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Vol. 27 - No. 27 - 50 Cents www.newsbulletinonline.com Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

“god & country” independance day celebration P . 7 g

MACA’s Kid’s Summer Killough’s Music Sending Guitar

Art Camp Starting Soon! to local Soldier in Afghanistan

Contributed - Woody Killough and David Lawing of Killough’s Music present a guitar to Anna
Contributed Greene to send to her husband, Nathaniel Greene, stationed in Helmond Province, Afghanistan.
Kids’ Summer Art Nathaniel is an avid guitar player and his platoon will enjoy the guitar. Nathaniel is serving
Camp is back at his country as a member of the 3rd Battalion 1st MAR K Company 1st Platoon.
McDowell Arts
Council!
Classes include
but are not limited to
Clara’s Red Cross of Service
origami, painting, sculpture,
basket weaving, and pottery.
The camp will run July 12
through July 16 from 3:30
to 6:30. The students’ art
work will be exhibited in the
gallery the week of July 19 for
everyone from the community
to see. A reception for these
young artists and their
families will be held on
July 22 from 4:00 to 6:00.
Cost per child is $75.
Scholarship opportunities
are available. Stop by MACA
to pick up an application or call
652-8610 for more info.
Don’t let your budding young
artist miss this opportunity!

of the International Red Cross

By Nora Worthen
At 39 North Garden Street in
Marion on Monday, June 28, the
McDowell Quilt Trail installed
the 38th block on its trail. This is
the location of the Marion Branch
of the Asheville Mountain Area
Regional Chapter of the Red
Cross.
“Clara’s Red Cross of Service”
was chosen by Diana Rolland,
branch manager, and Mary
McCoyle, assistant manager, to
honor Clara Barton’s founding of
the American Association of the
Red Cross in 1881, and for her
service to that organization. The
design of the block is very simple.
It is a stunning red cross set in
the center of squares in shadows
from light to dark in color of
blocks and triangles. Diana says,
“It was important to me to have
a cross on there. The other part
was for it to stand out and for it
to be, like, okay, that’s the Red
Cross.” Diana visited the studios
of McDowell Quilt Trail often to
watch the different stages of the
construction and painting of the
block.
According to Diana’s research,
Clara Barton had not actually
established the Red Cross when
the Civil War began in 1861.
However, in the 1870s, officials
invited Barton to form Red Cross
Services. She started relief efforts,
primarily, to assist with soldiers
who were participating in the war,
coordinated the transportation
of supplies to wounded soldiers,
both Confederate and Union,
and established an organization
to locate information on missing
soldiers from the Civil War.
Clara Barton, was a very
tenacious, motivated, and
dedicated woman in everything
that she did. She was kind of a one-
man show in some ways, to really
push the whole mission of the Red
Cross, which now also helps with
relief efforts, as well as provide
aid to disaster survivors. Over the
years, the Red Cross has made
several transformations and has
evolved into what it is today with
its national headquarters located
in Washington, DC. Rolland
says, “That’s why I thought it was
necessary to give the name and
the title to that block the way that
we did.”
The McDowell County Chapter
of the American Red Cross was
chartered on July 19, 1917, and
in May of 2008 transitioned from
a chartered chapter to a branch
office.
Diana and Mary are the only
two employees of the Marion
branch. “We are a volunteer- run
organization, with 97% of the
work force being volunteers. We
work hard, but we wouldn’t be
able to do it without the people
in our local communities who
pull together and support this
organization,” says Diana.
The Marion branch moved
into its present location in 2005.
This building previously housed a
telephone company, the Chamber
of Commerce, and more recently a
county care center. This branch
provided assistance during the
2009-2010 winter storms by
supporting the community and
local emergency personnel by
setting up shelters, providing
relief and assisting the citizens
in being safe during the winter
weather.
Mary recalled providing
assistance to citizens in August-
September 2004 when Hurricanes
Frances and Ivan created flooding
in the county. She also reports
that the Marion branch assisted
victims of Hurricane Katrina who
migrated to McDowell County in
reestablishing roots. “We also
sent 12 volunteers to Louisiana
and Mississippi for three weeks
during the Katrina effort.”
The Red Cross is not a
government-funded organization.
It receives funds from the United
Way organization, charitable
donations, individual donations
and fundraising. Diana says,
“Funds raised by this branch
stays in McDowell County.”
April 12, 2012, is the 100th
anniversary of Clara Barton’s
death. The Red Cross is gearing
up for a celebration in her honor
and on her behalf, not only
regionally, but also on a national
level at that time.
Diana says her mother, who
is a quilter, made her aware of
the McDowell Quilt Trail after
visiting here from Northern
Virginia in the fall of 2009.
Diana explains, “I see the quilt
trail, not only as an appreciation
for the art form itself, but also
appreciating the fact that the
quilt trail is a local organization
in this community. It’s a way for
us to make that connection with
another community organization
and show that partnership. I have
realized that in working for the
Red Cross, it is important to have
those relationships with other
people and other establishments
in the community. That block
will reinforce the fact that we are
here.”
For more information on the
McDowell Quilt Trail, go to www.
mcdowellquilttrail.org or www.
mcdowellarts.org or call MACA at
652-8610. For more information
on quilt trails throughout Western
North Carolina, go to www.
quilttrailswnc.org. To keep up
with the activities of the quilt trail
on Facebook, search “McDowell
Quilt Trail” under “Groups”
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Letter to
the Editor
In the past I’ve taken the
police’s presence leading the
Old Fort Parade for granted.
They were just there. This
year they were not and the
parade had a very feeble
start. On, the Mayor made
a valiant effort but without
that blue light escort, the
parade was not very official.
All of the bluster and noise
of the firetrucks and other
participants didn’t make up
the slack. Some things are
best in traditional form.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Goniea
Old Fort, NC
Obituaries
Mr. Willie Ray Byrd
Mr. Willie Ray
Byrd, age 71, of Mar-
ion, passed away on
Wednesday, June
30, 2010 at Memo-
rial Mission Hospital
in Asheville following
a brief illness. Willie was born
in McDowell County on Sep-
tember 18, 1938 to the late Har-
vey and Carrie Mace Byrd. He
was retired as a millwright su-
pervisor with Clover Industries
and was an avid outdoorsman
who enjoyed hunting, fishing
and boating. He was a veteran
of the U. S. Army. His twin sis-
ter, Lilly Byrd preceded him in
death.
Surviving are his wife, Nan-
cy Padgett Byrd; three children,
Tim Byrd and his wife April,
Amy Byrd and her husband
Bryan and Tina Rymer and her
husband Gary, all of Marion;
two brothers, Arnold and Jim-
my Ray Byrd, both of Marion;
three sisters, Bessie Denny,
Ruth Barrier and Mary Rose
Williams, all of Marion; four
grandchildren, Alex and Reasy
Byrd, Keith Plemmons and Dy-
lan Martin; and a great grand-
daughter, Alexis Plemmons.
A graveside service was held
on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 2:00
p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in
Marion, Mr. Jerry Padgett offi-
ciated. Westmoreland Funeral
Home and Crematory is assist-
ing the family with arrange-
ments. An online register is
available under OBITUARIES
at www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Mrs. Judy Boone Curry
Mrs. Judy Boone Cur-
ry, age 64, of Marion,
passed away on Satur-
day, July 3, 2010 at Hos-
pice House in Forest City.
A native of McDowell
County, she was born on
July 9, 1945 to the late Frank
Edward Boone and Tuie Brad-
burn Boone. Judy was a mem-
ber of Eastside Baptist Church
and was retired as a data proc-
essor with Marion Manufac-
turing Co. She will be remem-
bered as a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt and
friend to many. Her laughter
was infectious and her cooking
ability was legendary. She will
certainly be missed by all who
knew her.
Survivors include her hus-
band of over 45 years, Bill A.
Curry; two daughters, Cynthia
Denise Curry and Ayla Curry,
both of Marion; siblings Rev.
Charles Boone of Shelby, Vir-
ginia White of High Point, Ruth
Peacock of Old Fort, Danny
Boone of Marion, Roger Boone
of Old Fort and Wilma Davis of
Marion; two granddaughters,
Melissa and Michelle Cox; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 11:00
a.m. in Westmoreland Chapel,
Rev. Charles Boone officiated.
The family received friends
from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to
the service at the funeral home.
Burial was in McDowell Memo-
rial Park. An online register is
available under OBITUARIES
at www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Edna Corene Hicks
Edna Corene Hicks,
98, of Old Fort, passed
away Sunday, July 4,
2010, while at Mountain
Ridge Wellness Center.
Born March 7, 1912, in
Yancey County, she was
a daughter of the late Joe Effler
and Darcus Effler. In addition
to her parents, Mrs. Hicks was
also preceded in death by her
husband, Romie Jay Hicks and
several sisters & brothers. Mrs.
Hicks was a member of Green-
lee Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hicks will be lovingly
remembered by two sons, Lest-
er Hicks and Albert Hicks, both
of Old Fort;
Three grandchildren, one
great grandchild and several
nieces & nephews will also re-
member her lovingly.
Funeral Services for Mrs.
Hicks will be held 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in
the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral
Home of Marion, with the Rev-
erend Milton Hollifield officiat-
ing. Interment will follow at
McDowell Memorial Park. The
family will receive friends one
hour prior to the services at the
funeral home.
Kirksey Funeral Home of
Marion, has the honor of serv-
ing the Hicks family.
Words of comfort may be
shared with the Hicks family at
www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.
Rev. Meredith Carl House
Rev. Meredith Carl
House, age 87, went
to be with the
Lord on July 5,
2010 at Au-
tumn Care
of Marion.
Born on Au-
gust 21, 1923
in Genoa,
Ohio, he was a
son of the late Rollo (d.1969)
and Mary (d. 1965) House of
Elmore, Ohio. He served in the
Philippine Islands with the U.
S. Military Advisory Group (US-
MAG) during WWII, leaving
college to do so, and returning
to Ministerial studies at Owos-
so College in Michigan. Follow-
ing completion of his studies
at Kletzing College in Iowa, he
and his family served as mis-
sionaries to the Philippines for
six years in teaching, preaching
and church leadership roles.
His ministry in the Wesleyan
Church spanned more than
fifty years, as pastor in Flint
and Detroit, MI, District Super-
intendant in the Mid-Gulf Dis-
trict, and at several churches in
Alabama, Mississippi and Loui-
siana. Following retirement he
pastored a church in Pensacola,
FL. He also served in various
capacities with the General Dis-
trict Church, on local boards, as
a volunteer in hospitals in Ala-
bama and in Marion, and as a
Hospice chaplain during his
lifetime. Visitations occupied
his later retirement years as
long as health permitted. His
brother, Harold O. House, sis-
ters Leona Johnston and Luci-
lle Smith, and an infant grand-
daughter, Jessica Hawkins
preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife of 62
years, Elsie Windquist House
of the home; three children,
Wilma Lou Hawkins and her
husband Wayne of Old Fort,
Roger William House and his
wife Elaine of Roswell, GA and
James Alan House and his wife
Marsha of Gastonia; two sisters,
Willo Rickner of Tulsa, OK and
Thelma Nelson of Owosso, MI;
seven grandchildren, Matthew
House, Jennifer Peed and hus-
band Andrew, Amy Hawkins,
Isaac House, Nathan House,
Katie Hawkins and Calvin
House; and a great grand-
daughter, Avery Joy Peed.
A funeral service will be
held on Thursday, July 8, 2010
at 11:00 a.m. in the Wesleyan
Church in Old Fort with Rev.
Richard Stanley officiating.
The family will receive friends
from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. prior to
the service at the church. Bur-
ial will follow at the Western
Carolina State Veterans Cem-
etery in Black Mountain with
military rites conducted in the
cemetery chapel. In lieu of flow-
ers, memorials may be made to
Hospice of McDowell County at
575 Airport Road, Marion, NC
28752, or to Gideon’s Interna-
tional at PO Box 1788, Marion,
NC 28752. The family wishes
to express special thanks to
the staff at Autumn Care for
the loving kindness shown to
them during this time. West-
moreland Funeral Home and
Crematory is assisting the fam-
ily with arrangements. An on-
line register is available under
OBITUARIES at www.west-
morelandfuneralhome.com.
Geraldine W. Laughter
Geraldine W. Laugh-
ter, 79, passed away on
Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
She was born on Janu-
ary 5, 1931.
Visitation will be held
prior to the funeral serv-
ice on Thursday, July 8, 2010
from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
Kirksey Funeral Home in Mar-
ion.
A funeral service will be held
from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Burial will be at Cross Me-
morial Cemetary from 3:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. in Marion.
A complete obituary will be
in next week’s edition. This is
the only information available
at press time.
Mr. Harlen Glenn Lowery
Mr. Harlen Glenn
Lowery, age 48, of
Marion, passed away
on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the
McDowell Hospital. A native of
McDowell county, he was born
on June 2, 1962 to Clinston G.
and Alice Ballard Lowery. Har-
len was a landscaper and loving
companion, son, father, grand-
father and friend.
Saddened by this loss in ad-
dition to his parents are his
companion, Sandra Capps;
daughter, Brittany Lowery;
grandson, Micheal Cleveland;
sisters Betty Geouge and Bar-
bara Crowder and a brother,
Larry Ballard.
A memorial service will be
held on Wednesday, July 7,
2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the West-
moreland Chapel with the Rev-
erend John Cope officating.
The family will receive friends
from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. prior to
the service at the funeral home.
Interment will be at the Biddix
Cemetery. Memorials should
be made to the family c/o Alice
Lowery 420 Deacon Dr., Mari-
on, NC 28752.
Westmoreland Funeral
Home is assisting the family
with arrangements.
An online register is avail-
able under OBITUARIES at
www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
Mr. Bobby Franklin Wilson
Mr. Bobby Franklin
Wilson, 73, of Marion,
passed away Thursday,
July 1, 2010 at The McDowell
Hospital. He was born in Un-
ion County, SC July 16, 1936
to the late Benjamin Frank-
lin Wilson and Dorothy Mae
McGalliard. In addition to his
parents he was preceded in
death by two sons, Roger and
Allen Wilson, a sister, Hazel
Burleson and a brother, Tom-
my Wilson
Mr. Wilson leaves behind
to cherish his memory three
children: Keith Wilson and
Teresa Newton of Morganton
and Bryan Wilson of Drexel;
four sisters, Sally Finley, Mary
Proctor, Peggy Nix and Margie
Wilson and two brothers, Jerry
and Douglas Wilson all of Mar-
ion; seven grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held
on Monday, July 5, 2010 at
11:00 a.m. at Westmoreland
Chapel, Bishop John Smiley
officiating. The family received
friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
prior to the service. Interment
was in McDowell Memorial
Park.
Westmoreland Funeral
Home is assisting the family
with arrangements.
An online register is avail-
able under OBITUARIES at
www.westmorelandfuneral-
home.com.
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“Eddie’s Burritos” “All About Outdoors”

Celebrates Grand Opening
Contributed
Eddie Valdez has worked in
the restaurant business for seven
years in Asheville but this is his
first venture as a business owner.
He says that he has been well-
received in McDowell County and
is looking forward to being part
of the community and “helping
others.”
Opening This Friday in Old Fort
Besides being owner-chef at
the new restaurant, Eddie plays
standup kick-bass in a Mexican
band.
His home is Durango, Mexico.

