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A-Block at County Jail Speak Out Again Concerning Nasty Food Pg. 5
Old Fort is New Mountain Missionary Work in the
Heritage Trout Town, New Community is her Passion!
Entrance Signs Coming Marion’s Citizen of the Month

(Photo Contributed) New Sign will soon greet visitors to Old Fort (Photo by James Evans) Mayor Little presents plaque to Alesia Swepson Ferguson

Gibbs Apologizes, 5% Tax
Decrease, Other 5% to OFPD
By Kaitlyn Evans
The Old Fort Town Board
of Aldermen/Alderwomen met
Monday night at 6:30pm at Town
Hall in Old Fort. This meeting
was brief and only lasted 19
minutes.
To begin the meeting Carol
Price introduced Doug Besler
of the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission. Besler
presented the idea of Old Fort
as becoming recognizable as a
Mountain Heritage Trout City.
This idea was approved by the
Board. This basically means
that the N.C Wildlife Resources
Commission is authorized to
conduct a program of Fishery
Management for the benefit of
the citizens of North Carolina
and allows them to establish
and implement a Mountain
Heritage Trout Waters Program
and it will be desired of the N.C
Wildlife Resources Commission
for the Town of Old Fort to
participate in the Mountain
Heritage Trout Waters Program
in order to promote the goals of
the Program. The purpose of
this bill was to attract tourists
throughout North Carolina
related to trout fishing. There
were originally 5 cities chosen
for this, which were Newland,
Spruce Pine, Bakersville,
Maggie Valley, and Waynesville.
This program was started back
in 2008 and since then it has
been under evaluation and
has really expanded. They will
have a potential total of 8 cities
which will include Old Fort,
Hot Springs, and Burnsville.
While tourists are here in North
Carolina, they will be eligible
for a 3 day fishing license for
$5.00, and they will be able to
fish any of the 5 sites that are
currently available and possibly
the 8 sites if they are added. The
Commission will also produce
maps and brochures and such
which will bring more attention to
Old Fort, and within the studies
their Trout Programs have been
worth about 174 million dollars
in Western North Carolina.
Each location generates about
2.2 million dollars yearly. So
in the economic situation this
would be beneficial to the Town
of Old Fort.
Terry Wilson gave an update
on the Olive Jar Urns that have
flowers planted in them and are
set around Old Fort. They now
have a total of 32 Urns. Wilson
also gave report on the new sign
for Old Fort which is going to
really be beautiful when put into
place. The proposed location for
welcome to Old Fort sign is on
Highway 70 west of Old Fort
across from the original site of
the old sign.
Alderwoman Sue Gibbs gave
a public apology to her fellow
Aldermen as well as Sheriff
Greene for the trouble which has
been caused due to discussion
of removing the Old Fort P.D.
Gibbs commented that they were
just trying to cut the tax rate and
what the board was thinking is
that people pay County and City
taxes and the sheriff already
provides coverage because Old
Fort is part of the County and
so if they would just hire the
Old Fort Police and Old Fort
give them the finances to cover
it then the sheriff’s department
could just take it over and it
would cost the town a lot less
that what it is costing now, but
as Mrs. Gibbs commented “it
just did not work that way and
we will absolutely be keeping the
Old Fort Police Department”. So
now what is going to happen is
that instead of a 10 cent decrease
in taxes it will only be a 5 cent
decrease and the other 5 cents
will go towards keeping the Old
Fort Police Department. Gibbs
also wanted to give thanks to the
County Commissioners for the
great help and support in which
they have provided to the Town
of Old Fort through all of this.
In other business the Old
Fort Board of Aldermen and
Alderwoman:
• Approved the 2010-2011
budget
By Gwen Evans words. Mrs. Ferguson said “I after going through treatment
On Tuesday, June 15th Mrs. love helping people when and her cancer is now in remission.
Alesia Swepson Ferguson, was where ever I can.” She went on Despite all the obstacles and
presented with the Citizen of the to state the keys to a good life are misfortune Alesia and her family
month award for June and July to love God, help people first and have endured she recently
by Mayor Steve Little. She is the put self last. She encourages the answered the “Call” to ministry.
wife of Allen Ferguson, mother of young people at church to always Councilman Martin said he
3 children, Aaron (Axel), Azazian do the right thing, she says knows that she will continue to
(Gurlie), and Azareon (Bullet) you’re not responsible for others grow and show herself worthy
and “Nana” to 3 grandchildren, actions but you are responsible of continuing to serve God,
Jasmine, Azahri, and Makadyn. for your own! make disciples and transform
Her husband and other family Councilman Martin went on the world. When asked for a
members were present to share to say he has observed Alesia comment, Councilman Martin
this moment with her. Mrs. for many years, he even baby said “I love, respect, and think
Ferguson is a native of Marion sat her, and she has always she is a wonderful, spiritual
and graduate of McDowell been a real and sincere person. person and if I need prayer she
High School, Class of 1978. She has nurtured and raised is the one I ask. I know she has a
Councilman Billy Martin chose her family with lots of love and direct line to God!”
Mrs. Ferguson for this award. devotion. Her road has not been After Mayor Little presented
Councilman Billy Martin then easy but she has persevered Mrs. Ferguson with her plaque
told why he chose Mrs. Ferguson. with her trust and faith kept in and mug, he commended her
She has been employed at Baxter God. This has been inspiring and for her wonderful contribution
Healthcare for 30 years. She is an uplifting to those around her. to the community. Then City
active member of Mount Moriah Recently her and her husband’s Manager Bob Boyette, and the
Missionary Baptist Church in son, Bullet was in a serious other council members, Juanita
Marion under Dr. Michael S. car accident, which left him in Doggett, Lloyd Cuthbertson,
Smith. Mrs. Ferguson’s passion a coma. Councilman Martin Everette Clark, and Mayor Pro
in life is missionary work in the believes that Alesia’s faith is Tem Cecil Owenby spoke their
community, visiting the sick what brought her son back to congratulations and commended
and shut-in by bringing them her. Shortly after that ordeal her as well for being an
flowers, gifts, and encouraging she was diagnosed with cancer, outstanding citizen.
McDowell Hospital
VolunTEEN Program
“The McDowell Hospital has officially started
its 2010 summer VolunTEEN program

Contributed day to day operations of our we have a total of 21 teens

VolunTEENS are teenagers
between the ages of 14-18
who want to spend their
summer during something
different. Nine departments
of the hospital allow teens the
(Photo Contributed) Location of new sign on Hwy 70 coming in and out of Old Fort opportunity to experience actual
hospital. Many teenagers who
have volunteered in years past
have gone on to have a career
in a healthcare field. Everyone
at The McDowell Hospital loves
to see the excitement in the
eyes of the teens. This year
who attend school at East and
West Jr. High, McDowell High
School, McDowell Early College,
Toccoa Falls College, and UNC
Greensboro.
We welcome our newest
group of VolunTEENS!!”
2 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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Obituaries
Mr. Ricky Dean Buckner
Mr. Ricky Dean
Buckner, age 49, of
Nebo, passed
away unex-
pectedly on
Saturday,
June 19,
2010at The
McDowell
Hospital. A na-
tive of Burke County,
he was born on September 13,
1960 to Jack Wayne Buckner
and Frances Whisnant Sum-
lin. Ricky was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Mor-
ganton where he was involved
with the Deaf Ministry. He
loved bowling and was a mem-
ber of the Deaf League in Mor-
ganton. Ricky was very much
loved by all who knew him and
he will be missed.
Surviving, in addition to his
parents, are his step-father,
Everette Sumlin; a brother,
Jimmy Wayne Buckner and his
wife Kimberly of Dysartsville; a
sister, Cathy Lynn Alexander
and her husband Jerry of Mor-
ganton; special friends, Mau-
reen Tipton, Maria Ledbetter,
David Willis and Sam McCord;
and numerous nieces and neph-
ews.
A funeral service was held on
Monday, June 21, 2010 at 3:00
p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel,
Rev. Tom Lineberger officiated.
The family received friends
from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to
the service at the funeral home.
Burial was in the Dysartsville
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are acceptable and ap-
preciated. If you would prefer
to make a memorial contribu-
tion, please send it to the fam-
ily at 3408 Landis Lane, Nebo,
NC 28761. An online register is
available under OBITUARIES
at www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Estelle Virginia
Gurley Carroll
Estelle Virginia
Gurley Carroll, age
78, of Nebo, died
Thursday, June 17,
2010 at Hospice of Burke Coun-
ty. Mrs. Carroll was born in
Mitchell County on December
21, 1932 and was a daughter
of the late Dewey C. Gurley
and Nell Burleson Gurley. She
was a member of Faith Baptist
Church and she retired from
Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
A son, Daniel Frank Carroll,
preceded her in death.
Saddened by the loss of Mrs.
Carroll are two daughters,
Pamela Farris of Asheville and
Mona Carroll Turnmire and
husband David of Valdese; a
sister, Juanita Woody of Mari-
on; four grandchildren: James
Farris, III, Kimberly White, Ja-
son Sigmon and Shannon Lee
Mace; two great grandchildren:
Jacob Farris and Raven Farris.
A funeral service was held on
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 3:00
p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel,
Rev. Ken Burleson officiated.
The family received friends
from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., prior to
the service, at the funeral home.
Interment was in West Court
Baptist Church Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers memorials may
be made to Burke County Pal-
liative Hospice Care, P.O. Box
1029, Valdese, N. C. 28690.
An online register is available
under OBITUARIES at www.
westmorelandfuneralhome.
com.
Mrs. Emma Coats Garee
Mrs. Emma Coats
Garee, age 92, of
Davidson, N.C., for-
merly of Marion, died
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at
her residence. She was born in
Leitchfield, KY on February 28,
1918. She was the wife of the
late Donald Garee.
Surviving Mrs. Garee are
two grandchildren: Denise Fol-
mar, and husband Patrick of
Davidson and Michael Houge
and wife Beth of Old Hickory,
TN.
A funeral service was held
on Friday, June 18, 2010 at
2:00 p.m. in Westmoreland
Chapel, Rev. Will Winchester
officiated. Interment was in
Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers memorials may be
made to Emma Coats Garee
Educational Scholarship, 625
Davidson Run Lane, Davidson,
N. C. 28036.
An online register is avail-
able under OBITUARIES at
www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Mr. L. D. Gouge, Jr.
Mr. L. D. Gouge, Jr.,
age 83, of Marion, passed away
on Friday, June 18, 2010 at The
McDowell Hospital following
a brief illness. Lorenza Dow
Gouge, Jr. was born in Mitch-
ell County on July 16, 1926 to
the late Dow Gouge and Bessie
Byrd Gouge. “Dad”, as every-
one that knew him called him,
was a member of Grace Baptist
Church and was retired from
Gouge Paint and Glass. He was
also retired from the McDowell
County Rescue Squad with over
20 years of service including
two years as Chief. He loved
the Lord and all his family and
friends. Betty Eckenrod Gouge,
his wife of 60 years preceded
him in death.
Survivors include three chil-
dren, Tinga Howell and her
husband Don of Marion, Roger
Gouge and his wife Kay of Mar-
ion and Rev. Gene Gouge and
his wife Rena of Granite Falls;
a brother and two sisters, Jim
Gouge, Mary Lee Withrow and
Evie Canipe, all of Marion; nine
grandchildren, fifteen great
grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A service in celebration of
his life was held on Monday,
June 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at
Grace Baptist Church, Rev.
Gregory A. Owenby officiated
and the McDowell County
Rescue Squad served as honor
guard during the visitation and
as pallbearers. The family re-
ceived friends from 1:00 – 2:00
p.m. prior to the service at the
church. Burial was in McDow-
ell Memorial Park with military
honors provided by the Ruther-
ford County Honor Guard. Me-
morials may be made to the Mc-
Dowell County Rescue Squad at
PO Box 883, Marion, NC 28752.
Westmoreland Funeral Home
and Crematory is assisting the
family with arrangements. An
online register is available un-
der OBITUARIES at www.
westmorelandfuneralhome.
com.
Mrs. Julia Mae
Martin Lewis
Mrs. Julia Mae
Martin Lewis, age
95, of Valdese, for-
merly of Marion,
went home to be with her Lord
on Monday, June 21, 2010
while at College Pines Nursing
Home in Valdese. Mrs. Lewis
was born in Yancey County on
June 23, 1914 and was a daugh-
ter of the late Leroy Martin and
Sallie Randolph Martin. She
was a member of First Baptist
Church of Marion. She will be
remembered by her family as
a loving mother, grandmother
and great grandmother. Preced-
ing Mrs. Lewis in death was her
husband, Macon O. Lewis, son,
Gary Lewis, daughter, Betty
Jo Lewis Wells and grandson,
Brandon Baker.
Surviving Mrs. Lewis are five
children: Gerald Lewis and wife
Lettie of Nebo, Michael Lewis
of Marion, Regina Nesbitt and
husband Don of Morganton,
Sandra Miller of Marion and
Darryl Lewis and wife Debra of
Marion; brother, Berry Martin
of Wilmington, CA; sister, Lou-
ise Ober’thorn of Philadelphia,
PA; six grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held
Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 pm
in Westmoreland Chapel with
Rev. Eric Grindstaff officiat-
ing. The family will receive
friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm,
prior to the service, at the fu-
neral home. Interment will be
in McDowell Memorial Park.
Flowers are acceptable and ap-
preciated. Those desiring to
make a memorial donation are
asked to consider Alzheimer’s
Association, 31 College Place,
Asheville, N. C. 28801. West-
moreland Funeral Home is as-
sisting the family with arrange-
ments. An online register is
available under OBITUARIES
at www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Betty Lee
Brittain Mathis
Betty Lee Brit-
tain Mathis, age 64,
of Marion, passed
away Wednesday,
June 16, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Mathis was born in Spar-
tanburg County on April 5,
1946 and was a daughter of the
late Lee Roy Brittain and Lil-
lie McAbee Brittain. A special
granddaughter, Nell White,
gave her the name Gram-B
when she was very young. She
was an animal lover and had
a special place in her heart for
her dogs.
Surviving Mrs. Mathis is
her friend, Roger Rose; daugh-
ter, Alice White and son, Ron-
ald Counts, both of Prosper-
ity, SC; three sisters: Claudia
Mae Manley of Spartanburg,
Diane Bernal of Marion and
Joanne Morse of Pomaria, SC;
five grandchildren: Elizabeth
Nell White, Tara Lynn White,
Victoria Wohnig, Dalton Keith
Counts and Kayley Renae
Counts.
A memorial service was held
on Monday, June 21, 2010 at
11:00 a.m. in Westmoreland
Chapel, Rev. Danny Castle of-
ficiated. An online register is
available under OBITUARIES
at www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Mr. Hezekiah Patton, Jr.
Mr. Hezekiah Pat-
ton, Jr., age 78, of
Nebo, passed away
on Saturday, June
19, 2010 following
an extended illness
at the Charles George
VA Medical Center Hospice fa-
cility in Asheville. A native of
McDowell County, he was born
on March 20, 1932 to the late
Hezekiah Patton, Sr. and Mar-
tha Ann Jaynes Patton. He was
a member of Pinnacle United
Methodist Church. A veteran of
the U. S. Army, he served dur-
ing the Korean War. He later
worked in management in the
construction industry for many
years and then retired from
Blue Ridge Security. In addi-
tion, he served with the Burke
County React for over 30 years
and was a member of the Mor-
ganton Moose Lodge as well as
serving previously with both
the Burke and McDowell Coun-
ty Search and Rescue Squads.
His family will remember him
as a loving husband, father,
grandfather and great grandfa-
ther.
Deeply saddened by this loss
are his wife of 58 years, Bar-
bara Baird Patton; three chil-
dren, Roger Patton and his wife
Denise of Nebo, Randy Patton
of the home and Debbie Wilson
of Nebo; six grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 3:00
p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel,
Rev. Phillip McCall officiated.
The family received friends
from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to
the service at the funeral home.
Burial was in Pinnacle United
Methodist Church Cemetery
with military rites conducted by
the U. S. Army. Memorials may
be made to the Hospice and Pal-
liative Care Program at the
CLC, Charles George VAMC,
1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville,
NC 28805. Westmoreland Fu-
neral Home and Crematory is
assisting the family with ar-
rangements. An online register
is available under OBITUAR-
IES at www.westmorelandfu-
neralhome.com.
 The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 -3

