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The News Bulletin of McDowell


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Vol. 28 - No. 28 - 50 Cents www.newsbulletinonline.com Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

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“Preserving History to “Willie’s Touch”


Continue the Lord’s Work”

Mrs. Gillespie and family just after the block was installed

Contributed be the project superintendent, First Baptist Church of


Renovations will begin on bringing over 15 years of Marion’s sanctuary building
the First Baptist Church of experience. With H.M. Kern was completed in 1914. It is
Marion, located at 99 North Corporation’s experience, they listed on the National Register
Main Street, on July 13, bring many happy customers one of Historic Places and included
2010. H.M. Kern Corporation, example is Gordon Rutherford, in the Downtown Marion
General Contractor from University of North Carolina Historic District.
Greensboro, NC, will be doing Systems Architect. On a recent
the renovations which will project Gordon gave H.M. Kern
consist of roofing replacement Corporation an above average
and masonry rehabilitation rating and stated; “Significant
and restoration. As stated renovation was completed
by H.M. Kern Corporation in an occupied building with
President, G. Todd Hodges, absolute minimum disruption Mrs. Gillespie with some of her family members during the ceremony
“We are very excited to begin for building occupants”.
a new relationship with First Another above average rating By Terry Wilson produced homemade seeks to honor the heritage of
Baptist Church of Marion and was given by Jeff Johnson, North Carolina Outreach patchwork quilts. Over several our area by placing quilt blocks
the surrounding community. Architect with Alley Williams Home Care at 327 Logan Street generations of friends and on structures throughout the
We are confident H.M. Kern Carmen & King, on the Mebane in Marion was the site of the family members, these quilts communities of McDowell
will maintain the highest level Public Library Renovation, most recent addition to the found their way into homes County. “Willie’s Touch” is the
of quality and customer service “Difficult renovation and McDowell Quilt Trail. The throughout the Cherry Springs 39th quilt block to be created
available.” restoration of 1930’s textile mill Dr. M. Scott Hagaman, latest addition, “Willie’s Touch,” and Mt. Hebron communities and displayed among those of
H.M. Kern is experienced into a modern public library. pastor, (pictured above) states: was unveiled on Wednesday, of Old Fort. the McDowell County Quilt
in historical restorations General Contractor did (a) very “Our church buildings are our June 30 before a group of The quilt block, “Willie’s Trail. Each block tells a unique
having done projects at the good job.” primary tools for ministry to business employees, quilt trail Touch,” actually refers to a story, a story that helps make
NC Transportation Museum, H.M. Kern Corporation Marion and McDowell County. members, and family members quilt made by Mrs. Gillespie in McDowell County a special
Old Salem, the Mebane works hard to maintain their We are grateful to God for these of Mrs. Willie Gillespie, whose the 1980s, and is currently in place.
Public Library, and building good reputation, in fact, Jack buildings and excited that they quilting skill is honored by this the possession of her grandson Anyone who wishes more
renovations at UNC-Chapel Gill, AIA with McCulloch can continue to be used for particular quilt. Marc Tipton of Old Fort. The information about the Quilt
Hill. England Associates Architects, God’s glory. Also, our sanctuary According to Scott Price, quilt block features a light blue Trail itself, or anyone who
In 33 years, H.M. Kern has sums it all up in this statement building in particular is an President of North Carolina background with nine blocks wishes information about
completed construction and “I have worked with dozens of impressive piece of architecture Outreach Home Care, the each with vibrant red or yellow having a quilt block created
renovation projects involving different contractors over the that is beloved by many people newest quilt block hangs in flowers. Mr. Price stated this and displayed can contact
religious facilities, historic 25 years I have been practicing in and outside our congregation. honor of the business’s first particular pattern was chosen the McDowell Arts Council
restorations, institutional and architecture, and H.M. Kern This project will restore the client, Mrs. Gillespie, of Old for display because of the Association (MACA) at (828)
medical facilities, governmental has proven to be one of the best. exterior of the building to its Fort. For many years, Mrs. attractive design and the eye- 652-8610 or they can visit the
offices, and commercial I would highly recommend the original beauty and structural Gillespie and her friends in catching colors. quilt trail website at www.
buildings. Jason Kepley will company to anyone”. integrity.” the Cherry Springs community The McDowell Quilt Trail mcdowellquilttrail.org.

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Leroy Mitchell, of the home; a
daughter, Paula M. Miller and
and Bessie Griggs Cordell.
Mrs. Sutton enjoyed going to
Editor/Business Manager: Richard D. Edwards by the US Air Force. In lieu husband Shane of Marion; one the senior center, and she was a
Marche’ White
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wards, Marion, 1938 Hwy 221-A, Forest City, grandchildren, Mattney, Ryan, in death by her husband, Harry
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Your mailing label has the Construction Co. He was a membered by his family as a ther, and grandfather. He was Alzheimer’s Association, 31 Col- Maphrie Honey-
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date if it has expired. We ask that mother are his wife of 45 years, Scroggins and a brother Arthur len Smith and husband Ronald, Jeter Honeycutt and Cora Belle
you check your label and mail in Joyce Emory Edwards of the Edwards. Edgar Jones, Jr. and wife Caro- Bruce W. Roland Honeycutt. Mrs. Taylor was a
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We greatly appreciate der and her husband Randy Edwards are his wife of 59 Jones; eight grandchildren, Jes- 51, of Nebo, passed away Freewill Baptist Church. She
all of our subscribers.
and Greg Edwards and his wife years, Ruth Frisbee Edwards, sica, Joseph, Michael, Brandon, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at The was a faithful Mother and Grand-
Thanks for your cooperation. April, all of Marion; a brother, of the home; three children: Tyler, Josh, Calen and Brittany; McDowell Hospital. A native of mother and she loved to garden.
Eugene Edwards of Nebo; two Richard D. Edwards, Jr. and seven great grandchildren, Ki- McDowell County, Bruce was In addition to her parents she
sisters, Judy Wood and Ger- wife Terri of Marion, Vicki ara, Cameron, Tanner, J.T., born August 2, 1958 and was is preceded in death by her hus-
Inside County $20 Year aldine Pendley, both of Nebo; Webb and husband Robert of and James; a brother Arvin and a son of the late Lewis Roland band Ferman Taylor, two broth-
Outside County $30 Year three grandchildren, Jennifer, Marion and Elaine Harris and two sisters Hazel and Evelyn. and Lorse Greene Roland. He ers Cecil Honeycutt, Troy Honey-
Levi and Tyler; and a number husband Rev. Robert Harris of A funeral service will be held was a member of Bethel Free cutt, and two sisters Mary Ann
Name of nieces and nephews. Forest City; four brothers: J. on Wednesday, July 14 at 3:00 Will Baptist Church he will be Hensley, and Rose Smith.
A service in celebration of his C. Edwards, Bruce Edwards, PM in Westmoreland Chapel remembered by his family as Mrs. Taylor is survived by four
Address Howard Edwards and Wayne with Rev. Doug McPeters offi- a loving brother, uncle, cousin
life was held on Monday, July sons, and two daughters; Steve
12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Edwards; two sisters: Lucille ciating. The family will receive and friend. (Gene) Taylor, wife Vickie, of
Mission Baptist Church, Revs. Byrd and Mary Hollifield; seven friends from 2:00-3:00 PM prior Surviving Mr. Roland are Claremont, Tony Taylor, wife Be-
Jim Ledford and Ray Stockton grandchildren: Matt English, to the service. Interment will be two sisters: Betty Moody and linda, of Old Fort, Robert Taylor,
Date officiated. The family received Michelle Schmidt, Stacy Bucha- in McDowell Memorial Park. her husband Dean of Nebo wife Sheila, of Morganton, Randy
friends from 10:00 – 11:00 nan, Jennifer Ford, Kayla Staie, Funeral honors will be provided and Judy Jones and her hus- Taylor, wife Frances, of Old Fort,
Amt a.m. prior to the service at the Luke Edwards and Noelle Har- by the military. In lieu of flow- band Bill of Gloucester, VA; one Diane Shepard, and Dennis of
church. Burial was in McDow- ris and seven great grandchil- ers, memorials may be made to brother, Jerry Roland of Nebo; Marion, and Star Allen, husband
Enclosed ell Memorial Park. Memorials dren. Sunny Grove Baptist Church, and a number of nieces and Bob, of Indiana; four sisters and
may be made to the American A funeral service was held on Tatertown Road, Nebo, NC nephews. two brothers; Lora Bell Turner, of
Mail this coupon to: Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2:00 28761. A funeral service will be held Valdese, Lotty Ledford Mitchell,
Cancer Society at 120 Execu-
The News Bulletin tive Park, Asheville, NC 28801. pm in Westmoreland Chapel, Westmoreland Funeral on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at of Burnsville, Elizabeth Smith,
of McDowell County Westmoreland Funeral Home Revs. Milton Hollifield and Rob- Home is assisting the family 11:00 a.m. in Westmoreland of Marion, Tom Honeycutt, wife
P.O. Box 638 and Crematory is assisting the ert Harris officiated. The fam- with arrangements. Chapel with Rev. Ray Stockton Barbara, of Charlotte, Delane
Old Fort, NC 28762 family with arrangements. An ily received friends from 1:00 An online register is avail- officiating. The family will re- Honeycutt, of Marion, and Melvin
or come by our office at
online register is available un- – 2:00 pm, prior to the service, able under OBITUARIES at ceive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 Honeycutt, wife Vickie, of Lenoir
204 Water St., Old Fort at the funeral home. Interment www.westmorelandfuneral- a.m. prior to the service at the Thirteen Grandchildren and
der OBITUARIES at www.
home.com. funeral home. Burial will be Eighteen Great-Grandchildren.
in the Bethel Free Will Baptist The funeral service was held
Mrs. Abbie Sue Church Cemetery. at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday July 10,
Shuford McNeil An online register is avail- 2010 at McCall Memorial
Mrs. Abbie Sue able under OBITUARIES at Chapel at Kirksey Funeral
Shuford McNeil, 97, www.westmorelandfuneral- Home in Marion, the family re-
of Marion, passed home.com. ceived friends two hours prior to
away peacefully on the service at the funeral home.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 Mrs. Hazel Har- Burial followed at McDowell Me-
at Autumn Care of Marion. A rell Scott morial Park.
native of Yancey County, she Mrs. Hazel Harrell Kirksey Funeral Home in
was born to the late Allen Shu- Scott, age 84, of Fayet- Marion is assisting the Taylor
ford and Arrie Caraway Shu- teville, passed away on Thurs- family.
ford. She will be remembered day, July 8, 2010 at her son’s Words of comfort may be
as a loving mother, grand, great residence in Marion. Hazel was shared with the Taylor family at
and great-great grandmother. born in Fayetteville on Febru- www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.
In addition to her mother and ary 12, 1926 to the late Thomas
father, a son Claude McNeil Johnson and Bertha Brown Edna Welke White
and her husband John A. Mc- Johnson. She was a member Edna Welke White, age 90,
Neil preceded her in death. of Camp Ground United Meth- of Nebo, passed away
Abbie leaves behind to cher- odist Church and was a home- Monday, July 12,
ish her memory two sons James maker. Her first husband, Carl 2010 at Sunrise Re-
McNeill and wife Fannie Lou of C. Harrell, her second husband, hab. And Care Cent-
Evans GA and Lawrence Mc- Paul P. Scott, and a son, Jef- er. Ms. White was born
Neil and wife Lailah of Carrol- frey D. Harrell preceded her in in Louisville, KY on January 5,
ton, GA; two grandchildren, two death. 1920 and was a daughter of the
great grandchildren and one Surviving are her son Gene late Adolph and Elizabeth Sur-
great-great grandchild. Allen Harrell and his wife Ann bur Welke. She was a member
A graveside service was held of Marion; three grandchildren, of Pinnacle Baptist Church. She
on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Nancy H. Ricker, Carl C. Har- was a very giving person making
10:00 a.m. at Oak Grove Cem- rell and Emily S. McFalls; and donations to multiple charities.
etery, Rev. Stephen Willie of- three great grandchildren. She was a retired school teacher
ficiated. In lieu of flowers, me- A memorial service will be serving the Apache Indian Res-
morials to: American Cancer held on Friday, July 16, 2010 ervation at the White River Ele-
Society, 120 Executive Park, at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Ground mentary School for 17 years. She
Asheville, NC 28801. United Methodist Church locat- also served four other Christian
Westmoreland Funeral ed at 4625 Camp Ground Road, Schools prior to retirement at
Home is assisting the family Fayetteville, NC. The family Maranatha Christian School in
with arrangements. will receive friends following the Marion. Preceding Ms. White in
An online register is avail- service at the church. Memori- death was a sister, Della Welke
able under OBITUARIES at als may be made to the church. and brother, Gilbert Welke.
www.westmorelandfuneral- Westmoreland Funeral Home Ms. White is survived by
home.com. and Crematory is assisting the Mavis Hagan and family in Lou-
family with arrangements. isville, KY.
Carolyn Finley Mitchell An online register is avail- A funeral service was held on
Carolyn Finley able under OBITUARIES at Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 3:00
Mitchell, age 62, www.westmorelandfuneral- pm at Pinnacle Baptist Church,
of Marion, passed home.com. Revs. Tony Cochran and Ronnie
away Monday, July McKinney officiated. The family
12, 2010 at Autumn Dorothy Cordell received friends from 2:00 – 3:00
Care of Marion. A native of Mc- Sutton pm, prior to the service, at the
Dowell County Mrs. Mitchell Dorothy church. Interment was in Pin-
was born November 24, 1947 Cordell Sut- nacle Baptist Church Cemetery.
and was a daughter of the late ton, 80, of Flowers are accepted and appre-
Garland Finley and Pauline Old Fort, ciated.
Morgan Finley. She was for- passed away Those desiring to make a me-
merly employed by the McDow- on Tuesday, morial contribution are asked to
ell Hospital. Her family will July 6, 2010 consider Pinnacle Baptist Church
remember her as a loving wife, at Sunrise Re- Mission Fund, c/o Rena Parker,
mother and grandmother. hab in Nebo, NC. 1626 Pinnacle Baptist Church
Left to cherish Mrs. Mitch- Born in Buncombe County, Road, Nebo, NC 28761.
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“Motorcycle Mamas” Three Arrested for Assault