A welcoming ceremony was
held by the McDowell Chamber
Ambassadors on July 1st.
Taking part in the ribbon-
cutting above were, left-right:
Marion Mayor Steve Little
(holding ribbon); Steve Brown
of SL Brown Financial (behind
Mayor Little); Freddie Killough
or Marion Business Association;
Sylvia Scott of Rock-Tenn; Eddie
Valdez, owner (with scissors);
Marion City Manager Bob
Boyette; Laurie Kehler of Black
Diamond Realty; Nancy Spencer
of Spencer’s Hardware; and,
Gerald Greene of First Citizens
Bank.
Contact Eddie’s at Tel. 828-
655-1296. Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
every day except Tuesdays.
By Kaitlyn Evans
This Friday on July 9, 2010,
All About Outdoors owned by
Scott Swickle, located at S.
Catawba Ave. in Old Fort, will
be open for business. Swickle
said his purpose for opening this
business is “there is nothing else
really like it in Old Fort.” He
fishing supplies and live bait.
Also available will be maps of
different fishing areas, hiking
trails, and camping areas.
Later he will have available
energy drinks and snacks.
Another addition to this store
will be some wildlife awareness
pointers. Even though they will
cups, key chains, post cards and
other souvenirs that represent
Old Fort.
Even though they are
opening up on Friday, Scott
says they will hold a grand
opening towards the end of
July with ribbon cuttings from
both the McDowell Chamber

Local gal Loves A “Big Blast”!!

has lived in Old Fort for about 6
years with his wife and children,
and he has a business where he
is self- employed called Swickle
Technology.
All About Outdoors will
offer a variety of things. To
begin with they will have gear
rentals, which will include
everything from bikes to fishing
poles. Plus they will retail sale
not be selling bikes or other
equipment just yet, they will
offer bike repair and tune ups.
Swickle commented “we would
like to add a climbing rock wall
on the outside of the building
eventually.”
This store will not only be for
locals, but will also be geared
towards bringing in tourism.
Soon they hope to have t-shirts,
of Commerce and the Asheville
Chamber of Commerce then
have refreshments. This
opening on Friday will be a
sort of “soft” opening to talk to
some of the locals and find out
what they would like to see in
the store. For more information
on All About Outdoors you can
go to their website at www.
AllAboutOutdoorsWNC.com.

2010 Waterfowl Conservation

Stamp & Print Available Now
Above-Carmella is in the middle with fellow pyrotechnic technicians, “Carolina Snow Geese,” the 2010 Waterfowl Conservation
below Carmella is getting fireworks ready for Wilmington’s big show! Stamp and Print by Minnesota artist Scot Storm.
“Carolina Snow Geese,” the
2010 Waterfowl Conservation
Stamp and Print, is now
available through the
N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission’s N.C. Wild Store.
Signed and numbered
regular edition prints with
mint stamps will sell for $145.
The collector’s mint stamp will
sell for $10.
The acrylic portrait, which
depicts snow geese flying into
a corn field, was painted by
renowned waterfowl artist Scot
Storm of Minnesota.
“Carolina Snow Geese”
marks Storm’s second honor as
artist for the state’s waterfowl
conservation stamp and print,
also known as the duck stamp.
His painting, “Surf Scoters
over the Atlantic” was the
North Carolina Waterfowl
Conservation Stamp and Print
in 2008. Last year, he placed
third in North Carolina’s
competition.
In addition to his North
Carolina honors, Storm has
amassed an impressive list
of top finishes in other states,
including Minnesota, Arkansas
and Texas. He also won the
federal duck stamp contest in
2004 with a vivid portrayal of a
pair of redheads in flight over a
North Dakota prairie pothole.
Proceeds from sales of the
print and stamps will go to the
Commission’s Waterfowl Fund,
which generates revenue for
the conservation of waterfowl
habitat in North Carolina. The
money is used to help North
Carolina meet its financial
obligations in implementing
the North American Waterfowl
Management Plan, the
international agreement
helping restore waterfowl
populations throughout the
continent. In addition, funds
have been used to support
waterfowl research and to buy
equipment used to manage
wetlands.
To purchase a print and
mint stamp or for additional
information, call the Wildlife
Resources Commission toll-
free at (866) 945-3746, or visit
the agency’s online N.C. Wild
Store, www.ncwildstore.com.

By Gwen Evans
This Fourth of July was a very
“big blast” for a local resident
Carmela Walker. She was hired
to go to Wilmington, North
Carolina and help set up and set
off the biggest choreographed to
music fireworks display held in
N.C. The 14th annual “Battleship
Blast” took place at the USS N.C.
Battleship Memorial at 9:05 p.m.
It lasted approximately thirty
seven minutes.
Carmela has been setting
off fireworks for three years.
This year she was in the first
group to get her license to do
a setting off event, although
she had no way of knowing
that it would be in Wilmington.
Usually it is somewhere closer
to home; but Pyro Shows, an
international award winning
pyrotechnics company out of
Tennessee, (which is the same
company hired to do fireworks
in Washington D.C.) hired her
to help with the Battleship Blast
fireworks spectacular event. The
Battleship Blast had to be set up
electrically, because it was to fire
off during intervals with music.
She said though harder work
getting everything set up, it is
easier and safer than setting off
manually. She wore a headset
and pushed a button when it
was time to set off a certain
display. The crew must wear
special outfits while setting the
fireworks off for safety reasons.
When Carmela was asked
why she did this her answer
was “some friends got me
interested and I loved it, it’s a
huge adrenaline rush.” Some of
the ones she has set off manually
with a road flare have been six
inch mortars. When asked if
she worried about the danger
she said “no that’s why we go
to obtain license so we know
what we are doing out there and
how to take every precaution
necessary!” Carmela said she
has taken her daughter, Morgan
to every display she has done so
she knows how beautiful they
were because her daughter gets
to enjoy them. The only downfall
of the job is Carmela can’t see
what it looks like once it is set
off because of all the smoke and
falling debris. But Carmela still
enjoys the setting off and intends
to stick with it!
4 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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Cross Mill Church of God located at 216 Old Hwy 10 in additional one-year periods.
will carry a black-and-white
Marion will hold a revival from July 11-16 with Evangelist photograph taken by a camera NCDMV will pay $2.12 per
Terry Bolin from Texas. There will be special singing each with multiple lenses. The card for the new cards. During the
night and all are welcome to attend. Services are: Sun. School resulting photo will be laser past two years, DMV has issued
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Old Fort First Baptist Church will have a Post Bible durable polycarbonate material by $0.27 and, at current volumes,
School event will be Saturday, July 17 with a trip to the Na- than is currently used. Multiple will be covered by NCDMV’s
ture Center in Asheville. Meet at the church at 10:30; will re- layers will be fused together existing budget.
turn around 3:30. Picnic lunch will be provided by the church. Photo contributed: This was the first “Taste of Marion”
Cherry Springs Baptist Church is a place where everybody
held earlier this spring at Bruce’s Fabulous Foods Weekend Report
is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord! The church is located Join us for A TASTE OF Heavenly Strings and Woody By William Kehler,
at 6 Bull Walker Road, Old Fort, NC off Pine Cove Road, four MARION Tea and Luncheon Killough. EMS Director McDowell County
Party on July 17th, at Noon, Other businesses
miles southwest of I-40 Exit #73.
at the Historic Train Depot, 58 participating and holding McDowell County
MARK THESE SPECIAL DATES to participate: Friday,
July 9, 2010 commencing at 5 pm; the youth will be having
Depot St., Marion. drawings: Cranberry & Lace, EMS
Many of the businesses in Two Angels, Bridal Showcase, Celebrating 32 Years
a “lock-in.” Wonderful and dedicated adults will be supervis- Marion and McDowell County Marion Florist and Gifts, Commitment…Compassion…Service
ing this special fun event. On Saturday, July 10, 2010, our will participate to make this Roseland Florist, Austin
youth will be having a fundraiser car wash, beginning at 9 event memorable. Furniture, Second Chance, Bill Friday 7/2/10 moped crash on US 70 East.
am. Our youth will be going to camp Monday, August 9, Included will be Fashion Griffith Jewelry, #39 MACA, One patient was transported
2010 through Friday Friday, August 13, 2010. Shows presented by Custom Painting, George EMS Calls – 36 to McDowell Hospital.
Catauwhale and Fancy Pants. Cooper, Bill Wiseman, Hand
Bethel United Methodist Church (Crooked Creek) Most Unique Hat Contest Made Cards by Kathleen Saturday 7/3/10 Sunday 7/4/10
Welcomes you to their Sunday services. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday serv- (optional) Buchanan, Delights, and
ice, 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School. Rev. Don Freshour - Contact Tea provided by: Violet Killough’s Music. EMS Calls – 27 EMS Calls – 25
(828) 738-4905 House Tea Room, Caffiend Pictures many be taken 01:24 EMS responded to a
UnderGround, and Main Street with Antique Cars (weather
Gifts. permitting).
It’s that time again... Luncheon provided by: Tickets can be purchased at 911 Weekend
Carolina Chocolatiers, After 5
Pub, It Can Be Arranged, ID…
Main Street Gifts, Catauwhale,
and McDowell House Violet Call Report
Wedding Cakes, and Violet tea Room. $20.00 per person, By Terry Young, Director
Call or Email us with your Vaction Bible School information. House Tea Room. seating is limited. Emergency Management
Music will be provided by (Submitted by Kathleen Buchanan)

End of Month Report

Old Fort First Baptist Church VBS
will be Sunday, July 11 - through Friday, July 16
GOLF
Find and circle all of the golf words that are hidden in the grid.
911 Calls - 2163
beginning with a meal at 5:30 p.m and ending at 8:30 The remaining letters spell a Mark Twain quotation. Admin. Calls - 2062
p.m. Bible School Kick Off event will be on Sunday, ALBATROSS Toatal Calls
July 11 beginning at 3pm until Bible School starts APPROACH
BACK NINE
Answered - 4225
at 6pm There will be wagon rides, sack races, BACKSPIN
horse shoes, and crafts. Come and get pre-registered BALL
for Bible School and have some fun! BIRDIE MTCC Announcements
BOGEY
BUNKER
Cherry Springs Baptist Church will hold CADDIE MTCC Scholarship Applications
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL on Monday, CART
CHIP
for the 2010/11 year are now avail-
July 26 through Friday, July 30, 2010. CLUBHOUSE able in the MTCC Financial Aid
The time will be 5:30 to 8:30 pm each night. CLUBS
Office. This scholarship applica-
CONDOR
COURSE tion, due back to the MTCC Finan-
DIVOT
McDowell Arts Council’s DRIVER cial Aid Office by Friday, July 30,
Annual meeting and recep- Bluegrass Music Jam in DRIVING RANGE 2010, allows students to be considered for several differ-
EAGLE
tion will be held at the MACA Marion - Every Thursday FAIRWAY ent scholarships. Recipients will be notified in August.
building, 50 South Main St. night. Open to all musicians, FLAGSTICK
Marion, on Tuesday, July 20 at no scheduled performers. Out- FORE
GREEN MTCC offers motorcycle
ROUGH
6:00. Call 652-8610 to RSVP. doors bring chairs or blankets
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pm until 8:00 pm. Instructor
is Bill Lathan and classes are
$5.00 per class. For more infor-
mation call 652-8953.
The McDowell County
Board of Commissioners
now taking applications for
five vacancies on the Marion
Fire Advisory Board of Direc-
tors and one vacancy on the
McDowell County Planning
Board. Applications are avail-
able on line at: www.mcdow-
ellgov.com or can be picked up
at the Clerk to the Board’s of-
fice, 1st floor, Rm. 124, County
Admin. Building.
Grass Roots - Old Fort-
Every Saturday afternoon
from 12pm-2pm - Music se-
ries hosted by Catawba Vale
Cafe. FREE admission. Dif-
ferent performers each week,
regional talent! Cafe offers a
variety of sandiwiches, soups,
hot and cold drinks plus WiFi
service. Come and sit a spell!
32 East Main in Historic
Downtown Old Fort. Details
at: http://www.catawbavale-
cafe.com
townmation.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,
funding 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 Rail-
road Street (across from the
depot).
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 Alli-
ance operates as a committee
of the town and is working
with Hand-Made in America’s
Small Towns Program to revi-
talize and promote Old Fort.
Go to www.downtownoldfort.
org for more information.
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www.mcdowelltech.edu/moto.html , or to register,
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contact Brad Ledbetter at 652-0674.
PUTTER WOOD
Exit 73 off I-40. Follow Bat Across
Cave Road two miles and turn 1. Blender speed
left onto Harlow Noblitt Road
6. Astonish
11. Band’s job
and follow signs. For more in- 14. Commandeer
formation, call 668-4928. 15. Deep olive
16. John’s Yoko
17. Fills to excess
Old Fort Mountain Music- 18. Cheap heat
Every Friday evening at 7:00 19. Condemnation from
for more than a decade, folks the church
have gathered to hear and
20. Breezy greeting
22. U.N. labor arm
play bluegrass and tradition- 23. Anecdotage
al mountain music. Nobody’s 24. He may stick
paid, everyone’s welcome and his head out
27. Olympics vehicle
coffee and sodas are still just a 29. Compass pt.
quarter! Every Friday evening 30. Contract variety
at 7:00 pm at the Old Rockett 33. Bluewing
Building in Old Fort.
34. Ninny
35. Japanese Americans
37. One-man boat
40. On pension, abbr.
The McDowell County 42. Eocene, for one
44. Atlas dot
Board of Commissioners 45. Cakewalk
are continuing to accept ap- 47. Nose, slangily
plications for five vacancies on 49. Candidate for day care
the Marion Area Fire Advisory
50. Banjo cousins
52. Covetousness
Board of Directors. Applications 53. Alternative to 401k 1. Infection indication 56. Plant problem 66. Arab noble
are also being accepted for a 54. Swiss canton 2. NAFTA member 26. Form anew 58. Greek letter 67. A pop
vacancy on the Region C Work-
57. Grand 3. Dead end job 28. Wine served warm 61. Musical medley 68. 60 min. parts
59. Aardvark fodder
force Development Board rep- 60. At the heart of
4. Not on all fours 31. Egyptian serpents 64. Astute
5. Greek letter 32. Director Sergio
resenting the private for-profit 61. Black-and-white cookie 6. Besides 36. Computer pix
62. Ankh’s cross 7. Barn sound 38. Biota part
business sector for Marion and 63. Flawless
LAST WEEK’S Puzzle Answer

