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The Number To Call For City Help Is 739-9591 Citizens need call only one number — 739-9591, to re- quest city services of any kind and those calls are routed immediately through a new work order and com- munications system devised through a complete reorganization of the Public Works Department. Wayne Kimbrell, Superintendent of the Public Works Department for the Ci- ty of Kings Mountain, has in-. stituted what he terms an ““in house” program where four division managers with sec- tion supervisors can respond prompty to citizen calls, said imbrell. Previously, citizens have not called Public Works directly, instead calling Mayor John Henry Moss and city commissioners re- questing various services. Now, there is a central swit- chboard at City Hall where Cathy Clark is on duty at 7:30 a.m. each day to receive calls, writes up the various orders (requests) and dispat- ches them to the proper per- son. Kimbrell said that three types of work orders used by his crews include a Public Works work order which in- volves requests by a citizen for any type of action on the part of public work crews; a Work Order Project System which is a numbering project of major construction jobs, including utilities and streets, curb and gutter, etc. A 30 foot long board is mounted on the walls of the Public Works Department and each project is numbered with anticipated ‘completion date, starting date of project, etc. Each morning the super- visors check progress of various projects on the board. The third Work Order is a utility meter work order which is also serialized and where any request dealing with meters is recorded. Mrs. Clark picks up the radio and calls the division manager responsible for the particular request. That division manager receives a copy of the request, the superinten- dent receives a copy and a copy is retained at City Hall. e four division managers are Jim Downey, streets and sanitation; Gene Waldrep, utility, which includes water and sewer maintenance, elec- trical, and water waste water treatment; Jim Poston, con- struction, responsible for ma- jor projects, including streets and street sewer and utilities and he is treated as an out- side contractor, says Kim- brell, and Lee Putnam, pro- jects maintenance super- visor, in charge of buildings and grounds, garage, and water and sewer plant and pump stations. Walt Ollis is city engineer and is also now serving as acting superinten- dent of Mountain Rest Cemetery. Eighty employees make up the crews of the Public Works Department. ach Thursday a list of in- complete work orders is reviewed by Kimbrell and the division managers at a staff meeting and copies of work Airman Norris orders completed and work orders still to be completed are mailed to Mayor John Henry Moss and all six city commissioners. Kimbrell, who has in- stituted the program since he came to the city last November, commended all division managers and city employees and says he credits Jim Downey with a cost analysis study which has brought results and means fewer calls to the sanitation department. Downey established routes to Dick u gerhage and trash and brus or certain days and has in- itiated cost effective measures. With division managers in charge of each particular area and with a work order system this will mean faster service to citizens and less calls for citizens to make once they get used to calling only one number. After 5 p.m. the switchboard is closed at City Hall but calls are handl- ed by the Kings Mountain Police Department.” “There’s a lot of work still to be done but we are pleased with the progress being made and we feel good about this new system and want citizens to call on us anytime,” Kim- brell said. Has Communications Training Airman Demetria C. Nor- ris, daughter of David L. Nor- ris Sr. of 819 Cox Rd. and Her- mie S. Messer of 1523AA Crowders Creek Rd., both of Gastonia, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force elec- tronic communications and cryptographic equipment systems repairman course at Lackland Air Force Base, PUBLIC WORKS REORGANIZATION - The big board, above, tion projects underway in Kin Texas. Graduates of the course learned to operate and repair specialized communications equipment, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community Col- lege of the Air Force. She is a 1982 graduate of Brighton High School, Mich. lists the major construc- gs Mountain as they are initiated and as they are completed. Jim Downey, above, points to a construction project at the Depot Center, which has just been completed by city crews. Thursday, September 19, 1985-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 5A — CALL CATHY CLARK FOR REQUESTS AND COMPLAINTS - A new communication system, just installed at City Hall, is expected to make it easier for citizens to relay requests quickly and properly to any department of city government. Mrs. Clark is on duty at 7:30 and the number to call is 739-9591. Myers Couple Wed Saturday From Page 4-A elbow length sleeves. The full skirt was sashed at the waist with a matching satin ribbon. They carried identical bou- quets of alstroemeria lilies mixed with minature pink carnations and italian greenery. Mrs. Weaver wore