Well, “The Mamas” are at it
again!
with Deadly Weapon,
Readers will recall reading
about Edith (“Duckie”) Griggs
and Rosie Ricketts celebrating
Inflicting Serious Injuries
their 92nd birthdays with 40
people at a backyard cookout.
The party was held at the
home of their children, David
Ricketts (Rosie’s son) and
Sherron Crawford (Duckie’s
daughter), and was on June
12, Duckie’s actual birthday. Brian Matthew Harp Rachel Anne Gross-Davis Dustin Ray Hollifield
July 6 was Rosie’s birthday, From Staff Reports misdemeanor injury to personal Marion Christian Academy and
so David and Sherron were Detective Dan Shook charged, property after his girlfriend beat the victim with a metal
wondering what they could do Rachel Anne Davis-Gross of Rachel Anne Davis-Gross lured pipe and Hollifield kicked him.
to make this date special also. Drums Inlet Drive in Marion, the victim, Thomas Lunsford of The three then took Lunsford’s
Imagine Rosie’s surprise Brian Matthew Harp of State Marion, into a meeting with her wallet containing $180.00 and
when David arrived to pick Street in Marion, and Dustin Ray at Marion Christian Academy damaged the vehicle Lunsford
her up riding on his Harley- Hollifield of Drums Inlet Drive, on Wednesday July 7. She was driving.
Davidson motorcycle!! Marion with felony assault with a had previously told her friends The victim was treated for a
Although she was surprised, deadly weapon inflicting serious that Lunsford had assaulted broken nose and other injuries
she did not really hesitate injury, felony common law her. Davis, Harp and Hollifield at McDowell hospital and then
to strap on the helmet and robbery, felony conspiracy and with others met Lunsford at released.
(with some assistance) climb
on the back of the motorcycle
behind David. David rode
92 year old Edith (Duckie) Griggs and son-in-law, David Ricketts Man Arrested on Four Felony Warrants
her up Highway 70, and McDowell County Sheriff’s the video sweepstakes/poker
through the country (Henry Office. machines that were in operation
McCall Road, Lytle Mountain Smith was charged with 4 at the Marion Travel Plaza.
Road, Parker-Padgett, etc.) felony warrants for Attempting On June 10, 2010, Detectives
to Duckie’s house in Old Fort. to Obtain Property by False with the Sheriff’s Office and
Duckie was equally surprised Pretenses, 4 misdemeanor Marion Police Department
when she saw a motorcycle warrants for Operating a executed a search warrant on
pull into her driveway; even Jeremy Kyle Smith Lottery, and 4 misdemeanor the business and seized 8 video
more surprised to see Rosie on warrants for Operating a Video sweepstakes/poker machines.
it! Of course, Duckie did not From Staff Reports Gaming Machine. He was Deputies determined Smith
want to miss anything, so after On July 2, 2010, Jeremy released on a written promise to was responsible for installing
Mama Rosie got off, Mama Kyle Smith, 26, of 502 Vernon appear in court. the machines and collecting the
Duckie got on. David took St. Gaffney, SC surrendered His arrest was the result money from the machines each
Duckie out Bat Cave Road, himself to Deputies with the of an investigation regarding week.
up Mt. Hebron Road, all the
way to the top of the mountain
and the Buncombe County
line, then back home. Both
Identity Theft Prevention
“Mamas” said they enjoyed the
ride! What a great (second)
92nd birthday! David told the
Program Ordinance
two (motorcycle) mamas that
when they turn 100, he would
take them skydiving!!! Both
Topic of Discussion at
decided they would rather ride
a motorcycle! 92 year old Rosie Ricketts and son, David Ricketts
Commissioner’s Meeting
Grant from the Duke By Kaitlyn Evans
The McDowell County
business has boomed therefore
making it harder for people to
lines that are underneath it.
The reason they are under it

Endowment Provides
Board of Commissioners held park close to the building or is because the way pools used
their monthly meeting this even in some cases parking to to be made was the lines were
past Monday, July 12, 2010. near to the doors and blocking put under the pool and now

Critical Ambulance Cardiac After the prayer, pledge and


approval of previous meeting
entrances or parking areas for
emergency cases only. They
modern day pools are created
the lines are run along the side
minutes the commissioners presented a suggestion as to of the pool. So the pool will be
Resuscitation Equipment for EMS were supposed to meet the
new Cooperative Extension
leasing a parking lot on Fort
Street that will hold up to 40
closed for 2 weeks so that all
of the lines can be rerun and
From Staff Reports heart. This grant will close Health Service Regulation, Director, however Dr. Daniel cars maybe even more. This made just like a modern day
North Carolina patients that gap by providing funding and the EMS Performance Smith was unable to attend. would open up parking area pool and will cost $44,000.
with a life threatening illness to enable local EMS agencies Improvement Toolkit – The next item of business was and make it easier to find a After all of this is completed
or injury will have a better to purchase the needed Cardiac Arrest Program. an appointment discussing space that is close to the DSS the pool will basically be like
chance of survival through a devices. The end result will Drexdal Pratt, chief of the the Identity Theft Prevention building. Commissioners brand new and ready to go for
$2.15-million grant awarded be improved response, care N.C. OEMS, said there will Program Ordinance. It is now approved moving ahead with 35 more years.
this month by The Duke and outcomes for patients be an application process for required that Counties adopt leasing the parking lot. In other business the
Endowment to the N.C. experiencing life threatening those needing the equipment. an Identity Theft Prevention The Foothills Pilot Plant Commissioners:
Department of Health and illness, injury, or cardiac All EMS agencies submitting Program Ordinance. The policy Project is going to be an USDA • Approved a no smoking
Human Services. arrest. Funding will focus on an application for funding communicates expectations approved facility to process policy for recreational facilities
Each year, EMS systems in-service units that need the that have in-service vehicles to the staff regarding the small animals such as rabbits • Approved a $5 billing
provide emergency care to equipment. currently not equipped with handling of theft prevention and poultry. The completion fee for the City on Motorized
more than 1.1 million people “We are grateful to these devices will be provided measures and to employees date is set for this fall of 2010. vehicles
in North Carolina, of whom The Duke Endowment for the funds necessary to meet and citizens involving the They hope to have it opened • Approved the Fire
7,500 will have suffered a providing these critically the need. importance of the issue and the by the first of next year. The Commission Loan Program
The grant could provide as proper handling of materials Commissioners voted to Amendment Recommendation
cardiac arrest and another needed funds,” said Lanier
on the County’s part. What the support the letter that was • Went over Board
100,000 will have a condition M. Cansler, secretary of the many as 282 electrocardiogram
policy will consist of is some of sent on behalf of acquiring a Appointments
that could develop into cardiac Department of Health and devices and up to 350 of the
the following: general manager for the plant. • Voted to move the next
arrest or require aggressive Human Services. “We’re devices that measure carbon
• The Ordinance Being 35 years old, the Commissioners meeting to
treatment and monitoring. also grateful to our partners dioxide levels in exhaled limits access to personal Marion Public Swimming pool August 2, 2010
Across the county-based EMS at the EMS Performance breath. “It is an indicator of how and identifying items of is going to be closed for 2 weeks • Approved some Water Bill
systems in North Carolina, Improvement Center at the well the patient is breathing information to only those for repair. The pool has busted issues
cardiac arrest survival rates UNC-Chapel Hill Department and how well the patient is employees with the direct need
vary from as low as 5 percent of Emergency Medicine for metabolizing, internally,” to have access.
to as high as 40 percent. The their support in helping us to Pratt said. “It is considered • The computer systems will
national average survival rate recognize the need. Once this the standard of care for EMS be maintained in a manner
for an out-of-hospital cardiac specialized equipment is in systems in the placement and to provide limited access
arrest is less than 7 percent. place, it will greatly increase monitoring of airways that are to personal and identifying
This grant will provide the chances of survival for used to ventilate or breathe for information.
medical devices to EMS cardiac arrest patients in their patients who cannot on their • The Ordinance establishes
agencies and assist EMS service areas.” own.” guidelines for access to credit
professionals in rapidly Gene Cochrane, president The North Carolina College card information by both staff
identifying patients who are of The Duke Endowment, said of Emergency Physicians has and by any 3rd party entries
experiencing a life threatening that through all of its health strongly recommended that that we would utilize by
event as well as provide care grants, the Endowment the N.C. OEMS require both contract.
vital information guiding is committed to projects that devices to be present on every • The Ordinance defines
the correct treatment. These will enhance the lives of in-service EMS vehicle in the suspicious documents or
devices also can assist EMS individuals in our region. state and the equipment has attempts to obtain information
in identifying which patients “When more response been part of the state’s EMS or access information and
vehicles have access to this treatment protocols for the how these matters should be
require hospitals specializing
addressed.
in heart, stroke, trauma, or important equipment, more past eight years.
• The Ordinance establishes
intensive care. people in crisis situations will The Duke Endowment,
procedures for the notifying
Currently one-third of receive quality care,” he said. located in Charlotte, N.C.,
and working with citizens
North Carolina’s 1,000 on- “We are pleased to play a role seeks to fulfill the legacy of that encounter identity theft
duty EMS ambulances and in strengthening emergency James B. Duke by improving throughout any of the County’s
response vehicles do not have medical services in North lives and communities in the procedures or actions.
capnography equipment – Carolina.” Carolinas through higher DSS Director Phillip Hardin
which monitors carbon dioxide The funds will be made education, health care, rural came and presented an issue
in a patient’s breath – and available through the N.C. churches and children’s that needed to be taken care of,
one-fourth do not have 12- Office of Emergency Medical services. Since its inception, which was at the DSS building
lead electrocardiogram (ECG) Services (OEMS), which the Endowment has awarded the parking is very limited and
devices which monitor the is part of the Division of nearly $2.7 billion in grants. for the last couple of years their
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Route 70 Cruisers- Each
The Town of Old Fort 3rd Sunday afternoon of each
Board of Aldermen have month between 1:00 pm and By William Kehler,
To submit church news and events, please call us cancelled their regularly 5:00 pm come out to visit with EMS Director McDowell County
@ 668-4783 or email us at: thenewsbulletin@charter.net
scheduled board meeting these “car buffs” and enjoy the
beauty of these classic cars in McDowell County
Hard Times Cafe’ on Monday, July 19,
A Free Feast for the Needy, Every Second Monday of the 2010. This meeting will downtown Old Fort along Rail- EMS
Celebrating 32 Years
Month, 5-7 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, be rescheduled at a later road Street (across from the Commitment…Compassion…Service
Pleasant Gardens, Just 3 Miles West of Marion Wal- depot).
date. If you have questions,
mart on US 70. Just Show Up for a Hot Meal and Great please call Mayor Garland Campground Rd. for a mo-
Old Fort Mountain Herit- Friday 7/9/10
Fellowship! Loving and Serving Those Who are Strug- Norton at 668-4244 ext. 17. torcycle crash. One patient
age Alliance (Join Us) - Meet
gling in Our Community! EMS Calls – 21 was transported to McDow-
every third Wednesday at the
McDowell Arts Council’s ell Hospital.
Old Fort Depot between 3:00
Old Fort First Baptist Church will have a Post Bible Annual meeting and recep- Saturday 7/10/10
p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Alli- Sunday 7/11/10
School event will be Saturday, July 17 with a trip to the Na- tion will be held at the MACA ance operates as a committee
ture Center in Asheville. Meet at the church at 10:30; will re- building, 50 South Main St. EMS Calls – 12
of the town and is working 12:18 EMS responded to EMS Calls – 24
turn around 3:30. Picnic lunch will be provided by the church. Marion, on Tuesday, July 20 at with Hand-Made in America’s
6:00. Call 652-8610 to RSVP. Small Towns Program to revi-
Bethlehem Baptist Church extends a warm welcome to eve-
ryone in McDowell County and surrounding areas to attend Beginner Line Dance Class-
talize and promote Old Fort.
Go to www.downtownoldfort.
911 Weekend
Revival Services beginning Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on es will be offered at the Mc-
Dowell Senior Center on
org for more information. Call Report
July 18th. The service will begin with special music by Wade
Spencer and his “little guitar” followed by powerful preaching Tuesday evenings at 7:00 By Terry Young, Director
Sky Island Retreat & Camp- Emergency Management
by Dr. Stan Frye, evangelist and missionary. Sunday evening pm until 8:00 pm. Instructor ground offers live pickin’ and/
service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Revival services will continue is Bill Lathan and classes are or karaoke every Saturday be- Friday 7/9/10 911 Calls - 64
from Monday, July 19 thru Wednesday, July 21 with evening $5.00 per class. For more infor- ginning at 4 p.m. and family- Admin Calls - 65 Total - 129
services beginning at 7:00 p.m. mation call 652-8953. friendly movies on Saturday Saturday 7/10/10 911 Calls - 87
nights on a large outdoor movie Admin Calls - 32 Total - 119
Cherry Springs Baptist Church is a place where everybody The McDowell County screen beginning at dark. Take Sunday 7/11/10 911 Calls - 77
is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord! The church is located Board of Commissioners Exit 73 off I-40. Follow Bat Admin Calls - 61 Total - 138
at 6 Bull Walker Road, Old Fort, NC off Pine Cove Road, four now taking applications for Cave Road two miles and turn Total Calls Answered - 386
miles southwest of I-40 Exit #73. five vacancies on the Marion left onto Harlow Noblitt Road
Fire Advisory Board of Direc- and follow signs. For more in-
MARK THESE SPECIAL DATES to participate: Friday,
tors and one vacancy on the formation, call 668-4928.
The Marion Business Association
July 9, 2010 commencing at 5 pm; the youth will be having
McDowell County Planning is making plans for the Sidewalk
a “lock-in.” Wonderful and dedicated adults will be supervis-
Board. Applications are avail- Old Fort Mountain Music- Yard Sale on Saturday, August 7. The
ing this special fun event. On Saturday, July 10, 2010, our
able on line at: www.mcdow- Every Friday evening at 7:00 yard sale is advertised in 10 regional
youth will be having a fundraiser car wash, beginning at 9 ellgov.com or can be picked up papers. Spaces are $5 each and are by
am. Our youth will be going to camp Monday, August 9, for more than a decade, folks
at the Clerk to the Board’s of- have gathered to hear and reservation only. All sellers are welcome.
2010 through Friday Friday, August 13, 2010. fice, 1st floor, Rm. 124, County play bluegrass and tradition- For more information, call the MBA office, 828-652-2215.
Admin. Building. al mountain music. Nobody’s
Bethel United Methodist Church (Crooked Creek)
Welcomes you to their Sunday services. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday serv- Grass Roots - Old Fort-
paid, everyone’s welcome and
coffee and sodas are still just a
~Tea and Luncheon Party~
ice, 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School. Rev. Don Freshour - Contact Every Saturday afternoon quarter! Every Friday evening Saturday, July 17th
(828) 738-4905 from 12pm-2pm - Music se- at 7:00 pm at the Old Rockett 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ries hosted by Catawba Vale
It’s that time again... Cafe. FREE admission. Dif- You’re Invited! Join
downtown Marion
ferent performers each week, VFW Arrowhead Post 4208
regional talent! Cafe offers a Will no longer meet at the merchants for “A Taste
variety of sandiwiches, soups, Marion Armory building. Of Marion Tea and Luncheon Party”
Call or Email us with your Vaction Bible School information. hot and cold drinks plus WiFi They are meeting now on hosted by Main Street Gifts and Catauwhale. The tea and
service. Come and sit a spell! the 3rd Thursday of each lunch are provided by local Marion businesses. Music,
Cherry Springs Baptist Church will hold 32 East Main in Historic month at 4 Oaks Seafood & give-aways, photos and a Unique Hat Contest. Wear your
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL on Monday, Downtown Old Fort. Details More in Old Fort. Meeting “best” hat and win a prize! Tickets are $20.00 in advance,
July 26 through Friday, July 30, 2010. at: http://www.catawbavale- time is 7:00 p.m. All eligible due to limited seating. Purchase tickets at Main Street
The time will be 5:30 to 8:30 pm each night. cafe.com Veterans are Welcome! Gifts, Catauwhale (both located on Main Street in Marion)
or at the Violet House Tea Room (Joseph McDowell
American Legion Post No. The McDowell County House) located on Highway 70 in Marion.
-VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL- 56 meet every fourth Tuesday Board of Commissioners Call 828-652-0108 for more information! Fun, food and surprises!
SALEM FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH of every month at 7:00 p.m. at are continuing to accept ap-
Salem Church Road the National Guard Amory.
plications for five vacancies on MTCC Announcements
Old Fort, North Carolina Refreshments are served. For
more info, please call 527-2415 the Marion Area Fire Advisory MTCC Scholarship Applications for the
Pastor - Harold Holcombe Board of Directors. Applications 2010/11 year are now available in the MTCC
or 652-4378.
JULY 26 – 30, 2010 are also being accepted for a Financial Aid Office. This scholarship ap-
6:30 - 8:30 Each Evening vacancy on the Region C Work- plication, due back to the MTCC Financial
Bluegrass Music Jam in
ADULT BIBLE CLASS Marion - Every Thursday force Development Board rep- Aid Office by Friday, July 30, 2010, allows
EACH NIGHT night. Open to all musicians, resenting the private for-profit students to be considered for several differ-
no scheduled performers. Out- business sector for Marion and ent scholarships. Recipients will be notified in August.
doors bring chairs or blankets McDowell County. Applications
Crooked Creek Fire Department (the music moves indoors for
inclement weather). Free;
are available on our website at MTCC offers motorcycle safety classes throughout the year.
www.mcdowellgov.com or may
(Women’s Auxiliary) 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Mari- be picked up in the Office of
To learn more about these classes, check
**2010 Schedule** on. For more information, call Clerk to the Board, First Floor, out our website at http://www.mcdow-
828-652-2215 or visit www. elltech.edu/moto.html , or to register,
August 7 - BBQ Dinner at the Fire Dept. Room 124, County Administra-
downtownmation.org. contact Brad Ledbetter at 652-0674.
tion Building, Marion, NC
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Fundraiser-Need new Fire Truck)
Davidson’s Fort Historic
Sept. 18 - Breakfast at the Fire Dept. Park – Old Fort Open to the Across
1.S.D.I. target
6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Fundraiser) public each Saturday between 5. With dispatch
Sept. 25 - Gospel Singing at 6 p.m. - until the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10. Add to the pot
4:00 p.m. Project information, 14. Fragrant gum
October 10 - Open House for Fire Prevention Week funding needs and more may
15. Crumbly earth deposits
16. 82nd element
November 6 - Breakfast/Bake Sale (Fundraiser) be found on their website at 17. Conquer Everest
www. davidsonsfort.com. 19. Big fibs
Please clip this schedule out! 20. Bunch of cronies
21. Chance
22. Higher one of two
The McDowell County MACA is offering some great classes this summer! 24. Coal or grain vessel
25. 1967 Monkees song
Democrat Party NEW classes are: 26. Fine knit
will hold a FREE Hot Dog ADULT OIL 28. Got cozy
Supper this Fri., July 16 BEGINNING MAGIC CLASS PAINTING CLASSES 32. Alias org.
33. Male swan
from 4-7 p.m. at the Old 4 weeks - 4 classes - $65 Mondays (Just for the summer) 36. Ancient empire
Fort Depot. Democrat Learn Step-By-Step, Hand-On 2:30-4:30 / 4 classes - $65 - 37. Japanese pond fish
Candidates that are running Techniques classes are on-going - join any time 39. Serious injury
in the fall election will be Tues., Starting 7/20, 5:30-7 - Wash techniques, with a focus on 41. Surly utterances
Impressionism Taught by Joi 43. A memorable Arden
present and would like to Ages 12-18 Thurs., Starting 45. Aromatic chemical
invite you to join them! 7/22, 5:30-7 - Ages 19-100 46. Cheerful word
Taught by Andrew and Bobby PIANO LESSONS - 48. Candied item
BEGINNING 50. Desert lily
80th Burgin-Lytle BEGINNER’S YOGA CLASS Private lessons - learn basic 51. Deck the Halls word
Reunion will be
52. Cramp
8 Classes -4 week session - $80 techniques 54. Iran’s capital
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 weeks - $65
held on July 17-18 Starting 7/20, 5:30-6:30 Taught All ages welcome!
56. Utter chaos
58. Anything but that
Saturday event will be by Mark Jones, Certified Yoga Taught by Lucy 59. Soothe
63. Beltway sign 68. Avail oneself of
held at Cherry Springs 62. Mucous eye discharge 5. Be
Instructor 64. Hardly square
31. Anonymous Jane 64. Red pigment 70. 60’s war zone, casually
Baptist Church Fellow- 6. Sensory organ 33. More adorable
VOCAL LESSONS 67. Live wire 7. Disney mermaid
65. Discharge 73. Like
34. Alpha’s antithesis
ship Hall starting at 1:00 ARTIST WORKSHOP Prepare for a solo, improve 68. Computer operating system 8. Man of the cloth 35. Business magnate
66. Fiery heap
p.m. Come and join in This is a chance for artists to confidence, audition for a stage 69. Other side 9. Feminine suffix 38. College growth
with great fellowship! come together, share ideas, meet performance! 71. Gets by with out 10. Bane of pool owners 40. Balance sheet item
Sunday event will be held 72. Artist’s brown 11. Almost proximate 42. Indonesian dish
new people, and be inspired. 4 weeks - $64 - Private lessons
LAST WEEK’S Puzzle Answer