8. Extempore 39. Curled up position

McDowell County. Applications 65. Disinfectant target 9. Fanatical 41. John Wayne’s
American Legion Post No. Sky Island Retreat & Camp-
are available on our website at 69. Act the human 10. Puts on Judges’ sobriquet
56 meet every fourth Tuesday ground offers live pickin’ and/ 70. Musical speeds attire 43. Move like a chopper
of every month at 7:00 p.m. at or karaoke every Saturday be- www.mcdowellgov.com or may 71. Anxious 11. Explode angrily 46. House muncher
the National Guard Amory. ginning at 4 p.m. and family- be picked up in the Office of 72. Bakery choice 12. Cockamamie 48. Key in text
Refreshments are served. For friendly movies on Saturday Clerk to the Board, First Floor, 73. Keats’s muse 13. Sex gland 51. Dodger Duke
74. Former rulers 21. Cliff hanger 54. After a while
more info, please call 527-2415 nights on a large outdoor movie Room 124, County Administra- 24. Garment flaws 55. Consisting of a
or 652-4378. screen beginning at dark. Take tion Building, Marion, NC Down 25. Not solidified single element
 The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 5

Edwards Wood Products, Inc. Bringing 32 Jobs to McDowell

RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue
today announced last week that
Edwards Wood Products Inc./
Woodlawn will expand with
a new saw mill in McDowell
County. The company plans to
create 32 jobs and invest more
than $1.96 million, including
lease payments, during the next
three years in Marion. The
project was made possible in
part by a $96,000 grant from the
One North Carolina Fund.
“North Carolina is a leader
in the wood products industry
and continues to see expansions
by strong, locally owned
manufacturing companies,”
Gov. Perdue said. “Our skilled
State Grant Helps Company Locate in Marion
workers, custom training
programs and top-rated business
climate are top attractions for
companies looking for the best
location to grow and thrive.”
Edwards Wood Products Inc.,
headquartered in Marshville,
operates four facilities employing
more than 350 workers in
Alamance, Scotland and Union
counties. The company plans
to open a new facility, Edwards
Wood Products/Woodlawn, in
McDowell County to produce
lumber, chips, sawdust, bark
and other products.
Salaries will vary by job
function, but the annual average
wage for the new jobs will be
$27,904, not including benefits.
That is above the McDowell
County average annual wage of
$27,768.
“We are fortunate that our
companies have experienced
success and see this new
endeavor as instrumental in
our continued upward growth,”
said Jeffrey G. Edwards,
president of Edwards Wood
Products Inc./Woodlawn. “Our
existing customer base in the
McDowell County area and the
opportunity to further expand
that customer base is both
appealing and challenging.
With the incentives offered by
the county and the state, we
have a very good opportunity to
create an atmosphere of growth
and prosperity for the families
employed by our new company,
Edwards Wood Products, Inc./
Woodlawn, the surrounding
businesses and our customers,
and an overall opportunity to
strengthen economic growth.”
The One NC Fund provides
financial assistance, through
local governments, to attract
business projects that will
stimulate economic activity and
create new jobs in the state.
Companies receive no money up
front and must meet job creation
and investment performance
standards to qualify for grant
funds. These grants also require
and are contingent upon local
matches.
“During these tough
economic times, it’s critical to
make the right investments to
create jobs in North Carolina
and encourage companies to
expand,” said Sen. Joe Sam
Queen.
North Carolina continues
to have a top-ranked business
climate. Through Gov. Perdue’s
JobsNOW initiative, the
state works aggressively to
create jobs, train and retrain
its workforce, and lay the
foundation for a strong and
sustainable economic future.
Through use of the One NC
Fund, more than 40,000 jobs
and $7 billion in investment
have been created since 2001.
Other partners who helped
with this project include: the
N.C. Department of Commerce,
N.C. Department of Revenue,
McDowell County, McDowell
Economic Development
Association, McDowell
Technical Community College
and the Employment Security
Commission.
For more information about
Edwards Wood Products Inc.,
including job opportunities with
the company, go to: www.ewpi.
com.

Boyd Phillips of Marion City Of Marion Launches Emergency

Named to New York
Life’s President’s Council
Contributed
Boyd Phillips has been
named a member of the 2010
President’s Council of New York
Life Insurance Co. Members
of the President’s Council are
prestigious leading performers
of New York Life’s elite sales
force of more than 11,000
licensed agents.
Boyd Phillips has been a New
York Life agent since 2002, and
is associated with New York
Life’s Charlotte General Office
in Charlotte, NC.
Boyd is a member of the
National Association and
Financial Advisors. He received
his degree from North Carolina
State University. He currently
serves as a Board Member of
the Endowment Fund for the
McDowell County Public Schools
and is VP of the Marion Business
Association. He is a qualifying
member of the Million Dollar
Round Table. MDRT is the
Premier Association of Financial
Professionals. Boyd was elected
to the Agents Advisory Council
of New York Life where he
served a two year term.
Boyd resides in the North
Cove community of Marion,
NC with his wife Ashleigh. The
couple has four children.
Alert Status Feature On City Website
The City of Marion has
announced the launch of an
emergency alert status feature
for the City on its new website,
www.marionnc.org. The City’s
new website went live in May
and contained an emergency alert
button in the upper right corner.
As of last Thursday, July 1, this
emergency alert status button is
now active.
City officials now have the
ability to change the emergency
alert status to warn of conditions,
advisories or warning affecting
the City. The button will display a
green, yellow, red or purple color,
depending on the emergency alert
status levels, which are defined as
following:
Green – No warnings or
advisories to report at this time
Yellow – Caution is
recommended due to conditions
such as:
• Severe weather advisories
• Local states of emergency for
assessment and recovery
• Severe accidents with the
Red – Danger is imminent due to
conditions such as:
• Severe weather warnings
that “the City is
excited and very
pleased about
Bob
City Manager
Boyette
added that he
(tornado, flood, hurricane, etc.) this new feature, understands
• Evacuation orders which will allow that very few,
• Local or State mandated emergency if any, small or
curfews advisories or large cities in
• Hazardous chemical spills warnings to be North Carolina
• Domestic or foreign terrorist displayed on the City website have such a feature on their
threats with a local impact almost immediately. We applaud website, especially one that can
• Dam, bridge or other major the RevisGroup for their great be changed remotely.
structural failures work on the website and for this For more information, please
• Other dangerous conditions creative emergency alert feature, contact City Manager Bob Boyette
warranting warnings which will hopefully provide very at (828) 652-3551 or bboyette@
Purple – Used to indicate Amber useful information to the public.” marionnc.org.
Alerts for missing children or
Silver Alerts for missing elderly
individuals. Purple was chosen
as a color for its contrast, as
compared to an amber or silver
color.
When the emergency alert
status is a color other than green,
simply click on the alert button for
detailed information regarding
the current situation.
City officials, including the
City Manager, Police Chief, Fire
Chief and Planning Director, will

State Budget to
potential to cause harm to have the ability to change the
others but not requiring emergency status remotely, via
evacuations (industrial fires, mobile phone or laptop, so that

Fund Gov. Perdue’s train derailments, major traffic

accidents, etc.)
advisories or warnings can be
posted on the website instantly.

Main Street Solutions,

• Utility issues such as gas leaks,
water outages, major power
outages
Small Business • Unplanned road closures due
to repair, downed trees or power
The local design and marketing
firm RevisGroup developed the
emergency alert status feature on
the City website and the ability for
City officials to change the alert

Assistance Package lines, fire, etc.

Raleigh – When Gov. Bev
Perdue signed the state budget
agreement yesterday, small
businesses around North
Carolina came out winners. The
budget included $1.5 million to
continue Gov. Perdue’s Main
Street Solutions program which
helps revitalize downtown
districts in small towns
throughout the state. There
were also funds for Gov. Perdue’s
small business assistance
package including $34 million in
small business tax relief.
“Small businesses are the
backbone of North Carolina’s
economy,” said Gov. Perdue.
“We must protect and nourish
our small businesses, because
they will create the majority of
new jobs.”
The adopted budget provides
more than $200 million for
several key investments around
assistance to small businesses
and infrastructure that will
help sustain or create 20,000
jobs over the next three years.
Highlights of the small business
assistance package include:
•$34 million in tax relief by
establishing a 25% refundable
tax credit against unemployment
insurance contributions.
•Extends and raises the
cap of the Qualified Business
Venture Credit which provides
a capped incentive for start-up
funds in cutting edge industry
sectors.
•$1.5 million for the Main
Street Solutions program which
provides grants to communities
to revitalize downtown areas
and support small businesses.
•$3 million to match private
monies through the Rural
Center’s Home Grown Jobs
• Other dangerous conditions
warranting advisories
status remotely, something City
officials say is innovative for small
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6 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010
By Lynn R. Holmes
Change
something
is
at
Fewer Fees Mean An Improved Situation For
times that is
good. Sometimes
N.C. Unemployed Workers Using ESC’s Debit Card
it’s not so good. benefits will find — beginning insurancepayments on a secure, very hardto remove some of few state. Before, only twowithdrawals
But, in the July 1 — that many of the highly usable debit card. We did remaining fees and rewrite the were free each month and, after
case ofrevising remainingfees associated with use not have many fees associated fee structure for the benefit of that, cost $1.50 each. In the
a contract to lower fees for of the card have been basically with useof the card before, but ourcustomers. previous contract, onlytwo free
customers, change is great. eliminated, thanks to a reworking we believed there was still room As of July 1, customers will withdrawals were allowed per
Employment Security of theold contract by the agency. for improvement to make the have unlimited free withdrawals month from a bank teller window;
Commission customers using Over the past few years, productbetter for our customers. from “in-network” ATMs.This now, that has beenincreased to two
North Carolina’s unemployment our state has been a leader So, when the old contract was equates to over 8,000 ATMs and free per unemployment benefits
insurancedebit card to access their in providing unemployment up for renewal, we negotiated thousands of merchants across the deposit (practically meaning two
per week).
Balance inquiries at in-network
ATMs are now free and unlimited.
Before, this cost was 50-centsper
inquiry. Interactive Voice
Response (IVR) account inquiries
over the telephone, or calling
acard operator, were allowed
before, but after the fifth such
inquiry in a month, cost 35-cents
percall. Now, those are unlimited
and free. In the previous contract,
replacing a lost or stolen cardcost
$5. With the new contract, one
free replacement card is allowed
in a year.
New customer service features
are also part of the new contract.
A low balance alert will notifythe
cardholder by telephone, e-mail or
text message when their balance
falls below an amountthey have
preset. They also can be notified
in similar fashion when their
account receives adeposit. And,
for those who have another bank
account and want to transfer
funds from the debitcard account
to that other account, that can be
done via IVR, or, with assistance
from a callcenter agent.
Over $16 million in savings have
State renews
air permit for
Duke Cliffside
power plant
RALEIGH – State officials
this week renewed the air quality
permit for the Duke Energy
Carolinas’ Cliffside power plant
in Rutherford County.
The permit renewed by the
N.C. Division of Air Quality
enables Duke Energy to continue
operating its coal-fired boilers
and associated pollution control
equipment at the Cliffside
Steam Station, 573 Duke Power
Road, in Rutherford County.
Duke has operated power plants
at the site since the early 1940s.
The permit renewal covers
all of the air emissions sources
at Cliffside, including existing
Units 1-5 and the new Unit 6
that is under construction. To
approve the permit renewal,
state officials had to find that
Duke can comply with state
and federal rules for controlling
particulate matter, sulfur
dioxide, carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxides, visible
emissions, volatile organic
compounds and hazardous
air pollutants. The plant
will use various air pollution
control devices, including a
wet scrubber, electrostatic
precipitators and a selective
catalytic reduction system to
meet those requirements.
The renewed permit
requires that Duke:
• Monitor air pollution
control equipment.
• Conduct periodic stack
testing of emissions from
recovery furnaces and
boilers annually.
• Operate continuous
emission monitors for
nitrogen oxides, sulfur
dioxide and visible
been realized by our agency since
2007, when we first beganissuing
debit cards instead of checks for
those unemployed workers who
did not have a bankaccount for
direct deposit of funds. The debit
card program is a partnership
with the ESC,Affiliated Computer
Services and WellsFargo Bank
NA. ACS distributes the cards to
customersat the ESC’s direction
and funds are moved from the
agency to the bank to place money
on thecards. The method also is
more secure for our customers,
who use a self-generated PIN to
getcash or pay for services and
goods, like getting prescriptions or
buying groceries.
In the past, those using the
debit card for the first time to
access their benefits might not
havefully understood the few
restrictions of the old contact.
Now, we have an even better
contract inplace for our citizens
who qualify for UI benefits. It is
our hope that the new situation
will keepmore money available
for customers’ daily needs and
prevent frustrating situations —
for boththe debit card holders and
ESC staff, who got calls in the past
from customers unhappy about
thefee situation.
The term “win-win” is
sometimes overused, but, in
this case, I think it fits from
both thecustomer and agency
perspectives. This is an example
of our continuing quest to provide
the bestin customer service to the
citizens of our state.
Lynn Holmes is chairman of
the North Carolina Employment
Security Commission.
emissions.
The state agency based its
renewal decision on the state’s
determination of Duke Energy
Carolinas’ ability to meet state
air quality regulations based on
the particular emission sources
and air pollution controls as well
as written and verbal comments
made during a January public
hearing and subsequent
comment period.
Duke Energy Carolinas
submitted its application for
renewal of the air permit on Jan.
22, 2008. A draft permit was
proposed by the N.C. Division of
Air Quality and a public hearing
on that draft was held on Jan.
14, 2010. A hearing officer’s
report was submitted to Keith
Overcash, director of the N.C.
Division of Air Quality. On April
13, Overcash recommended
issuing the renewed permit
after the required 45-day review
period from the Environmental
Protection Agency.
The renewed permit can be
found at http://www.ncair.org/
permits/TV_permits/Duke_
Cliffside.pdf. The permit is good
for five years.
Unit 6 will face further
state and federal permitting
requirements after it is
constructed. Duke Energy
Carolinas is required by state
and federal air regulations
to submit an application for
an operating permit for the
sixth unit within 12 months
of beginning operation. That
permitting process will include
an opportunity for public
comments and EPA review of
the operating conditions for the
unit.
 The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010-7

