Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The Energy Proi Employees Tell What It-ftlf Lii ^n - lJOE JOHNSON jQft -Inhncnw Tr>?in^ ? ?- ? - -wwa i To Comply With The Rules "When the government asked us to voluntarily comj with conservation measures, I started doing my part," sa Spinning Technician Joe Johnson. "Since I drive a pick truck instead of a car, I have to watch my mileage or I v use too much gas. "I have found that when I keep my truck well tuned, gives me better service and is more economical. "As for around the house, I have joined others in addi storm doors and dialing down the thermostat when aw from home. "If we could find some alternative to present types energy, I believe we would all benefit. As long as we have depend on other countries and continue to waste our o\ fuel supplies, energy, regardless of the type, will be mo expensive and probably even scarce." in gram They Do To Conserve F i JOHNNIE LINDSEY .Inlinvn'a I i Walks To "I drive an economy car, but cannot afford to drive it ? as much as I once did," says Plant No. 2 Elevator Operator Johnnie Lindsey. "Gasoline prices are just outrageous, but they aren't the only things that are high. I live on West Carolina Street and walk to work. My wife and I are doing everything we can to conserve fuel-both because of the prices and the fact we're suppose to cony serve." "The recent cold weather makes it hard for us to cut a back on fuel use at home," says Lindsey, "but we're doing it. Since the price for i home heating fuel is so high, ng ay of Finley Family 2 Enclosing part of his gar age and building a fireplace jc ilict nno ftf coimh-"! u juu? uiiv vi jvvviai wajra ^ Richard Finley and his fam- MV ily are trying to stretch the kVBI most heat out of each fuel dollar. "We are often just plain uncomfortable on some very cold days," says the Spooler Technician." Trying to stay in the house heated to 65 degrees is often uncomfortable, but it is a sacrifice you have got to make-either now I or RICHARD uel - * r* T*mt*I *L F ' ~ a |:, J8BBT mBP^M jyl uiuocrjr Work we just heat only the rooms we use." "Recently I put plastic on my outside windows and this has helped some. We have three children and you've got to have it warm enough for them to get by," he added with a big grin as he pushed roving onto the elevator. "If everyone would cut down on their driving ^nd conserve fuel, then there would probably be enough to ;? J " ? .luiu uic fjucc uuwii, continued Lindsey, "But as long as we have to get oil from other countries, I expect we're going to pay a big price." Stretches Fuel $ "Energy availability is a critical subject, and it is something that we have all g?t to co-operate together on Sor our sources will not be P adequate," he added. "My family is willing to cut back on consumption and C to conserve voluntarily-it is just the right thing to do. I do not think anyone really has a J working solution, but we have got to conserve until dj things get better." FINLEY