74. Islamic bigwig 12. Citrus peel 44. Absorb, as costs


at Bethel United Meth- Bring whatever medium you No experience required. 75. Hindu offshoot 13. Apply rickrack 47. Virus that causes AIDS
odist Church starting at are working on—watercolor, Taught by Lucy 76. 90-degree headings 18. Inlaid furniture decoration 49. Cafe card
10:45 a.m. and return- quilting, knitting, scrapbooking, 77. Allot 23. Furtive look 53. Eye part
ing for the conclusion at oil, baskets and on and on. The GUITAR LESSONS - 24. Strident sound 55. Base runner’s goal
Down 25. Belle or Bart 56. Grating
Cherry Springs Baptist workshop will be held every BEGINNING 1. Craving 27. Be in session 57. Poker coins
Church for a covered dish Friday. Cost: $3 each Friday Private lessons - 4 classes - $60 2. Bottled beverage 28. Dark time 59. Becomes gray
lunch. For more information, Bring your own guitar 3. Radar dot 29. Boredom 60. Norse god
please call 668-4559. CONTINUING CLASSES: Taught by Stewart 4. British parent 30. Battle remnants 61. Mild onion

thenewsbulletin@charter.net -or- www.newsbulletinonline.com


The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 5

Senator Queen Votes for DNA Legislation Letter To The Editor


New Law Will Solve Cold Cases, “EMS Kids Safety Camp was a Huge Success!”

Prevent Violent Crimes


Dear Editor, United States traumatic injuries
I would like to take this remain the number one cause of
opportunity to thank the many death in children. Many of these
enforcement new tools to fight burglaries, and sexual offenses. cases could be solved in the first volunteers who made “EMS tragic events can be prevented.
crime by collecting DNA samples DNA samples collected by year. Kids Camp 2010” a huge Our agency will continue to be a
from individuals arrested for cheek swab will be analyzed Senator Queen commented, success. Nearly 150 kids and 14 driving force in the community
violent felonies. The measure, by the SBI and then uploaded “I am committed to getting different agencies participated offering educational classes and
which received final passage to the state and national DNA dangerous criminals off the in the three day event. A special conducting public awareness
Saturday, was approved by a databases. The samples will be streets and preventing future thank you to the NC Wildlife, campaigns. McDowell EMS looks
bipartisan 44-1 margin in the run against DNA taken from violent crimes. Simply put, DNA National Weather Service, forward to offering “Kids Safety
Senate and was sent to the unsolved crimes to look for is the 21st Century fingerprint McDowell County Emergency Camp” once again in the summer
Governor to be signed into law. matches, and stored to compare and this new law will allow the Management, McDowell County of 2011. Working together we can
Under the legislation (H against evidence collected from state to fight crime with high- 911 Center, McDowell Fire/ make a difference in the lives of
1403), local law enforcement crime scenes. If the person tech identification tools.” Rescue Association, Marion our children.
From Staff Reports agencies will take DNA samples is not convicted or the case is If you need to contact Senator Fire Department, Marion Police
Senator Joe Sam Queen from individuals arrested dismissed, the sample would be Queen, go to his website at Department, NC Highway Respectfully,
voted for legislation giving law for most violent felonies, removed. Estimates show 100 www.joesamqueen.com. Patrol, Crestview Veterinary William J. Kehler IV
Hospital, McDowell County EMS Director

HOT CAR DEATHS Rise Rescue Squad, and Regional One


Helicopter for assisting with the
safety camp. Over 16 different

with the Temperatures safety sessions were conducted


with each child learning the
proper way to perform CPR,
and administer first aid. Each
Insurance Commissioner Goodwin and Safe Kids N.C. child was also instructed on the
remind parents to protect kids this summer importance of gun safety, ATV
safety, seat belt usage, bicycle
From Staff Reports have died from hyperthermia but hyperthermia can occur your vehicle is parked. Teach safety, hazardous weather, pet
It is shaping up to be a after being trapped in hot even on days with mild 70 children that cars are not places safety and fire safety. In the
particularly deadly year vehicles. degree temperatures. The to play.
for children dying from “These deaths are temperature in a closed vehicle • Busy parents have a lot SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
hyperthermia in hot cars. On preventable,” said Insurance can rise about 20 degrees in 10 of their minds, so give yourself
average, 35 to 40 children Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, minutes and nearly 30 degrees a reminder. Place your purse, PERSONAL INJURY CASES
across the country die from heat state chair of Safe Kids North in 20 minutes. Cracking a briefcase or other important NO WIN - NO FEE
exposure in vehicles each year; Carolina. “A child should never window has little effect. items in the backseat next to
there have already been at least be unattended in a car, for any Safe Kids North Carolina your child’s car seat so you have UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
21 such deaths in 2010, with length of time or at any time of offers these safety tips for all to look in the back before leaving
the most in the first six months year. We need to work to reverse parents and caregivers: the car.
$200 + COSTS
of the year since researchers this tragic trend.” • Never leave a child alone in • If you see a child or pet left NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
began collecting data on the With its soaring a vehicle. Check to make sure all unattended in a vehicle, call 911
subject in 1998.* temperatures, July is children exit the vehicle when immediately. WILLS, ESTATES
In the past five years, at least historically the deadliest month you reach your destination. • Check vehicles and trunks & TRAFFIC CASES
ten children in North Carolina for child fatalities in hot cars, • Lock the doors when first if a child goes missing.
FRED COATS

Senator Burr Introduces Bill ATTORNEY AT LAW


659-2439
Encouraging Use of Clean and 25 WEST HENDERSON STREET
MARION, NORTH CAROLINA 28752
Domestic Energy Sources FORMER DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

Gulf of Mexico are all-too-obvious Security Act was introduced accelerated depreciation period
reminders that we need to focus and referred to the Energy and for new nuclear plants, provides a
on ensuring a predictable energy Natural Resources Committee. 10 percent investment tax credit
future. This plan will help move The bill specifies the use of and a nuclear-job-creation tax
us forward in using cleaner, a variety of energy sources, credit
domestic energy, but without including: • Creates policy to recycle
making energy more expensive,” Natural Gas nuclear fuel to harness energy and
Burr said today. • Extends the income tax reduce volume and radioactivity
“Our nation needs an credit for the purchase of vehicles of existing spent nuclear fuel
From Staff Reports alternative energy plan that that run on alternative fuels
U.S. Senators Richard Burr moves us away from importing • Extends the alternative fuel Electric Vehicles
(R-NC) and Saxby Chambliss foreign oil and toward our tax credit for compressed natural • Expands the current tax
(R-GA) have introduced a bill to domestic energy resources,” said gas and liquid natural gas credit for purchasing electric
expand America’s use of cleaner, Chambliss. “By incorporating • Creates a Natural Gas vehicles
domestic energy resources. The ideas from several areas, our Vehicle Bond Program – allows • Extends the current tax
Next Generation Energy Security plan would put many Americans state and local governments to credit for charging infrastructure
Act, S. 3535, utilizes natural back to work while ensuring issue tax-exempt bonds in order • Directs the DOE, EPA and
gas vehicles, expands nuclear steady supplies of clean, reliable to finance natural gas vehicle and DOT to conduct a study analyzing
power generation, and includes and predictable energy sources. infrastructure projects the barriers to electric-vehicle
measures to encourage spent-fuel We have the resources here to • Requires federal agencies to market penetration
recycling, vehicle electrification reduce emissions without making purchase alternative fuel vehicles • Establishes a program
and use of renewable energy energy more costly. It’s up to us to unless the agency can show that to support deployment and
sources. utilize them.” alternative fuel is unavailable integration of electric vehicles in
“Reducing our country’s While nuclear power only the marketplace
dependence on foreign oil is provides some 20 percent of our Nuclear Energy
important for the health of our nation’s electricity, it supplies • Authorizes funding to Renewable Energy
economy and the safety of our 70 percent of our carbon- develop the next-generation • Extends solar, fuel-cell,
citizens. This bill combines free, emission-free electricity. nuclear workforce microturbine, combined heat-
innovative approaches with Additionally, oil accounts for 95 • Makes the regulatory and-power and small-wind
commonsense policies to percent of U.S. transportation process more transparent investment tax credits through GIBBS HARDWARE
encourage the development and fuels. Addressing America’s • Maintains safety 2019 66 East Main St. Old Fort, NC
use of cleaner energy sources dependence on petroleum means requirements • Extends production tax 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat.
Sale Ends 7/31/10
available here at home. A tight addressing our transportation • Increases loan-guarantee credit for wind, refined-coal 828-668-4249
federal budget, a troubled sector. funding and marine renewable energy
economy and the situation in the The Next Generation Energy • Provides a 15-year facilities through 2019