GOD & COUNTRY CELEBRATION AT ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Featured Guest Congressman Heath Shuler

Congressman Heath Shuler signs Bibles for people at the service Marion Police Chief Mark Brooks and Pastor Tom Walker

MAMA Helicopter taking off at in the parking lot at the church Zion Hill Baptist choir sings Patriotic & Christian music

Pastor Tom Walker standing with Congressman Shuler
By Kaitlyn Evans
People gathered together
this past Independence Day to
celebrate their Love of God and
their Freedom as well as to show
their appreciation and support
all of the people who have served
or who are serving their County,
State and Nation.
The service began at 10:45
am this past Sunday morning
at Zion Hill Baptist Church and
was started by the Color Guard
doing a presentation of Colors-Do
Pledge of Allegiance. Next Pastor
Tom Walker recognized everyone
that had served or was serving
in the Navy, Army, Air Force,
Marines, and Coast Guard. In
honor of the fallen Soldiers the
Color Guard did a presentation
showing what was done when a
soldier died on the Battle Field.
To mark where he had fallen so
that they could later retrieve his
body, they would stick his rifle in
the ground beside his body, place
his helmet on top of the rifle and
place his boots at the foot of the
rifle. This would honor him with
the things he would no longer
need, and show his job was
finished and that he had served
his Country and given his life.
Later Pastor Tom Walker
introduced Terry Young, The
Emergency Management
Director who recognized the
Fire Departments, Emergency
Services and others. Among
those there were most of the
Fire Departments of McDowell
County, the MAMA Flight
crew which also had their
helicopter there, the N.C Forest
Service Crew and many more.
A special award was then
presented to Fire Fighter Kirk
Lunsford by Terry Young and
Chairman David Walker. Then
Sheriff Greene introduced and
recognized all of the Deputies,
Police, SBI, Wildlife, and Law
Enforcement Agencies. Some
that were represented there
were The McDowell County
Sheriff’s Office, Marion and Old
Fort Police Departments, N.C
Highway Patrol, N.C. DMV, N.C.
SBI, U.S. Forest Service and
many more. Greene commented
that “I would like to thank all
of you for your service.” And he
requested that everyone please
continue to remember us in your
prayers that we would serve the
way God would have us to.
There were many County
and State officials there for
the service, Among others
were Representative Mitch
Gillispie and his wife, Senator
Joe Sam Queen, Ralph
Hise, the McDowell County
Commissioners- Chairman
David Walker, Vice Chairman
Barry McPeters, Michael
Lavender, Dean Buff, and Andy
Webb, also Congressman Heath
Shuler was present and gave
his personal testimony of his
Zion Hill Baptist children and youth Patriotic & Christian music
Salvation to the Church as a
special speaker.
Heath Shuler said he was
saved at the age of 7, and
commented that where he grew
up in Bryson City there was
a road called the Road to No
Where. He said when he got
saved and he would pray about
things, that God would not
always answer and so he would
go to his Grandmother who told
him to get closer to God, which as
young boy he took seriously. So
this Road to No Where stopped
in the middle of nowhere and did
not continue, but rather he could
hike to a mountain top from
there and so he did that thinking
that he would get higher up and
therefore be closer to God. Shuler
says “this Road to No Where has
led me “everywhere” in my life
and having God in my life has
changed everything about me
as a person”. “Asking Christ into
your heart will be the singlest,
bravest decision you will ever
make in your entire life” ended
Heath Shuler’s Testimony.
Dr. Ron Baity the founder of
Return to America, was the one
who brought the message for the
preaching hour of the service.
He reminded us that if we ever
want America back the way it
used to be, that us as Christians
would have to take a stand and
that America needed another
Spiritual Awakening. He spoke
of not so long ago he was asked
to pray at a legislation meeting
in Washington and when he
arrived to pray, he was asked
to not pray in the name of Jesus
Christ for he might offend
someone there that was of a
different religion. Dr. Baity told
her that he was offended because
he had been asked to pray, but
yet not wanted to pray in the
name of Christ. The lady then
spoke with someone else and it
was decided that Dr. Baity could
pray as he wished that night
but his services were no longer
needed throughout the rest of
the week.
The entire message honored
the freedoms that we take for
granted everyday in America
and if we do not turn back to God
we lose these freedoms.

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8 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Don’t get steamrolled by “paving scams”
As the weather heats up, so to trick consumers, especially
do home improvement scams seniors, into paying too much
to have their driveways paved.
By Attorney General Roy Consumers complained that
Cooper these companies starting
My office recently took action paving jobs within minutes of
against two companies that getting them to sign a contract.
used high-pressure sales tactics Courts have responded by
banning one of the companies
from residential paving in
North Carolina and restricting
the operations of the other after
a $50,000 payment.
Paving scams tend to follow
a pattern. Someone knocks on
your door, claiming to have extra
paving materials from other
projects in the neighborhood.
They offer what they say is a low
price to repave your driveway.
The crew starts work as soon
as you sign a contract, if not
before, and demands payment
immediately. In many cases,
the work and materials turn out
to be substandard and many
consumers have to pay another
paver to re-do the job.
Consider these tips to
help avoid falling victim to a
driveway paving and other
home repair scams:
• Avoid high-pressure tactics.
Electric Fans Available to
North Carolina Seniors
2010 Operation Fan/Heat
Relief Now Under Way
Operation Fan/Heat Relief
– a summer fan distribution
program that operates each
year throughout North
Carolina – is now under way.
The Division of Aging and Adult
Services in the North Carolina
Department of Health and
Human Services has managed
the program since it began in
1986.
“Chronic health problems
in older people often require
medication that can affect the
body’s natural defenses against
heat and humidity,” said Dennis
Streets, Division of Aging and
Adult Services Director. “These
fans can be a lifesaver for some
and help all recipients stay
more comfortable and healthier
in their home.”
“For many years, Dominion
North Carolina Power, Duke
Energy, Progress Energy and
the Valassis Giving Committee
have donated generously
to support this important
program,” Streets said. “The
John Fuller and Joe Amorello present
things we made up
( a n d s o m e s t u f f w e d i d n ’ t )
Showing
July 1st
through
August 3rd
@ MACA Gallery
50 Sth. Main Street,
Marion, NC
Don’t be pressured to sign
right now or lose out on a great
deal. This is a common tactic
of scammers to stop you from
checking them out, looking for
a better price, or taking time to
make your decision.
• Never pay in cash. Try to use
a credit card to pay for goods or
services you purchase from a
door-to-door salesperson. Most
banks and credit card companies
will allow you dispute the charge
if you discover a problem.
• Consider a cooling off period.
Before you sign a contract
and pay any money, take at
least a day to think it over.
Call friends and relatives to
get their thoughts about the
purchase. Make sure to get
written estimates from other
local paving companies before
you make a decision.
• Do some research first.
Check with your local law
enforcement, my Consumer
Protection Division and the
Better Business Bureau to see if
there are complaints about the
company or similar companies
before you sign a contract or pay
any money.
program has been successful
because of the concerted efforts
of the 17 regional Area Agencies
on Aging and the local aging
and adult service provider
agencies which purchase and
make fans available to eligible
people.”
Last year, donations
totaled $98,500, and with
these funds, 5,423 fans and
51 air conditioners were
purchased. In certain counties
air conditioners are made
available for people with more
serious health problems. There
is no public money associated
with this project.
People who are 60 or older
or people with disabilities are
eligible to receive one fan per
year to help alleviate heat
problems within their home.
More information can be
found by calling the Area
Agency on Aging or the local
aging agency, or on the N.C.
Division of Aging website at:
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/
heat.htm
Real Estate Specialists
800-351-2606 Toll Free
828-659-7700 (Office)
828-659-1047 (Fax)
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www.catawbaproperties.com
Specialty Outdoor Equipment
11613 Montford Cove Rd.
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 738-3878
• Know your right to cancel.
North Carolina law gives you
three days to cancel certain
purchases or transactions even
after you’ve signed a contract
and paid your money. For sales
of goods or services that take
place away from seller’s normal
place of business, such as at your
home, consumers have three
days to cancel by returning the
written cancelation form.
To report a home repair scam
or any other violation of the
three-day right to cancel, contact
Carroll’s Corner
By Carroll Miller
Have you
ever won-
dered why
bad things
happen to good people—people
who have never hurt a soul,
never spoken ill of anyone?
Why do many good people,
--------sometimes little children
die, -----------while drug pushers
and crooks seem to prosper? ---
--------- Why do some wonderful
caring people suffer with dis-
ease while real scoundrels seem
to go through life unscathed
and healthy? I am reminded of
something biblical translator,
J.B. Phillips once said: “Christ
made no promise that those
who followed him in his plan of
re-establishing life on its proper
basic principles would enjoy
a special immunity from pain
and sorrow-nor did he himself
experience such immunity. He
did, however; promise enough
joy and courage, enough love
and confidence in God to enable
those who went his way to do
far more than survive.” A good
example comes to us from the
fishing industry. In the north-
eastern United States codfish
are a big commercial business.
Note the following facts: There
is a market for eastern cod all
over, especially in sections far-
thest removed from the north-
east coastline. But the public
demand posed a problem to the
shippers. At first they froze the
cod, then shipped them else-
where, but the freeze took away
much of the flavor. So they ex-
perimented with shipping them
alive, in tanks of seawater, but
that proved even worse. Not
only was it more expensive, the
cod still lost its flavor and, in ad-
dition, became soft and mushy.
David Walker
Broker
Proudly
Made In The
U.S.A.
my Consumer Protection
Division at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM
toll-free in North Carolina or
online at www.ncdoj.gov .
Attorney General Roy
Cooper and his staff are on
the lookout for scams that seek
to rob unsuspecting North
Carolinians. We are here to be
of service when you need us, but
through consumer education
efforts like these columns we
hope to help consumers avoid
problems from the start.
The texture was seriously af-
fected.
Finally, some creative person
solved the problem in a most in-
novative manner. The codfish
were placed in the tank of water
along with their natural enemy-
-the catfish. From the time the
cod left the East Coast until it
arrived at its westernmost des-
tination, those ornery catfish
chased the cod all over the tank.
And, you guessed it, when the
cod arrived at the market; they
were as fresh as when they were
first caught. There was no loss
of flavor nor was the texture af-
fected. If anything, it was better
than before.
Each one of us is in a tank of
particular and inescapable cir-
cumstances. It is painful enough
to stay in the tank. But in addi-
tion to our situation, there are
God-appointed “catfish” to bring
sufficient tension that keeps us
alive, alert, fresh and growing.
It’s all part of God’s project to
shape our character so we will
be more like his Son. Under-
stand why the catfish are in
your tank. Understand they are
part of God’s method of produc-
ing character in your life and
mine”.
If this is truly the case, I have
recently met several of those
“catfish” lately. I am not sure
that I feel any stronger for hav-
ing people like that in my life—
but I suppose I am.
And, if I am really truthful
with myself, I might have to ad-
mit that at one time or another,
I may have been the “catfish” in
other traveler’s ponds. Some-
times in our encounters with
those who would harm us, we
come away with scars. Scars ---
-- all people have them. A friend
told me that many years ago he
was standing in line when he
joined the Army as he was being
given, along with many other
men, a physical examination.
The medic asked the recruit in
front of him if he had any scars
or identifying marks. The re-
cruit told him “no” he didn’t
have any. The medic said: “Boy,
everybody has some scars or
other identifying marks. You
better tell me yours or I’ll have
to take you outside and give
you some!” Suddenly the young
man remembered a scar or two.
Sometimes, scars are badges
of honor. In the play by William
Shakespeare, “Henry the 5th”
the king makes a stirring speech
to his soldiers just before they go
into battle. The English army is
terribly outnumbered and the
morale is quite low. The speech
was inspiring and the English go
out to fight the battle. The bat-
tle was fought on St. Crispian’s
Day and Henry tells the troops
that after that battle, whenever
St. Crispins day was celebrated:
“He that outlives this day, and
comes safe home, Will stand a
tip-toe when this day is named.
And rouse him at the name of
Crispian: He that shall lies this
day, and see old age, Will yearly,
on the vigil feast his neighbors,
and say “Tomorrow is Saint
Crispian:’ and then he will strip
his sleeves and show his scars,
and say, “These wounds I had
on Crispins Day..”
My dear friends, I have dis-
covered over the years that there
are some scars that should be
worn proudly. Until next time,
be good to yourself.