Chamber Ambassadors Hold Ribbon-Cutting for BoJangles

(Photo contributed) McDowell Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the new business with a ribbon-cutting. Front row, L-R: Gerald Greene* (First Citizens Bank); Freddie Killough (Marion Business Assoc.); Beth
Burleson* (JPS); Sylvia Scott* (Rock-Tenn); Jeff Rigsby, Owner, BOJ of WNC; Johnny Caldwell, Area Director, BOJ of WNC; and, Steve Little, Mayor, City of Marion.Back row, l-r: Kevin Griffin, Chamber President
(JPS); Steve Brown* (SL Brown Financial); Scott Sandridge, Area Director, BOJ of WNC; Jeffrey Rigsby, Director of Operations/Services, BOJ of WNC; Sharon Green and Eddie Foxx, 99.9 KISS Country.

Graduation Ceremony at the Contributed

The newest restaurant in
the Marion area opened on
Historic Marion Depot June 10th at 1525 N. Main St.,
the corner lot at the entrance
Sponsored by (MAD) Minorities Acquiring Diplomas, Parents & Professionals for Upward Mobility to McDowell High School.
“This spot has been
waiting since 1987 for just the
right business – and that’s
BoJangles!” said Marion Mayor
Steve Little at the Chamber’s
ribbon-cutting on June 22.
The new 3,400-square-
foot restaurant is the latest
opening for BOJ of WNC,
a franchise of BoJangles
owned by Jeff Rigsby. In
operation since 2001, BOJ of
WNC owns and operates 18
locations in western NC and
upstate SC. The Marion store
has 60 employees; tel. 659-
9079 or visit online at www.
greateatsatbos.com.

Summer Reading Program

Kick-off with “Paint Splash”

(Photo contributed) L-R: Quantavia Farley, Tiarra Wilkie,

Terrain Kincaid, Ashley Miller, and Shawnte’ Avery
Contributed of seniors, student goals and Ashley Miller, Alexus Boykins,
On Saturday, June 19, remarks, a presentation of a Amber Morgan, Zachary
2010, the organizations MAD plaque, and finally a wonderful Brown, Keandrique Payne,
(Minorities Acquiring Diplomas) meal. Jaalen Corpening, Zachary
and Parents and Professionals This years celebrated Simmons, Quantavia Farley,
for Upward Mobility, sponsored graduates included: Avis Twitty, Chavis Hamilton,
a graduation celebration at the Kristina Adkins, Dominic Tereka Washington, Kenneth
Marion Depot. The program Lytle, Terrance Anderson, Matt Hamilton, Tracie Wangui,
consisted of greetings, statement Lytle, Shawnte’ Avery, Jared Terrain Kincaid, and Tiarra
of objectives, acknowledgment McKesson, Rebecca Barnes, Wilkie.
Contributed making their own art work using atthe same time and place each

An Evening To Remember The Summer Reading Club

had it’s kickoff session at the
Old Fort Branch Library with
a“Paint Splash” program. The
members enjoyed stories and
glue and glitter.Allison Hollifield,
Children’s Librarian, opened the
summer reading program at the
Old Fort location Wednesday, June
16th. The programs will be held
Wednesday through July. Old Fort
Branch has sixty-three members
signed up and more to come. The
theme of this years Program is
“Make a Splash @ your Library.

Ledbetter house (c. 1826), which

Contributed
Charlotte Hughes,
representing the Carson
House Partners, registered 120
supporters of the Historic Carson
House on Saturday evening,
June 19th. The setting for the
fund-raising event was the home
of Arthur and Zee Campbell,
owners of the Cottages at Spring
House Farms. Campbell is a
member of the Carson House
Board and is currently working
on a committee charged with
stabilizing the foundations of
the John Carson home on Buck
Creek. Funds raised at this
event will contribute toward
the completion of this ambitious
project.
Sara Bryant, Executive
Director of Carson House,
offered words of gratitude and
welcome to those attending,
and expressed her appreciation
for the efforts of the Carson
House Partners in making the
event a success. Dr. James L.
Haney, Chair of Carson House
Board of Directors, thanked
the Campbells for hosting this
event, and recognized local
officials in attendance who
support Historic Carson House:
Joe Sam Queen, member of
North Carolina State Senate;
Dean Buff, member of McDowell
County Commissioners; Steve
Little, Mayor of City of Marion;
and Lloyd Cuthbertson, member
of Marion City Council.
Campbell treated the
guests to an overview of the
detailed workmanship and
historic features of the Albertus
he and Zee have restored and had
listed on the national Register
of Historic Places. Following
his comments, all those present
were invited to take a self-
guided tour. Several quilts from
the Campbells’ antique quilt
collection were on display across
the expansive railing of the front
porch.
During the social hour, Sandi
Rabb, member of the Carson
House Board of Directors, sold
tickets for the 50/50 raffle, and
invited folks to check out the
silent auction items on display
and place their last-minute bids.
A catered southern dinner
was served by Cantey’s
Kitchen. During the dinner
and throughout the evening,
Scot Kinsey, musician
and songwriter, provided
instrumental music. The climax
of the dinner came with the
announcement of Carin Rabun
as the winner of the 50/50 raffle.
As if to punctuate the end to
a fun filled and very memorable
evening, a magnificent rainbow
arched across the sky, bringing
to a close a very successful
evening in a beautiful country
setting.
4 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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who will discuss the history of the
Introducing
McElroy House in Burnsville, now
Hard Times Cafe’
A Free Feast for the Needy the location of the Yancey Co. His-
Every Second Monday of the Month, tory Museum. Visitors welcome.
5-7 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, For more information call 442-
Pleasant Gardens, Just 3 Miles West of Marion 7779.
Walmart on US 70. Just Show Up for a Hot Meal and
Great Fellowship! Loving and Serving Those 2nd annual Honey Bee
Who are Struggling in Our Community! Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, June 26 from 9:00
Old Fort First Baptist Church will have a family movie a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Honey Bee Arts
night on Saturday, June 26. Family games start at 6pm
Festival sponsored by the Mc-
Movie will start at 7pm Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be
provided.
Dowell Arts Council in historic
downtown Marion. Join in the
fun celebrating the hard work
Old Fort First Baptist Church will have a Post Bible
School event will be Saturday, July 17 with a trip to the Na-
of the little Honey Bee and its
importance to our life! Pick up
ture Center in Asheville. Meet at the church at 10:30; will re-
locally produced honey, arts and
turn around 3:30. Picnic lunch will be provided by the church.
crafts inspired by this amazing
creature! Details, applications,
Pinnacle United Methodist Church on Pinnacle Church
etc. are available on the Mc-
Road is offered a Boy Scout program. Scouts meet each Tues-
Dowell Arts Council website,
day at 6:30 pm. The Scouts are running a clothing and food
www.mcdowellarts.org or call
drive for Dysartsville Christian Ministries. For donations,
them at 828-652-8610. Admis-
call Pastor Phillip McCall at 659-4333 or 652-2800.
sion is FREE!
Bethel United Methodist Church (Crooked Creek) MTA Volunteer Meeting on
Welcomes you to their Sunday services. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday
service, 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School.
Tuesday, June 29 @ 6:00 p.m. at
the YMCA multi-purpose room.
Pastor, Rev. Richard Stanley - Contact # 668-9333 Anyone who wants to help out
on race day is welcome to at-
It’s that time again... tend.
Beginner Line Dance Class-
es will be offered at the Mc-
Call or Email us with your Vaction Bible School information. Dowell Senior Center on
Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
Bethlehem Baptist Church until 8:00 pm. Instructor is Bill
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL starts this Lathan and classes are $5.00
Sunday night and will go through per class. For more information
Friday, June 25th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 call 652-8953.
p.m. each night. The church is located at
2835 Old Fort Sugar Hill Road. Join us The McDowell County Board
for a “High Seas Expedition” and em- of Commissioners now taking
bark on an exciting voyage to discover God’s mighty applications for five vacancies
love!For more information or to preregister, please call on the Marion Fire Advisory
Rebecca at 460-6606. We will have fun, food, crafts, Board of Directors and one va-
music and wonderful Bible lessons! Friday night cancy on the McDowell County
commencement will be huge, exciting, special event! Planning Board. Applications
are available on line at: www.
Old Fort First Baptist Church VBS mcdowellgov.com or can be
will be Sunday, July 11 - through Friday, July 16 picked up at the Clerk to the
beginning with a meal at 5:30 p.m and ending at 8:30 Board’s office, 1st floor, Rm.
p.m. Bible School Kick Off event will be on Sunday, 124, County Admin. Building.
July 11 beginning at 3pm until Bible School starts
at 6pm There will be wagon rides, sack races, Grass Roots - Old Fort- Every
horse shoes, and crafts. Come and get pre-registered Saturday afternoon from
for Bible School and have some fun! 12pm-2pm - Music series
hosted by Catawba Vale Cafe.
FREE admission. Different
performers each week, regional
The Historic Marion Tailgate Market talent! Cafe offers a variety of
will open on Saturdays, beginning June 26, 9:00 sandiwiches, soups, hot and
AM – 12:00 noon. This will be in addition to the cold drinks plus WiFi service.
Tuesday afternoon market. The market is located Come and sit a spell! 32 East
at the intersection of Lo- Main in Historic Downtown Old
gan and West Henderson Fort. Details at: http://www.
Street. For more infor- catawbavalecafe.com
mation call 652-2215.
American Legion Post No.
56 meet every fourth Tuesday
Join your Foothills Community of every month at 7:00 p.m. at
Theatre friends on Friday, June 25th the National Guard Amory.
Refreshments are served. For
for their annual “Review/Preview” more info, please call 527-2415
celebration. Bits from the previous or 652-4378.
music moves indoors for inclem-
ent weather). Free; 7-9pm, Mar-
ion Depot, Marion. For more
information, call 828-652-2215
or visit www.downtownmation.
org.
Davidson’s Fort Historic
Park – Old Fort Open to the
public each Saturday between
the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. Project information, fund-
ing needs and more may be
found on their website at www.
davidsonsfort.com.
Route 70 Cruisers- Each 3rd
Sunday afternoon of each month
between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
come out to visit with these “car
buffs” and enjoy the beauty of
these classic cars in downtown
Old Fort along Railroad Street
(across from the depot).
Call To Artists - Old Fort The
Appalachian Artisan Society is
looking for local handcrafter and
artists. We need quilt makers,
sewn & knitted products, iron
work, pottery, woodworking,
rustic furniture, fine art paint-
ings, original pieces and more.
It’s an opportunity to sell your
products locally and nationally
through our e-commerce web-
site. Make extra money during
the holidays. For more infor-
mation visit TAAS Gallery, 48
East Main Street, Old Fort,
NC 28762 or call 828-668-1070,
www.taasg.com
Old Fort Mountain Herit-
age Alliance (Join Us) - Meet
every third Wednesday at the
Old Fort Depot between 3:00
p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Alliance
operates as a committee of the
town and is working with Hand-
Made in America’s Small Towns
Program to revitalize and pro-
mote Old Fort. Go to www.
downtownoldfort.org for more
information.
Sky Island Retreat & Camp-
ground offers live pickin’ and/
or karaoke every Saturday be-
ginning at 4 p.m. and family-
friendly movies on Saturday
nights on a large outdoor movie
screen beginning at dark. Take
Exit 73 off I-40. Follow Bat
Cave Road two miles and turn
left onto Harlow Noblitt Road
and follow signs. For more in-
formation, call 668-4928.
Old Fort Mountain Music-
Every Friday evening at 7:00 for
more than a decade, folks have
gathered to hear and play blue-
grass and traditional mountain
music. Nobody’s paid, every-
one’s welcome and coffee and
sodas are still just a quarter!
Every Friday evening at 7:00
pm at the Old Rockett Building
in Old Fort.
Across
Weekend Report
By William Kehler,
EMS Director McDowell County
McDowell County
EMS
Celebrating 32 Years
Commitment…Compassion…Service
Friday 6/18/10 NC 80 for a motorcycle crash.
One patient was transported
EMS Calls – 16 to McDowell Hospital.
Saturday 6/19/10 Sunday 6/20/10
EMS Calls – 23
10:53 EMS responded to EMS Calls – 22
911 Weekend
Call Report
By Terry Young, Director
Emergency Management
Friday 6/18/10 83 - 911 Calls
Admin. Lines - 53 Total - 136
Sat. 6/19/10 89 - 911 Calls
Admin Lines - 67 Total - 156
Sunday 6/20/10 51 - 911 Calls
Admin Lines - 46 Total - 97
Total Weekend Calls - 389
The McDowell County Republican Party
will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting at the
Hook & Anchor Restaurant, Thursday, June 24;
at 6:00 pm. All candidates are welcome to address
attendees. Contact Vance Caudle 460-2400
The Old Fort Ruritan will be set-up
at the Roses parking lot in Marion selling TNT
Fireworks from Friday, June 25 - Sunday, July 4.
This is a fundraiser for the Ruritan
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners
are continuing to accept applications for five va-
cancies on the Marion Area Fire Advisory Board
of Directors. Applications are also being accepted
for a vacancy on the Region C Workforce Devel-
opment Board representing the private for-profit
business sector for Marion and McDowell County.
Applications are available on our website at www.
mcdowellgov.com or may be picked up in the Of-
fice of Clerk to the Board, First Floor, Room 124,
County Administration Building, Marion, NC
NORTH COVE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
For all people who attended or
taught at North Cove High School
Saturday June 26, 2010 starting
at 11:00 am for reminiscing!
Lunch at noon, please bring a covered dish.
Location is the old North Cove High School
We try to have a reunion every other year,
so please come join us and tell all of your former
classmates and teachers to attend as well
For more information, please contact
Linda Chapman Harwood 828-442-8960
orBeverly Lonon Foster 828-756-4178
(See history/picture of the school on pg. 10)

