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Write service personnel
To the editor:
_ First, I would like to thank you very much for print-
ing my letter, and second, I would like to share the lat-
¢St news I have. I have just heard that the
"Eisenhower" is on its way back home. (I hope this
news was not confidential, I don't want to be the cause
of a "leak." Also, I should state that the USS Kennedy
i§ replacing the Eisenhower, which has been on its six
month Mediterranean tour since March. This was the
normal schedule for these two carriers, but no one was
sure what was going to take place because of the crisis
in the Middle East. Again, I hope I am not giving away
any military secrets).
‘Anyway, in regards to the contents of my last letter,
Ihave cut out of the Charlotte paper addresses where
anyone may write to any of the branches of our mili-
tary, and these addresses are enclosed.
[also saw in your paper that a local flower shop was
donating yellow ribbons to the Police Department for
their vehicles. What a wonderful idea, but why not
take it one step further. Why can't everyone have yel-
low ribbons on their vehicles, or on their front doors,
mail boxes, anywhere you can put one. This can also
be done with small flags. Put them everywhere, show
your support proudly. I have always heard of the fierce
pride the Southern people have for family, that they J
stand up for their brothers and sisters no matter what. Diy BA
Well, the men and women in the service of their coun-
try are family to all of us and should be supported in
any way that we can think of. The large and small
businesses around the area should also get involved.
Dogs anyone out there have any suggestions or ideas?
If 50, please pass them on.
Thank you again for your time, and if you should
see your way clear to print another of my patriotic
ramblings, I thank you for that also. It makes one feel
good to know that the small voice can be heard.
Sincerely,
Travis Tague,
Addresses: :
For Army, Air Force and Marine personnel in Saudi
Arabia:
Operation Brave Heart, C/O Operation Desert
Shield, APO New York, N.Y. 09848-0006.
For Navy and Marine personnel stationed on ships:
Operation Brave Heart, C/O Operation Desert
Shield, FPO New York, N.Y. 09866-0006.
Important Noteh events
To the editor:
The following is an open letter to the Notch victims,
of Cleveland County.
Two events of considerable importance have recent-
ly occurred in our tireless determination to win the
support of Congress on the Notch issue before it ad-
journs in early October until next year.
As the result of the adoption on July 26, 1990 of our
Notch House Resolution 2411 by unanimous vote of
the General Assembly of North Carolina, our state has
become the 15th in the nation to adopt such a resolu-
tion: In terms of state support and its expected impact
on proposed Notch reform legislation currently await-
ing the attention of the 101st Congress, this testimonial
represents a major contribution to the Notch issue. As
Notch activists, J.D. Champion and I are pleased to
have been instrumental in affording Rep. Edith L. Lutz
the opportunity to address this issue before the General
Assembly, a task she most generously undertook and
sa successfully implemented on behalf of the Notch
victims of this state. I take this opportunity, on behalf
of all of you, to express publicly our gratitude and sin-
cerest thanks to Mrs. Lutz and her fellow
Representatives Jack Hunt and Buchanan, whose spon-
sorship of House Resolution 2411 enable its adoption.
Our statewide Notch convention of August 16, held
in Lexington with some 640 persons in attendance,
was our best meeting to date in terms of both numbers
and the presentations made by our speakers, especially
those of North Carolina's Bill Hefner and Allen
Johnston of the National Committee to Preserve Social
Security and Medicare. Both speakers were extremely
optimistic in their acknowledgment of the possibility
of resolving the Notch inequity during the final delib-
erations of the 101st Congress. Should the Notch vic-
tims of this state heed (and I trust they will) Rep. Bill
Hefner's advice to write their congressmen and sena-
tors on Capitol Hill, urging those who do not support
Notch reform to do so, and according those who do a
vote of thanks, perhaps even further gains will be
. made in our determination to win the Notch battle.
Allen Johnston cited and distributed copies of
Senator Tom Harkin's (D-Iowa) floor state that he
plans to offer for Notch reform as an amendment simi-
lar to Senator Sanford's proposal when the Senate con-
siders an extension of the National Debt limit in late
September or early October. Let's hope that this "pack-
age" flies!