July Garden Calendars
Brought to you by the NC Cooperative Extension(McDowell)
Plants in Flower
• Mimosa, Trumpet Creeper,
Phlox, Butterfly Weed, Daylily,
Red Hot Poker, Rose-of-Sharon,
Sourwood, Crapemyrtle,
Stewartia, St. John’s Wort, Abelia,
Peegee Hydrangea, Chaste-Tree,
Canna, Dahlia, Shasta Daisy and
summer annuals.
Fertilizing
• Continue sidedressing your
garden vegetables.
• Take soil samples form your
lawn areas for testing. Soil boxes
are available at the County
Extension Center.
Planting
• Plants ofbrussel sprouts and
collards can be set out in mid-
July.
• You can begin your fall vegetable
garden this month. Plant beans,
carrots and tomatoes in July.
• Start broccoli, cabbage and
cauliflower plants in peat pots
to transplant into the vegetable
garden early.
• Begin repotting overgrown
houseplants.
Pruning
• Prune bleeder trees like maple,
dogwood, birch and elm this
month.
• Prune the fruiting canes of
raspberry and blackberry plants
The Living Word
By Delores Hendley
“Model Prayer”
(Matt. 6: 9-13): After this
manner therefore pray ye, Our
Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name. Thy
Kingdom come, thy will be done
in earth, as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our debts, as we for-
give our debtors. And lead us
not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and
the glory, for ever, Amen.
In these scriptures Jesus left
“In thetoFire”
“Tribute Tiffany
Brooke Lavender”
May the blessing of the Lord
be upon you. Our apologies are
sent to all of our readers who
missed reading our article last
week. Our hearts and minds
were simply not focused upon
preparing an article for the pa-
per as our family was grieving
over the sudden loss of my dear
sister in law, Tiffany Brooke
Lavender. A tragic accident
took her away from our arms but
never from our hearts. As a trib-
ute to her and as a keepsake for
her loving family, I would like
to dedicate the article this week
to honor her life and enduring
impact on us all who loved her
dearly.
Never is it possible to sum up
into one article or even one book
the events, the memories, the
joys and laughter that an indi-
vidual like Tiffany adds to one’s
life. The best memories and joys
would of course be best shared
by her husband Jonathan, her
mother Teresa, her grandpar-
ents Lenora and Norman, and
by her brother and sister, Amber
and Brandon. They could speak
of a lifetime of joys whereas I
knew Tiffany for only 12 years
as her brother in law. However,
that was by far long enough to
realize that she was a remark-
able, loving and gifted human
being. From family reunions,
to Thanksgiving Dinners and
Christmas get-togethers, Tif-
fany brought a special glow into
every occasion with that bril-
after harvest is over. Cut canes at
ground
level.
• Prune off dieback limbs on
hybrid rhododendron.
• Trim hedges as needed.
• Continue pruning white pines
and narrow leaf evergreens like
juniper early in the month.
• Remove faded flowers on
Crapemyrtle and flowering
perennials to encourage a second
flowering.
• Pinch your chrysanthemums
the first week only!
• Do NOT prune spring flowering
shrubs now.
Spraying
• Check the following landscape
shrubs for the following insect
pests: arborvitae (bagworms),
azalea and pyracantha (lace bug),
Crapemyrtle (aphids).
• Spray for Japanese beetles as
needed.
• Spray Crapemyrtle for powdery
mildew.
• Continue with rose spray
program.
• Spray your tree fruits and
bunch grapes on a regular basis.
• Spray the following vegetables
if insects are observed: cucumber
(cucumber beetle), squash
(aphids), tomato and eggplant
(flea beetle).
• Spray woody weeds like poison
us an example of how to pray.
First of all we must be in fellow-
ship with our Heavenly Father.
Hallowed be thy Name is to rec-
ognize that His Name is Holy,
we are showing Him adoration.
It also means You, Oh Lord, are
Holy and enthroned….this is
placing Him upon His Throne
in Heaven.
In 1 Corn. 12: Paul is teach-
ing on spiritual gifts and warn-
ing us not to be ignorant of them.
However, in verse 2 it reads:
Wherefore I give you to under-
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
liant smile of hers and down to
earth personality. My brother
himself would say, that to have
her as his wife and as the moth-
er of their two children, Julia
and Emily, was the greatest joy
of his life. Tiffany, who enjoyed
so many things in life, was par-
ticularly fond of the outdoors
and especially her flowers. Her
particular favorite flower was
the lily, as is mine. Her love for
any stray cat or dog revealed her
compassion for all life, and her
heart to try to make a difference.
When the family had free time, it
was difficult to catch them inside
on the home phone, calling the
cell phone would find Tiffany,
Jonathan and the girls either
down at mama and daddy’s fish
pond or down at the creek look-
ing for arrowheads. Tiffany was
not a materialistic person, which
made her so more real and genu-
ine as a person. Materialistic
individuals often care more for
obtaining “things”, and “stuff”
than they do the finest that life
has to offer; family and friends.
My younger cousins Christa
and Jessie loved her just like a
sister and she would have had
it no other way. She opened up
her home to all of her in laws in
such a manner as to assure you
when you left that you were not
only welcomed but you were
wanted, which by the way is a
rare trait in today’s “here’s your
hat, what’s your hurry” culture.
I’ll never forget the first trip
that Tiffany ever made to Old
Fort, North Carolina. Jonathan
and Tiffany were visiting for
ivy, honeysuckle and kudzu with
a recommended herbicide.
Lawn Care
• Remember to change direction
when moving your lawn. Travel
north to south on one mowing and
east to west on the next cutting.
• Continue feeding your warm
season lawn with fertilizer. Do
NOT give tall fescue lawns any
fertilizer this month.
Propagation
• This month is still a great time
to take semi-hardwood cuttings
of azaleas, camellia, holly,
rhododendron
and many other shrubs.
• July is an ideal time to divide
and transplant your iris.
Specific Chores
• July is a good month to see if
and where your home can use
some additional shade trees.
• Blossom-end rot may be seen
on tomatoes this month. Two
factors - too little water and low
ph may be the reason. Watering
and mulching will help this year.
A soil test will help you to correct
low ph next
year.
• In dry weather, both your
vegetable garden and landscape
plants will benefit from a good
soaking watering. Slow watering
will penetrate the root zone better.
stand, that no man speaking by
the Spirit of God calleth Jesus
accursed, and that no man can
say that Jesus is the Lord, but
by the Holy Ghost. This tells me
that only by the Holy Spirit is
Jesus revealed unto us as Lord;
and by the same Spirit we will
never call Him accursed!
When we are in the right re-
lationship with our Father we
realize He is Holy and deserves
our honor and respect. Then we
cry out Thy Kingdom Come, Thy
Will be done in earth, as it is in
heaven. We are asking for His
Kingdom Power and Authority
to be released in the earth. We
know by the scriptures that Je-
sus always did the Will of the
Father. What was His Will we
Christmas that year and stay-
ing at our house. I remember
we wanted to really go out of our
way to let them know how glad
we were to have them staying
with us that year. So after they
left the bedroom to get ready
for the day, I decided to clean
up their room for them, so they
wouldn’t have to. That’s when I
noticed this small glass of water
on the night stand. I saw what
looked like nearly melted ice in
it, so I thought, “I’ll just pour this
out, they probably got thirsty
and just didn’t finish their wa-
ter.” It wasn’t but a few minutes
later that Tiffany was asking,
“Has anyone seen a small glass
of water?” To which I responded,
“Yeh, I just poured it out for you,
do you want another glass?” To
my horror, I had just poured her
high dollar contact lenses down
the drain. Bless her heart, she
was so understanding of my ig-
norance and went out of her way
to not make me feel any worse
than I already did. But every-
one made sure to tease her about
her first trip to North Carolina
reminding her that she really
never did “see” that much of it
while she was here.
But with or without her con-
tact lenses, Tiffany’s eyes were
always focused upon the greatest
love and joy of her and Jonath-
an’s lives, their children. While
many are misguided and fall into
the snare of “buy me this and get
me that” with their children, Tif-
fany always knew that there was
no substitute for spending time
with her babies, (of course the
girls never lack for toys either,
they have the market cornered
on ELMO.) But because she
loved them so much, she began
to help them prepare for life by
stressing education very early
on and at only 3 years old, Julia
was naming shapes that I didn’t
learn until high school geometry.
Tiffany herself was remark-
ably intelligent and devoted
The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 9
Mercy Pets of the Week
Animals featured here are
strays currently living with
foster parents, with the Mercy
Animal Rescue, who have res-
cued the animals and returned
them to a state of health. Fos-
ter care provides neourish-
ment and loving attention
Baby Emma- 2 year old female Chihuahua mix, weighs about
9 lbs. Loves people, will follow you anywhere. Very small,
fragile - recommend a home with adults or kids 8+.
Grover- Male Boxer/Lab mix born7/30/09;
has brother & sister. Great personality & very smart.
What a beauty!
may ask? When we look to the
scriptures we will find Jesus
went about doing good. He came
to seek and save those that was
lost, He came to heal the sick,
even raise the dead! He set the
captives free from bondages. He
came to destroy the works of the
devil.
Jesus would slip away to the
mountain to be alone in prayer
with His Heavenly Father. If
Jesus needed to do this - we
know we must also. We need to
be so in tune with the Holy Spir-
it and in prayer to our Heavenly
Father…. we would become ves-
sels of honor. He wants to use
His people to release His King-
dom into the earth. Paul taught
that the Kingdom of God is not
her educational achievement to
become a physical therapist so
she could improve the lives and
hopes of others. But as devoted
as Tiffany was to her education
she always took the time to get
down in the floor with Julia and
Emily and play with them, to
roll out play dough, to help them
color or just play peek-a-boo. Her
hopes and dreams for them and
most importantly her love will
be passed on to them through
the memories and joys that their
family will keep alive.
Time or space will not per-
mit me to share much more; nor
could it do justice were it given to
me to write of such a precious in-
dividual, for so many more lives
than I could speak of were made
better and brighter because of
her. But I would like to close this
article of tribute with a passage
from David’s lament over the
loss of his son. 2 Samuel 12:23…
can I bring him back again? I
shall go to him, but he shall not
return to me. Death is a one way
street and those whom we love,
who now are with God, await for
us to join them. And one day in
God’s own time, either by way
of the grave or at the return of
Jesus Christ, we will once again
be reunited with them, never
more to say goodbye. This is a
comforting thought to know that
death is not a final separation for
us.
Our hearts and our homes will
never be the same without Tif-
fany, but that in itself is a testa-
ment of how much she enriched
us all, our lives and our family by
having her with us for the time
we were given. Tiffany, we will
never forget you and your light
will shine in our hearts forever.
Love Always, Your Family.
Below is a portion of the obit-
uary from her celebration of life
service, for photo tribute and a
complete reading of the obituary
you may find it in its entirety at
the Stith Funeral Home website:
until adoption. To adopt an tents). Donations are always
animal, a contract must be greatly appreciated and can be
signed agreeing to spay or made at the Animal Hospital
neuter the animal if it has of Marion to the Mercy Fund.
not already been done. Adop- New Foster Parents and sup-
tions are held on Saturdays plies such as food and bedding
from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm be- are always needed. Aluminum
hind Wendy’s (look for the red cans are recycled for food.
Mya- Young female tabby; has a sister.
Play so well with other kitties & dogs, even
with children of all ages.
Kaliber- Male Catahoula Leopard mix born 1/12/2010;
has brothers & sisters. Beautiful coloring & eyes.
Very unique pups that stand out in a crowd!
mere talking with the wisdom of
man’s words, but it is with the
Jesus Christ offers when we
yield to the Power of the Holy
demonstration of God’s Power Spirit who dwells in us. (Matt.
and Authority through His 3: 2): And saying, repent ye for
Word. When His Kingdom is the Kingdom of Heaven is at
released into the earth, we will hand.
see a mighty releasing of a great In this prayer we are asking
awakening, a great revival, and for our daily bread, and forgive
justice in the earth. us our debts, as we also have
(Matt. 24: 14): And this forgiven (left, remitted and let
gospel of the Kingdom shall be go the debts, and given up re-
preached in all the world for a sentment against) our debtors.
witness unto all nations, and We are showing love and mercy
then shall the end come. to our debtors. Lead us not into
(Luke 4: 43): And He said temptation, but deliver us from
unto them, I must preach the the evil one. We are asking our
Kingdom of God to other cities Heavenly Father for guidance
also, for therefore am I come. by leading us and protecting us!
The Kingdom of God pro- For Yours is the Kingdom and
duces a transformation in those the power and the glory forever.
who receive the new life which Amen.
www.stithfuneralhome.net a degree in Biology and a 4.0
student at SCC (Somerset Com-
munity College) where she was
earning a degree as a physical
therapy assistant. She graduate
from Boyle County High School
in 2002 and was a member of the
First Church of God, Danville.
Tiffany loved animals and flow-
er gardening and collected ele-
phants. Tiffany was artistic and
talented, she played the trumpet
in high school band, was a pian-
ist and loved to draw and paint.
She was a wonderful Mom and
loved her daughters dearly.
In addition to her husband
Tiffany Brooke Pelfrey Lav- and Mother, she is survived by
ender, 26, wife of Jonathan Chet two daughters, Julia Michelle
Lavender of Liberty, Kentucky and Emily Brooke Lavender; a
died Wednesday, June 23, 2010. sister, Amber Pelfrey of Danville;
Born October 13, 1983 in Dan- her brother, Brandon Pelfrey; her
ville, she is the daughter of Ter- grandparents, Lenora and Nor-
esa Ferrell Pelfrey of Danville man Ferrell, Danville; a whole
and the late William Elmer Pel- host of beloved aunts, uncles and
frey Jr. Tiffany was a 4.0 student cousins, including father in law
at Eastern Kentucky University and mother in law Gary and
and was in the final classes of Judy Lavender of Liberty.
Poem of the Week
By Frances Robinson
Giving And Forgiving
What makes life worth living
Is our giving and forgiving;
Giving tiny bits of kindness
That will leave joy behind us,
And forgiving bitter trifles
That the right word often stifles,
For the little things are bigger
Than we often stop to figure.
What makes life worth living
Is our giving and forgiving.
~Thomas Springer
10 - The News Bulletin of McDowell, Wednesday, July 7, 2010
“Report to the People Tour” by McDowell N.C. Co-op Staff
County Manager Chuck Abernathy takes home some squash from the Community Garden
Work First Community Garden Pilot Project
Mario Deluca shows grapes at DeMariano Vineyards
By Gwen Evans Administrative Secretary, Extension Supporters.
On Tuesday, June 29th at Kristin Mart-Family & Normally, Chad Ray said the
5:00 p.m. the N.C. Cooperative Consumer Science Agent, Molly Extension Staff wrote up and
Extension Service Staff of Sandfoss-Area Aquaculture reported numbers and statistics
McDowell County, which is Agent, and Cheryl Mitchell- of what had been accomplished
made up of five people, Chad Extension Secretary had a with programs, meetings,
Ray-Interim County Director, “Report to the People Tour” for seminars, tours, field days, office
4-H Agent, Jane McDaniel- County & City Officials and contacts, home visits, and field
visits. As well as how many
people had volunteered and how
many hours they had donated to
various projects and what had
been done with donations and
grants received. This year was
different the Extension Staff
decided to “show” a few of the
projects that had evolved and
were off the ground and thriving
in McDowell due to all the hard
work of everyone involved!
The tour began with Chad
Ray and Kristin Mart, being the
speakers, at the Historic Marion
Tailgate Market which is located
on W. Henderson Street and
open on Tuesdays and Saturdays
from 3p.m. to 6p.m. The Tailgate
Market was created through
the Extension Office with Dan
Smith and Freddie Killough
from the Marion Business
Association to give people a
place to sale their produce or
other wares. The main rule is it
has to be locally grown or made.
The Extension Staff are hoping
to start a cooking program every
week and people can actually try
what has been cooked, last week
it was grilled rabbit, there was
other food available too and they
try to have the recipes on hand.
This is to promote healthier
eating habits and local products.
Next stop was at the DSS
Work First Community Garden
McDowell Farm Bureau Board Member Donald Jackson of Old Fort checks out the garden
Tour group checks out the Marion Tailgate market
Pilot Project located off 226
S. Steve Edwards was the
speaker. The Extension Staff
helped get this project started
with McDowell County Master
Gardeners providing labor to
help the project be a success.
This project was started to
expand work experience sites so
clients who receive benefits can
come here as another work site
to get some hours in so they can
still receive their benefit checks.
The DSS changed it a little this
year and donated half of the
garden so individual families
could have their own plots
to plant. They had 2 families
plant plots. Participation
was low but it is believed that
was due to the heat. The DSS
received donations from local
businesses to finish planting
the garden. They hope this will
start community gardens in
every community when people
hear about it and that it will
help promote gardening again
in this county, something that
has really dropped off in the
past years. Last year they
donated 2,933 lbs. of produce
to the senior center, the three
shelters, and the church who
started a soup kitchen. They
have won 2 awards, Most
Outstanding Program Award
through the N.C. Association of
County Commissioners and the
Achievement Award through
the National Association of
Counties. This can be a very cost
saving project county wide, due
to donating produce to various
places which helps the county
and city budgets and saves
Extension Staff members
tax dollars .When people grow
their own food they will have to
purchase less and it promotes
a healthier life style which in
turn fights obesity. Steve hopes
to team up with Kristin Mart
this year to teach canning and
preservation of food grown. This
is a project that is a win, win
situation for all involved.
The third stop was at
DeMariano Vineyards located
on Pierce Road owned by Mario
DeLuca, his wife, his son Michael
and his wife. The Vineyard
was named after Mario’s
grandfather. Mario explained
and showed the tour group the
complicated process and care
that goes into growing grapes for
wine. They currently have five
varieties, two which they are
experimenting with to see how
they do since they are basically
not grown in the mountains. It
takes about four years before the
grapes are ready for production.
They hope to make some wine
this fall. Once the winery is in
full production they anticipate
in conjunction with other local
wineries in the area bringing in
tourist to taste sample which in
turn will boost the local economy.
The tour wrapped up at the
Honey House located near the
Ag Barn. The vice president of
the McDowell Honeybee Club,
John McKinney, a bee keeper
himself, was the speaker. The
McDowell Honeybee Club had
applied for a grant to build the
Honey House that had been set
aside to help tobacco farmers’
change to another profession.
They received the grant and
with a lot of hard work and
by using the talents of other
various members were able
to purchase and finish out a
pre- fabricated building for
their extracting honey needs.
Keeping honeybees isn’t that
extreme, the extracting process
of the honey from the combs
from a large number of hives is
the difficult and time consuming
part. Now the honeybee keepers
have a place where they can
extract large amounts at a
time. It only cost five dollars
a year to be a member of the
local honeybee chapter. This
is a wonderful asset for local
honeybee keepers. Let’s face it
we need honeybees to pollinate
and these bees are a great asset
for everyone in the community,
and due to having a facility like
this the honeybee keepers can
expand and keep more hives.
The Honey House
completed the tour and the
Extension Staff then took the
tour group down to the Ag Barn
where they had provided a
banquet for everyone that was
sponsored by Farm Bureau-
McDowell, catered by Mr. Boyce
and Mrs. Wanda Poole. The
tour was very informative and
helpful in showing, rather than
a piece of paper telling, what
some of the projects had really
accomplished. The Extension
Staff also had a representative,
John Mitchell, from Senator
Burr on the tour. The Extension
Staff has many more projects
going on but these were the ones
they had chosen to “show” as a
report to the people.