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Dear Editor,
First off, we find it very
amusing the same day that our
supposedly over exaggerated
story about the food makes the
McDowell News, that evening
we had out tasty 7-day soup.
The soup consisted of black-eyed
peas, hot dog chunks, bologna
pieces, cabbage, spaghetti
noodles, rice, potatoes, meatloaf,
stuffing, beans, macaroni
noodles, turkey pieces, and
the McDowell County famous
turkey meatballs, that the
editor of the McDowell News
said was so tasty, except they
had been saved and threw in
the nastiest concoction that a
man can eat.
The next day at lunch, guess
what we had? The same exact
thing served with refried beans
and it wasn’t soup anymore
because everything in it had
sucked the soup up. Then
at dinner we had a heap of
overcooked macaroni noodles
and little and we mean little
of the turkey that is not as
fattening as beef. So you can tell
Marion Reinstates $5 Vehicle Tax,
Increases Water/Sewer Rates by 6%
Keeping with Tradition…
NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
By Gwen Evans
On Tuesday, June 15th the
Marion City Council held their
regular bi-weekly meeting.
After approving the minutes
and agenda, the Council began
their public hearing on the
2010-2011 Budget Ordinance.
They unanimously approved
a total budget of $9,519,019
which is $356,368 less than
the amended 2009-2010
budget. The economy has had
a big impact on the drop in the
budget due to lost revenue.
Mayor Steve Little, City
Manager Bob Boyette, and the
rest of the council applauded
everyone who had worked so
hard to bring this fiscal year
budget together. This was done
without raising property tax
for the 43rd consecutive year!
Sen. Queen Helps Build State’s
Top Business Climate
Despite Challenges, NC’s Superlatives Stack Up
News Report
North Carolina’s business
climate is judged among the best
in the country, according to a
new compilation of independent
analyses of respected national
organizations. Senator Joe Sam
Queen said that this demonstrates
remarkable progress stemming
from programs and policies he
and his colleagues have worked to
implement in the Senate. Queen is
Senate Appropriations Co-Chair of
Natural and Economic Resources,
which oversees all job-creation
and economic development
funding, as well as Co-Chair of
the Senate Select Committee on
Energy, Science and Technology
and the Senate Chair of the Joint
Select Committee on Global
Engagement.
“As we work to put people
back to work and position North
Carolina for economic recovery,
independent sources tell us we
are on the right track and making
great strides,” said Sen. Queen.
“We still have a long ways to go
to make sure all of our people are
thriving, but a healthy business
climate is essential to creating jobs
and very real in North Carolina.”
North Carolina Small Business
Commissioner Scott Daugherty
unveiled a list of independent
sources showing our state to
be one of the best places in the
country to add jobs, do business
in, or to relocate to. The list of
economically-savvy, independent
analyses rebut politically-
motivated criticism of the state’s
A-Block Inmates Speak Out Again!
that we had a helping of corn,
cucumbers or tomatoes as far
as it goes. Back here they don’t
exist. The only vegetable that
we get consistently is salad. It
is also a fact that the guards
who might not say so due to
circumstances of their job, but
there have been numerous
times they had to bring us
sandwiches for the whole
block due to the lack of food
or bring our block which holds
approximately 56 inmates at
max capacity, freshly fixed
patty’s due to the quality (burnt
or undercooked) food.
We are not trying to be
malicious in any way, all we
want is for the public to be
aware and please keep us in
their prayers. At the same
time that we wrote the other
letter to the editor there were
approximately 43 out of 44 or
45 inmates that agreed and
signed it voluntarily and we
find it very amusing that the
editor of the McDowell News,
the Captain Ace McNeilly and
Sheriff Dudley Greene waited
There will even be a modest
increase in city employees pay.
After approval of the budget
the City Council went on with
other appointments as follows:
• Approval of a sidewalk
encroachment for the Caffiend
Underground business located
on West Henderson Street for
placement of table and chairs
for customers.
• Approval of a 6% increase
in water and sewer rates.
• Approval of a 6% increase
in commercial garbage and
recycling rates. The Council
said they have tried to keep this
a self-sustaining operation.
• Approval of a Motor
Vehicle Tax of $5 per vehicle.
This had been in place before
and was taken out due to the
hard economy but is now being
business climate.
Here’s how North Carolina
actually stacks up:
• #1 - 2009 Best Business
Climate (Site Selection
Magazine)
• #1 - 2010 Lowest State
& Local Tax Burden on
Business(Council on State
Taxation and Ernst & Young)
• #2 - 2009 Best States for
Business(CEO Magazine)
• #2 - Most Favorable Business
Climate, 08 (Development
Counselors International)
• #3 - 2009 Pro-Business
State (Polina Corporate Real
Estate)
HAY F O R S A L E !
R o u n d Bales - Fescue
$30.00/bale
at the Farm
1 0 0 0 - 1200 lbs per bale
K C Meadows Farm
Marion, NC
Ca l l 828-442-7775
Letter to the Editor:
so long to share undoubtedly
one of our best meals. So as
inmates we aren’t armed with
slick words such as tasty,
as good as it gets, or higher
education’s, we are just plain
local men that have made
mistakes and please believe
that we have tried numerous
times with filing grievances
which have fallen on deaf ears
such as the Captain and the
Sheriff.
We would like to INVITE the
editor of the McDowell News to
try our tasty 7-Day Soup, or
to have lunch and dinner for 7
days and not judge this place
on just one meal. The guards
here laugh because they know
the truth. We DID NOT ask for
a war of words because we have
not got many. But the few that
we do are true and accurate, if
any pastors, teachers, lawyers,
DSS workers, anyone not
affiliated with this Sheriff’s
administration would come for
lunch and dinner for 7 days,
we promise that you would not
utter the word tasty, then go
reinstated. Other cities have
had one for years but Marion
had avoided reinstating it until
now. This will help bring in
greatly needed monies for the
city of Marion.
• Approval to adopt Planning
and Development Fee Schedule
Ordinance, for an increase in
commercial building but not
residential.
• Approval of a well testing
fee that will be done locally
at the water plant for people
who have wells. The Council is
proud to offer this service due to
people having to travel 30 miles
or more to have it done. The fee
will only be fifty dollars.
The City Council considered
reappointment of certain
vacancies to City Advisory
Boards and was able to approve
• #5 - The Best State for
Business, 09 (Forbes)
• #9 - Americas Top State for
Business, 09 (CNBC)
• #12 - 2009 Boardroom
Guide to the Best states
for Business(Directorship
Magazine)
Senator Queen adds, “We
are balancing our budget, while
investing in economic growth
and quality education in order to
generate the 21st century jobs we
need. Even in these tough times,
we have been fiscally responsible
and maintained our state’s AAA
bond rating.” Senator Queen
recently announced several
The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 5
to the surrounding county jails
and see just what tasty truly
is, then we believe that anyone
with a heart would pray for us.
This is our last letter to the
editor.
On behalf of our families and
us, we would like to “Thank”
the editor of The News Bulletin
of McDowell very much for
not blowing this thing into
what the McDowell News has
succeed in doing. Honestly, our
intentions were to send our
families the letter and have
them to send it local churches
around here. Because we do
need their support and prayers.
But our loved ones sent our
letter to this newspaper and
for that we are truly blessed.
We honestly believe the public
can read between the lines. We
don’t need a month to invite
someone to our worst meal; we
have them consistently every
day.
Thank you again for listening,
A-Block,
McDowell County Jail
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
PERSONAL INJURY CASES
NO WIN - NO FEE
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
$200 + COSTS
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
WILLS, ESTATES
some, but will have a follow
& TRAFFIC CASES
up and completion of this at
a later date. An add on for FRED COATS
appointments was to consider
and approve going forward with ATTORNEY AT LAW
the directional signs for Marion
businesses. This was approved; 659-2439
hopefully once the project is
complete it will help bring more 25 WEST HENDERSON STREET
business to the area. MARION, NORTH CAROLINA 28752
There was a brief discussion
on City Manager Bob Boyette’s FORMER DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
report of how well the Farmers
Market in Marion is doing and
the anticipation of it opening
on Saturdays. The property
closing for Wal-Mart and now
that construction could begin.
The Council is hoping to have
a dedication for Eastfield
Community Park sometime in
July; this will be discussed in
another meeting.
state investments in critical
infrastructure and job creating
incentives across his 47th district,
including Main Street Solutions,
Small Town grants, water and
sewer grants, transportation
projects, Community Investment
grants with Golden LEAF,
initiatives for jobs through the
Rural Center, and partnerships
with e-NC to advance broadband.
For more on Sen. Queen, who
represents Avery, Haywood,
Madison, McDowell, Mitchell GIBBS HARDWARE
and Yancey Counties, please 66 East Main St. Old Fort, NC
visit www.joesamqueen.com and 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat.
contact Senator Queen at 919- 828-668-4249 Sale Ends 6/30/10
733-3460.
New Shipment!
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Great for quilting & many other crafts
6 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