The Community Health and Mobility


Partnership (CHAMP) Program
will be holding its next screening event on Friday, July 16
from 10 am to 2:30 pm at Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church
(214 PG Baptist Church Rd, Marion, NC). CHAMP is a free
program, funded by a grant from the Baxter International Christmas prints
Foundation. The program is designed to improve strength, Now In Stock!
45 inches wide
balance, and mobility and prevent falls in older adults and Great for Craft Projects!
people with disabilities. Healthcare professionals provide an
in-depth screening including blood pressure check; medication
review; cognitive screen; and strength, balance, and mobility
testing. Participants being followed through CHAMP receive
an individualized exercise program and free ankle cuff
weights. To sign up for an appointment for Friday’s event,
please call the church office at (828) 724-4383.
6 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Gov. Perdue Meets with Highway Agricultural


Patrol Leadership, Announces Reforms Drought Conditions
Zero tolerance for illegal or unethical behavior &
restructuring of Highway Patrol leadership
Surface in Western
be dismissed.”
and Northeasternby Sec. Young and Col. Glover. instruction from subject matter

North Carolina
During the meeting Gov. During the meeting of some 160 experts outside of the Patrol.
Perdue announced the following officers, Glover outlined changes 4) Patrol members disciplined
reforms: in Highway Patrol practices. with less than a dismissal will
• All troopers will go through Gov. Perdue emphasized that be required to take additional From Staff Reports abnormally dry conditions this
ethics training and will sign a public perception has become training pertinent to the offense Moderate drought conditions week. Last week, 51 counties
code of conduct; reality and that only with strong committed and be subject have resurfaced in parts of were abnormally dry, a category
• All supervisors will go leadership and direct attention to increased monitoring by North Carolina for the first time that means drought is not
through ethics and management to the activities of the troopers in supervisors. since last summer, according to present but could return without
training; the districts will the reputation 5) Supervisors will be Thursday’s map issued by the sufficient rainfall.
• The Patrol code of conduct of the Patrol be restored. She required to spend more time U.S. Drought Monitor. North Carolinians know
From Staff Reports and oath will become the litmus called upon those district leaders with members under their The drought map indicates something about drought
Last week Gov. Bev Perdue test – betray the oath and you to step up their involvement with supervision, including riding that 18 counties in the western conditions and water
met with the entire leadership will be dismissed; and those they oversee. with them. and northeastern portions of the conservation. In 2007-08, the
of the Highway Patrol to make • Within the next 60 days, In addition, Sec. Young 6) All members will be state have reached moderate state experienced its worst
clear her expectations for every Secretary of Crime Control announced eight immediate required to live within the county drought status, the least severe of drought since recordkeeping
trooper and to announce reforms, Reuben Young and Highway changes for the Highway Patrol: of assignment. the four drought categories. This began on the subject in 1895.
including zero tolerance for Patrol Commander Colonel 1) Review internal personnel 7) All communications records is the first time since August that As drought has reemerged,
illegal or unethical behavior. Randy Glover will deliver to the policy to better reflect the law for state issued cell phones and any part of North Carolina has state officials are encouraging
“There will be zero tolerance governor a plan to restructure that members serve at the BlackBerry’s will be maintained experienced drought. Officials residents, businesses, towns
for bad behavior,” said Gov. Highway Patrol leadership. pleasure of the Governor. consistent with record retention say the worsening conditions are and others to conserve water
Perdue. “If you betray your oath Perdue spoke at the 2) Re-organization and re- policy. driven by a lack of rainfall that whenever possible.
to uphold the law or betray the conclusion of a two-hour meeting deployment of members from 8) Increase the number of has hurt crops and impacted The following are some water
Patrol code of conduct, you will of Highway Patrol leadership led patrol headquarters to the field. in-car cameras and establish a farmers in parts of North conservation tips:
3) Increase sexual harassment systematic review of them by Carolina. • Install low-flow shower
and ethics training and include supervisors. “Agricultural reports indicate heads, turn off water when
a lack of rainfall and higher brushing teeth, do only full loads
sustained temperatures are of laundry, wash dishes by hand
Real Estate Specialists
800-351-2606 Toll Free MIGRATORY GAME beginning to impact croplands
in North Carolina,” said Candice
and repair leaking toilets.
• Water plants early in the

BIRD SEASONS SET


828-659-7700 (Office)
Craig, statistician for National day, plant only native grasses
828-659-1047 (Fax)
Agricultural Statistics Service. and shrubs, fix leaks in hose
828-442-6241 (Cell)
David Walker “Pastures and hayfields have connections, use mulch to keep
828-652-1970 (Home)
2968B US Hwy 221 North Broker been depleted of soil moisture. soil moist and collect and recycle
walkerda1@earthlink.net
Corn conditions are deteriorating rainwater.
Marion, NC 28752

and some corn crops are showing For other tips, go to www.
www.catawbaproperties.com drought stress.” savewaternc.org. To see the
In addition, a lack of rain has drought map, go to www.
thrust 11 more counties into ncdrought.org.

Health News from


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From Staff Reports With several exceptions,


The N.C. Wildlife Resources shooting hours for all species are
Commission has approved the from a half hour before sunrise
season dates for dove and other until sunset. For doves, shooting
webless migratory game birds, hours are from noon until sunset
as well as September seasons for on Sept. 4 only and from a half
Canada geese and teal. hour before sunrise until sunset
Each year, the U.S. Fish thereafter. For Canada geese, only
and Wildlife Service provides during the month of September
frameworks from which to choose and only in that area west of U.S.
the seasons and the Commission Hwy. 17, shooting hours are one-
selects the actual dates within half hour before sunrise until one- Contributed at least 99% UVA sunlight
these guidelines. The Commission half hour after sunset. In addition Every year the sun’s ultra - Cloudy days can still allow
allowed public input on the to the extended shooting hours violet rays grow more powerful for damage from the sun
seasons throughout June on its for Canada geese, unplugged and apparent during the - Children get 3 times the
website, www.ncwildlife.org. guns and electronic calls will summer months, especially sun exposure that adults do
The 2010–11 seasons for be allowed for Canada geese in
the month of July. While - Wear the proper clothing
webless migratory game birds that area west of U.S. Hwy. 17
and waterfowl early seasons are: and only during the month of sunshine does provide some such as hats and long sleeved
• Mourning and white-winged September. key vitamins, such as Vitamin shirts
dove: Sept. 4 – Oct 9; Nov. 22 – The Commission also approved D, it is important to exercise - Check your sunscreens
Nov. 27; and Dec. 18 – Jan. 14; 2010–11 extended falconry moderation to your daily sun expiration date. Some
daily bag of 15 and possession season dates for webless species, exposure. sunscreens have components
limit of 30 which are: Due to the increased risk that break down over time
• King and clapper rails: Sept. • Dove: Oct. 16 – Nov. 20 of sun damage to the skin - Protect your skin from
4 – Nov. 12; daily bag of 15 and • King, clapper, sora and during the summer season, it the inside by eating well.
possession limit of 30 Virginia rails: Nov. 20 – Dec. 25 is important to be aware and Vegetables and fruits that
• Sora and Virginia rails: Sept. • Gallinule and moorhens: knowledgeable of the ways to are high in antioxidants
4 – Nov. 12; daily bag of 25 and Nov. 20 – Dec. 25
protect yourself from the harm such as leafy vegetables and
possession limit of 25 • Woodcock: Nov. 13 – Dec. 30
• Gallinule and moorhens: and Jan. 31 – Feb. 26. that can sometimes be a part blueberries help fight off
Sept. 4 – Nov. 12; daily bag of 15 Falconry hours for all species of many summer celebrations. diseases.
and possession limit of 30 are from a half hour before Before taking part in these - Re-apply sunscreen every
• Woodcock: Dec 31 – Jan. 29; sunrise until sunset, except summer festivities, there are two hours and after swimming
daily bag of three and possession doves on Sept. 4, when falconry some important facts that or toweling off
limit of six hours run from noon until sunset. everyone should know that - People with red or blonde
• Common snipe: Nov. 12 – Falconers are permitted to take a can help avoid skin cancer in hair are at higher risk for sun
Feb. 26; daily bag of eight and daily bag of three migratory game the future: damage
possession limit of 16 birds and may also hunt during - Always wear sunscreen So while enjoying the
• Canada goose: Sept. 1 – 30 the applicable gun seasons. when outdoors, especially from outdoor activities that the
(statewide); daily bag of 15 and In late August, the Commission 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. month of July has to offer, we at
possession limit of 30 will establish regular waterfowl
- Avoid tanning beds and McDowell Hospital encourage
• September teal season: Sept. seasons for ducks, geese and
11 – 29 (East of U.S. 17 only); swans. sunlamps you to take these facts and tips
daily bag of four and possession For more information, visit - Be cautious of the sun into consideration.
limit of eight. Species include Migratory bird season dates, while driving (arms, hands, We hope that you and your
green-winged, blue-winged and bag limits, shooting hours and and face) family may have a safe and
cinnamon teal. general restrictions. - Wear sunglasses that block enjoyable summer!
The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 14, 2010-7

NC Reported Crime Rate Delayed Hunting and Advertise with us


Sharply Lower in 2009 Trapping Rule & Get Results
AG Cooper Wants to Continue Changes Take Effect
Crime Fight with Prevention,
DNA Technology Aug. 1, 2010 Call 668-4783
2010-11 Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Fax 668-4722
DNA samples from certain
felony arrestees. DNA samples
Regulations also Effective Aug. 1 thenewsbulletin@charter.net
collected by cheek swab will be www.newsbulletinonline.com
run against DNA taken from
unsolved crimes to look for
matches, and stored to compare
against evidence collected from
crime scenes.
North Carolina’s DNA
database, which currently
includes samples from all
convicted felons thanks to a
2003 law pushed by Cooper, has
From Staff Reports helped solve more than 1,400
Raleigh: Reports of crime cases. The database also helps
across North Carolina fell by 8.8 exonerate wrongly accused
percent in 2009 while violent suspects. Adding DNA from
crime dropped by 12.5 percent, arrestees to the database is From Staff Reports the muzzleloading firearms
Attorney General Roy Cooper projected to crack as many as The proposed hunting and season on game lands.
announced Wednesday. It’s the 100 unsolved murders, rapes and trapping rule changes approved •Shorten the bow season by one
sharpest drop in crime rates in other violent crimes in just the by the N.C. Wildlife Resources week and open the muzzleloader
North Carolina in 25 years. first year alone. Commission in March 2009 but season one week earlier to create
The overall rate of index crime “Catching criminals and delayed for legislative review will a two week muzzleloader season.
per 100,000 persons in North solving cases are critical, but go into effect on Aug. 1, 2010. •Deer seasons in the
Carolina decreased by 8.8 percent the best way to fight crime is Along with these delayed Northwestern deer season will
compared to 2008. The rate of to prevent it from happening rules, hunting, trapping and be changed so that the regular
violent crime per 100,000 North in the first place,” Cooper said. fishing rules proposed for the gun season is extended through
Carolinians dropped 12.5 percent “We must continue to look for 2010-11 seasons, approved by the January 1. Deer seasons in the
according to reports submitted to innovative ways to keep kids Commission in March 2010, go Eastern, Central, and Western
the State Bureau of Investigation from turning to gangs and crime, into effect on Aug. 1. deer season structures will
from law enforcement agencies and to keep ex-offenders from Fifteen hunting and trapping remain unchanged.
across the state. Rates remained becoming repeat offenders when proposals were referred to •Deer seasons on game lands
unchanged in one violent crime they leave prison.” the General Assembly by in the Northwestern deer season
category—rape— while rates Cooper is currently co-chair the North Carolina Rules will be changed so that the regular
for three other violent crime of the StreetSafe task force, Review Commission in April gun season is extended through
categories fell, with murders which has brought together 2009 in accordance with the January 1. Deer seasons on game
down 19.1 percent, robberies law enforcement, faith-based Administrative Procedure Act. As lands in the Eastern, Central, and
down 17.6 percent, and organizations, community a result, the rule changes could Western deer season structures
aggravated assaults down 10.7 non-profits, local and state not take effect until they were will remain unchanged.
percent. government agencies, and reviewed by the legislature, which •Open all private lands
The rate of property crimes— businesses to tackle the problem convened in short session on May in the Eastern, Central, and
burglary, larceny, and motor of repeat offenders. The group 12 of this year. Legislators had 31 Northwestern deer seasons to the
vehicle theft—decreased by is working to develop a plan days to propose bills disapproving maximum either-sex deer season.
8.4 percent statewide. Reports to reduce repeat offenders by the rules. •Assign all of Moore County to
of motor vehicle theft fell 25.8 providing them with the tools Four bills were introduced the Eastern deer season.
percent, while reports of larceny and knowledge to be productive disapproving the Commission’s •Allow falconry on Sundays,
dropped 8.5 percent and reports citizens when they are back in rules. Because none of the except for migratory game birds.
of burglary fell 3.9 percent. their communities. bills was enacted into law, the •Allow bow hunting on
Juvenile arrests for index crime Cooper has also teamed following changes will take effect Sundays on private lands only,
offenses fell 10 percent, while up with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Aug. 1, 2010: except for migratory game birds.
adult arrests for those offenses Foundation to bring Badges •Require persons harvesting •Allow the use of crossbows
were down 4 percent. Juvenile for Baseball to North Carolina. deer through the Deer anytime bow and arrows are legal
arrests for all crimes dropped 11 Badges for Baseball pairs law Management Assistance weapons.
percent, while adult arrest for all enforcement professionals with Program to use tags provided by •Disallow the selling of live
crimes fell 3 percent. at-risk North Carolina youth the Commission and report their foxes and coyotes taken under a
“A lower crime rate is welcome as mentors and coaches. The harvests, whether those deer depredation permit to controlled
news, but there’s more we can do program gives young people a are antlerless or antlered. Allow hunting preserves.
to make our communities even positive way to spend their time harvest of deer on DMAP areas •Allow a landowner with a
safer,” Cooper said. “No amount after school when they’re most under the big game harvest report valid depredation permit to give
of crime is acceptable and we likely to get in trouble, provides card and the bonus antlerless away the edible portions of deer
must continue our focus on tough them with positive role models deer harvest report card, where to anyone. Require the recipient
laws and strong law enforcement. and character development. The applicable. to retain a copy of the depredation
“There are other kinds of program has already helped •Change the description of permit.
dangerous crimes that these more than 6,000 kids in 17 where bonus antlerless deer •Eliminate the requirement
numbers don’t reflect, such as communities across the state. harvest report cards may be that a landholder must get a U.S.
computer crimes and crimes The North Carolina Uniform used from “private lands” to Fish and Wildlife Service permit
connected with prescription Crime Reporting Program “lands other than those enrolled for the taking of migratory birds
drug abuse,” said Cooper “Law is part of a nationwide effort in the Commission’s Game Land before getting a Commission
enforcement is constantly administered by the Federal Program” in order to permit the permit to do so.
confronted with new crime trends Bureau of Investigation. For use of these cards on military An online edition of the 2010-
and methods. That’s why we’ve more information about 2009 installations, national wildlife 2011 North Carolina Inland
got to make sure that officers crime statistics, go to www.ncdoj. refuges, and other public lands Fishing, Hunting and Trapping

Come See
have access to the best in crime gov. Click “Crime,” then “View that are NOT game lands. Regulations Digest will be
fighting technology, like DNA.” Crime Statistics.” To view or •Remove the daily bag limit available at www.ncwildlife.org

Tommy
Just last week, legislators print a summary of 2009 crime for deer. on Aug. 1, 2010. Hardcopies of
enacted Cooper’s plan to help statistics, click “2009 Annual •Allow hunters to use archery the digest will be available mid-
solve cold cases and catch Summary Report.” More detailed equipment to harvest deer during August.