Library Corner
By Elizabeth House
New Director
McDowell County Library
Knoxville Zoomobile
Please join us for an exciting
program in the meeting room of
the Marion Library at 90 West
Court Street on Thursday, July
15 at 11:00 am. The Knoxville
Zoomobile will be visiting, with
Appalachian Perspective
By Nada Carroll
Summer
brings the pri-
mary time for
family reun-
ions, often the only opportunity
for all the branches of the fam-
ily to meet together. The 80th
Burgin-Lytle Reunion will be
July 17-18. The Saturday gath-
ering will be at Cherry Springs
Baptist Church Fellowship
Hall from 1 PM to 3 PM for a re-
laxed afternoon of sharing pho-
tographs, family history and
meeting old and new “kissing
cousins.” It is geared to help out
of town kinfolk have a greater
opportunity to meet and greet
local kin. The official meeting
is on Sunday at Bethel United
Methodist Church, where it all
began in 1930, immediately fol-
lowing their morning worship
which concludes at 10:30 AM.
It is a great time to learn more
about these two families, so
inter-twined by marriages from
the early years of settlement
Parenting
With A Purpose
By Rebekah Fishel
The sun
was slowly
fading behind the mountains
and a gentle breeze was blow-
ing. I was sitting in a comfy
chair in the middle of a wide
open field waiting for the show.
The fireworks were scheduled
to go off at dark.
My youngest son, Eric and
myself were some of the first
spectators to find our perfect
spot. I had plenty of time to
enjoy the peaceful view of our
beautiful mountains long before
it became crowded with groups
of families and friends.
Eric had found himself a
The Preacher’s Corner
By Dr. Tom Walker,
Pastor Zion Hill Baptist Church
“What To Do In the Valley”
Life cannot
all be mountaintops because
God knows we need our val-
leys. We may think sometimes
God is allowing too many dark
valleys to come our way, when
deep down in our hearts God is
never wrong in what He does or
what He allows.
If we were to find a synonym
for the word “valley” in the Bib-
lical concept, we could use the
word “troubles.” If we never
had a problem or any troubles,
we would not need a solution.
Troubles do bring about a need
for a solution. In that fact there
is a blessing in disguise.
I am sure all of us had rather
things go smoothly than to en-
counter problems along life’s
pathway. We must remember,
it is not smooth sailing that
brings about a dependence
upon the Lord, but rather trou-
bles, trials and testing.
Dr. Vance Havner likens the
Christian’s journey to heaven
like a train ride. He wrote,
“Sometimes the trip grows
a special collection of animals in-
cluding small mammals, birds,
reptiles, amphibians, spiders
and insects. Most of the animals
can be touched, with Zoo staff
supervision of course. This free
program for all ages is being
sponsored by the Friends of the
Library, and will be an awesome
opportunity to get up close and
personal with some fascinating
creatures!
Kids News
The theme for next week’s
here. The Reunion meeting
usually gets underway about
10:45 AM. Following that, the
group will return to the Cherry
Springs Fellowship Hall for a
pot luck meal and more fellow-
ship.
One of the most interesting
parts of learning about your
family ties are the various his-
torical settings of the genera-
tions. So much has happened
during the growth of our United
States into the powerful nation
it has become. From the years
of the earliest settlements in
this country to the present, and
their countries of origin, we see
family against each successive
time frame. If you are fortunate
enough to have letters, docu-
ments or have written or oral
stories, you may learn a great
deal about that branch of the
family tree. Be sure to note
your sources for your records.
Years ago Norman Rockwell
did a painting of a family tree
buddy to pair up with and go
exploring on a large dirt mound
in the distance. This must have
been a vacant lot that has be-
come a favorite spot each year
for viewing the Fourth of July
fireworks in our area.
You could see the Progress
Energy power plant off in the
distance. One of the smoke-
stacks was puffing it’s normal
white puffy bursts of smoke. We
couldn’t have asked for better
weather. Eric observed that we
normally have at least one good
downpour of stormy weather on
most Fourth of July’s, but not
this year.
tiresome and I am weary, but
in the darkest hour I smile to
know I’m headed for the Eter-
nal Country. We are sure to
make it, for this train has nev-
er lost a passenger. The curves
look dangerous and the way is
often dark. But I need not be
afraid, even when we reach the
Valley of the Shadow. For my
Father is the Engineer.”
Sometimes we create our
own troubles by failing to listen
to God, by doing things our way
instead of His, or by merely
operating in the energy of the
flesh rather than through the
power of God. However, not all
of our troubles come about by
what we do. You can know the
Lord, live a holy and righteous
life, do your best to obey the
Lord in everything, dot every
“I” and cross ever “T” just right
and yet the next thing you
know, a gigantic problem ap-
pears suddenly, without warn-
ing in your life.
Valleys and troubles do not
have to knock you off your feet.
children’s programs in Marion
will be Pirates! Books for Babies
(for ages 0 to 3 and their par-
ents) will be on Tuesday, July
13 at 11:00 am in Marion. Sto-
ries & Crafts for all ages will be
Tuesday, July 13 at 3:30 pm in
Marion, where the craft will be
making treasure maps! And you
can still sign up for the Summer
Reading Club, so come on in and
get your book bag, reading log,
and door hanger today.
Old Fort News
Old Fort Li-
brary is having a
special Story Time
this coming week,
with Nanette
Hankins telling
Pirate Tales on
Wednesday, July
14 at 11:00. Come
for the Saturday Evening Post
magazine. It was a fascinating
illustration of a family, using
the basic shape of a tree with
small portraits of the family
members placed on the limbs.
The time frames were in part
obvious by the clothing worn
and hair styles displayed. One
that immediately stood out was
that of a pirate! There’s an old
saying about being able to pick
your friends but not your fam-
ily that was very appropriate!
Our forebears may not be all
you wish them to be, but there
they are, whether in shades of
ghostly grey or in living color.
When I look at Bethel Unit-
ed Methodist Church, I see
family history written within
its very walls. Kin reputedly
gave the land for the church,
after its beginnings with circuit
riders coming to the home/s
where worshippers gathered in
the Crooked Creek area. It be-
came a Methodist church body
in 1835, worshipping at first
in Bethel School. A big wooden
church was built at some point
(more than one according to
our records), and the last one
Before long the mother of
Eric’s new friend came over and
introduced herself. I enjoyed
meeting some new friends that
night. I guess there were about
a dozen people tailgating in her
group.
That is one thing I really like
about living in this area of the
USA. Not only do we live in one
of the most beautiful parts of the
country, but people are for the
most part very, very friendly.
I took a guest from one of
the hotels I work for out to eat
at the Fiddlin’ Pig in Asheville
on Saturday night. They are
from up north in Pennsylvania.
You should have seen the look
on their face when everyone
poured into the restaurant with
friendly smiles on their faces.
Once the bluegrass music
started, this person trans-
It is what your attitude is to-
ward your troubles and what
you do with them that will
make the difference. You with
either be controlled by adverse
circumstances and find your-
self in defeat, or you will have
victory in your undesirable sit-
uation.
Consider these Bible verses:
“I will open rivers in high
places, and fountains in the
midst of the valleys: I will make
the wilderness a pool of water,
and the dry land springs of wa-
ter” (Isaiah 41: 18).
“I will even make a way in
the wilderness and rivers in the
desert” (Isaiah 43: 19).
“I will pour water upon him
that is thirsty and floods upon
the dry ground: I will pour my
spirit upon thy seed, and my
blessing upon thine offspring”
(Isaiah 44: 3)•
“And the Lord shall guide
thee continually, and satisfy
thy soul in drought, and make
fat thy bones: and thou shalt be
like a watered garden, and like
a spring of water, whose waters
fail not” (Isaiah 58:11),
Your valley may consist of a
loss, whether it be financial, be-
reavement, a vocational one. It
may be a valley of abuse where
you have been treated un-
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join the pirate band at the Mar-
ion Davis Memorial Branch Li-
brary, 65 East Mitchell Street in
Old Fort, and we’ll also be mak-
ing an eye patch for every little
scoundrel brave enough to show
up! It’s sure to be a good time for
all ages, and it won’t cost you a
single doubloon.
Teen News
On Wednesday, July 14 at
4:00 pm, the teens will be mak-
ing String Art using a fun Fish
design. This would make a neat
decoration for your room! The
program is free and snacks will
be provided, but please call 652-
3858 to sign up, so we can be
sure to have enough supplies on
hand.
Recommended Website
was storm damaged in the mid
1930s and was replaced by the
current sanctuary. Burgins and
lytles were actively involved
in the church from its earliest
meetings.
Charles P. Lytle spearhead-
ed the rebuilding of the Church,
and we are fortunate to have a
copy (courtesy of Shirley Lytle
Anderson) of his little book re-
cording monetary donations
and expenses in the rebuilding
process. It is dated 1936-1937,
and with a note that the build-
ing was finished in 1938, dedi-
cated in 1939. Mostly the work
was done with local support, as
the names testify.
Barbara Meilhammer told
me that the bell from the old
church was given to Cherry
Springs in 1938, as the new
building did not have a steeple.
From Inez Presson and Jim
Lytle, we were given copies of
another piece of Bethel’s histo-
ry, a little booklet entitled “Re-
port of Sabbath School held at
Bethel Church 1857- 1859.” It
lists male teachers, Wm. Moffit,
J. C. Burgin, W. L. Bird, George
M. Lytle; and a female superin-
formed into a friendly character
just like the rest of us. It’s easy
to see why so many people fall
in love with this place and want
to live here. Western North
Carolina has become somewhat
of a melting pot.
We have the native North
Carolinian’s that have lived
here all their life. I wonder
sometimes if they know exactly
what they have been sitting on
all these years. Do they realize
we are enjoying a little taste of
Heaven here in the mountains?
Then we have transplants
that come from near and far. I
have even met individuals that
have moved here from other
countries. Either the friendli-
ness or the natural beauty gets
to them too, and they have to
come back for more. You can’t
exactly blame them.
fairly by someone else. It may
be physical pain you deal with
from day to day, having more
than your share of pain each
and every day you live. Your
valley may be depression you
fight every waking day of your
life.
One of the greatest preach-
ers I ever heard is home with
the Lord now. He was a tremen-
dous preacher in the pulpit, but
when he steeped out of it, he
was plagued with depression.
It was often deep and dark.
He was a dear man of God, but
until his dying day, every day
he dealt with depression due
to a chemical imbalance in his
body. That was his valley. I do
not know what yours is or will
be, but rest assured valleys will
come our way.
How do we handle our val-
leys? How do we deal with
them? How can we keep them
from defeating us in our Chris-
tian walk? Let me give you sev-
eral suggestions.
Remember first, the Psalm-
ist said, “Though I walk through
the valley.” The key word there
is “through.” That means it is a
place where you will not stay,
you are just passing through it
for some time. It might involve
hours, days, weeks, months, or
WebMD
(www.webmd.
com) is an
authoritative
and up to date online health re-
source, covering everything from
acid reflux to wisdom teeth.
Their website has a link marked
Health A-Z which lists topics you
can browse alphabetically like
an encyclopedia, or you can look
for articles on the subject of your
choice using the keyword Search
box. They even have a very help-
ful Symptom Finder tool that
lets you click on a diagram of the
body to pinpoint where you’re
having trouble.
Recommended Reading
I’m currently reading “Some-
one Will Be With You Shortly”
by Lisa Kogan. She’s a forty-
tendent, Jane Burgin. In 1859,
male teachers were Abs’ Clark,
A. J. Bird, Lewis Harris, W.
L. Bird. Female teachers were
Margaret Bird, Martha Burgin,
Sarah J. Burgin, Margaret
E. Burgin, and Eliza Moffitt.
There were 40 “scholars. “
When we joined Bethel in
the 1990s, Jack Lytle was push-
ing hard for a new roof for the
sanctuary. He had scrimped
and saved and encouraged the
members to work toward that
goal, and it was finally accom-
plished. Life in a small country
church depended on the gener-
osity of its members and com-
munity supporters, for in those
early years economic times
were directly reflected in the
giving of offerings, just as they
are now.
Bethel has been fortunate
in its community support. In
2002, Leo Meilhammer, who
had already given much to the
church both in service and gifts,
decided the time had come for
the church to have a steeple,
and he worked toward that
end. His persistence won out,
and today a steeple stands tall,
Not everyone wants to live
here though. We had a guest
come visit his son who is remod-
eling a cabin in the Chimney
Rock / Lake Lure area. The dad
came back to the hotel begging
for a room. He asked how we
live up here in these mountains.
He could not take another
curve in the road or the hike
to his son’s small cabin. He
was shortening his trip and
returning back to Florida. We
shared some laughs about the
differences in our hometowns,
but I was reminded that these
mountains are very special and
unique.
Not everyone can handle liv-
ing here. This last winter was
treacherous, but now that the
snow and cold weather has gone
our mountains are begging us
to get out and explore them. If
even years, but remember your
valley is only for a while. You
may have to deal with your
trouble the rest of your earthly
life, but life is short. Your trou-
bles are only for a while. James
likens life to a vapor that ap-
pears for a little while and it
vanishes away (James 4:14).
No matter how you look at it
from a human angle, your val-
ley is only for a while.
Another key to dealing with
your valley is to know the
Psalmist was not afraid, be-
cause David recognized, “For
Thou art with me” (Psm.23:4).
As a Christian, with the pres-
ence of Christ dwelling in us,
we can deal with anything that
comes our way when we recog-
nize and count upon the Lord’s
divine presence being with us.
When we know God is with us
we can face the fiery furnace
like the three Hebrew children,
the den of lions like Daniel, the
thorn in the flesh like Paul,
persecution like Paul and Silas,
mountains full of enemies like
with Elisha and his servant.
God’s presence and the pres-
ence of God’s angels make quite
a difference in our attitude and
outlook. In 2 Kings 6:17, the
King of Syria and his troops
surrounded Elisha and his serv-
nine-year-old
single woman
who maintains
that every hu-
man being de-
serves a great
mattress, a com-
fortable pair of
shoes, and a very
smart shrink, and that no one
has grown a decent tomato since
1963. Her essays are nostalgic
for a time when you had to walk
all the way across the room to
change channels, and there was
no such thing as a spy satellite
capable of spotting a pre-can-
cerous mole on her left thigh.
Kogan is a columnist in Oprah
Winfrey’s magazine O, and this
collection of essays is thought-
ful, challenging, and funny--
sometimes all at the same time.
indicating to all in the valley
below that God’s beacon once
more points heavenward on
this old church.
There are ties that bind past
to present within this sanc-
tuary. I can see faces, some
mere shadows, others clearly
defined, of a host of kinfolk,
from the 1700s when a circuit
rider preached in the home of
Thomas Lytle, to the organized
church in 1835, to today’s Unit-
ed Methodist Church. In the
church yard stands a bell tower
that says “To honor and remem-
ber our pioneer forefathers Ben-
jamin Burgin, 1741-1823 Capt.
Thomas Lytle, 1753-1804,
Jesse Burgin, 1753-1804.” The
bell tower was provided by the
Burgin-Lytle Reunion in 2002.
The bell was given by Harry
and Nada Carroll, and when
rung each Sunday, is joined by
our Sunday “church dog,” in
welcoming worshippers in her
own unique way. Bethel is a
fitting site for the descendants
of these two pioneer families to
hold their annual reunion. It is,
as my father would say, “some-
thing to study on.”
you haven’t done so lately, why
not plan on a weekend or even a
single day of discovery?
We have so many places to
discover for the first time. Each
town in our area has something
unique. Why not find out more
about it? Try a local restau-
rant you’ve never tried before.
Go hiking at our waterfalls.
DuPont Forest has great trails
that are easy for all of us to en-
joy. I send a lot of our guests out
there and they all return with
big smiles on their faces.
What is something special
about your area? Is there a
place that our readers might
like to know about? Drop me a
note and tell me what your fa-
vorite thing is about the moun-
tains where we live. I would
love to hear about it. contact@
rebekahjanell.com
ant all around the hills of the
city of Dothan. The servant of
Elisha grew very nervous when
he awoke to see the enemie’s
chariots surrounding the city.
He ran and told Elisha. “What
shall we do”, the young serv-
ant said. The prophet calmly
and with assurance said to his
servant, “Fear not: for they that
be with us are more than they
that be with them. And Elisha
prayed, and said, LORD, I pray
thee, open his eyes, that he may
see. And the LORD opened the
eyes of the young man; and he
saw: and, behold, the mountain
was full of horses and chariots
of fire round about Elisha” (2
Kings 6:16-17). Oh that God
would make our spiritual eyes
alert that we would have our
eyes on Him and His resources,
rather than upon our enemies
or our troubles.
The last way to deal with our
valleys is to remember, where
there is a valley, there are
mountains nearby. You could
not have a valley without one
or more mountains. Life will
not all be valleys, God will have
some mountain tops we can en-
joy along the way to refresh us
and reinvigorate us.
Trust Him when you cannot
trace Him.
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The Minister’s Corner
By Rev. Arnold Hancock
TEXT: Isa
40:31 But they
that wait upon
the LORD
shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with
wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they
shall walk, and not faint.
Warmest Christian greet-
ings. I trust that you had a
safe July 4th. Some time back
I had a terrible accident. While
splitting a board with a skill
saw, I ran my left hand under
the moving blade and severely
injured four fingers on my left
hand. It is only now that I am
able to play my guitar again. To
God be the glory that I did not
lose any of my fingers. Through
this injury I have been able to
witness to many about God’s
mighty power in our lives. One
example: while the emergency
room physician was sewing up
my fingers, I looked up into
her eyes and asked: “are you a
Christian?” she could not an-
swer. This has happened nu-
merous times since. Yes, God
is a merciful god.
In less than three weeks,
July 27-30, our internation-
al General Assembly of the
Church of God will convene
in Orlando, Florida for their
general conference. It is here
that representatives from all
over the world will gather for
a great time of fellowship and
meetings. Pray that it will be
a success. The church had its
beginning in the mountains
of western North Carolina in
August, 1886. Since then, the
membership has grown to over
six million members world-
wide.
They that wait upon the
LORD… What waits for
them? They shall renew their
strength. If one is tired and
weary, they can expect God to
come upon the scene and give
them strength that they never
expected to receive. When they
are tired and weary they will
receive strength to keep going.
No wonder David said In
Psalms 18:29, “For by thee I
have run through a troop; and
by my God have I leaped over
a wall.” It was through the
strength of God that David was
able to stand against Goliath
and kill him even though Dav-
id was only a youth. He had his
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trust in God, and knew that He
would not fail him.
Evildoers (including Go-
liath) can expect nothing good
from God. <Psalms 37:9> “
For evildoers shall be cut off:
but those that wait upon the
LORD, they shall inherit the
earth.” BUT, because of God’s
strength, David said that he
could wait upon Him, because
that God was his defense
(Psalms 59:9).
Again, David said: “My soul,
wait thou only upon God; for
my expectation is from him. (Ps
62:5). Then again in Proverbs
20:22, the writer said: “Say not
thou, I will recompense evil;
but wait on the LORD, and he
shall save thee.”
Sometimes the wait may
be longer than we expect. Sa-
rah, Abraham’s wife, waited
90 years, (Gen 17:24). But God
said “You will have a child”
(Gen. 27:16). And she did.
God said to David: “Rest in
the LORD, and wait patiently
for him: fret not thyself be-
cause of him who prospereth
in his way, because of the man
who bringeth wicked devices to
pass” (Ps 37:7). One song says:
“Tempted and tried we’re oft
made to wonder, why it should
be thus all the day long. While
there are others living about
us. Never molested, though in
the wrong.”
God’s word is true. It is ever-
lasting. It will never fail. Again
we hear David say: “Lad me
in thy truth, and teach me: for
thou art the God of my salva-
tion; on thee do I wait all the
day” (Ps. 25:5). Then in Ps 27:14
he says: “Wait on the LORD: be
of good courage, and he shall
strengthen thine heart: wait, I
say, on the LORD.”
Waiting on the LORD could
be compared to a bride waiting
for her groom to appear. Or the
groom waiting for his bride.
David said “so our eyes wait
upon the LORD our God, until
that he have mercy upon us (Ps
123:2).
We draw nigh to God by
waiting on Him, or waiting for
Him. James said to “draw nigh
to God, and he will draw nigh
to you…” (Jas 4: 8).
Ever go to church expect-
ing something great to hap-
pen? We should be like this all
the time. Don’t go expecting
something mediocre. Expect
the best! God bless and have a
wonderful day.