FRED’S PHARMACY OLD FORT MACA Presents 2nd Annual Honeybee Festival
Contributed
McDowell Arts Council
presents the 2nd annual Honey
Bee Festival to be held on the
courthouse lawn in downtown
Storewide Savings On Over-the-counter Medications Marion on Saturday, June 26
from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. A
40 West Main Street full day of live music is planned
Old Fort, NC 28762 kicked off by Britt Combs
(828) 668-4347 followed by Polly and the Posse,
Pete and Kim McWhirter, and
headliners Laura Blackley
and the Swayback Sisters.
Unfortunately one of the sisters
can’t make it so they’ve renamed
themselves the Swayback
Twins especially for Honey Bee.
Bring your lawn chairs.
Food vendors will be on hand
selling Italian ice, lemonade,
and more. Kids’ activities will
include face painting, an art
competition, and we’ll have all
the bits and pieces for you to
turn yourself into a honeybee.
Arts and crafts vendors will
be set up on the lawn, many
demonstrating the process for
making their work. Outlaw
Pottery is bringing their kiln, so
if you’ve ever been interested in
making your own pottery here’s
your chance. Last but most
certainly not least, we can’t
forget the McDowell County
Beekeepers. They will have
a booth to share with festival
goers all there is to know
about the wonderful world of
honeybees.

COME SEE
TOMMY CALHOUN
Paramount Ford & Hyundai

Honey Bear Illustration/Poster by John Fuller

for the Honeybee Festival

“Little Dutch Girl” in Brackett Town Marion Police Issuing Good Citations to Children
Ray and Pat Arrowood of
Brackett Town are the hosts
of McDowell Quilt Trail Block
No. 30. “Little Dutch Girl” is
a 3x3 block that hangs on the
east-facing wall of Ray and Pat’s
workshop.
Pat chose the Little Dutch
Girl quilt pattern to honor her
mother, Zonia Allison. This
particular pattern was one of the
first quilts her mother made. “It
is an appliqué pattern,” says Pat.
“Most ladies made at least one,
but using the piecing method for
making the quilt tops is more
productive.”
Pat’s memory of the quilting
bees that were held at her home
in Dysartsville in the late fifties
is a story of mountain culture to
which many can relate, and those
who can’t, may find it interesting.
The Allison family lived in the
old Benjamin Taylor Daves home
place behind the Dysartsville
Baptist Church. During the
late nineteen fifties, the church
membership decided to build a
new brick church and tear down
the old white frame church that
was built in the mid 1800s. Pat
says that in 1960, she and Ray
were the last couple to be married
in the old frame church.
The women of the church,
wanting to contribute to the
new church project in some way,
decided they would make and
sell quilts. Pat says most of the
quilts were spoken for before they
were even finished. People would
buy them for about $40.00 each.
The earnings from the quilting
paid for the carpet, the mural for
the baptistery, the windows, and
all the special things that were
needed for the new church, which
was completed around 1964.
Pat recalls that quilting bees
were held at her home every
Wednesday. There were eight
or more regulars who would
bring their lunch and quilt
all day, laughing, joking, and
probably gossiping a little, too.
Those who didn’t care to do the
hand stitching would cut out the
pattern pieces and others would
sew the tops together for the
quilters to hand stitch the quilt.
Feed sack material was used
most often. During this time you
could buy “yard goods” from a
“dry goods” store, such as Belk’s
in Marion or order from the Sears
and Roebuck catalog. However,
feed sack material was the most
economical material, and most
commonly used.
Grain for cows and feed for
chickens came in brightly-colored
print cotton sacks, and this
material was used for everything
from ladies dresses to quilting
material. The lady of the home
would give her husband a swatch
of material and tell him how many
sacks she needed of a particular
pattern. Pat says, “Daddy was
real good with matching up the
material when he went to buy
the grain.”
Many mountain homes of this
era were small and cramped,
lacking the modern conveniences
enjoyed today. The homemade
quilting frame was one of many
practical tools used by the women
of the family. The type of quilt
frame used in the Allison home
was ceiling-mounted and could
be raised and lowered by rope.
When in use, the frame would be
lowered to a workable height and
was accessible for several quilters
to gather around. When not in
use, the frame would be raised
near the ceiling and the rope tied
off to a hook mounted on the wall,
allowing the room to be used
for other household activities
without having to disturb the
progress of the quilt.
Pat says she learned to quilt
at one such quilting frame. After
school the ladies would invite
her to sit with them and quilt.
When it was time for them to
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go home and ready News Report Police Department. “They will be “We always urge our children
themselves and A program that started on distributed to the patrol officers, to be more active and get more
family for church Monday of this week will enable and they will hand them out at physical exercise, and we are
prayer meeting that police officers to hand out citations their discretion. They’ll be handing pleased to partner with Safe Kids
evening, they would to children for showing good out ‘sandwich citations’ for the kids Western North Carolina and local
raise the frame behavior. displaying good behavior.” officers to ensure they stay safe
until another day. SUBWAY has teamed up with Monday was the first official and injury free this summer,” said
Pat says before Safe Kids Western North Carolina day of summer, a perfect day for Kevin Duval, SUBWAY board
she was born her and the Marion Police officers to starting the program. Youngsters chairman for Asheville and the
mother had made carry out a program designed to that are observed making safe surrounding areas.
a quilt in the help prevent summertime injuries. choices will be issued a “Playin’ “The Playin’ Safe Campaign
“Little Dutch Girl” Through SUBWAY’s Playin’ Safe Citation” by a local officer. is designed to remind children to
pattern. “I was Safe Campaign, kids caught The citation is a SUBWAY coupon be safe when playing outdoors,”
the oldest of six playing safely outdoors will be good for a free 6-inch SUBWAY said Beverly Hopps, health
children, and this “cited” and rewarded for setting a sandwich or a kids meal. educator for Safe Kids WNC/
quilt was passed good safety example that others The safe choices can include Mission Children’s Hospital. “Most
down from one girl can follow. wearing a helmet or protective gear injuries are preventable, and we
to another until it “We have a limited number of while riding a bike, skateboard want families to spend their time
was worn out from reward tickets, about 50,” said or scooter, using a crosswalk or enjoying outdoor activities instead
use. This pattern Lt. Scott Spratt of the Marion simply playing safe in the park. of emergency trips to the hospital.”
was one of the
first quilt patterns “Plant it...and they will come”
Mama made. Most
ladies made at least
one.” It served to Final Close-Out Sale
demonstrate their
*items available while supplies last
appliqué skill.
There is Starts Wed. June 16th-July 1st 2010
something about
quilting that is Painter’s Greenhouse has two weeks left to clear
near and dear to out everything, before closing down July 1st for
the hearts of mountain people. this season! Too many plants to list! Unadvertised
Quilts tell the stories of family specials and bargains galore! Come see us!
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8 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The Living Word
By Delores Hendley
business for the time is short
and the Word tells us to work
“WATCH” while it is day for night comes
(Mark 13: 35-37): Watch ye when no man can work. We
therefore for ye know not when must do the work He has given
the master of the house cometh, us to do…. we want to be found
at even, or at midnight, or at the faithful when He comes for His
cockcrowing, or in the morning. own.
Lest coming suddenly he find Because the devil knows his
you sleeping. And what I say time is running out, he is doing
unto you I say unto all, WATCH. all he can to defeat the purpos-
The Lord’s command means, es of God and stop the body of
“Be Awake, or Rouse yourself, Christ from their callings and
be completely awake, be vigi- destiny. The battle is growing
lant, or alert.” stronger each day between good
Each one must take heed and evil, light and darkness. We
and not lose sight of the times must be fully awake and not be
we are living in lest the Lord ashamed of the gospel of Jesus
returns and finds us sleeping. Christ for it is the power of God
We must be about our Father’s unto salvation. Christ defeated
satan and all the powers of hell
at the cross….this gave victory
to His body, the Church. Now
we know why His Word tells us,
“greater is He that is in us than
He that is in the world.”
Watch and be aware of your
adversity for in: (1 Timothy 6:
12) we are commanded to fight
the good fight of faith. He is
warning us that our enemy is
going to rise up against us and
sometimes he may appear as
an angel of light in his efforts
to deceive or trap us. Another
enemy is complacency. (Amos
6: 1): “Woe to them that are at
ease in Zion.”
(1 Peter 5: 8): Be sober, be
vigilant, because your adver-
sary, the devil, as a roaring lion,
walketh about seeking whom
he may devour.
We must watch, pray, and
be on guard against the enemy
and all of his fiery darts. Satan
comes to steal, kill, and destroy.
Poem of the Week
We must be fully awake, always
praying and never be off guard. By Frances Robinson
An idle moment is a danger-
ous moment. If one is to stand Blow My Troubles All Away
in the evil day, he must resist
the plague of idleness. Be stead-
fast in battle, do not retreat or Lord as I walk down this dusty old road,
grow weary in well doing; for
I’m feeling kind of tired and all alone,
the Word tells us we shall reap
in due season if we faint not. So as the sun shines down upon my way,
Remember we are in covenant Lord please let this wind blow my troubles all away.
with our Heavenly Father and
the enemy is not!
Lord let this wind blow my troubles all away,
May we put our faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ who has be- Lord please let your wind blow my troubles all away,
gun a good work in us. Be strong For I need new strength just to walk another day.
in the Lord and in the Power
of His Might! He will bring us
I’ve got some friends who need peace down in their soul,
through every battle for He has
promised, “I will never leave And there is trouble everywhere I go,
nor forsake you, but I will go And this old world Lord it’s in an afful mess,
with you even to the end of the And It’s getting so hard to find a little happiness.
world.”
 The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 9