a street- length dress of pink crepe with full sheer sleeves. Mrs. Myers chose a two-piece light blue dress with matching ac- cessories. Both mothers wore orchid corsages. Miss Kathryn Weaver, an honored guest and aunt of the bride, wore a mauve street-length dress of sheer fabric and white carnations. Mrs. Weaver, grandmother of the bride, wore a teal blue dress featuring beaded trim. Other grandparents atten- ding the wedding were Mrs. Tessie Green of Lenoir, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bridges of Kings Mountain. All grandparents wore white ‘carnations. The groom’s father served as best man, Groomsmen were Darrell Lowery of Kings Mountain, Mike Weaver of Bessemer City, John Quinn of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jeff Ramsey of Stanley. Men's attire were black tuxedo’s with white boutonnieres. Jodi Spears and Randy Myers gave out the bulletins. Mrs. Barbara Weaver and Mrs. Lisa Moore kept the bride’s register. Interpreter was Mrs. Patsy Huggins and the wedding director was Mrs. Geraldine Hovis. Immediately following the ceremony, Miss Kathryn Weaver honored the bridal The Salvation Army will pick up your donations in this area. Please call toll free 1-800-331-1690. pair and wedding guests at a reception in the church fellowship hall. Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Weaver greeted the guests as they arrived. The reception tables were covered with white lace over taffeta. Silver candelabrum holding white tapers and centered with a large bouquet of mixed flowers in shades of pink. The tiered all white wed- ding cake was decorated with white cream roses. Fresh flowers were placed between tiers and was topped with a traditional bride and groom. Refreshments were chicken salad shells, assorted sandwiches, cheese rings, fruit baskets, vegetables with dip, wedding cookies, mints and nuts. These items were served with strawberry punch. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Frances Moore of Mc- Coll, S.C., Mrs. eggy Spgiyama of Hyattsville, Md., Mrs. Joann Weaver and Mrs. Susie Weaver, of Bessemer City. After a wedding trip to Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Myers will reside on Route 3, Kings Mountain. Hunger Appea Since Jan. provided ove The Lutheran cycling newspapers for P.M. Fri., Sept. 16 containers ryville. Christ's-Stanley, Mountain. at 739-7466. 250 MILLION children around the world under 5 are the victims of world hunger. Because of GOD'S FEDEMPTIVE SPIRIT at work in the lives of: many people there is HOPE!!] St Lutheran World Relief has prov j $7.9 million for food Ayia. medicine, and agricul tural supplies. rs YOU can help make a Life-Giving Difference by recycling newspapers for world hunger. 133 1bs. of newspaper = $1.00 and provides... --14 children in Asia with a protein == 5 children with vaccinations, or --192 children in Africa with a cup of milk. Churches world hunger. From 5:00 13 til 9:00A.M. Mon., Sept. will be at Qur Saviour-Dallas, Lutheran Chapel-Gastonia, and St. John's-Cher- From Fri., Sept. 20 til Mon., Sept. 23 containers will be at Philadelphia-Dallas, and St. Matthew's-Kings And from Fri., Oct. 4 ti]l Mon., Oct. 7 a container will be at Grace-Bessemer City. Sorry we cannot take magazines. For more information, call St. Matthew's Lutheran Church THANK YOU for helping make a N\ Life-Giving Difference}? \ -rich meal, in the area are re- RE-ELECT JAMES J. DICKEY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT SIX I ask for your continued support, and I i | i i promise to continue my LE of ser- Paral 305 08 Pavjects Tn Whith vice to all citizens and dedicate my effort to ; ; Progress for Kings Mountain. *Kings Mountain Water And | The only reason for City Governmentisto Sewer Projects rovide service to the citizens in an efficient = *Governmental Buildings onorable manner at the lowest cost possi- 2 I have served the Citizens of Kings Mountain for twelve years . and have always tried to work for Kings Mountain Community Center eExpansion of Natural Gas System Electrical System Improvements During my tenure of office, I have served on i many committees including the following *Expanded Recreational Programs Oho hetisrment of Kies Mountain A (among others) ; Chairman of Energy Committee eHydro-Electric Committee: When fully I have responded to the requests of citizens at all times relative to their concerns and problems. I haven’t always been able to solve the problems, but I have always tried to help citizens. THANK YOU Paid Pol. Adv. I have always and will continue to work for the lowest tax and utility rates. I have a record of working for economic growth and prosperity for Kings Mountain and all its citizens. implemented, the hydro-electric project should save the city a quarter of a nillion dollars annually. eAnnexation Committee: is to provide for orderly growth of Kings Mountain. *Solid Waste and Pollution Control Com- mittee: to Jrovide Kings Mountain the capability of meeting all federal and state requirements and assure a healthy environ- ment. \ oThe Citizens Partnership Committee: ._ assisting older adults in areas of interest * and needs, and the handicapped of all ages. rN \ JAMES J. DICKEY
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