Ebenezer News
By Mary Alice Bradley
Jackie we put our trust? Will we put it
Hunter, in a King of a Kingdom that can
Sunday never be shaken? Jackie shared
School Su- scripture from Hebrews 12:26 –
perintend- part of which says – “our God is
ent, said a consuming fire.”
good morning and Happy Fourth He asked if we had prayer re-
of July to everyone. He had our quests and gave the prayer for
Opening Prayer and asked if an- these. We joined him in singing
yone had an announcement. “My Hope Is Built” and went to
He said that thousands of our Sunday School Classes.
miles above us is a satellite tak- Dot Grindstaff taught the Ge-
ing pictures of everything includ- neva Tisdale Class today. Title
ing our license plate. CIA and of the lesson was “God’s Cosmic
FBI work behind the scenes try- Plan”, with scripture from 1
ing their dead level best to pro- Thessalonians 5:1-11, 23, 24.
tect our Nation. Golden Text was: “God hath
Think of Oklahoma City, not appointed us to wrath, but
Waco, and 9/11. The security to obtain salvation by our Lord
we once had has been severely Jesus Christ. --1 Thessalonians
shaken, that is no doubt. These 5:9
tragedies took place. Where do Central thought was: “We do
we place our hope? Do we put it not know when Jesus will return
in satellites? Do we put it in man to fulfill His mission and bring
or do we put it in God Almighty? God’s kingdom in its fullness.
What lessons has God taught us Such curiosity is not new, and it
during these tragedies? We have caused considerable anxiety for
experienced the Grace of God believers in Thessalonica.
through it all. Paul first encouraged the be-
Billy Graham says that he lievers by reminding them who
doesn’t know all the reasons that they are in Christ. Second, he
brought these tragedies to our challenged them to encourage
country. Did it have to be this each other in their shared iden-
way for people to die in great tity in Christ. As he concludes
numbers before they came to the letter, he reminds them that
pray? One lesson God teaches their confidence does not rest
us through all this is that we can in the work of diligent humans
have hope in Him. These trag- alone. The entire work of faith
edies make it clear. Where will is God’s work. The certainty of
Christian identity is not our abil-
ity to keep ourselves blameless,
but God’s faithfulness to con-
tinue and complete what He has
begun in us.
It is dangerous, indeed, to
know when Christ will return.
We might be tempted to wait un-
til the last minute before we ‘go
all out’ for Christ. Scripture dis-
courages questions about timing
and replaces them with the chal-
lenge of Christian identity. Will
we walk in the light of day? Will
we place our confidence in God’s
faithfulness to finish the work He
began in us?” ---Standard Les-
son Quarterly
Pastor Dave said good morn-
ing and welcome to Ebenezer. He
mentioned that the Senior Saints
need to get together and elect of-
ficers. The visiting at Mountain
Ridge Wellness Center will be the
Fourth Wednesday of the month.
The Youth Fund Raiser Break-
fast will be the second Saturday
of the month. Some quotes in
connection with our celebrating
Independence Day were placed
in our bulletin by Pastor Dave.
We sang “Happy Birthday” to
Janice Cox, Tammy Ballew and
Connie Lewis. We sang “Happy
Anniversary” to Brandon and
Tara Boyd.
Accompanists were Sue Glovi-
er, Organ and Mary Alice Brad-
ley – Piano. The Children came
up for the Children’s Sermon by
Pastor Dave. He said good morn-
ing and asked them how they
were.
This is July 4th. Does that
mean anything to you? Probably
not, but today is a “Big Birthday”
of the place where we live. When
you get in school, you will hear of
the Declaration of Independence.
You will learn that it is a state-
ment of what those folks thought
the country should be. God was
an important part of that Docu-
ment. Our country was founded
on the principles of Jesus Christ.
People can come over here and
worship God the way they want
to. They can be a Methodist,
Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran,
or an Episcopalian. There are
some over here who do not wor-
ship God. Christian Ideals – that
is the way it should be, isn’t it?
He told the children that some
day they might be in a position
to run the country. One of them
might become President, Gover-
nor, or a member of Congress.
He said that he wanted them to
know one thing – Jesus Christ
came along to free us from sin.
This is truly an Independence
Day – Independence means be-
ing free. We are free to choose.
He told them that He knew they
would choose to be good and do
the right things. Choose to love
Jesus because Jesus loves you.
Remember that you live in ‘one
Nation under God.’ Go and cele-
brate the Fourth of July. He had
prayer with the children.
We had our time of greeting
each other. Our Opening Hymn
was “A Mighty Fortress Is Our
God.” 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
“Sanctuary” and “Majesty.”
Pastor Dave shared scrip-
ture from Psalm 33:12. Title of
the sermon was “Is Our Nation
Blessed?” Two Hundred Thirty
Four (234) years ago today, The
Declaration of Independence was
brought before the people. This
was something the world had
never seen before. It was a Na-
tion founded by God for God and
the people. People came here in
boat(s) – boats so small that we
would not want to get in them if
they were tied to the dock. The
first thing that was built was a
church – a place to worship and
hold meetings. It was a social
place – a place of protection. They
would have an opportunity to be
free from tyranny. They could
worship the way they wanted to.
We look at their Ideals. We think
of what this country is about. So
many things have been done
in these Two Hundred Thirty
Four years. Man has gone to the
Moon. We are still a land of op-
portunity.
Voodoo and the Occult began
in Massachusetts. A few young
girls got the idea that was a way
they could get rid of people they
did not like. People stopped going
to church. In 1730 only ten (10)
percent of the people attended
church. The Hand of God moved
over those Colonies – George
Whitfield, our own John Wesley,
and others brought Revival to
the people in those thirteen (13)
Colonies. There would be an-
other one in the 1800’s. We need
God to raise up dynamic Preach-
ers. We are in need of a Nation-
al Revival. When we consider
the events of history, things are
changing. Some want the Ten
Commandments out of Court-
houses and out of our schools. In
1844 a group of athletes sued the
Government to take The Bible
out of schools. Fathers and Moth-
ers believed in Christian Princi-
ples. We can see it in our early
writings. We have taken the
First Amendment and turned it
around to keep the Government
from running the Church. The
church being founded on Chris-
tian Principles does not mean
Buddah and Allah. Government
will not be the principles of Jesus
Christ. If our country turns back
to God we will continue to bless-
ed. Will God continue to bless
us? We have Holy Communion.
It has been around a long time
and practiced by Romans, Az-
tecs, and Americans. Missionar-
ies came and started bringing the
Word of God. When that teach-
ing was rejected a decline began.
Will Archaeologists go through
Washington, DC some day and
say ‘this used to be such a beauti-
ful place?’ We need to pray today
for our leaders, whether we voted
for them or not. We need to ask
God to guide them.
The congregation sang “The
Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Pastor Dave gave the Benedic-
tion. NOTE: Check with Joe Wil-
liams about pens made from the
oak tree that was taken down.