Library Corner “The Musician’s Daughter” by

By Elizabeth House
New Director
McDowell County Library
Kids News Jeff Robbins. He’ll be playing Ap-
The theme for next week’s chil- palachian music for the kids on
dren’s programs will be music! Wednesday, June 30 at 11:00 am
Books for Babies (for ages 0 to 3 in Old Fort, and Thursday, July 1
and their parents) will be on Tues- at 11:00 am in Marion.
day, June 29 at 11:00 am in Mar-
ion. Stories & Crafts for all ages Teen News
will be Tuesday, June 29 at 3:30 Ms. Lori has purchased lots
pm in Marion, and Wednesday, of new books for teens, including
June 30 at 3:30 pm in Old Fort, at “The Short Second Life of Bree
which Ms. Allison will be helping Tanner” by Stephenie Meyer,
the kids make wind chimes. And “Sweet Little Lies” by Lauren
we have a special guest for Story Conrad, “Hex Hall” by Rachel
Time next week, local musician Hawkins, “Burned” by P.C. Cast,
Susanne Dunlap, “North of Beau-
tiful” by Justina Chen Headley,
“Mercury” by Hope Larson, and
“Twilight: the Graphic Novel”
by Stephenie Meyer. Come find
something cool to read, and sign
up for the Teen Summer Reading
Club if you haven’t already. First
prize for the most pages read by
August 18 is a $50 gift card!
Holiday Closing
Both libraries will be closed
Saturday, July 3 and Monday,
July 5, so come in early in the
week and stock up on books and
movies for the holiday weekend.
We have some cute Independ-
ence Day themed picture books
to share with your children, in-
cluding “Hats off for the Fourth of
July!” by Harriet Ziefert, “Happy
Birthday, America” by Mary Pope
Osborne, and “Fourth of July
Mice” by Bethany Roberts.
Recommended
Websites
Now that summer has offi-
cially begun and your kids have
extra free time on their hands,
they may be doing more Internet
surfing, online social networking,
and texting. Here are some help-
ful websites with advice on mak-
ing these pastimes safer and more
enjoyable: www.safekids.com
has information on safe surfing
for kids, Facebook privacy, how
to deal with cyberbullies, and lots
more.www.safeteens.com has
similar resources aimed towards
teens, but in addition has advice
on cell phone and texting safety,
as well as social networking tips.
www.connectsafely.org is
intended for all ages, especially
way, film, and television, she
shares lots of funny and touching
teens, parents and educators. anecdotes about Hollywood leg-
It has suggestions on creating ends such as Cary Grant, Lucille
strong passwords, “virtual world”
Ball, Jimmy Stewart and Marlon
safety tips, and pointers on video Brando. But truly, the stories she
sharing. includes about the smaller mo-
ments and less famous people
Recommended in her life are just as enjoyable.
Reading Written in short vignettes and
I’m currently reading comedi- sprinkled with photographs, this
enne Carol Burnett’s new memoir is an easy, amiable summer read.
called “This Time The library also owns her 1986
Together.” Bur- autobiography “One More Time.”
nett describes her If you like reading life stories, we
life experiences offer a free email newsletter list-
with the same ing the new biographies available
warmth and at your library each month! To try
self-deprecating out this service, just visit www.
humor for which mcdowellpubliclibrary.org and
we came to love her on her long click on NextReads signup, or call
running CBS variety show. An 652-3858 to get a staff member to
award winning veteran of Broad- help you.

Appalachian Perspective
By Nada Carroll
Hard to be- year I’ll be lucky enough to find a
lieve that June slumbering bumblebee or two in a
is winding down, flower cluster. I’ve written before
and that sum- about the bumblers doing a little
mer heat is making inroads in our overnight “camping out” in phlox
normally cool mountains. Here in flower heads, where early in the
our part of the foothills, we could morning or maybe about dusk, it is
do with a good inch or so of rain possible to pet a sleepy bee. Years
to combat the drying effects of the ago there was an article in a gar-
heat. We’ve had maybe a quarter dening magazine by a lady who
of an inch in a couple of showers, had discovered the pleasure of pet-
but the garden could do with a ting a bumblebee. How so? Very,
good soaking rain with little or no very gently, stroking its back.
runoff. We don’t seem to have as many
Summer’s flowers are in the bumblebees this year as usual, nor
forefront now. Daylilies, bee balm, very many honey bees. The bum-
Queen Anne’s lace, the first sprays blers we have come in sizes com-
of the butterfly bush, campion, parable to the three bears--Iarge,
etc. Thanks to Steve and Susie, medium, and small. It’s more fun
my pots are filled with pentas and to pet one of the larger ones, but I
vincas making a splash of color. did find a little one in a multi-flow-
It won’t be long before the phlox ered garlic blossom. It was early
will be blooming, and maybe this in the morning, and I carefully
stroked his back, but his body lan-
guage said plainly, “go away, I’m
not ready to get up yet!” The morn-
ing was cool, and no rays from the
rising sun were there to warm him
up. I have no idea why they would
choose to sleep in a flower’s cluster
of blossoms, other than that per-
haps they feel more secure settled
in the midst of them.
Our gardens, whether large
or small, are becoming more and
more important. Habitat for bees,
butterflies, and small wildlife in
particular, is becoming more the
sterile order of the manicured
lawns of the myriad golf courses
scattered over WNC. Think of the
land they cover, the chemicals
used to keep them green, along
with the gallons and gallons of wa-
ter to assist that beautiful green.
Give me a meadow full of wildflow-
ers, anytime!
I’m glad that more schools are
introducing school children to the
importance of gardens of all kinds.
I haven’t seen the butterfly garden
at Old Fort in a long time, but if it
is $till functioning it should be pro-
ducing good habitat. If you want to
attract more than a casual butter-
fly visitor, it is important to have
both nectar producing flowers and
food sources for their caterpillar
stage.
A friend has a little patch of
milkweed along the driveway to
her house, an absolutely necessary
host for Monarch butterflies in the
larvae stage--it is the only food they
eat. There used to be lots of it along
roadsides and ditches, but often
is cut down and that source lost.
Monarchs are the butterflies that
migrate to special areas in Central
America. As they begin their jour-
ney back to North American, there
are (I think) three generations of
them. They travel so far, mate,
look for milkweed upon which to
lay their eggs, and then die. The
eggs hatch out, nature does its
work, and another generation goes
further north, etc. It is that last
generation that begins the migra-
tion down south that survives
(hopefully) the winter and begins
that spring advance. We are on
a part of their flyway for that re-
turn trip in the fall, when millions
of them travel back to Central
America, where they settle in trees
that become festooned with butter-
flies. Sometimes you can see them
drifting down 1-40 in the fall of the
year, right alongside Old Fort.
As you come into Black Moun-
tain on Hwy 70 going west, you
will see milkweed growing in a bed
in the median. They are provid-
ing a host source, as well as nectar
when the plants bloom. If you have
any on your place, I urge you to
let it grow. Once the eggs are laid
on the milkweed leaves, dinner is
waiting! After 3-4 weeks, the cat-
erpillar has reached maturity and
forms a chrysalis, perhaps on the
host plant, where the marvelous
transformation from a fat caterpil-
lar to a beautiful butterfly takes
place.
Other then the milkweed, other
favorite nectar sources for various
butterflies are zinnias, perennial
phlox, Joe Pye weed, lantanas, but-
terfly bush, cosmos, coneflowers,
sedums, pentas, etc. You may find
books in our libraries than give
more information about butterfly
gardens and the butterflies them-
selves. It is interesting to note that
according to some folks, butterflies
are more attracted to particular
colors than others: purple, yellow,
blue, white, orange and pink. My
pink and purple pentas usually
have the big tiger swallowtails sip-
ping nectar. Other host sources are
dill, parsley and fennel, especially
parsley. One of the swallowtails
loves parsley--one year one cater-
pillar completely stripped a plant,
but of course, it put out new shoots.
Summertime is a good time for
adults and children to learn a little
more about all the interesting crea-
tures around us, from bumblebees
and butterflies, to the fireflies that
now light up the nights. Check it
out!

Parenting prior experience in that type

With A Purpose
By Rebekah Fishel
I want midst of a struggling economy.
to let you I have experienced many
know about several new blogs I benefits of working for two hotel
write and post on the Internet. chains at the same time. They
These may be of interest to you have the same owner so I divide
and might inspire you in your my time each week helping both
personal life and career. hotels. It has surprised many
The first one is titled, Secrets people which of the two hotels
Of A Thriving Hotel. Follow me has flourished and has risen to
on the journey of turning around #7 in the nation with it’s particu-
a not-so-thriving hotel. What lar chain.
started out as a part-time week- Now I am working with the
end job has turned into so much other one to improve everything.
more. I will be sharing effective The owner took a risk allowing
strategies for any business that me to handle the marketing.
wants to be successful in the After all, I did not have a lot of
of field. What I am learning
though, is that there is not just
one simple solution to rebuilding
a business.
It’s about connection with
each guest and building rela-
tionships. It’s about making
their environment at the busi-
ness appeal to the guests. It’s
about making their experience
with our business a good one
from start to finish.
There’s just so many facets
to being successful in any given
field. I plan on covering these
and more in my blog. Some of
the things I will share will be
beneficial for your personal life
as well. So I hope you will check
this blog out. You will find me
at http://secretsofathrivinghotel.
blogspot.com.
The other one is a pet project
which will require input and
volunteers for it to truly be effec-
tive. This one is titled, Shake Up
My World - Inspire Me. All of us
have been inspired by someone
at some point in time. It is not
always some big thing they did
either, and they may not even be
aware that they made a differ-
ence in our life.
This is a blog you can click on
when you need some words of
encouragement or a little pick-
me-up. It is always inspiring
hearing other people’s stories
especially when they experi-
enced set backs in life yet they
had faith and a strong will to
survive.
I recently watched a docu-
mentary on Olympic champion
ice skater, Scott Hamilton. He
had every reason to give up.
He lost his mother. He battled
cancer and he wanted to sim-
ply quit. Something inside him
would not let him and he has in-
spired so many people with his
courage and passion.
I want to share stories like
that. There are historical figures
who changed our world who
have an interesting story to tell.
We always look at successful
people and think they have had
it easy all their life. Have you
ever wondered what their per-
sonal journey was before they
tasted success?
If they had thrown in the
towel when they thought all
hope was gone, they would have
missed out on the miracle. I’m
hoping that everyday people
will contribute and share stories
about people that have inspired
them. Real people and real sto-
ries play out every single day.
It is also refreshing and en-
couraging knowing that we
are not alone in this life. We
all struggle with various issues
throughout our lifetime. Please
join me on this blog and if you
have a story to share, by all
means, please pass it on.
You can help inspire others
simply because someone took
the time to inspire you. Find this
blog on line at: http://shakeup-
myworld.blogspot.com. My goal
is to provide inspiration for you
when you might need it. Thanks
for checking out these blogs.

The Preacher’s Corner
By Dr. Tom Walker,
Pastor Zion Hill Baptist Church
“The Greatest Tragedy”
There are a many great bod-
ies of water that exist around the
globe. Here is a list of them:
1- The Pacific Ocean covers
60,060,700 square miles.
2- The Atlantic Ocean covers
29,637,900 square miles.
3- The Indian Ocean covers
26,469,500 square miles.
4- The Southern Ocean covers
7,848,300 square miles.
5- The Artic Ocean covers
5,427,000 square miles.
6- The Mediterranean Sea covers
1,444,800 square miles.
7- The Caribbean Sea covers
1,049,500 square miles.
8- The South China Sea covers
895,400 square miles.
9- The Bering Sea covers 884,900
square miles.
In addition to the ones we have
already listed there are the follow-
ing great bodies of water listed in
square mile acreage order: Gulf of
Mexico, Okhotsk Sea, East China
Sea, Hudson Bay, Japan Sea,
Andaman Sea, North Sea, Red
Sea, and the Baltic Sea. That list
does not even include the various
lakes there are in the world.
About 70 % of the earth’s sur-
face is covered with water. The
waters are used for commerce
and for pleasure as well.
The Bible teaches us that
new heavens and a new earth
are coming. Peter describes it
somewhat by saying, “We, ac-
cording to His promise, look for
new heavens and a new earth,
wherein dwelleth righteousness”
(2 Pet. 3:13). When Peter refers to
God’s promise, he gives reference
to Isaiah 66:17 which says, “For
behold , I create new heavens and
a new earth: and the former shall
not be remembered nor come into
mind.” Also Isaiah 66:22 says,
“For as the new heavens and the
new earth, which I will make,
shall remain before me, saith the
LORD, so shall your seed and
your name remain.”
In the Book of the Revelation,
the Bible tells us that in the new
heavens and the new earth, there
will be “no more seas.” Revela-
tion 21:1 says, “ And I saw a new
heaven and a new earth: for the
first heaven and the first earth
were passed away; and there was
no more sea.” Those words “no
more sea” stand out to me as I
read that verse of Scripture.
A young man by the name Zac
Southerland became famous by
sailing on a 27,500 mile voyage
around the world. The 17 year
old teenager is the youngest per-
son to ever sail around the world
alone. He made the journey in a
36 foot sailboat.
He was questioned about
what he faced in his sailing voy-
age as he circled the globe. He
said to news reporters when he
arrived back to port in California,
“For the past year I’ve been just
fighting for the next ocean, fight-
ing to get back. And now I’m back
so it’s amazing,” he said.
When he was asked more
details about his adventure, he
gives two important observations
about being on the high seas and
oceans sailing alone. As I read
his comments two outstanding
things were important.
First he mentioned the dan-
gers while sailing around the
world. When he was off the coast
of Indonesia, he had a scare from
pirates. Zac said, “ I had a boat
circle in and ended up calling in
the coast watch and they chased
them off but, yeah, I lucked
out there!” In that comment he
makes it clear there are dangers
on the seas, even in this modern
day, a danger of pirates who are
thugs and thieves.
Another thing the teenager
mentions were the severe storms
he faced as he sailed across the
waters. The meteorologists in-
form us that major storms form
over bodies of water.
As you and I go through this
life, we are faced with dangers
and storms. It is like we are on a
voyage sailing on our way home.
There are seas and oceans in this
life, but when the new heavens
and the new earth are formed, on
the authority of the Word of God,
we know there will be no more
seas.
Why is that truth so signifi-
cant? As we live from day to day
we face dangers and storms.
When we move beyond the 1,000
year reign of Christ on the earth
in a future day, the new heavens
and the new earth will be our
portion. If there are no seas, that
means there will be no storms in
the eternal order.
As we sail life’s seas, it is not
always smooth sailing. Anyone
who tells you that if you know
Jesus you will stay healthy and
wealthy, they’re not facing the re-
alities of this present life.
Couples face domestic storms.
Husbands and wives must work
hard at keeping their marriage
what it ought to be. If a couple
stops working at having a suc-
cessful marriage, then it gets into
trouble. Children often can cause
their parents much heartache
and trouble, especially in their
teenage years when they think
they know it all. Rebellions and
defiance follows.
People can face financial
storms, due to a sudden illness
which was not anticipated. Hos-
pital stays and surgeries are ex-
pensive ordeals. Some medicines
which people are asked to use are
absolutely, ridiculously priced.
People struggle to buy the medi-
cine while the drug companies
enjoy huge profits.
The disappointments of life
can become storms to us. If you
do not keep you eyes in the right
direction, people will disappoint
you. They may forsake you and
leave you to weep alone. Peo-
ple are not perfect but the Lord
is. That is why the Word of God
says, “Looking unto Jesus, the
Author and Finisher of our faith.”
I can assure you with certainty of
one thing, the Lord Jesus will al-
ways do right toward you and will
be a friend that sticks closer than
any brother. Others may let you
down, but our Lord never will! He
promised never to leave us or for-
sake us (Heb. 13:5).
There are thoughts that we
should never let slip our minds.
One of the top priorities in our
thinking should be that our
storms are only temporary. Life
is slipping past us swiftly and
quickly. We should keep in mind
that our Lord said there will be
new heavens and a new earth
and there will be no more sea.
Think about it, no more
storms! That is almost impossible
for us to imagine, but through the
eye of faith it is possible to believe.
Whatever is awaiting us in the
eternal order, it will excel any-
thing we have ever known on this
present earth. No wonder Peter
said, “We, according to His prom-
ise, look for new heavens and
a new earth, wherein dwelleth
righteousness” (2 Pet. 3:13). If you
are a child of God by faith in Jesus
Christ, don’t dread what is ahead
for you, long for those promised
things to come. If you are a born
again Christian, your future is as
bright as the promises of God!
10 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

