While High Pointers argue back and forth on this page about matters of opinion (religion and politics), I choose to address a few facts and ask two questions.

Some person or group of persons failed to insure properly the old Eastern Guilford High School building, and, consequently, the taxpayers got stuck with a large bill for rebuilding the facility. Adequate hazard insurance premiums would have been far less costly to the taxpayers.

My first question is this: Did anyone bother to insure fully the new Eastern Guilford High School building – and other buildings funded by taxpayers?

My second question: Did the bureaucrats who failed to secure adequate insurance for the incinerated building ever receive their Mensa membership?

JODY MCGHEE

High Point

Some officials are responsive, others are not

About two months ago, I wrote letters to Sen. Richard Burr and Sen. Kay Hagan and to my representative, Rep. Mel Watt, and to Rep. Howard Coble. I expressed my concerns about the health care reform.

I heard from Burr and Coble (who is not my representative). I did not hear a word from Hagan or Watt. Both Burr and Coble are in agreement with me. They think we need an improved health program but both are opposed to a government takeover health care plan. They assured me they would read carefully any bill before they voted on it.

Burr also stated that should a bill creating a government-run plan be rammed through Congress, he thought all government employees, including members of Congress, the president and the vice president should be required to enroll in that same plan. I approve of that idea. My thoughts have always been, “If it is good enough for me, it should be good enough for them.”

If Congress and the president are on the same health coverage the rest of Americans are on, they will read the bill carefully and will insist that many worries I have about long waits, rationing, lack of freedom to choose own doctor, etc., will be addressed.

I read Cathy Brewer Hinson’s letter on Sept. 29 with a great deal of interest. I hope she keeps us informed.

RUBY ALLRED

High Point


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Thanks to all who supported Beach Music Blast

I would like to thank everyone who supported Children’s Home Society of North Carolina at our Beach Music Blasts. Almost 7,000 people came out for dancing and fun! We appreciate them and the many people who made these events possible. CHSNC, and the children whom we serve, profited greatly. Established in 1902, our goal is to provide permanent, safe and loving homes to children without them.

When Tom Lineberry (CHS) began talking with Aaron Clinard, Jim Morgan and Wendy Fuscoe of The City Project, everyone was ready to step in to help bring this event to High Point. Stan Clinard graciously offered the venue. We needed a big sponsor, though. Thankfully, Tim Ilderton made that possible. High Point City Manager Strib Boynton enlisted our firefighters, police department, city workers and sanitation department, who provided untold hours to make our event a success. Pack Rat provided much needed storage. The High Point Enterprise and Magic 94.1 helped to get the word out. Fourteen fine restaurants in the area contributed their time and culinary skills to provide tastings for everyone. I wish to thank them all and to encourage the readers to support these local merchants!

When people were leaving on the final Thursday night, we had untold requests for more BMB events. They will be provided next year! CHSNC is very appreciative of the community’s financial support. If anyone is interested in finding out more about adopting children in North Carolina, they may contact our agency located in Greensboro at 336-274-6176. We will be happy to talk with them or to a group with which they are affiliated.

Dorsay Eichhorn

High Point

The writer is a member of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina board of directors.


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Former Davidson County Sheriff Gerald Hege says he’s considering running for the post he resigned in 2004. Should he? In 30 words or less (no name, address required) e-mail your thoughts to letterbox@hpe.com. Here are three responses:

• I hope he does run again, he will get my vote and a whole lot more I know of.

• No. No to Hege. As a volunteer trying to get the animal shelter built, he was very rude and antagonistic toward us. He is only out for himself.

• We have enough crooks in office in our country. We don’t need another one, Gerald Hege. He did enough when he was in. Nothing is wrong with our Sheriff Grice.