Calhoun
criminals sooner by allowing statistics will be available online
law enforcement to collect in the coming days.

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Bats In Your Attic? Be Aware of Rabies, Health Risks


To capture a bat dust. Fungal spores in the bats will try to create new your home carefully and seal
1. Find a small container droppings may cause disease entry points to reach them. openings in doors, windows,
like a box or a large can, and when inhaled by some people. Removal, or exclusion, may attics and chimneys that
a piece of cardboard large More information from the also be illegal if it results may allow bats access to your
enough to cover the opening in CDC at: http://www.cdc.gov/ in the death of young bats, living spaces. You may also
the container. Punch small air rabies/bats/contact/capture. some of which may be wish to consult with a trained
holes in the cardboard. html. federally protected under the and licensed Wildlife Damage
2. Put on leather work If you have bats roosting Endangered Species Act. Control Agent for assistance.
gloves. When the bat lands, in an unoccupied portion of To prevent bats from Here are trained/licensed
approach it slowly and place your home during the summer entering your home, examine agents for McDowell County:
the container over it. Slide the months, you may be advised
cardboard under the container to allow them to remain for
to trap the bat inside. a short time as long as the
3. If you are certain there’s bats can be excluded from
been no contact between the living areas. The N.C. Wildlife
bat and any people or pets, Resources Commission
During the height of Seek medical advice carefully hold the cardboard (NCWRC) recommends that
summer and mosquito season, immediately. Bat bites can be over the container and take exclusion of bats from the
bats flying through the night difficult to detect and may not the bat outdoors and release it entire structure (attics, crawl
sky are typically a welcome cause a person to wake from a away from people and pets. spaces, etc.) not be performed
sight. But when bats venture sound sleep. If you have had 4. If there’s any question from May 1 through August
indoors, it may be a different any contact at all with a bat, about contact between the bat 1 because breeding colonies
story. While the insect- even if you do not think you and people or pets, you want may be present. Removing
eating mammals are very have been bitten, you must to save the bat for testing. bats during this time may
important to maintaining still talk with a physician. Tape the cardboard to the compound the risk to your
ecosystems worldwide, they You may have been exposed to container, securing the bat health because dead pups
also can transmit rabies and rabies. inside and then contact your unable to fly will remain in
respiratory disease to humans. If you know you have been health department to have the walls and attics and mother
The North Carolina Division of bitten, thoroughly wash the bat tested for rabies.
To see a video demonstration Wildlife Damage Control Agent Contacts
Public Health suggests taking wound with soap and water
visit: http://batcon.org/index. McDOWELL County
precautions to protect yourself before seeing a doctor.
Name and/or Business Affiliate City Phone
and your family: Never handle a bat with php/bats-a-people/removing-a-
MARK FORBES - WILDLIFE WRANGLERS PLUMTREE (828) 387-0343
If you awaken to find a bat your bare hands. If you need bat.html
TIM HOBSON - HOBSON LAWN & LANDSCAPE NEBO (828) 442-2530
in your room, tent or cabin, do to capture it before animal If bat or bird droppings
JOHNNY MARONEY SPRUCE PINE (828) 467-4555
not release it. Instead, contact control arrives, follow safety have caused accumulations
JULIUS OWENS RUTHERFORDTON (828) 748-0816
your local animal control to guidelines as outlined in in an attic for example, care
TYRONE PHILLIPS - LAKE LURE (828) 691-0694
have it captured and tested for by the Centers for Disease should be taken to avoid
NUISSANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL SERVICES OF WNC
rabies. Control (CDC): stirring up and breathing the

Nate Saint was ministering to the righteous. I could attend Sunday


The Minister’s Corner Auca Indians in Ecuador. He was School weekly for years, have per-
By Rev. Arnold Hancock found murdered and his body ly- fect attendance, and attend all
ing in the river near his airplane. the gatherings but that would not
His wife is still ministering, or so save me. I had to do something
TEXT: Ps man cannot tell me anything. If I hear, to such people today. The about my life myself. I had to quit
24:7 Lift up these things happened why do we chief was a convert. He in turn sinning. No one told me to stop
your heads, O still have tadpoles and monkeys? was called into the ministry and doing certain things. But some-
ye gates; and In verse 2 David said that God some time later Nate’s daughter thing inside did!
be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; set the seas in their places and was one of his converts and was There is a generation that will
and the King of glory shall come established the floods. This is con- baptized by the chief in the same seek Him (V. 5). Is it ours? I hope
in. firmed in Genesis 1:10, “And God river that Nate was killed in. so, but I fear for this nation today.
The medical persons seem to called the dry land Earth; and the Who is to lift up their heads It seems to have forgotten God. I
be having a field day. Depression; gathering together of the waters and hands? Verse 4 says, “he that am thankful that we have multi-
fatigue; anger; drugs; sex; vio- called he Seas: and God saw that hath clean hands, and a pure tudes that serve Him but I have
lence; murder; rape. You name it it was good.” And He put the tad- heart; who hath not lifted up his noticed a great falling away.
it’s there. But David had a word poles in the water! And the fish, soul unto vanity, nor sworn de- Yes, our text asks, “who is this
for us. It is this entire 24th Psalm. and all other creatures in the sky, ceitfully. Yes, it takes righteous King of Glory? He is mightier
He starts out by saying “The and on the land, including man. living to be able to lift up our than anything else. It is He who
earth is the LORD’S, and the full- Notice verse 3, “Who shall as- heads and hands and expect to be will forgive man of his sins and
ness thereof; the world, and they cend into the hill of the LORD? heard. One might say, “my con- make things right with him.
that dwell therein” (V.1). or who shall stand in his holy science is clear.” Friend we should I recall one time as a member
God made this world regard- place?” Even the natives in the live in such a way that would be of our church was filled with the
less of what man may say. One heart of the rain forests recog- pleasing to God. Holy Ghost. Going home with
person said “some of my forefa- nize that there is a being up there When we do, verse 5 says “he him afterward, his wife stated to
thers may have hung by their somewhere. shall receive the blessing from the me, “I want that!”
necks, but none ever hanged by And I am thankful that we LORD, and righteousness from Finally, who is the King of
their tail!” Those that think it have missionaries ministering the God of his salvation.” Just Glory: the last verse says that the
all started out with a microbe of to those about the correct way to a little over 61 years ago I went LORD of hosts, he is the King of
some sort that turned into a tad- serve God. I recall back in the sev- to church for the first time. Just glory, and he is saying to come to
pole, then into a fish, then into a enties a Missionary be the name of going to church didn’t make me Him. God bless.

very familiar today and are re-


John Fuller and Joe Amorello present Potpourri ferred to often in these days: If
By LaVon Walker my people, which are called by my
name, shall humble themselves,
HELLO TO “one more dive, just one more can- and pray, and seek my face, and
things we made up OUR READ-
ERS BOTH
nonball, or just one more slide,
please?” Parents on the sideline
turn from their wicked ways; then
will I hear from heaven, and will
( a n d s o m e s t u f f w e d i d n ’ t ) NEAR AND saying, “only one more, no you’ve forgive their sin, and will heal
FAR! With already swam enough, let’s go; their land. II Chronicles 7:14
our publication increasingly be- or why are you crying, we will be CHERRY SPRINGS BAP-
coming bigger and better, check back?” Never before do we recall TIST CHURCH is a place where
your subscription! And ne’er for- a little tyke so young crying to get everybody is somebody and Jesus
get that The News Bulletin of Mc- back in! We’ve got quite some sto- Christ is Lord! Come worship
Dowell County makes a great gift ries to tell, however. with us! Pastor Marty Conner
for all occasions! As has been said Basically, it is so wonderful to and fellowship extends a cordial
numerous times in the past, “it’s have the family all gathered in invitation to congregate with us at
like getting a letter from home and to have extended members any or all of our services. Youth
Showing every week!”
THE FOURTH OF JULY
to share with us! This time, it
was truly a blessing to celebrate
Pastor Thomas Matthews has
brought a renewed interest to our
Now 2010 has come and gone. Did you
share birthday cake with your
with five generations! How hum-
bly grateful to enjoy the bounty
young people. Know that there is
a ministry for you and God will
through family and friends? All decorated
in red, white, and blue; Mammaw
of His provisions each and every
day. Recognizing and acknowl-
bless you fourfold for being obedi-
ent to Him. We are taught that
August 3rd Wilma surprised our folks with
the colorful dessert celebrating
edging the providential guidance
of our nation in the past, and our
obedience is better than sacrifice!
Welcome! Parents! Grandpar-
the birth of the USA! She didn’t desperate need to rely on God Al- ents! Bring the children and get
mention it, until all the children mighty for our future, is impera- involved altogether! For further
had ate a good, healthy, poolside, tive for all the tomorrows of our information, contact Pastor Con-
meal with meats prepared on the children! There is so much that ner at 828.668.7278 at the parson-
grill. The parents appreciated her we Americans should never take age. The church office number is
wait, as always; burgers, hotdogs, for granted nor ever forget! 828.668.4888.
all the trimmings, potato and pas- I am reminded of the lyrics to HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
ta salad, baked beans, chips, dip, an old hymn that was written in CANCER SURVIVORS! See
and a big variety bowl of cold fruit 1876. “God of Our Fathers” is a you at the annual July Cook-Out
completed a nutritional balance. stirring patriotic song that con- Thursday, July 15, 2010! Once
We enjoyed having all the fam- tinues to be used on various oc- again it will be held at the resi-
ily in on Monday for the celebra- casions all across the nation. The dence of Judy Willis, 3794 US
tion, after having a quiet Fourth Rev. Daniel C. Roberts, an Epis- Hwy. 70 West, Marion, NC. The
@ MACA Gallery on Sunday this year. The great- copalian minister, penned the lyr- Willis driveway forks with the en-
grandson Jace already has two ics while pastoring a rural church trance to Mar-Ter-Dan housing
50 Sth. Main Street, teeth and more comin’! His big in the State of Vermont. Often development. Feel free to phone
blue eyes melt my heart…and termed the “National Hymn” it Karen Hicks at 828.442.3737 for
Marion, NC everybody around! Loves the was the composing product of further details. Together, we can
pool and never have we seen a George W. Warren, an accom- make a difference!
four-month old little one cry when plished organist in the New York COUNT YOUR BLESS-
it was time to get out. Over the area. The inspirational lyrics INGS ONE BY ONE. Those
years, we’ve seen many strug- could have possibly derived from smiles will keep reflecting what
gles, as all ages asked to take the Holy Scriptures that are so your heart feels deep within!
The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 9

Library Corner Old Fort News


the program and snacks will be
provided, but please call 652-3858
-you can now login with your li-
brary card number!
us know. We’re happy to take pa-
tron’s requests, and we’ll call you
By Elizabeth House Please join us for an excit- to register, so we can be sure to when it’s available!
ing free program at the Marion have enough of everything. Recommended Website
New Director Davis Memorial Branch Library One of my favorite online re- Recommended Reading
McDowell County Library in Old Fort on Wednesday, July Kids News sources is the NC LIVE database I’m currently reading “Leonard
21 at 11:00 am. The staff of the The theme for next week’s called NoveList, a readers’ advi- Maltin’s 151 Best Movies You’ve
Knoxville Zoomobile will be here children’s programs will be the sory service searchable by author, Never Seen” in which Maltin has
to show and tell you all about beach! Books for Babies (for ages title, series, and plot. It has lots of written loving tributes to movies
some fascinating animals, many 0 to 3 and their parents) will be author “read-alike” lists to help that were not especially success-
A New Day for the scheduled. His surprise-filled that you can even touch! The on Tuesday, July 20 at 11:00 am you find books similar to those ful with audiences or critics, but
Amazing Al Yountz magic show is absolutely free Friends of the Library are spon- in Marion. Stories & Crafts for written by your favorites, great which he highly recommends.
Comic thanks to the sponsorship of the soring this event, and it’s sure to all ages will be Tuesday, July 20 for when you’ve already read eve- Maltin includes interesting tid-
Magician Friends of the Library, and all be fun for all ages. at 3:30 pm in Marion, where the rything by Dan Brown or Janet bits of film history and show busi-
Amazing ages are welcome to join the fun. Old Fort Library is having a craft will be making sand dollar Evanovich. Just go to www.nclive. ness lore that make it enjoyable
Al Yountz special afternoon Story and Craft keepsakes with Ms. Allison. org and login. Click on the “Books to read about these little known
will be Gardening Seminar on Time this coming week, with a NC LIVE Website Re- & Literature” link, then scroll movies, actors and directors. He’s
doing a Ornamental Grasses beach theme. Ms. Allison will be vampedNorth Carolina’s online down the list till you see NoveList, never long-winded though, and
special The Master Gardeners are of- helping the kids make sand dol- library www.nclive.org has been and choose Author Read-Alikes. carefully avoids revealing plot-
program fering another in their excellent lar keepsakes on Wednesday, redesigned to be easier to use Select an author you enjoy, and spoiling details. The library even
in the series of free gardening programs July 21 at 3:30 pm. All ages are than ever. This collection of on- get recommendations for similar owns a few of Maltin’s favorite
children’s at the Marion Library! On Tues- welcome. line databases provides access to books to try. And hidden gems, such as: Hidalgo,
room at day, July 20, come to the meeting a wide range of resources ranging if you want a book Millions, October Sky, Painted
the Mari- room on the lower level from noon Teen News from free eBooks and full-text ac- or writer that Veil, and Songcatcher, which was
on Library to 1:00 pm to hear Chuck Fer- On Wednesday, July 28 at cess to the Wall Street Journal, to isn’t in McDowell filmed in the Asheville area. And
next week, ebee tell all about Ornamental 4:00 pm, Ms. Lori will be show- online PBS videos on a variety of County Public Li- if you want a more comprehen-
but please note that he’ll be here Grasses. You’re welcome to bring ing the teens some creative ways topics. And the new site has done brary’s collection, sive book on movies, “Leonard
on Friday, July 23 at 11:00 am a brown bag lunch and eat while to alter old books to create some- away with the need to get a spe- please call us at Maltin’s Movie Guide 2010” is
instead of Thursday as originally you listen and learn! thing new! There’s no charge for cial password from the library- 652-3858 and let available in Marion and Old Fort.