North Cove High School...Looking Back on History in McDowell

In Honor of North Cove High School Reunion (Photos contributed by Linda Harwood)

The Founding of
North Cove School
In the fall of 1922 after the Pitts School
burned the county decided to consolidate
the small schools in the northern section
of McDowell County. People from Ashford
wanted the school built on their community,
and those in Woodlawn wanted it built
there. A group of men in the North Cove
community met and felt that North Cove
was a more central location. They decided In the shadows of formed our friendships
they would buy 10 acres of land on which the mountains Dear old high school home
to build the school and donate it to the Under the skies so blue, And to thee we pledge
county. Among those that helped purchase Stands out dear old our hearts,
the land were M.L. Good, J.P. Hennessee, North Cove High School, Wherever we may roam
R.H. Hennessee, R.A. Lonon, R.J. Lonon, Glorious to view, Sound the chorus,
William E. Lonon, Chas A. McCall, and Jim Sound the chorus, speed it onward;
Washburn. Each of the 10 men involved speed it onward; Thee we’ll never fail!
paid for an acre at the price of $100 per acre. Thee we’ll never fail! Hail to thee, our North
Hail to Thee, All Hail! Cove High School
-C. Finley Lonon, 1992 In thy halls we Hail to Thee, All Hail!

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Carroll’s Corner
By Carroll Miller
Let this be
fair warning,
this morn-
ing’s column
will be more overtly directed
towards people of the faith than
my usual columns. I don’t apol-
ogize for this. I only think it fair
to let you know ahead of time,
just in case you have not desire
to read such words.
If you have read beyond the
first paragraph, let me tell you
a story about a naked man and
a bunch of crazy pigs. One day
Jesus and His disciples had just
sailed across a great lake. It
had been a frightening trip for
the teacher’s students for while
he was sleeping in the back of
the boat, a great storm came
up. The small boat pitched
and rolled and (If you asked
the disciples later) would have
surely sunk had they not woke
up their teacher who promptly
caused the storm to be calm.
When they reached the other
side of the lake, as soon as Je-
sus stepped out on the shore, a
naked man came running down
to greet him screaming at the
top of his lungs. The man was
possessed by many demons.
“In the Fire”
“Honor thy
Father...”
Father’s day was this past
Sunday. I am blessed to still
have my father. He is a good
man who taught me of the Lord.
It wasn’t always easy to raise
me right but he did and for that
I will always be grateful. I also
have a wonderful father-in-law
who is a man of God and stands
for what he believes in. We need
more like him in these dark
days. Last, but not least I have a
husband who not only is a good
father and husband he is called
of God and does what the Lord
has called him to do. He is my
best friend and I just want to
say a special thank you to him
for every thing that he does for
me and our babies.
Ella, Gary, and I wanted to
Ebenezer News
By Mary Alice Bradley
Gerald
Lavender
taught the
Geneva
Tisdale
Class today. Title of the lesson
was “Sustained Through En-
couragement”, with scripture
from 1 Thessalonians 3.
Golden Text was: “Therefore,
brethren, we were comforted
over you in all our affliction and
distress by your faith. ---1
Thessalonians 3:7
Central thought was: Hu-
man beings were made for re-
lationships. When life is chal-
lenging, Christians can find
encouragement from their sis-
ters and brothers in the faith.
Paul knows the Thessaloni-
ans have been living out the gos-
pel’s mandate of love (1 Thes-
salonians 1:3). But he knows
their love needs to be sustained
and to increase. If the gospel is
about God’s love, then people
who believe it should be known
as those who abound in that
love—not just for each other,
but also love for the unlovely.
Paul’s prayer continues with
the request for strong, faithful
hearts, purely and thoroughly
devoted to God. Closing with
anticipation of Christ’s return,
Paul emphasizes a key theme
of the passage. What motivates
The demons in the man recog-
nized Jesus for who and what
he was and begged not to be
sent back into the abyss—so
Jesus sent them into a herd of
pigs who promptly, in a frenzy,
rushed down the hill and into
the lake and drowned.
A lot of people like to tell
ghost stories and apparently a
great many people love to hear
them as is evidenced by a popu-
lar TV program called “Ghost
Hunters”. Well this story about
the naked man and the crazy
pigs has all the elements that
would make the hair on the
back of your head stand up.
There is a demon possessed
man—but that wasn’t what
frightened the people in the
story. The same man was na-
ked and yelling at the top of his
lungs all kinds of stuff, and he
had been chained in the cem-
etery but broke the chains and
continued to live there – but
that wasn’t what frightened
the townspeople either. When
the man was asked his name,
demons answered, “My name
is ‘Legion’ for we are many.”—
but that wasn’t what frightened
the people this story. What was
Think on
These Things
“If there be any virtue,
if there be any praise,
think on these things”
Pastor Gary Lavender, II
& wife Leandra
True Holiness Fellowship,
Old Fort
make father’s day special for
daddy. We fixed him his favorite
meal, meatloaf, with all the
sides that he had asked for and
a blackberry cobbler with ice
cream for dessert. I had picked
out some cards to give to him
that morning with special mes-
sages in them from all three of
us and we gave him gifts. Bro.
Gary and I both sent special
cards and gifts to our fathers
and gave them a call on Sunday
morning just to let them know
that we were thinking about
them even when we don’t get
to be with them. Even though
the feelings we have for them
is not limited to just one day it
is nice to set aside the time and
make an effort to let the father’s
in your life know how much you
appreciate them.
I am proud of my father,
his deep desire for fellowship
with the Thessalonian Chris-
tians is the profound truth that
they will stand together with
Christ when He returns. What
motivates Paul to work for
their faithfulness and growth is
knowing that they will all stand
before Christ with a desire to
be pleasing to the one who gave
His own life to save them. to be-
lieve in Jesus Christ, they were
visibly becoming a new kind of
people.” ---Standard Lesson
Quarterly
Accompanists were Sue
Glovier – Organ and Mary Al-
ice Bradley – Piano. Acolytes
before Worship were Breanna
Ballew and Chase Ballew.
Acolytes after Worship were
Josh Cauthen and Alex Davis.
Howard Grindstaff welcomed
everyone and mentioned the
announcements. We sang
‘Happy Birthday’ to Chad, Ge-
nie McHale, Lisa Williams and
me. Pastor Dave welcomed eve-
ryone and said ‘Happy Father’s
Day’ to all Fathers.
We had our time of greet-
ing each other and Pastor Dave
gave our Invocation.
The children came up for the
Children’s Sermon by Pastor
Dave. He welcomed them and
asked how they were. We have
Mom’s Day and today, we have
it then that frightened them ,
you might ask. Luke tells us
this way: ““When they came
to Jesus, they found the man
from whom the demons had
gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet,
dressed and in his right mind;
-----and they were afraid.”
It is interesting to me what
the people were afraid of. I
have to tell you that if I were
walking down the road and
some naked man came out of a
cemetery screaming at me from
the top of his lungs, I would be
a little unnerved.
But the people in the story
had become accustomed to this
behavior. It no longer fright-
ened them or even bothered
them it seems. What fright-
ened them was that a man who
had been evil—had become
good. What frightened them
was not the “unholy” but the
“Holy”. And, it is my opinion
this is the story about us, our
society, perhaps the world. We
have become comfortable with
the wrong things. They, we live
with something so flagrantly
wrong for so long that we not
only accept it, but prefer it.
How sad!
William Bennet wrote a
book a few years ago which he
named “The Death of Outrage”.
To some degree, this book de-
scribes us. I think that one of
father-in-law, and my husband
even to my grand father that is
still with us and the one that
has already went to be with the
Lord and I want them to know
it; but how many of us when we
were standing in the card aisle
at the store reading card after
card looking for the right one did
we stop to think about the most
important Father in our lives.
Bro. Gary opened last Sunday
mornings service with the song
that goes “We have an heavenly
Father above, His eyes so full of
mercy and a heart so full of love,
He really cares when your head
is bowed low, consider the lilies
and then you will know.” Yes
our Heavenly Father loves us
and we too love him, but when
do we set aside the time to let
him know just how special he is
to us and try to show him that it
isn’t just words but that we tru-
ly mean what we say. I want to
take this week’s article and use
it if I could in some small way to
honor my Heavenly Father who
means so much to me.
“God so loved the world that
he gave is only begotten Son
that whosoever believeth on
him should not perish but have
everlasting life” John 3:16, most
Daddy’s Day. He asked the
children what they did for their
Father on Father’s Day. Their
answers were: love him, give
him presents, and help him.
Pastor Dave told the children
that those were good things to
do for Dad every day as well as
Father’s Day.
God is a Father too, there-
fore, we should love God. What
presents can we give God? He
listens when we pray. We can
tell God that we love Him. We
can help Him. How do we help
God? We can help God by com-
ing to church. We can help God
by showing our love to others.
We pray and we try to be good
as much as we can. We can do
that every day. Every day is
Father’s Day. I hope today you
will talk to God. Tell Him you
love Him. Pray to Him. Give
your Dad a ‘BIG HUG.’ Tell
him you love him. Tell him you
will try to help him.
Do you know what tomorrow
is? It is the first day of Summer
and it is the longest day of the
year. After tomorrow, daylight
minutes will begin to decrease.
What are you going to do today?
Help Dad and love him. Be
good to him. Pastor Dave had
prayer with the children.
Our Opening Hymn was
“Open My Eyes, That I May
See.” The congregation joined
in “The Lord’s Prayer, the “Glo-
ria Patri”, and the “Affirmation
of Faith – Traditional Version.”
The Anthem by the Choir was
“Jesus Is Coming Soon.”
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the greatest tragedies in our
land is that we have forgotten
how to blush. We have lost a
sense of shame. What takes
place when this happens is
Lewdness and lasciviousness is
accepted in our entertainment
and seeps into our lives. We
develop a “Drug Culture”. As a
society we accept drug and al-
cohol abuse saying “O Well, its
everywhere” and sigh and go on
about our life. We accept vio-
lence in the home—as long as it
is someone else’s. And in many
ways we accept—if not almost
welcome and encourage some
immoral behaviors. There is a
word to describe what has hap-
pened in our society and the
word is—appeasement. Our
history books remind us that in
1938 Britain and France, still
trying to recover from World
War 1, signed the Munich Pact,
which basically said that they
would accept Germany’s taking
over part of Czechoslovakia,--
as long as Germany agreed not
to take any other territory. It
didn’t work, for Germany took
Czechoslovakia, swept into Po-
land—and World War II began.
The time is long past for the “si-
lent majority” to stop being si-
lent and stand up for the things
that are right and moral and
ethical and, yes-- “holy”.
But, living our faith also
of us learned it in Sunday school
at an early age. Others have
learned it through personal
experience of God the Father’s
mercy. He gave us the ultimate
gift of His Son Jesus, who laid
down His life so that you and I
can have this great salvation. I
could not make it, not even one
moment with out the Lord in
my life. I don’t even want to try
and imagine what my life would
be like with out him. He is so
many things to me that it would
take all day to try and list them.
Why is it then that we neglect
to do for our heavenly Father as
we do for our earthly fathers?
I started to think on this as
the fathers day service hap-
pened. I called my dad on the
phone and the first thing I said
when I heard his voice was Hap-
py Father’s Day. Now that is not
all I said to him, we went own to
have a conversation just as we
always do but this time before
we hung up he thanked me for
the things that I had sent him
by saying “thank you for think-
ing of me.” I replied with, “I
always think of you.” Do we al-
ways think about our heavenly
Father? Do we take the time to
tell him? I have been guilty and
Pastor Dave shared scripture
from Joshua 24:14-18. Title of
the sermon was “A Godly Dad.
He shared something about
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
that has been attributed to a
ten (10) year old boy. There are
fewer ‘collect calls’ on Father’s
Day than on Mother’s Day. The
presents don’t cost as much on
Father’s Day.
Joshua was a father – not
only of his family, but of his
people. He was charged with
following Moses. He reminded
them and Fathers today that
