ special education-techniques not used now in Japan. “We were surprised and envious,’ Matsumoto said through interpreter James Moore of Black Mountain, who lias worked with Japanese schools Education in Japan, Tsuneyuki said, is more structured and is not adapted to individual students. Slow students must work harder to keep up with the class or be left behind. Matsumoto said. In spite of, or perhaps because t>f such competition, 85 per cent of Japank students perform up to the standards set for them, he said In the United States, only about 50 per cent of the students come up to the standards-which arc comparable to Japanf But the Japanese pair saw a great deal of value in open classrooms, where volunteers and teachers aides make it possible for children to pick whatever interests them to study, and in special education, which helps the slow learners keep up and the fast learners to utilize all of their potential They are also interested in specialization of teachers at the elementary level In Japan, the same teacher will teach everything from math to music-a trend American Schools are leaving behind. Change is slow in Japan, Tsuneyuki said Local teaching methods are determined at a cabinet level by much older educators Tradition still carries much more weight than innovation in tfieir country. For example, he said, Japanese teachers have been working for the last 10 years to have class loads reduced from 30 to 40 students down to 15 to 20. Establishing open classrooms will take at least another 10 years, he said. Matsumoto was surprised that American students spend so much time indoors, and that school periods are so strictly adhered to. "In Japan, we are more flexible with the time,'he said. Time for the pair has been filled to the brim while in Black Mountain. They have been the guests of half a dozen families, have eaten at a different house each night, and generally given tours of every point of interest around. Gaye Fox. one of the hostesses for the pair, said the hosts have been thrilled at the op portunity to share their home life with the foreigners. There are 25 more Japanese teachers in North Carolina studying American teaching methods as part of a cultural exchange. Like the two in Black Mountain, they have skipped around the country, spending an average of three days in one town. Matsumoto and Tsuneyuki have spent 10 days in Black Mountain From here they went to New Orleans. Perhaps it is more than the schools and wonderful hosts that1 has kept the teachers happy in this area “These mountains,’ said Matsumoto,"are like Kyushu my home.’ being of the opinion that the improvements are necessary for the future grmt*h of the Town, it is on motion of F A. Schallwig seconded by C.C. Hipp that the Town issue $50,000 in water bonds for these and other improvements needed on the water lines. And that Mr. H.B. Craven be in structed to prepare the ad vetisement for this issue of bonds. On motion of F.A. Schallwig and seconded by C.C. Hipp it is ordered that the former Bond issue authorized by this Board on July 8, 1925, be repealed and cancelled.’ “Mr. F.B. Dennis, secretary of the Broadway Dev. Co. states that they wish to pave the new street through the Simpson property and requests that the Town have the water and sewer put in on this street before paving begins, also that they hope to make this street a white way and ask that the Town consider with them the costs of the same. On motion duly made, seconded and carried it is ordered that this matter be deferred until the next meeting night.’ August 19, 1925-Mayor Pro Tern Davis “takes this oc casion to express his and the Boards appreciation and thanks to Mr. H.B. Craven for his help in installing a pump for emergency water supply and his assistance and cooperation in the welfare of the Town, and the Clerk is instructed to notify Mr. Craven of this action.’ "Ordinance relating to the issueing of Bonds read by H.B Craven and on motion of F.A Schallwig and seconded by F.W. Miller, the same was adopted and ordered filed on the minutes. All voting yea.’ Mr. J.L. Foy filed with the Board a petition signed by approximately seventy-five names, asking that an overhead crossing be made from Vance Avenue to State Street at Bridges Street, to relieve the congestion at the railroad crossing. Mayor Davis informs Mr Foy that the matter is under con sideration at the present time and action will be taken as soon as the Southern Railroad has been consulted ’ August 26, 1925-Mr W H Burnette meets with the Board in regards to com pensation thr the water rights on his place, and states he would rather the Town of Black Mountain would have the water than any other Town or City, and makes a proposition to the Board to sell to the Town of Black Mountain the water rights on his place for the sum of $1000 and in event he is living at his present home in five years from now, that an agreement be entered into, by and bet ween the Town of Black Mountain and himself, that the Town will pay him yearly according to the agreement reached on August 12,1925. On motion of C.C. Hipp and seconded by F.A. Schallwig the above propostion is ac cepted.’ September 9, 1925 Alderman Davis reports that Professor Wood expresses his and the teachers willingness to cooperate with the Town in conserving water. Mayor Kinsey states that the school Board is willing to have the water hauled necessary to flush the Toilets at the school house, in event the present drought continues.’ "On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Clerk is authorized to make corrections on water bills for the past two months, due to the fact that a part of the bill is caused by cutting off water at nights.’ October 20, 1926~“A letter from Mr. R.K. McClain, Supt. of Southern Railway, was read to the Board.-about a grade crossing from Broad way to Lakey Street. Messrs. Dennis and Bowman were before the Board as a com mittee from the Chamber of Commerce in regards to this crossing and wished the Board to know that they would cooperate with the Board in getting this crossing On motion of F.A. Schallwig and seconded by A.G. Callison, the Clerk was instructed to write Mr McClain that the Town would stand the expense of building the approaches on each side of this crossing and the expense of moving the Freight dfepot, if the Railway Co. would have the crossing put in.’ The Black Mountain Town Board will meet at 7:30 p,m. September 12 I Black Mountain on Asheville water by Dan Ward Although Asheville water is now coursing through Black Mountain pipes, the water shortage here is far from over, according to Town Manager Jon Creighton. Creighton said that a pressure release valve was closed on the Asheville eight inch main, allowing pressure to raise to a level that over comes Black Mountains. Although residents now have adequate pressure and no immediate worries about having to get water from a tank truck, the situation is still critical, Creighton said. AshevilleS reservoir on North Fork Road was down 8*6 feet last week. The Black Mountain reservoir, which is still sup plying water to the town, has one-third less water coming in from springs than it did last week. In addition, the lower reservoir has gone dry. Water in the upper reservoir has risen some, Water Superin tendent A1 White said, since the town began using Asheville water. Asheville water officials cautioned Creighton that the sale of water to the town was not unlimited. Asheville, now supplying Woodfin and Weaverville during their water shortages, is also running short. White said that water users have not cut back significantly here. From a level of 353,000 gallons per day before the shortage was made public, residents are now using about 349,000 gallons per day. Only one citation has bMh issued so far for violation Of the ordinance against watering lawns or washing cars. Others have complied with the ordinance after a single warning, Creighton said. Beacon deeds truck to Swannanoa V.F.D. Beacon Manufacturing Company presented a Dodge fire truck equipped with a foam spray and dry chemical unit to the Swannanoa Volunteer Fire Department at the departments Board of Directors meeting Thursday, September 1. After accepting the truck from Herb Coman, BeaconS Director of Employee Relations, Fire Chief Tom Hixon commented that this addition makes the Swan nanoa Department one of the best equipped in the State with six units ready and available to roll. The staff is composed of over 30 fully trained fire fighters and rescue personnel, including one female fire fighter. Commissioner Bill Oglesby attended the presentation representing the Buncombe County Board of Com missioners. Also at its meeting, the Board of Directors chose to hold its meetings on the second Thursday of each month, beginning with the On the basis of a coin toss, it was decided that Herb Coman will serve a two-year term and Barbara Settle a one-year Lerm as directors. The department responded to two calls on September 3. One pumper and nine men were called to wash down after a wreck on US 70 west near the Alexander Inn. Two engines, a rescue truck and 12 men also responded to a false alarm at US Edwards Ave. that day. The Ladies Auxiliary met at 7:30 p.m. September 6. WWC student injured, arrested for cocaine A Warren Wilson College student from Peru has been listed in satisfactory condition at Memorial Mission Hospital after having both feet par tially severed while at tempting to jump on a moving freight train in Swannanoa Police Report Black Mountain Police reported two accidents last week -one on Padgett Town Road, damage unknown, and one on Old US 70 east, in which there were two injuries and $1000 damage Police arrested one for public drunk and answered 96 calls Officer Gary Sorrells said a number of cases have been reported recently of persons throwing rocks and wood off of the 1-40 and NC 9 bridges. One windshield was shattered as a result of the vandalism. He said extra surveillance has been given to watch for vandals.,. Charges were also expected to be made against Antonie Irearte Echecopar, the student, for possession of cocaine estimated to be worth approximately $15,000. Sheriffs police reported that a train conductor saw Echecopar throw a plastic bag away after the accident, which occurred the morning of September 5. After a search, police found the bag of cocaine. A police dispatcher reported that calls came in shortly before the accident con cerning a young man carrying a plastic bag who was running through back yards on Warren Wilson Hoad. An investigation is un derway
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