The editor:
The flag should be raised swiftly, and lowered ceremoniously.
The flag should be displayed near the front of every school and government building.
The flag may be flown any day the weather is good, especially on government holidays.
The flag should not be put out in any bad weather, unless it is an all-weather flag.
The flag may be flown at night only if it is properly lighted.
The flag should NEVER touch the ground.
The flag should NEVER have anything added or attached to it.
In the UNITED STATES, no other flag may be flown higher than the American flag except at the United Nations headquarters.
On Memorial Day, the flag must be flown at half-mast only until noon.
At the unveiling of a statue or monument, the flag must be a special feature, not a cover.
The flag should never be dipped or bow for any reason.
When the American flag is carried in a parade or placed in a group with other flags, it must be to the right of them.
When displayed in a circle the American flag must be in the center.
A worn-out flag, when it is “no longer a fitting emblem for display”, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
First of all, it disturbs me seeing flags that are beaten and battered. I can’t go anywhere without seeing a flag that way. I hope that you read these rules and follow them. I like seeing pretty flags. If your flag is in bad shape, I hope that you read the last rule. I might be young, but I do care about the flag. When I look at a flag, I think about all the wars and what men and women went through. The flag has a very, very special meaning in history, but we’re not grasping that and taking it seriously. We in surrounding counties Elliott, Morgan, Carter, and Rowan need to stand up and take care of the flag. I pray that you will embrace all these things that I have said.
Written and submitted by: Esther Howard, Age 10, Sandy Hook, KY
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Elliott County outreach changes
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Bring better movies to Morehead
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Abortion advocate change of mind
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Large sign is unsightly
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Political cartoon was off the mark
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Business owners say thanks
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Contest helps learn about energy use
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Thanks for supporting speech team
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Thanks for Haldeman Christmas program
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Storybook Christmas appreciates support
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