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Letters for March 25, 2002

Letters to the Editor published in The Daily News:

Thanks to GFD for Quick Response

I just wanted to drop a line or two to thank the Galveston Fire Department for its quick response and care in trying to save my things from water and smoke damage.

I am the downstairs resident at 1009 Ave. L in which fire broke out at around 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The fire was centered in the upstairs of the house and if it wasn’t for the firefighters’ diligence in containing the fire and their extreme care in covering my things downstairs, a good deal more stuff of mine would have been ruined.

My daughter’s rocking horse was even able to be saved along with her prized Wizard of Oz music box. I have a 4-year-old that is grateful for their unselfishness even when faced with injuries of their own.

Even amidst the chaos and injuries, they even contacted the Red Cross, which assisted me with acquiring clothes and shoes. Truly an outstanding crew, and I would like to sincerely extend my gratitude for a job well done. I can't thank everyone enough.

Wendy Kressley
Galveston

Why Does Historic School Need to Be Torn Down?

I've just attended a special school board meeting in Dickinson where the agenda included remodeling or demolishing two schools in the Dickinson Independent School District.

The school I am most concerned about is Paul Lawrence Dunbar School, where until 1967 all blacks in Dickinson had to attend.

I understand the need for improvement. There is a need for a bigger school at this particular site. But why does the original Dunbar School building have to be demolished?

Most of the school records have been destroyed, there is very little left of the Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School I attended.

It seems the one and only black school board member would step up and help us save our school. This person is in favor of tearing the building down and rebuilding " a clone" of the old Dunbar; it would not be the same building we all attended.

Black citizens of Dickinson, we need to stop this now. We need to preserve our history and our school.

Rachel Hudson
Dickinson

New Burgers Show Consumers Wisening Up

These must be invigorating times for the folks celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Great American Meat-out.

The fast food giant, Burger King, rolled out its new veggie burger on March 18.

The news follows a recent USDA study concluding that 88 percent of people should eat more vegetables and fruits.

Undoubtedly, McDonald’s and other restaurant chains will follow Burger King’s lead, and start selling healthy meatless entrees, since the vegetarian food market is growing at a steady 100 to 125 percent per year.

Consumers are learning what’s good for them.

Dana Caldwell
Houston

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