ley to one and all. ter, and her cats. Baldwin and Viet Nam wars. Sound cating a family, still they some-
Appalachian Perspective Sibley’S stories about people wrote in somewhat similar familiar? Makes one want to how managed to get joy from
By Nada Carroll are particularly appealing, for fashion, but their perspectives weep. a bit of gardening, listening to
she manages to catch the little were quite different. They were These writers were very ar- unidentifiable birdsong, sing-
things that spell how different close friends, these two writers, ticulate, able to put words to- ing hymns in church, and mak-
Periodically (for an Atlanta newspaper) and each individual is. Her “Christ- spending time together when- gether in such a way to make ing the most of the little bless-
I delve into the writer, and Harry Middleton, mas in Georgia” is always good ever they could. Their observa- them lodge in your mind. One ings that life offers to all of us.
endless folders who wrote a regular nature for a re-read at Christmas time; tions were always calculated to comes to mind at the moment, There is an old saying that fits
of clippings I’ve column for Southern Living for it helps to catch the true spirit set your mind to either remem- something to the effect that it is well with our harried lifestyles:
saved over the years to re-read a number of years. Also in the of the season. Her “A Place bering something similar that surprising how far you can see “Stop, and smell the roses.”
things that caught my attention. mix was Jo Northrop, (Country Called Sweet Apple,” the tale you could easily relate to, or to when you look with your heart. Perhaps you feel, as many of
What really makes that inter- Living - Simple Country Pleas- of finding a cabin away from consider the ideas on current af- Another is that one of the best us do at times, that we should
esting is that some of them are ures). These folks always had Atlanta, buying it and making fairs as they presented them to ways to deal with stress is with take at least a few minutes to
from the 1940s-1980s, a pretty something interesting to write it a very special place for fam- you. humor, it is a sort of “saving enjoy a sunset in reality, rather
good span of time. Many are about. Some of them have now ily and friends, is full of humor Change, of course, is con- grace.” Still another is about the than a photograph shown with
from favorite writers concerning passed away. as she and various helpers try stant, but is behooves us all to art of living, reminding us that the weather on TV. How about
books, genealogy, country life, Gladys Taber, Faith Bald- to make it livable. If you’ve ever take a look back as individu- it is not necessarily what you watching fireflies, or looking
nature, and history. Columns win, and Celestine Sibley also rehabbed a down at heel cabin, als and as a nation, so that we have in terms of “things,” but up at the stars? Or spending
that appeared in Woman’s Day published a number Of books. you can relate to the problems might be wise enough not to rather how you grow and what time with a friend, who per-
and Family Circle, written by don’t know about the others, but she faced. make4he same mistakes. The you become. Sometimes when haps needs a boost of some sort
Gladys Taber (Butternut Wis- I have a several books by these Baldwin and Taber often tied concerns voiced then have been we hear a reference to the art of or other to get through another
dom) and Faith Baldwin (The authors and find them always their writings to the seasons, magnified tenfold now: farm living, we look for book knowl- day. Too often we are “too busy”
Open Door), are two favorites readable. Observations about sometimes month by month, loss, development that swallows edge, culture, dealing with so- with things that, in the long
from the late 40s toward the life that covered a wide range of although both wrote novels as or ruins habitat, environmen- cial activities, or some such. We run, don’t matter anyway. We
60s .and maybe a bit beyond. topics, particularly interest me well. I have several of Taber’s tal destruction on a large scale, have all probably known folks may think we’ll put it off un-
Most I didn’t date at the time because they are still relevant. “Still meadow” books, about population explosions world- whose daily work left little or no til another day, but you know
they were filed. Celestine Sib- Taber and Baldwin wrote pri- her country home, her beloved wide, seasonal changes, and of time for anything but dealing what? Sometimes we just don’t
ley is 1:1 contemporary reporter marily, I think, to women, Sib- cocker spaniels and Irish set- course, there were the Korean with feeding, clothing, and edu- have another day.

Parenting sic became his life.


Life often requires people to
tracks a listen and purchase your
own copy. His music is also avail-
With A Purpose put aside their dreams and crea-
tive ambitions in order to simply
able at itunes.com.
I truly believe this is one artist
By Rebekah Fishel work and raise a family. Aaron’s that is going to have longevity in
mom and dad did just that. Even his music career. He has the heart
You may really, really good. You have got to though he had to divide his time and passion and incredible talent
believe 13 check out his music. You can find up between two households, he to make it happen. I have to say
is an unlucky number, but for him online at his website: aaron- somehow found ways to make that I’m quite envious of his gor-
Aaron LaFalce that is the age he lafalce.com. that work for him. He made the geous long hair since I recently
started learning music. A whole Even though he can rock it out most of his situation. found the courage to cut mine
new, exciting world opened up for with the best of them or tame the Aaron obviously still has those short.
him. His secret world of spending most restless listener with a lit- types of skills and that same What inspires this guy? What
hours on guitars and keyboards at tle infusion of jazz, he is a very positive mindset. Not only is he gives his music life and keeps him
a local Asheville music store trans- humble person and graciously sat a songwriter and musician and going regardless of how many
formed his life in many ways. down with me for an informal in- performer, but he is also a busi- people know his name right now?
He would save up change and terview. I wanted to see what in- nessman in his own right. He has Why does he keep pursuing his
catch a bus and head straight to spired this very likeable musician. used his creative talents to actu- passion when he could be doing
a local music store. He was not It should have come as no sur- ally provide for himself. Aaron something else?
bashful about trying out the dif- prise to Aaron’s family that he performs all over the place. He made it clear that he is not
ferent instruments and it was all would be very talented. After all, Every time I turn around I’m going to fade away anytime soon.
to easy to get lost in his discovery both of his parents are very gift- hearing about Aaron LaFalce At least not before winning a
of music. Aaron had an ear for ed in creative things as well. His playing somewhere in Ashe- Grammy or two. I seriously doubt
music because he studied other mother is known for her photogra- ville and the surrounding areas. he would stop even with those in-
musicians and began to copy what phy and his father is a well-loved I hope you will take the time to credible credits to his name sim-
he heard. musician. soak up his music at one of his ply because he loves creating mu-
Over time the passion soon fol- Aaron was very athletic while LIVE events. Aaron did not sim- sic. It’s part of who he is.
lowed the natural talent and it growing up so perhaps they ply learn music, he actually feels Just like other passionate art- and the gift of sharing that music. would understand if he might be
was a marriage made in Heaven. thought he might end up more called to be an authentic, creative ists, faith plays a huge factor in He feels responsible to use those a little arrogant. He was quite the
I first became acquainted with involved with sports. I think he person. Aaron’s life. It did not take long in talents and give them back to the opposite. He was very warm and
Aaron’s music online and later has probably surprised them how Check out a normal schedule talking with him to realize he is world. I see it as releasing the love genuine and open. I think that
met him at an open mic that he dedicated he is to his craft and for this guy. He hosts an open mic a man of substance. As he spoke that is inside him. I love what he comes through his songwriting
hosted. The singers and musi- how far he has taken his talents. night at Pack’s Tavern on Monday of his personal faith I could tell it had written on his myspace page and his performances. He obvi-
cians that night were pretty bor- He doesn’t sit back and rest just nights as I already mentioned. He was something that meant a lot to (myspace.com/AaronLaFalce). ously loves what he does. I wish
ing until Aaron stepped on stage. because he has one good perform- frequently plays at Frankie Bones him even though we did not spend He said: “Do yourself a favor and him the best in all his endeavors.
I would have much rather en- ance. He is always ready to share in Arden on Tuesday nights. You a lot of time on the subject. I liked LIVE!!!!!” I asked Aaron if he had a per-
joyed an evening listening to him his music and I truly believe he can also catch him out at the re- that about him and it resonated It felt as if I were talking with sonal thought he would like to
play the electric guitar and sing. would be just as passionate if cently opened Antler Hill Village with me. someone that was not a fake as share with you and this is what he
It was pretty obvious this guy there were an audience of one or a at Biltmore Estate in addition He also recognizes that he has we munched on our cheese pas- said: “We are all called to a higher
didn’t just play music on occasion. stadium with millions of fans. to other regular gigs and private been blessed with a gift of music tries. As talented as Aaron is, you purpose than just to exist.”
He lives it and breathes it. It is so Aaron hears comments and events throughout the week and
much a part of him it was a beau- stories about his father’s influence weekend. He is often a regular at
tiful thing to experience. on other musicians in the area. Vinceno’s.
Just in case you might be in- How fortunate he must have been You will need to click on his
terested, Aaron is currently host- to be around great music and website however, to see exactly
ing an open mic every Monday art. It probably did not seem like where he is performing if you
night at Pack’s Tavern, downtown a wonderful world at times for a are wanting to catch him playing
Asheville. Even if you are not a young Aaron LaFalce while grow- LIVE. His schedule is always be-
singer or musician, you should ing up. I find it ironic that he gave ing updated. That’s how busy a
check it out and hear some of the that classic song “A Wonderful guy he is. I’m wondering how he
local talent. There’s actually some World” a fresh spin. You can hear has extra time to be a radio DJ
really good talent here in WNC. it on his website. (98.1 & 105.9) and to take on a
I even tried my hand at it one He had many reasons to com- variety of other projects like play
Monday night. I’m glad you were plain about his situation in life. periodically at the WNC Cancer
not there. Give me a few weeks of His parents had divorced and that Center.
practice and I’ll be back up there. is never easy on the kids regard- One exciting thing that Aaron
Nerves can get the best of you, but less of how amicable the split. is working on is a new CD project.
you would never know it when Aaron must have found some sol- I can hardly wait to hear the fin-
Aaron is behind the mic. ace in his music because he would ished result. I have no doubt it
He seems so relaxed when it spend hours with headphones on will be good. His first recording,
is just him and the guitar or him nailing down chords and writing Fabulous is available online at cd-
and the piano. And he’s actually out fresh melodies and lyrics. Mu- baby.com. I hope you will give his
10 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 14, 2010

our land; however God’s Word the keeping of their souls to forgive us today. Heal our where You have cried….. for
The Living Word tells His people if we humble him in well doing, as unto a land…..heal our seas…. And Your people have turned aside.
By Delores Hendley ourselves and pray, seek His faithful Creator. heal our oceans we plea. Heal Forgive us again for our evil
face and turn from our wicked While in prayer the other our land, Oh Lord, we pray…. ways…. Help us, Oh Lord, lest
ways then He will heal our day the Lord gave me a song heal our land…. forgive us to- we should stray. We, cry out to
lands. We know judgment is concerning 11 Chron. 7: 14 to be day. a Holy God, hear us now as we
coming upon the world….. To sung as a prayer concerning all (Verse 2): We, see the love knee and pray.
“If My People Pray” SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN those that obey not the gospel; of God’s people. May His people deep in Your face. We, feel (Chorus): Heal our land, Oh
(11 Chron. 7: 12-15): And FROM THEIR WICKED but we find in 1 Peter that first begin to cry out for God to heal Your passion, and know Your Lord, we pray. Heal our land,
the Lord appeared to Solomon WAYS; THEN WILL I HEAR He will judge the Church, His our land and our waters! grace. It’s by Your Mercy and forgive us today. Heal our
by night, and said unto him. FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL people. “Heal Our Land” Saving Grace that we can stand land….heal our seas… and heal
I have heard thy prayer, and FORGIVE THEIR SIN, AND (1 Peter 4: 17-19): For the (Verse 1): We, hear the here and plead our case. We our oceans we plea. Heal our
have chosen this place to my- WILL HEAL THEIR LAND. time is come that judgment rhythm of Your heartbeat as will turn from our wicked ways, land, Oh Lord, we pray….heal
self for an house of sacrifice. If Now mine eyes shall be open, MUST BEGIN at the house of we stand here and pray. We, we cry out and then we can say. our land….forgive us today.
I shut up heaven that there be and mine ears attent unto the God; and if it first begin at us, Your people, who are called (Chorus): Heal our land, Oh LORD, WE CRY OUT….
no rain, or if I command the lo- prayer that is made in this what shall the end be of them by Your Name… we humble Lord, we pray. Heal our land, HEAL OUR LAND, OH LORD,
custs to devour the land, or if I place. that obey not the gospel of God? ourselves as we pray. Forgive forgive us today. Heal our WE PRAY. HEAL OUR LAND,
send pestilence among my peo- We, as God’s people must And if the righteous scarcely be us, Oh Lord, of all our sins…. land…heal our seas… and heal FORGIVE US TODAY! MAY
ple. IF MY PEOPLE, WHICH take heed to these verses. We saved, where shall the ungodly Forgive us, Oh Lord, as we cry our oceans we plea. Heal our YOUR EYES BE OPEN AND
ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, are so quick to blame the world and the sinner appear? Where- again. land, Oh Lord, we pray….heal YOUR EARS ATTENT UNTO
SHALL HUMBLE THEM- leaders and sinners for all the fore let them that suffer accord- (Chorus): Heal our land, Oh our land… forgive us today. OUR PRAYER, WE PRAY IN
SELVES, AND PRAY, AND wickedness and destruction in ing to the will of God commit Lord, we pray. Heal our land, (Verse 3): We, see the tears JESUS NAME!