Please remember that communication is the "key"
and that it's your responsibility to use it by writing
both Congressman Ballenger and Senator Helms, urg-
ing them to support this state's position on Notch re-
form, as reflected by its adoption of House Resolution
2411.
Sincerely,
Harold Loveless
Researches chemicals
DEAR EDITOR,
Today, there is a growing concern about the
widespread use of dangerous chemicals in everything
from the food we eat to the water we drink to the air
fresheners we use to eliminate noxious odors.
I have been doing some market research to find
products that are chemical free and have found a vari-
ety of products from foods to make up and even air
fresheners at a variety of price ranges and I would like
to share my information with others who are con-
cerned about what we expose ourselves to in our daily
lives.
If anyone would like information about how to
avoid chemicals and still function in American Society
please send an SASE to:
JEAN BURGER
905 BOYCE ST.
KINGS MTN. N.C. 28086
OR CALL 739-3156
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Americans have short memories about energy
The whiners are back.
Every time this country gets into an energy crunch,
that same old crowd starts their all too familiar ail-
ment.
"We're energy hogs," they'll say.
“We use (1) 25%, (2) 35%, (3) 40%, (4) 55% (take
your pick) of the world's oil," they'll say.
They never mention that we use that oil to produce a
larger percentage of the world's goods than any other
country.
But the whiners, even though I hate to admit it, are
correct when they chastise us for not being more con-
servative in the use of energy.
After the 1973 energy crisis, (partially created, I am
convinced, by Henry Kissinger), the populace got
hooked on conservation and alternative sources.
Automobile manufacturer began producing smaller,
more gasoline-efficient vehicles. New appliances, de-
signed to operate on less fuel, became the norm.
Builders used more insulation into the construction of
homes and commercial properties. Everybody got into
the act, and what happened?
What happened was that the price of oil began a
steady decline, and in the past few years, has been al-
most affordable.
Also, during the past few year, people have grown
complacent. More big cars are being purchased and the
careless use of energy has reached the rampant stage
again.
I've always said that Americans have short memo-
ries.
Anyway, we're back in a lurch again as far as energy
is concerned, and we need to do something about it.
Many worked
Many thank you's are appropriate as we look back
on the first two weeks of school for 1990-91.
-First and foremost to the faculties and staffs at all
of our schools for efforts above and beyond the call of
duty. Between re-organization, construction, air condi-
tioning problems, and asbestos removal clean-up most
of our folks worked extra hours and extra days, includ-
ing week-ends, to get ready for school. They have
done a super job and deserve the entire community's
appreciation.
-To our parents and students who have patiently
waited as we worked to refine the traffic situations on
Phifer Road and Gaston Street, to iron out schedule
problems and overloaded classrooms, and to smooth
out bus routes.
-To Bob Myers who does an excellent job of keep-
ing traffic moving through a difficult situation on
Phifer Road.
-To our maintenance department which has logged a
great deal of extra time and effort in assisting our
schools to be prepared to open with as little disruption
as possible.
-To the Kings Mountain Herald for providing its
usual excellent coverage of news relating to the open-
ing of school. Many systems do not enjoy this service.
As of the fifth day of school we have enrolled
Sidewalk Survey
JIM
HEFFNER
®
Columnist
The government will do nothing. It will always be up
to the individual to bail out the government.
What can we do? we can take up where we left off a
few years ago. We can add insulation to our homes,
put in storm, and double-glazed windows, caulk,
weatherstrip, etc.
Everything we do has an effect and if everyone does
what he can, he free market will take care of oil prices.
The same thing that was said in 1973 applies now.
We can, as individuals and as a nation, work toward
getting off the foreign oil hook by decreasing the de-
mand for oil and electric power, by increasing the effi-
ciency of our energy use and by developing supplies
from alternate sources such as coal, wood and the sun.
Here are some of the things you as an individual can
do. They are simple steps and they will save you mon-
ey as well as cut down on the use of oil on a national
level.
First of all, make sure your car is tuned properly,
keep it serviced and be sure your tires are inflated to
the correct level.