they were not to serve other
Gods. If a Father is not careful,
he can worship other Gods.
Pastor Dave told a story of
a young family in a church he
served years ago. This couple
had a six year old daughter.
The Dad called Pastor Dave.
He was frantic and said that he
needed to talk to him because
his wife was leaving him and
taking their little girl. How can
God allow that to happen? Pas-
tor Dave said “Well, let’s think
a minute.” “Why do you think
your wife is leaving?” The man
said, “Well, I don’t know.” Pas-
tor Dave said, “Think hard.”
The young man said, “Well, I
have neglected them. I would
rather be on the lake fishing
or in the woods hunting than
be with my family.” He con-
tinued, “I have missed my an-
niversaries, and I have missed
my daughter’s birthdays. I only
went to church once or twice a
month. I have given it all up
means offering hope to those
around us—for that is what
Jesus did. Fred Craddock tells
of a young woman in a small
Kansas town who had a job of
cleaning the old hotel. There
were not many customers any-
more and she is the only clean-
ing person there. Pat of her
pay is that she gets a room in
almost the attic of the old place.
She comes down every morning
with a bucket and a mop, an old
dress and old shoes and begins
to clean. The hotel has a beau-
tiful entry with a marble floor, a
nice chandelier, and fine wood-
work. Every day she scrubs
and polishes them all. Every
night she goes up to her little
room with the mop, her bucket,
in the same old dress and same
old shoes. In the morning she
gets up and puts on the same
thing on and gets the old bucket
and comes down stairs to clean.
Sometimes her boss yells at her,
“Hurry up and go clean room
33! What’s wrong with you?”
Sometimes when she is down
on her hands and knees clean-
ing the marble floor—people
yell in the front door and make
fun of her.
One day as she was cleaning,
a man walks in and says: “Par-
don me miss, but I’m a stranger
in town and I am looking for
420 Oak Street. Could you help
I know you have, of praying and
the whole prayer was asking the
Lord to move for you, to give you
something, or asking Him to
intervene for another. There is
nothing wrong with this for we
are supposed to pray and bring
every need to the Lord. Howev-
er, I wonder though what would
happen if every time I talked to
my earthly father or was in his
presence that I was constantly
asking for something, daddy
can I have twenty dollars, daddy
will you buy me this, daddy will
you get me something to eat? I
know my dad enough to know
that if I ask for it that he would
do everything in his power to
get it for me; but what if I only
said thank you once a year on a
day that is set aside or maybe I
never said it at all.
I have purposed to begin
something new in my prayer
life. I want to set aside a time
where all I do is talk to my Heav-
enly Father and let him know
how much I do appreciate Him
for just being Him, and for all
that He does for me and mine.
There is an old saying that says,
“Thank You makes room for
more,” well I want to thank Him
for all he has done, for He has
doing what I wanted to do. I
have neglected them and it is
too late.” He put his own gods
before his own God. There were
other things that came before
God.
If you take the advice of
Joshua – throughout history,
the Father has been looked
upon as the head of the Fam-
ily. Mom and Dad are equal
now. There is a lot that is
said about ‘Momma’s Boy’ and
‘Daddy’s Girl.’ Joshua is giv-
ing hints about being a good
Dad. A godly Dad puts Christ
before all things. Godly Dads
are Spiritual Leaders along
with Moms. Dad is the one ex-
pected to read the Bible. In the
Old Testament, the Father was
the Priest of the household. He
was to read the scripture, and
know the scripture. It was the
Father’s duty to be the Spiritual
Leader of the family. “Choose
this day who you will serve. As
for me and my house, we will
serve the Lord.” Families are
having it harder at this time
than any other time in history.
There are more temptations out
there and more events going
on. For Moms and Dads today,
there is more pressure on the
job, children are involved in all
kinds of activities and need to
go to things after school. It is so
hard to let the church take sec-
ond place. It is so hard to read
the Bible every day. Sometimes
Mom and Dad come home from
work ‘dead tired.’ We know
there is no escape from the re-
me?” She just stares at him. No
one has been courteous to her
for such a long time. He con-
tinues “I hate to interrupt you.
My! This place is beautiful. It
just shines! I know your boss
must be proud of your work.
Do you do this all by yourself?”
She just stands there with her
mount open. He goes on to say:
“My, that chandelier! Crystal.
How do your keep it so sparking
clean? This is really marvelous
work that you are doing here.”
She continued to look at him;
she can’t believe that anyone is
talking to her this way.
That night as she went
up to the little room with her
mop and bucket and old dress
and old shoes, she goes over to
the mirror and looks at herself.
She pulls the rag off her head
and shakes her hair and says:
“I think I’ll do my hair tonight.”
She goes over to the cardboard
closet and says; “I think I’ll
wear this outfit tomorrow and I
will wear some different shoes.
She picks up a bottle of perfume
and says; “I think I’ll wear this
tomorrow.” What changed her
life, one man was kind, one man
lived out the gospel to her, one
man encouraged her. Like in
the gospel lesson, she had been
living in the tombs—and now
she was healed. Until next
time, be good to yourself.
done enough already that if He
didn’t do another thing for me I
would never get enough thank
you’s said. As long as you have
a grateful heart his giving will
never end.
For many of you this year,
Father’s Day reminds you of the
fact that your earthly father is
no longer with you. For many
in this situation, they would tell
us; be sure and tell your fathers
how much they mean to you
while you can; for once they’re
gone, you can’t call them back.
Our earthly father’s we may
have with us for a little while
but as God’s children we are as-
sured that we will always have
our heavenly Father. He said
that He would never leave us
nor forsake us. If you are not
close to our heavenly Father it
is on your terms not His. Re-
member He is where He has
always been and is waiting for
you to come to him. Let us not
get so use to Him always being
there that we forget to let Him
know how much He means to
us.
Until next time this is Sister
Leandra saying Think on These
Things….and be sure to “Honor
Your Father,” this week.
sponsibility of leading the fam-
ily.
Joshua set an example. Dad,
you need to set the example for
your family. Charles, Sheldon
wrote a book entitled “In His
Step.” He told of his Father
getting the Bible out and read-
ing two verses every night. The
Mother then read two verses.
Each child read two verses.
When reading through the Bi-
ble was finished, they started
over again with Genesis and did
the same thing two verses by
each person in the family each
night. “Stuff” other than the
Bible was not important. Chil-
dren watch what you do. Do you
set the example for them? You
will have to choose who you will
serve. God has a special place
in His heart for families. God
watches over Dads and Moth-
ers. We know that it is tough.
Things can happen within a
family. Dads need our Prayers.
Mothers need our Prayers. Peo-
ple are watching. Pastor Dave’s
Dad is ninety-three (93) and he
still looks out for Pastor Dave.
Dads and Mothers are not
alone. They can pray for help.
They can pray for strength.
They can pray for courage. God
will answer those prayers. Je-
sus will help you.
The congregation sang
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God.”
Pastor Dave gave the Benedic-
tion. NOTE: Check with Joe
Williams about pens made from
the oak tree that was taken
down.
12 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Teaching Children“The Art of Farm Life” at the Carson House
Randy Vess demonstrating the corn sheller for the children
By Nora Worthen
On Wednesday, June 9,
2010, the Historic Carson
House hosted 71 students from
Glenwood Elementary School
to see and experience “The Art
of Farm Life” program. Seven
presenters demonstrated their
craft and afforded the students
a hands-on experience in
appreciating a typical day in
the life of a 19th century farm
family.
Martha Buff, chair of the
education committee, and Sara
Bryant, Executive Director
of Historic Carson House,
coordinated this year’s event,
along with assistance from
Sandra Brown, Mary Van
Dyke, and Lee Sisk, committee
members.
The fourth grade teachers
Heather Anderson, Natalie
Morgan, and Vicki Stewart
assisted the students in rotating
through the six stations, where
they would visit each presenter
for a 20-minute session.
They learned about carving
wooden bowls and utensils
from Lawrence Kearson,
while Alton Blankenship
demonstrated how to make a
homemade broom and carve a
walking stick from materials
found right on the plantation.
Susan Taylor demonstrated
the art of basket weaving,
explaining the process as
she worked. She had several
baskets on display, and
described the use for each.
Fred Pinkul, demonstrated
“throwing a pot” and taught
the children about gathering
clay, and making bricks, giving
each student a bit of clay to
freeform their own object.
Randy Vess and Susan
Pyatt were set up under the
trees on the back lawn. The
students were able to take
turns shelling corn, using an
Alton Blankenship demonstrating broom making
old-time corn sheller, under the
direction of Vess, while Susan
taught them how to make their
own corn shuck doll and talked
to them about how corn shucks
were used for mattresses and
pillows.
The Mt. Glory Quilters
Guild provided 71 finished
nine-patch quilt squares, with
needle and thread, for teaching
the art of quilting. Each child
was able to do some sewing,
which they got to take home to
finish.
After a sack lunch, the
children attended the last
rotation, then gathered under
the trees where Sara Bryant
told them a brief history of
the house and took them on a
Susan Pyatt demonstrating making corn shuck dolls
walking tour around the barn
to see the buggies and wagons, boarded the bus with their corn Wednesday through Saturday
as well as the museum room shuck doll, quilt square, and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
located inside the barn. clay, one little boy was heard to and Sunday from 2:00 p.m.
Committee members say, “This is the best field trip I to 5:00 p.m. Admission is
reported the kids loved the have ever been on.” $5.00, with no admission fee
hands-on experience with each Historic Carson House, for children under 12. For
presenter; even the little boys located at 1805 Hwy 70 more information go to www.
loved making the corn shuck West, Marion, NC, is open historiccarsonhouse.com or all
dolls and quilting. As they April through November on (828) 724-4948.
Caffiend Grand Opening
(Photo by Kaitlyn Evans) L-R: Mayor Little, Bob Boyette, Sylvia Scott, Beth Burleson, Mariah
McKinney, Kevin Griffin and in front cutting the ribbon, owners Abigail Davis & Matthew Hebb
By Kaitlyn Evans and Colby Beam. Matthew Hebb Tedesco who is a Barista
On Thursday, June 17th, and Abigail Davis were honored which is an Italian derived
Marion was formally “Caffiend” to cut the ribbon for the new term meaning a bartender for
with a ribbon cutting ceremony shop; however Colby Beam was coffee so to speak. Their hours
as well as a speech held outside not present due to obligations are Monday thru Thursday
the door of a new coffee shop elsewhere. Caffiend specializes 6am until 11pm, Friday
called “Caffiend” or “Caffiend in coffee products and they and Saturdays 6am until
Underground” welcoming get their coffee beans from 4 2am then on Sunday from
them and their new business different local roasters. These 11am until 11pm. For more
to Marion. Caffiend is located are Leopard Forest Coffee in information you can call them
at 24 W. Henderson Street in Traveler’s Rest, S.C., Dynamite at 828-559-0300 or go to www.
Marion. Coffee in Black Mountain, N.C., caffiendunderground.com or
Attending the ribbon Beaworks Coffee and Tea in info@caffiendunderground.
cutting from the City were, Asheville, N.C., and Morning com.
Mayor Steve Little, Heather Dew in Marion, N.C. These are During the Ceremony,
Cotton Planning/Zoning considered local because they Matthew Hebb wanted to
Administrator, City Manager are within a 100 mile radius of thank everyone for the help
Bob Boyette, and from the the shop. However they have and support which has been
Chamber of Commerce, way more than coffee to offer, provided and he commented
President Kevin Griffin, for they also offer Italian Sodas, that he found Marion much
Executive Director Rod Energy Drinks, Espressos, tea, more appealing than Asheville
Birdsong, Ambassadors, Beth smoothies, baked goods, other and thinks the City should
Burleson, Sylvia Scott, Gerald light food and snacks, free high really keep up the good work so
Greene, and Mariah McKinney. speed WI-FI, rental computers, that many more businesses will
The owners of Caffiend or and gaming. come here. Everyone wishes
Caffiend Underground are Working inside the area this little shop and its owners
Matthew Hebb, Abigail Davis, serving customers is Savannah the best of luck!