able to tolerate the sad ending! would not have been able to live at least, that’s the way it seemed not that neat and tidy! It is only
Carroll’s Corner His story may be unhappy; but,
it is not unjust!
with is if one of the cruel step-
sisters had wound up with the
in our young little minds!
What we would not have tol-
in fairy tales that we find right
always triumphing! In life, the
By Carroll Miller In the story of “Cinderella,” “glass slipper!” That would not erated was to discover later on helpless are pushed around -
we are told of a beautiful young have been just! Cinderella’s foot that Robin Hood was really a cruel people often get the “glass
woman who is raised in a cruel deserved the “glass slipper!” We con man with a numbered bank slipper” - and, some of those who
The world shall we? home by a cruel stepmother smile at such poetic justice! account in Switzerland, with all we thought were generous, un-
today is full of In the story of Humpty - with cruel stepsisters add- Finally, there is the story of that money taken from the rich selfish givers, were in actuality
cynics - those Dumpty, we were not bothered ing to her misery - no offense Robin Hood and his followers in being deposited in his numbered greedy self-serving takers! If a
individuals by the fact that all the king’s is intended toward stepmoth- Sherwood Forest! Robin Hood account! We could not have han- person lives with injustice long
who are faultfinding critics and horses and all the king’s men, ers and stepsisters; for the ma- was the one who took from dled his ripping off the peasants enough, especially if that per-
who adhere to the belief that despite working feverishly, jority of them are really good those who had far too much and building his own empire; son lacks a Divine perspective,
human conduct is motivated en- could not put Humpty Dumpty people! The beautiful young and gave it to those who did then, secretly living in a man- that person will become disillu-
tirely by self-interest! back together again! Part of the woman, after being taunted by not have enough! We had to do sion he built from the money sioned; and, ultimately cynical!
Each and every one of us en- reason we could live with Hump- her stepsisters, gets to go to the a little ethical shuffling in this that he siphoned off the rich - all How then do we survive in
joys and loves a good story! We ty Dumpty’s situation was the ball in the castle; however, at story - with the right and wrong the while playing the role of nice a world that is anything but a
especially like stories that have realization that nobody pushed midnight, the carriage that car- of that - but, in our child’s mind, person! fairy tale? Helen Lemmel wrote
neat and tidy endings! We do him off of that wall! That, in our ried her to the ball turned into that was fair play! After all, the Sad endings we can handle; a verse that helps me when life
not mind if the story is a sad opinion, would have been un- a pumpkin; however, that was money and goods wound up in but, not unjust endings! Suffer- is unjust and I begin to see more
story - filled with hardship - just fair and unjust treatment! After alright! We could live with that a better place than where they ing makes us sad; but, injustice unjust endings that just. These
as long as there is justice in the all, eggs have no way to defend because she was warned ahead would have otherwise! The makes us mad! In our childlike are her words. “Turn your eyes
end! We like for right to win and themselves! Since nobody was of time about the possibility of peasants certainly needed them minds, we still long for fairness upon Jesus, look full in his won-
wrong to lose! We want the good to blame for Humpty Dumpty’s that happening! And, it was es- more than the rich! So, we ap- and equity! We still want stories derful face, and the things of
people to come out on top and condition; and, since everybody pecially alright since, in the end, plauded the adventurous ex- to end well so that everyone can earth will grow strangely dim
the bad people to wind up in jail! from the king’s horses to the she got the “glass slipper” and ploits of Robin Hood and his fol- live happily ever after! How- in light of his glory and grace.”
By way of illustration, let’s look king’s men tried everything they lived happily ever after! Justice lowers; because, we know that ever, I’m here to tell you, my Until next time, be good to your-
at three (3) childhood fairy tales, could to help him out, we were won out in the story! What we ultimately fairness prevailed - brothers and sisters, that life is self.

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Adopt-A-Trail Health News from The McDowell Hospital


Volunteer What is an MRI?... All the Dirty Details
Recruitment From Staff Reports
At the McDowell Hospital, we
producing a detailed image of a
scanned area using magnetism
- Soft Tissues
- Bones
differ anywhere from a half an
hour to an hour and a half.
think that being informed is im- and radio waves. This procedure An MRI exam is a highly mag- Those with heart pacemak-
From Staff Reports windfalls or branches (hand portant. Patients need to know does not involve x-rays or other netic procedure, so patients are ers or metal chips or clips in
Great Smoky Mountains tools only); perform minor trail that they have rights to choose damaging forms of radiation. Ar- required to remove all metal ob- or around the eyes cannot be
National Park is recruiting tread maintenance; remove il- where they receive their services eas that can be analyzed include: jects (zippers, buttons) before the scanned, due to the effect of the
for volunteers to participate in legal campsites and fire rings and, to all possible extents, to - Brain: tumors, strokes, test. The patient then lies down magnet. Also, those affected by
the Adopt-a-Trail (AAT) pro- found along trail; inspect trail know what happens during cer- brain aneurisms on a bed inside a huge cylinder- claustrophobia should be aware
gram, an effort that helps to and trail signs; and promote tain procedures to relieve anxiety - Spinal Cord: vertebrae, shaped magnet – we recommend of the relatively small space af-
maintain the Park’s 800-mile Leave No Trace outdoor ethics. or nervousness. intervertebral discs lying as still as possible to pre- forded during the MRI. With
trail system. The Volunteers The training will be held on MRI (Magnetic Resonance -Glands vent blurry results and ultimate- the proper use of an MRI, sur-
in Parks (VIP) program has Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m. Imaging) Machines detect tu- - Organs ly another test. Depending on gery can sometimes be deferred,
integrated volunteerism into to 4 p.m. at the Park’s North mors and other health concerns -Abdomen the area being scanned, the time avoided, or more accurately ap-
many of its Park operations, Carolina Trail Shop Training throughout the human body by -Joints that the procedure may take can proached.
including trail maintenance Room near the Oconaluftee
that covers everything from Visitor Center, 2 miles north of
picking up litter to removing Cherokee. In order to attend,
treefalls and reporting trail participants must register by
problems to the Park. A man- July 26 with Christine Hoyer,
datory training program is Trails and Facilities Volunteer
scheduled on Saturday, July Coordinator (828-497-1949 or
31, in the North Carolina area Christine_Hoyer@nps.gov).
of the Park for those who are The later part of the training
interested in participating in will take place outside on the
the program. trail so people should wear
AAT volunteers must be 18 appropriate clothing includ-
years of age or older and in ing sturdy footwear. Also, a
good physical condition. They packed lunch will be neces-
are expected to hike/patrol the sary.
trail(s) at least eight times per If you are interested but
program year-- March through are unable to attend the July
October. Specific trail duties training, please feel free to
include: Collect and remove contact Christine Hoyer to be
litter; clean waterbars and placed on a mailing list to at-
drainage systems; perform tend future training sessions
brushing and removal of small in Tennessee as well.

Think on
These Things
and valley right after another.
Dottie Rambo wrote a song to
this thought which says, “Roll
the clouds we may be now sit-
ting in, the foggy environment
which prevents us from seeing
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classifieds
if there be any praise,
think on these things” you brought me from and where view from the top. You may just
I could have been, remember be surprised to see just how far
Pastor Gary Lavender, II
& wife Leandra I’m human and human’s for- you have come.
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family come visit us from Ken- ing feeling. We stood around for
tucky. They were on vacation so a while to see all that we could
we wanted to take them some- see when Gary said “hey look ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
where they had never been be- the sun is shinning over here
and you now can see where we Sealed bids for the project entitled U.S. Highway 226 South Sewer
fore, so we chose Mount Mitch- System Improvements will be received by The City of Marion at
ell. For the ones of you who came from.” We looked and sure
enough the clouds had passed 2:00 p.m. local time August 19, 2010 in the City of Marion, City
don’t know, Mount Mitchell is Hall Conference Room and then publicly opened and read aloud.
the tallest peak east of the Mis- us by and in a few minutes you
sissippi river. Gary and I had could see for miles out over the THE PROJECT GENERALLY CONSISTS OF the installation
always heard of it but it wasn’t mountain tops. of approximately 742 LF of 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer with
until one day when we decided To get to the top of the sum- all associated appurtenances in accordance with the plans and
to go for a ride that we stumbled mit we had to drive our car and specifications associated with this project.
upon how close it was to us. One then walk up the path. That
thing that we love to do is ride seems pretty easy but have you The Contract Documents may be examined at the following
up to Curtis Creek and take a ever heard the song “I’m climb- locations:
picnic or McDonalds and just ing up the rough side of the
mountain.” Our spiritual walk McGill Associates, P.A. Asheville, North Carolina
enjoy being in such beautiful Associated General Contractors Asheville, North Carolina
surroundings. We had noticed sometimes seems to be a climb
Associated General Contractors Charlotte, North Carolina
every time that we went up on that will never end. The moun- F. W. Dodge Charlotte, North Carolina
the creek that cars would drive tain side is steep with many F. W. Dodge Greenville, South Carolina
up the road past us but never rocks and ledges’ to watch out
came back down, so curiosity for. However, oftentimes we get Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the office
got the best of us and we drove so consumed with the climb and of the Engineer, McGill Associates, P.A., located at 55 Broad
on up the road just to see where the dangers it presents us that Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 or Post Office Box 2259,
it went, to our surprise it lead we fail to stop and look around Asheville, North Carolina 28802 upon payment of $80.00 for each
us to the Blue ridge Parkway. I at how far we have come. This set. There will be no refund to any party for Contract Documents
is what the enemy tries to do so obtained.
had been on the parkway before
but not this far up so we decided to us, stop us from being able
to look at where we have come Bidders and other interested parties should note that prequalification
to drive awhile and look at the of equipment manufacturers by the Engineer prior to the bid opening
beautiful sceanery this is when from and diminish in our eyes may be required for this project. Equipment prequalification
we stumbled across Mount the victory of where we are now requirements, if any, are described in the Contract Documents.
Mitchell. at.
Growing up in the mountains While we stood on the top of A certified check or cashiers check payable to McDowell County
that mountain peak the clouds
Poem of the Week
can sometimes make you take or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by a corporate surety licensed
for granted or make you dull were so heavy that you could not under the laws of North Carolina to execute such bonds in the
to the beauty that is all around see. Spiritual speaking there By Frances Robinson amount equal to five percent of the total of the bid shall be submitted
you. Each season is beautiful in are a lot of folks standing in the with each bid.
its own right. The color of the clouds. Many think that they
are not getting anywhere in The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject
fall leaves, the green of summer,
and the newness of spring. I am their climbing, in their spiritual “God’s Song” any or all bids. The Owner reserves the right to award a contract
to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
sure the snow is beautiful in the walk with the Lord and sadly
winter but I think I would rath- most give up. The enemy wants God sometimes takes us places
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish separate, 100
er enjoy looking at it from a far to cloud our eyes so we can not That we cannot understand. percent Performance and Payment Bonds in compliance with
than try to drive in it. The day see because he knows what the But then we start to wonder North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-129 and of Article
that we went with my aunt and view looks like. While we were If it’s part of a bigger plan. 3 of Chapter 44A. The Performance Bond shall be in full force
uncle was a nice day but yet the watching the clouds move out of and effect for one (1) year after the date of final acceptance of the
farther up we drove the more the way on Mount Mitchell, at The pain that we feel is needed project by the Owner.
overcast it became. With all the first you could only see the climb
that we had recently made to
So that we can learn to grow The bid deposit shall be retained by the Owner if the successful
hot weather that we have been To be a better person bidder fails to execute the contract or fails to provide the required
having down here in the valley where we were standing. It was
lately it was a nice change to be a great accomplishment to be at And to go where we must go. bonds, as stated above, within ten (10) days after award of the
contract.
only in the 60’s up there. Be- the top of that climb but in just
fore we even got up to the place a few minutes it was so clear Life is so uncertain Each bidder must be appropriately licensed as a Contractor in the
where you park the car we were that you could see for miles and And the road is sometimes long. State of North Carolina as provided in General Statutes Chapter 87.
already driving through clouds. miles, one mountain top and But God, in all his wisdom, Each bidder shall make positive efforts to use small and minority
The visibility was limited and valley right after another. If we Will turn sorrow into “song.” owned business enterprises on this project.
I was a little disappointed be- could only see the journey that
we have traveled on this special
Tomorrow’s plan is unveiling A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted.
cause I wanted my family to en- As sure as the sun sets above.
joy the breath taking view from walk with our Lord I am sure J. Robert Boyette
the top. We didn’t let the clouds that it would look as beautiful The songs unsung are still waiting...... City Manager
stop us though and we went on as what we were looking at that God wants us to sing of his love. Publish: July 14, 2010
to the top, when you are that far day on top of Mount Mitchell. ~Jill Lemming
We could see one mountain top classifieds continued on page 13
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World Record Set at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games


Contributed pounds is a young veteran of N.C., who got the competition wins. Earlier this year he won Clachneart 12:00
In Scottish heavyweight the Grandfather Games. He is off to a rousing start with a the world championship event in (tossing a 16-pound stone)
athletic events, all kinds of proud of his Scottish ancestry new record in the first event, Victoria, British Columbia. 1. Michael Pockoski, 22-Pound Hammer Throw
heavy things are flying around and started coming to the Games the 56-pound weight thrown for The 31-year-old Brock is 6’ 3” Troutman, NC 1. Michael Pockoski
from telephone poles (cabers) to when he was 13. By age 15 he distance. His new mark of 45’ 10” tall and weighs 285 pounds. He 49’ 8 1/2” 110’ 11”
weights to sacks of hay (sheafs). was competing on the field with broke his old record of 45’ set in was a three-time All-Southern 2. Larry Brock 2. Larry Brock
Saturday at the Grandfather the big guys. He chose the 2007 2004. Conference offensive lineman at 49’ 7” 110’ 4”
Mountain Highland Games, Grandfather Mountain Games Brock was in a tight race for Appalachian State University,
records were flying around, too, to turn pro. overall Athlete of The Games graduating in 2002. He currently Sheaf 28-Pound Weight Throw-for
including a world record in the The previous world record of honors so he made sure he took is the offensive line and strength (tossing a 20-pound sack of hay distance
Sheaf Toss by Eric Frasure of 36’ 1” was set by Frasure as well. home his second straight title by coach for Western Harnett for height with a pitch fork) 1. Larry Brock
Greenville, N.C. The world’s best sheaf tosser setting a record in the 56-pound County High School. 1. Eric Frasure 83’ 1 1/2”
Frasure eclipsed the old world said the secret to tossing a sheaf weight toss for height, the last 36’ 2” 2. Eric Frasure
record on his third and final try, is the same as hitting a long golf event of the day. His toss of 17’ SCOTTISH ATHLETIC New world record 80’ 5”
tossing a burlap sack of hay over drive. 8” wiped out the previous record EVENT RESULTS: 2. Gene Flynn,
a bar 36’2” above the ground. “My secret is to not try,” of 17’ 6” held by four people. 56-Pound Weight Throw- Kitty Hawk, NC 56-Pound Weight Toss-
The weight of the sheaf had to Frasure said. “If I try, my muscles Winning at Grandfather is for distance 31’ for height
be certified to weigh at least 20 tense up. It’s like visualizing not unusual for Larry Brock. 1. Larry Brock, Fayetteville, NC 1. Larry Brock
pounds before the world record driving a golf ball. You need long He won Athlete of the Games 45’ 10” Caber Toss 17’ 8”
was official. The 20.4 pound muscles. Don’t try to crush it, several times before spending New field record (flipping a 20’, 120-pound New field record
weight made the new record just relax and pull through.” five summers competing in 2. Eric Frasure, telephone pole end over end) 2. Michael Pockoski
even more impressive. Two Grandfather Mountain Scotland. After returning last Greenville, NC 1. Larry Brock
The 25-year-old Frasure, who field records were set as well, both year, he won two more. It’s not 41’ 11” 12:00 Overall Winners
stands 6”4” tall and weighs 295 by Larry Brock of Fayetteville just at Grandfather that Brock 1. Gene Flynn 1. Larry Brock