Change the furnace filter in you house on a regular
basis.
Replace broken or cracked windows and make cer-
tain they are glazed properly, weather-strip them as
well. Loose fitting and non-weather-stripped windows
area major source of heat loss through infiltration.
If you have a worn threshold under an exterior door,
replace it.
Seal all structural cracks and don's spare the caulk-
ing around window casings and door frames. Use
weather stripping around all doors including the attic
entrance.
These are just a few simple ways to save energy.
You'll probably think of a lot more. They are inexpen-
sive and can be set up as weekend projects.
About ten years ago, I found I needed a new fur-
nace. At the time I had no central air and very little in-
sulation in my house. I borrowed the money and in-
stalled a new furnace, new central air unit and had my
house wrapped in a blanket of insulation. My next
door neighbor help me install storm windows (a sim-
ple job).
The result was a 50% decrease in heating and air
conditioning costs. I firmly believe, my investment has .
already been returned.
My point is, if you can afford it, you would do well
to consider changes such as those I've outlined.
Certainly, if you are building a new house, make sure
it is energy-efficient. If you find it necessary to replace
an appliance, buy only those that are designed to oper-
ate on less energy.
I hope the American people will not forget this time.
Frankly, it galls me to be at the mercy of a two-bit mo-
ron such as Saddam whatever-his-name-is. And I'm
tired of listening to the whiners.
hard to make opening good
Bob
McRae
3877,111 more students than on that day last year. We
are certainly pleased to see this growth which seems to
be spread throughout the system. It means additional
allotments in a number of categories from the state,
but more importantly provides a positive message
about the stability of our school system.
Early reviews on our new organization are very fa-
vorable. Both the middle school and the high school
did terrific jobs with orientation programs, and parent
and student response was excellent. I get a great feel-
ing when I visit our "new" schools. Mark Sunday,
October 14, on your calendars as the date for our for-
mal dedication program. The time will be 2:30 p.m.,
and the program will take place in Barnes Auditorium
with visits to the new facilities to follow.
Even as schools begins, special events are taking
place ranging from P.T.O. meetings to athletic con-
tests. Our students and faculty members need our sup-
port. Make your plans to attend events that interest
you.
This year we will be placing a special emphasis on
parent participation in the education of our children.
We will be joining with our State Department of
Public Instruction in a special effort not only to in-
! volve parents but also to provide them with assistance
which will better prepare them to support their chil-
dren's efforts at doing well in school.
This year can be as good as we want it to be. The in-
gredients are here. I want to encourage each of you to
find at least one way that you can provide assistance to
our efforts and move forward with it. Whether that as-
sistance comes in volunteer time, contributions, or spe-
cial time given to an individual student, both you and
the system will be better for it.
I am always invigorated by the freshness of the
faces of our students as we begin the year. The fresh-
ness may wear thin from time to time, but the impor-
tance of our efforts for the kids never diminishes.
Thank you for allowing me this special opportunity to
work with your children.
—
JOHN BRYSON MICHAEL BOLIN
(GRADE 8) (GRADE 7)
It's neat the way they have | can't think of a thing | dislike
Discovery Teams which give us
except I'd like the name to
a feeling of security instead of
remain KM Junior High
feeling lost. They're no
oddballs, we get to know all
the teachers and everyone's
joined together. It's great we're
not just a number.
because our parents went to
Junior High and we'll not have
that chance. | like the people,
teachers and the way the
classes are set up.
What do you like/dislike about the new Kings Mountain Middle School?
BRANDON WOOD SHERDINIA STEPNEY
(GRADE 8) (GRADE 7)
It's been pretty confusing with | like the way the cafeteria is
set up. | dislike the name
Middle School. | prefer it to be
called Junior High.
all the changes going on.
Teachers have tried to give us
a break from rules but it's
been the opposite.
STEPHANIE LAIL
(GRADE 6)
| like the new building, the
people, and the food.
KATHRYN MORROW
(GRADE 6)
| like all the nice people and
everyone helps us. | don't like
crowds and | dislike changing
classes.
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