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sons having claims against said
Estate to present them fully item-
ized and verified to the under-
signed on or before September
23, 2010, which date is three (3)
months from the first publica-
tion of this Notice. Any claims
not presented on or before that
date will be barred. All persons
indebted to the Estate of the de-
ceased are hereby requested to
make prompt settlement with the
undersigned.
This the 23rd day of June, 2010.
W. Eugene Dennie
Administrator of the
Estate of Margaret A. Dennie
Dameron burgin lawfirm
Attorneys at Law,
By: Sharon L. Parker
P.O. Drawer 1049
Marion, NC 28752
Tel: (828) 652-2441
6/23 6/30 7/7 7/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
Having qualified as Executor
of the Estate of Dorothy Low-
ery Steljes, before the Clerk of
Superior Court of McDowell
County, this is to notify all per-
sons having claims against said
Estate to present them fully item-
ized and verified to the under-
signed on or before September
16, 2010, which date is three (3)
months from the first publica-
tion of this Notice. Any claims
not presented on or before that
date will be barred. All persons
indebted to the Estate of the de-
ceased are hereby requested to
make prompt settlement with the
undersigned.
This the 23rd day of June, 2010.
Robert L. Steljes
Executor of the
Estate of Dorothy Lowery Steljes
Dameron burgin lawfirm
Attorneys at Law,
By: Sharon L. Parker
P.O. Drawer 1049
Marion, NC 28752
Tel: (828) 652-2441
6/23 6/30 7/7 7/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
McDOWELL COUNTY
The undersigned, W. Hill Evans,
having duly qualified as Pub-
lic Administrator of the Estate
of Beulah Maney Frady, de-
ceased, late of McDowell Coun-
ty, North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against
said estate to present them to the
undersigned at PO Drawer 1330,
Marion, NC 28752 on or before
the 1st day of September, 2010,
or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
This the 1st day of June, 2010.
W. Hill Evans
Public Administrator of the
Estate of Beulah Maney Frady
ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE:
W. Hill Evans, P.A.
P.O. Drawer 1330
69 S. Main Street
Marion, NC 28752
Telephone: (828) 652-2844
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
Having qualified as Executor
of the Estate of Patricia Pitts
Greene, before the Clerk of
Superior Court of McDowell
County, this is to notify all per-
sons having claims against said
Estate to present them fully item-
ized and verified to the under-
signed on or before September
9, 2010, which date is three (3)
months from the first publica-
tion of this Notice. Any claims
not presented on or before that
date will be barred. All persons
indebted to the Estate of the de-
ceased are hereby requested to
make prompt settlement with the
undersigned.
This the 9th day of June, 2010.
Mary Louise Frick
4701 US Hwy 221 North
Marion, NC 28752
Executor of the
Estate of Patricia Pitts Greene
Attorney for the Estate:
Sharon L. Parker
Dameron, Burgin,
Parker & Jackson, P.A.
26 West Court Street
P.O. Drawer 1049
Marion, NC 28752
Tel: (828) 652-2441
6/9 6/16 6/23 6/30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
Having qualified as Executrix
of the estate of Albert Homer
Morgan, deceased, late of Mc-
Dowell County, this is to no-
tify all persons, holding claims
against the said estate to present
such claims to the Executrix at
2104 Lackey Town Rd. Old Fort,
NC 28762 before the 9th day of
September, 2010, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of theor
recovery. All persons indebted to
the said estate please make im-
mediate payment.
This the 2nd day of June, 2010.
Linda Kay Morgan Lewis
Executrix
2104 Lackey Town Rd.
Old Fort, NC 28762
Attorney for Estate
Donald Fred Coats
25 W. Henderson Street
Marion, NC 28752
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND DEBTORS OF
GLEN CRAWLEY PYATT
All persons, firms, and corpo-
rations having claims against
GLEN CRAWLEY PYATT,
deceased, are notified to exhibit
them to Paulette Pyatt Edwards,
Executrix of the decedent’s es-
tate, on or before September 6,
2010, c/o Goldsmith, Goldsmith
& Dews, P.A., P.O. Box 1107,.
Marion, NC 28752, or this no-
tice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. All persons, firms and
corporations indebted to the said
estate will please make immedi-
ate payment to the above-named
Executrix.
This the 9th day of June, 2010.
GOLDSMITH, GOLDSMITH
& DEWS, P.A.
JAMES W. GOLDSMITH,
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 1107,
57 South Main Street
Marion, NC 28752 –
Tel. (828) 652-3000
6/9 6/16 6/23 6/30
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Public Notice
Resolution Authorizing
the Sale of Certain Prop-
erty Owned by the City of
Marion on West Yancey
Street by Negotiated Of-
fer and Upset Bid and Re-
jecting a Previous Offer
to Purchase Said Property
Due to the Submission of
a Qualifying Upset Bid
Public notice is hereby given of the adop-
tion of a resolution stating the intent of the
Marion City Council to sell the property
described below and owned by the City
of Marion by negotiated offer and upset
bid to Hopewell Road, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City
of Marion desires to dispose of certain
surplus property of the City; and
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. 160A-269 au-
thorizes a city to convey by negotiated
offer and upset bid any real or personal
property; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2010, Mr. Wynn
Jackson submitted a bid in the amount of
$3,000 for the purchase of approximately
0.20 acres of property owned by the City
of Marion located on West Yancey Street
(McDowell County Parcel Identification
Number 1701.14-33-9687); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City
of Marion adopted a resolution on May
18, 2010, in accordance with N.C.G.S.
160A-269, accepting the offer of Mr.
Wynn Jackson to purchase the property,
as described above, for a sum of $3,000,
subject to public notice and upset bid; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with
N.C.G.S. 160A-269, the City of Marion
received a five percent bid deposit from
Mr. Wynn Jackson, LLC; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with
N.C.G.S. 160A-269, the City of Marion,
on May 26, 2010, caused notice of the
proposed sale of the property, as described
above, to be published in The News Bul-
letin, a newspaper of general circulation
in the City of Marion; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2010, Hopewell
Road, LLC submitted a bid in the amount
of $3,200 for the purchase of the property
described above; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with
N.C.G.S. 160A-269, the bid submitted
by Hopewell Road, LLC is a qualifying
upset bid for the purchase of the property
described above; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City
of Marion desires to reject the previous
bid of Mr. Wynn Jackson and to complete
the sale of the property described above
to Hopewell Road, LLC, subject to public
notice and upset bid.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RE-
SOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Marion that:
1. The parcel owned by the City of
Marion on West Yancey Street (McDow-
ell County Parcel Identification Number
1701.14-33-9687) that is approximately
0.20 acres in size is hereby declared to be
surplus to the needs of the City of Marion.
2. The City Council rejects the offer of
Mr. Wynn Jackson to purchase the above
described property for $3,000, due to the
submission of a qualifying upset bid dur-
ing the required ten day upset bid period
after publication of the proposed sale, as
provided for in N.C.G.S. 160A-269.
3. The City Clerk shall refund Mr. Wynn
Jackson the five percent bid deposit that
he paid to the City.
4. The City Council accepts the offer
of Hopewell Road, LLC to purchase the
above described property for $3,200,
subject to the upset bid process being
followed as required by N.C.G.S. 160A-
269.
5. The City Clerk shall notify Hopewell
Road, LLC of the acceptance of this offer,
receive a five percent bid deposit from the
bidder, and cause a notice of this resolu-
tion to be published in accordance with
G.S. 160A-269. Such notice shall state
that prospective bidders have ten days
from the date the notice is published to
offer an upset bid, pursuant to G.S. 160A-
269.
6. Once the upset bid process is com-
pleted, in accordance with G.S. 160A-
269, the City Manager is designated to
dispose of the above described property
to the bidder selected by City Council, for
a minimum price of $3,200.
Adopted this the 15th day of June, 2010.
J. Robert Boyette
City Manager
Publish Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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Claudia M. Chapman, deceased
McDowell County Estate File 10-E-159
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of
the Estate of Claudia M. Chap-
man, late of McDowell County,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having a claim against
said estate to present such claims
to the undersigned at the address
recited below no later than 28th
of September, 2010, or same will
be pleaded in bar of their recov-
ery. All persons indebted to said
estate, please make immediate
payment to the undersigned at
the address recited below. This
23 day of June, 2010.
Flata C. Styles, Executor
Estate of Claudia M. Chapman
635 2nd Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601
c/o STEPHEN R. LITTLE
Attorney for the Executor
LITTLE & LATTIMORE, P.A.
20 North Main Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 652-8003
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“Singing On The Mountain” At Grandfather Mountain June 27
Contributed
Grandfather Mountain,
NC-- On June 27 Grandfather
Mountain will host the
86th Annual Singing On
the Mountain in MacRae
Meadows. The event began as
a Sunday school picnic and has
grown into a joyful celebration
of faith, Appalachian heritage
and fellowship. Folks from
all over come to participate
in the oldest ongoing old time
gospel convention left in the
Southern Appalachians.
Founded in 1924 by Joe
Hartley Sr., the “Singing”
welcomes thousands to enjoy
performances by top Southern
Gospel groups. Each year, on
the fourth Sunday in June, leader and pastor will Sunday at Mud Creek but middle of the afternoon,
pilgrims come to Grandfather bring the message to this the tremendous tradition with a mid-day break for Dr.
Mountain in Linville, NC summer’s “Singing.” Mathis that precedes the Singing has Mathis to deliver his sermon.
from across the Southern has served as the pastor of made me want to be a part of Admission is free with the
Appalachians to celebrate life Mud Creek Baptist Church it.” motto remaining the same
and God and to meet others in Hendersonville, NC for the Mathis plans to speak for 86 years: “Whosoever will
that share their commitment. past 28 years. about the three main points may come.” Camping without
This year’s musical A graduate of the of his new book, “Ultimate hookups is available on the
performers include The Southeastern Baptist Life.” grounds on a first come basis.
Greenes, The Primitive Theological Seminary, Pastor “Happiness comes down to The “Singing” grounds are
Quartet, Naomi and the Mathis served as professor three decisions,” said Mathis. located at MacRae Meadows
Segos, Four Anointed, The of evangelism at Fruitland “What are you going to do on US Highway 221, two
Carolina Quartet, Michael Baptist Institute for 27 with Jesus? What are you miles north of Linville and
Combs, The Cockman Family years and has held several looking for in the person you one mile south of the Blue
and the Gospel Enforcers. In positions in the Baptist State marry? Are you going to be a Ridge Parkway just outside of
addition Carlton and David Convention. giver or taker in life?” the entrance to Grandfather
Moody will perform along “This will be my first The “Singing,” always Mountain.
Hamilton IV & V.
with Tim & Roddy Smith, Singing On the Mountain,” held on the fourth Sunday For more information, call
Dr. Greg Mathis, a
Terry Warren, Colin Elliott, said Dr. Greg Mathis. “It in June, kicks off with music 800-468-7325 or visit www.
professor, scholar, community
Charlie McCoy and George is very rare that I miss a at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until grandfather.com.