Larry Brock, the 2010 Athlete of the Games at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Eric Frasure set a new world record for the sheaf toss.
Games, tosses the caber. The athletes pick up the caber, a 20’ and 120-pound telephone He tossed the 20.4 pound sheaf into the air 36’ 2”.
pole, and toss it end over end. (Photo by Helen Moss Hopper/Grandfather Mountain) (Photo by Kristen Pickeral/Grandfather Mountain)
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to the undersigned at the address
said estate to present them, duly Monday-Friday 8-5. The Old Fort Technology and Welding
recited below no later than 28th
ized and verified to the under- of September, 2010, or same will verified, to the undersigned on
Rental assistance
Police Department Technology. Each
signed on or before September be pleaded in bar of their recov- or before the 2nd day of Octo- is accepting applications program is designed to be
23, 2010, which date is three (3) ery. All persons indebted to said ber, 2010, or this notice will be may be available. completed in 6 months or
months from the first publica- for a full time Police
tion of this Notice. Any claims
estate, please make immediate
payment to the undersigned at
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said es- 1-800-768-7196 Officer position. Must less. Tuition assistance
may be available for
not presented on or before that the address recited below. This tate will please make immediate 325 Aiken Road, be able to perform entry
date will be barred. All persons 23rd day of June, 2010. settlement. Asheville, NC level law enforcement qualifying dislocated
indebted to the Estate of the de- TDD Available work on rotating shifts. workers being served
Flata C. Styles, Executor This the 30th day of June, 2010.
ceased are hereby requested to by our local JobLink
make prompt settlement with the Estate of Claudia M. Chapman Days/hrs tba. NCDL &
undersigned. 635 2nd Avenue NW Audrey J. Hinton For Rent In the NC BLET Certification Career Center. Programs
This the 23rd day of June, 2010. Hickory, NC 28601 Executrix of the Sugar Hill Area required. Appplications start August 18, 2010.
Estate of Elizabeth B. Logan Nice and clean 1997 Interested participants
c/o STEPHEN R. LITTLE P.O. Box 2215
can be picked up at
W. Eugene Dennie 14x80 2 bedroom 2 bath should contact
Administrator of the
Attorney for the Executor
Louisville, KY 40201 mobile home. Has range, ref, the Old Fort Police
LITTLE & LATTIMORE, P.A. Department Monday Gale Oliver,
Estate of Margaret A. Dennie & dishwasher. Has deck.
20 North Main Street Wanda McKinney J o b s NO W
Marion, NC 28752 Has heat Pump. Large living – Friday between 9:00
Dameron burgin lawfirm Deputy Assistant Clerk room and kitchen.Large a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you Assistant,
(828) 652-8003
Attorneys at Law, of Superior Court lot with yard maintiance
By: Sharon L. Parker 6/23 6/30 7/7 7/14 have questions call 668- at 659-6001,
provided. No Pets. $390
P.O. Drawer 1049
6/30 7/7 7/14 7/21
deposit. (828) 652-7840 4244, Ext. 19. ext. 154.
Marion, NC 28752 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
Tel: (828) 652-2441
6/23 6/30 7/7 7/14
PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
Legal Legal
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE GENERAL COURT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
OF JUSTICE DISTRICT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT
State of North Carolina
COURT DIVISION OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF
McDowell County FILE NO 09-CVS-111 MCDOWELL BEFORE THE CLERK 10-SP-152 MCDOWELL BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 10 SP143
Having qualified as Executor SHARON RENAE HERNDON, In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust from In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of PATRICIA DIXON,
of the Estate of Dorothy Low- PLAINTIFF, William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs, in the original Grantor
ery Steljes, before the Clerk of -vs- principal amount of $35,000.00, dated May 5, 2008, and As recorded in Book 984 at Page 407 of the McDowell County Deed Registry,
Superior Court of McDowell RONALD MANUEL ROGERS, recorded in Book 968 at Page 628, McDowell County Registry, dated 27 January 2009, in the original amount of $51,668.59.
DEFENDANTS, NOTICE IS GIVEN of a sale under the foreclosure provisions of a Deed of
County, this is to notify all per- TAKE NOTICE, that a pleading Current Owner: William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs
sons having claims against said Trust as follows:
seeking relief against you have been Trustee: Jennifer O. Jackson
Estate to present them fully item- filed in the above entitles action. The The Deed of Trust being foreclosed and pursuant to which the sale is to be
nature of the relief being sought is: UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain
ized and verified to the under- held was executed by PATRICIA DIXON, DIVORCED, Grantor, to W. LEE
Absolute Divorce. Deed of Trust executed by William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs dat- LATTIMORE, Trustee for EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN
signed on or before September ed May 5, 2008, and recorded in Book 968 at Page 628, McDowell County
16, 2010, which date is three (3) You are required to make defense to F/B/O #34926 IRA, to secure an original principal amount of $51,668.59 on
this pleading not later than August Registry; and under and by virtue of that certain Order Allowing Foreclosure the 27th day of January, 2009, recorded in McDowell County Deed Book 984
months from the first publica- 15th, 2010, and upon your failure Sale entered by the Honorable Clerk of Superior Court, Donald R. Ramsey, at page 407. The present record owner of the property is PATRICIA DIXON,
tion of this Notice. Any claims to do so, the party seeking service on June 29, 2010, and of record in File 10-SP-152, default having been made DIVORCED, as reflected on the records in the Office of the Register of Deeds
not presented on or before that against you will apply to the Court in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and the said for McDowell County, North Carolina, not more than ten (10) days prior to the
date will be barred. All persons for the relief sought. Deed of Trust being by its terms subject to foreclosure, and the Holder of the posting of this Notice of Sale.
indebted to the Estate of the de- This the 23rd day of June, 2010. indebtedness thereby secured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the The sale will be held at the front door of the McDowell County Courthouse
ceased are hereby requested to purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, and due notice having been given to on Main Street in Marion, North Carolina, at 12:01 p.m. on the 23rd day of
Donald Fred Coats those entitled to same; the undersigned Trustee, will offer for sale at public
make prompt settlement with the Attorney for the Plaintiff July, 2010.
undersigned. auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in Marion,
25 W. Henderson Street McDowell County, North Carolina, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on July 23, 2010, The real estate to be sold at the sale is that described in the above Deed of Trust
This the 23rd day of June, 2010. Marion, NC 28752 and is located at 3110 Old Linville Road, Marion, NC 28752 in North Cove
the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same being owned of record by
(828) 659-2439 William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs, and being more particularly Township, McDowell County, North Carolina, more particularly described as
Robert L. Steljes follows:
Executor of the
6/30 7/7 7/14 described as follows:
Estate of Dorothy Lowery Steljes TRACT 1: Tax PIN: 1717.00-32-7113
NOTICE TO CREDITORS BEING Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 shown on that survey dated May 29, 1978 by
State of North Carolina J.W. Moore and Associates, located on private road known as Edgewood The 2.42 acre tract of land further described in McDowell County Deed Book
Dameron burgin lawfirm 763 at Page 733, which is hereby incorporated by reference TOGETHER
Drive off S.R. 1214, Old Greenlee Road, Marion Township, McDowell
Attorneys at Law, McDowell County County, NC, 28752 WITH the easements described in said Deed.
By: Sharon L. Parker McDowell County PIN: 0791.00-07-2015
P.O. Drawer 1049 The undersigned, KENT ERVIN TRACT 2: Tax PIN: 1717.00-31-5985
Marion, NC 28752 ANTHONY and NEIL CARL-
The aforesaid sale will be made subject to all encumbrances existing prior to The 1.47 acre tract of land further described in McDowell County Deed Book
Tel: (828) 652-2441 TON ANTHONY, having quali- the recording of the above-referenced Deed of Trust and also will be subject to 763 at Page 724, which is hereby incorporated by reference TOGETHER
6/23 6/30 7/7 7/14 fied as Ancillary Co-Executors all taxes and special assessments outstanding against the property. Should the WITH and SUBJECT TO the easements described in said Deed.
of the Estate of MARGARET property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the excise tax and
H. ANTHONY, deceased, late of the court costs of Forty-Five Cents per One Hundred Dollars. Said property The sale will be held at public auction, at the highest bid, for cash. The highest
NOTICE TO CREDITORS is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS - WHERE IS.” The bidder at said sale will be required to post a cash deposit of the greater of five
State of North Carolina
McDowell County, North Caro- percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750.00. The balance shall be due in
lina, this is to notify all persons successful bidder and purchaser at the foreclosure sale will be entitled to pos-
McDowell County cash within twenty days. In the event that the highest bidder at the sale fails
session as of the date of the deed. Any party in possession of the property as to make such deposit, the Trustee may immediately reopen the sale and again
having claims against said estate
of that date without authorization, may be evicted by the successful bidder and
Having qualified as Executrix to present them to the under- offer the property for sale.
Purchaser.
for the Estate of Billie Jo Ca- signed at W. Hill Evans, P.A., c/o Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax
ble, deceased, late of McDow- Mariah D. McKinney, Attorney The successful bidder at sale will be required to make an immediate cash de- of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by
ell County, this is to notify all At Law, P.O. Drawer 1330, Mari- posit equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid amount N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-308(a)(1).
persons, holding claims against on, NC 28752 on or before the 7th or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) (no personal checks). Following
the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are The property will be sold subject to prior liens, taxes, easements, restrictions,
said estate to present them, duly day of October, 2010 (3 months) reservations and rights of way of record, in its “as is” condition, and the Trus-
or this notice will be pleaded in immediately due and owing. Failure to remit said amounts in a timely manner
verified, to the undersigned on tee nor the holder of the Note makes no warranty or covenant to any purchaser
will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending with respect to the marketability of the title to the interests in the property,
or before the 14th day of Sep- bar of their recovery. All persons
the outcome of any re-sale. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another improvements, and fixtures or any physical, environmental, health or safety
tember, 2010, or this notice will indebted to said estate will please day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement
make immediate payment to the conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale
be pleaded in bar of their recov- at the time and place for the sale set forth above. and to be conveyed hereby. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out
ery. All persons indebted to said undersigned. This 29th day of June, 2010. of or in any way relating to the condition of the subject property are expressly
estate will please make immedi- This the 25th day of June, 2010. disclaimed.
ate settlement. Jennifer O. Jackson, Trustee
Kent Ervin Anthony and An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen.
This the 21st day of June, 2010. Stat. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in pos-
Neil Carlton Anthony, Dameron Burgin Parker & Jackson, P.A.
Post Office Drawer 1049 session by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is
Mary C. Yarbrough, Ancillary Co-Executors
26 West Court Street sold.
Executrix of the Estate of Margaret H. Anthony
Marion, North Carolina 28752 Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered
Estate of Billie Jo Cable into or renewed on or after 1 October 2007, may after receiving the notice of
1035 Mudcut Road Attorney for the Estate: Telephone - (828) 652-2441
Facsimile - (828)652-9579 sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the land-
Marion, NC 28752 W. Hill Evans, P.A. lord. Upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due
Email – jjackson@dameronburginlaw.com
Mariah D. McKinney under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
Sandra Coley P.O. Drawer 1330 Publication Dates: July 7, 2010 and July 14, 2010
Assistant Clerk of Superior Court THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE
69 S. Main Street PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
McDowell County
Marion, NC 28752 To submit Legal or Classified Advertising to us, please call 668-4783, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-
7/14 7/21 7/28 8/4 Telephone: (828) 652-2844
Fax 668-4722 or email us at: thenewsbulletin@charter.net POSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANK-
6/30 7/7 7/14 7/21 RUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF
Place your Classified in THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A
RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIV-
this space and get EN TO YOU PURSUANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND

RESULTS! FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN


ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, AS-
SESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM
CALL 668-4783 YOU PERSONALLY.
This 28th day of June, 2010.
thenewsbulletin@charter.net W. LEE LATTIMORE, Trustee
LITTLE and LATTIMORE, P.A.
20 North Main Street
Marion NC 28752
Telephone: 828-652-8003
Publish July 7th, 2010 & July 14th, 2010
14 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Beautiful Sunset Motivates Bear Runners


Contributed walk at all and kept a nice “The fog last year made things mentally staying in the race, Monroe from Boone, N.C. Highland Games announced
Grandfather Mountain, rhythm,” said Woods. easier because you couldn’t see especially when the climbing This was the first running of the arrival of the clans with a
N.C. – Over 800 runners lined The second place winner the top,” said Amick. “This started between mile three and The Bear for Monroe, a local torchlight ceremony. This year
up for the sixteenth annual was James Snyder, 22, from year the view of the Mountain four,” said Moran. “The reward physician. Monroe, 29, found over 115 clans are expected to
running of The Bear. As Bear Downingtown, Pa. Snyder is was very intimidating once we came at the end, getting to the the hairpin turns near the top participate.
runners approached the top of currently an intern at Zap crossed the Meadows.” top was the most rewarding to be the most challenging part The weather forecast for
the mountain, they were met Fitness in Blowing Rock, N.C. The men’s record time still part of the run, the views were of the race. the weekend predicts pleasant
with a warm, gentle breeze and and trained for The Bear by stands at 30 minutes, 34.35 incredible and it felt like I was The women’s record remains temperatures with chances of
a beautiful view. running a lot of miles each day. seconds set by Ian Conner of running to Heaven.” at 35 minutes and 55 seconds late day showers. Crowds to this
The conditions seemed to be His time was 33 minutes and Columbus, Ohio in 2005. Lisa Burnett, 27, of Chagrin set in 2002 by Beth Fonner. year’s Highland Games are sure
just the trick for Ryan Woods, 15.45 seconds. Amber Moran finished first Falls, Ohio finished second The race begins in Linville to be entertained by Celtic music,
from Boone, N.C. The 31-year- This was the sixth running place for the women. Moran, in the women’s division with and ends five miles later at the traditional Scottish athletics,
old completed the race in 32 of The Bear for Daniel Amick, 31, completed the race in 37 a time of 41 minutes and base of the Mile High Swinging sheepherding demonstrations
minutes and 22.10 seconds. This 26, from Asheville, N.C . Amick minutes and 25.30 seconds. 19.45 seconds. This was the Bridge atop Grandfather and much more.
is Woods’ twelfth time running finished in third place with a This was the second running of third running of The Bear for Mountain, an elevation gain of For more information on
The Bear. time of 33 minutes and 43.45 The Bear for the school health Burnett, a graduate student at 1,568 feet. the Grandfather Mountain
“Even though the weather seconds. The race was harder nurse from Arden, N.C., and Kent State University. Following the race, the Highland Games please visit
was much hotter this year and for Amick this year because of also her second win. Finishing third place in the opening ceremony for the 55th www.gmhg.org or call 828-733-
the gravel seemed loose, I didn’t the clear view. “The hardest part was women’s division was Anna Annual Grandfather Mountain 1333.

Amber Moran Ryan Woods MacRae Meadows

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