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Grandfather Mountain Annual Highland Games Kicks-Off July 8th
Contributed
The 55th Annual Grandfather
Mountain Highland Games and
Gathering of Scottish Clans
brings the color of hundreds of
tartan plaids and the clamor of
half a dozen bagpipe bands to
the North Carolina Highlands
Thursday through Sunday, July
8-11.
The Grandfather Games are
considered America’s grandest
Games because of the spectacular
mountain setting that is so
reminiscent of Scotland. The
deep blue peaks of 6,000-foot
Grandfather Mountain tower
above a grassy green meadow
ringed by 167 red, blue, yellow
and green striped tents. The
color is augmented by thousands
of Scots luxuriously costumed in
tartan plaids, and the energy
is amplified by the sounds of
bagpipes and kettledrums
echoing across the moor.
The Highland Games begin
Thursday afternoon, July 8,
with a sheep herding exhibition,
Celtic entertainment, the
running of “The Bear,” and
the opening ceremonies. Many
people choose to bring a picnic
dinner or buy concessions at the
Meadows to enjoy during the
evening events.
The opening ceremonies
begin at dusk with a torchlight
ceremony where representatives
of each of the 115 clans announce
their family’s participation in
the gathering. This “raising of
the clans” proclaims that they
have once again come together
to celebrate their heritage.
Prior to the torchlight
ceremony, 800 runners will
participate in a 5-mile footrace
called “The Bear” that climbs
1,568 feet in elevation from the
town of Linville to the summit of
Grandfather Mountain.
Returning this year on
Friday, July 9 is the Grizzly Bike
Ride, a challenging route with
7,000 feet of climbing completed
over 65 miles. The ride begins
at Grandfather Mountain with
cyclists traveling throughout
Avery County, including a two-
mile dirt road up the backside of
Beech Mountain. This year a 30-
mile ride is being added to the
weekend’s athletic challenges.
The 30-mile ride is a shorter
version of the Grizzly without
the Beech Mountain climb but
a beautiful and challenging
route that includes the Blue
Ridge Parkway. Entrants are
encouraged to pre-register but
registration on the day of the
event will be available. The ride
is capped at 200 entrants.
Completing the trifecta of
extreme physical challenges
is the 42nd running of the
Grandfather Mountain
Marathon on Saturday, July 10.
A special prize will be awarded
to athletes who complete all
three grueling events.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
are filled with competition in
heavy-weight Scottish athletic
events; highland dancing
competition; bagpipe band
parades; piping, drumming
and harp competitions; sheep
herding demonstrations by
Scottish border collies and Connection. help guests trace their Scottish basis with overflow parking at
concerts featuring a wide variety In addition to the many roots and learn more about their shuttle lots in Linville. Public
of Celtic music. activities taking place at heritage. parking is not available at the
At the center of the activity, MacRae Meadows, there will Adult tickets are $15 field on Saturday and Sunday.
the nation’s top Scottish athletes be a Scottish Country Dance Thursday, $20 Friday, $30 Shuttle service is provided
clash in traditional heavyweight Gala at Lees-McRae College on Saturday and $15 Sunday. The between MacRae Meadows
events such as “Turning the Friday night. The event begins tickets cover all activities in and satellite parking areas in
Caber” and “Tossing the Sheaf.” at 8 p.m. and runs until 12 a.m. the meadows, which on Friday Linville, Newland and Boone.
The first requires an athlete to Admission is $25 for dancers and Saturday last from early Shuttle fees vary depending on
flip a telephone-pole-sized tree and $10 for spectators. morning to midnight. Tickets the distance between the lots
trunk end-over-end and the Among the many sights and are $5 each day for children and MacRae Meadows.
second challenges athletes to sounds of Scotland to be found on ages 5-12 with children under Tickets to the off-mountain
loft a 16-pound sack of hay over MacRae Meadows throughout five free. Tickets are available evening events vary by event.
a cross bar more than 20 feet the weekend is the popular at the field on the day of the For more information call 828-
above the ground. Other ancient bazaar set up adjacent to the event. Four-day tickets are also 733-1333 or visit online at www.
tests of strength awaiting parade grounds. Merchants available online at www.gmhg. gmhg.org.
the brawny professionals are sell Gaelic and tartan gift org. Adult 4-day passes are $55 For lodging and other travel
highland wrestling, putting the items while concessionaires and children’s passes are $25. information, contact North
stone, the hammer throw and sell Scottish meat pies to give Parking is available on site at Carolina High Country Host
various weight throws. visitors a taste of the highlands. the Games field Thursday and at 800-438-7500 or www.
On Friday night, the Celtic There is also a tent set up to Friday on a first-come, first-serve mountainsofnc.com.
Jam highlights traditional and
contemporary Celtic music
at MacRae Meadows and on
Saturday night the Celtic
Rock Concert serves up encore
performances from some of the
higher energy bands.
Among performers at the
Celtic Jam and Celtic Rock
Concert on Friday and Saturday
nights, and in the Celtic Groves
each day, is a percussion group
named Albannach who delivers
a heart-pounding tribal rhythm
that makes people get up and
dance. Other Celtic groups
include Clandestine, Mother
Grove, Teribus and Brother.
More traditional Appalachian
and Celtic folk musicians
appearing at the Games include
Ed Miller and friends, Colin
Grant Adams, Blessed Blend,
Forget Me Nots and Celtic
Entrance to the Scottish Highland Games at Grandfather Mtn.
Night concert held at the games
Torch light ceremony at the games
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
Having qualified as Administra-
tor of the Estate of Margaret
A. Dennie, 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
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
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
23rd 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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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF
PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
IN THE GENERAL COURT
OF JUSTICE DISTRICT
COURT DIVISION
FILE NO 09-CVS-111
SHARON RENAE HERNDON,
PLAINTIFF,
-vs-
RONALD MANUEL ROGERS,
DEFENDANTS,
TAKE NOTICE, that a pleading
seeking relief against you have been
filed in the above entitles action. The
nature of the relief being sought is:
Absolute Divorce.
You are required to make defense to
this pleading not later than August
15th, 2010, and upon your failure
to do so, the party seeking service
against you will apply to the Court
for the relief sought.
This the 23rd day of June, 2010.
Donald Fred Coats
Attorney for the Plaintiff
25 W. Henderson Street
Marion, NC 28752
(828) 659-2439
6/30 7/7 7/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
McDowell County
The undersigned, KENT ERVIN
ANTHONY and NEIL CARL-
TON ANTHONY, having quali-
fied as Ancillary Co-Executors
of the Estate of MARGARET
H. ANTHONY, deceased, late of
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Carolina
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
McDowell County CITY OF MARION PLANNNG BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
File #10-E-174 Notice is hereby given that the City of Marion Planning Board and Board
Having qualified as Executrix
of Adjustment will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 7:00 PM
for the estate of Elizabeth B. Lo-
in the City Council Chambers located at 194 North Main Street.
The Planning Board will make recommendations to City Council on the following amendments to the City of
gan, deceased, late of McDow-
ell County, this is to notify all Marion Zoning Ordinance:
persons, holding claims against 1. An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map to assign C-2 General Business Zoning to proper-
said estate to present them, duly ties in the Days Inn Annexation Territory adopted by Ordinance No. O-09-04-20-1.
verified, to the undersigned on 2. An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map to assign C-2 General Business Zoning to proper-
or before the 2nd day of Octo- ties in the Hwy 226 South/Fairview Rd Annexation Territory adopted by Ordinance No. O-09-06-02-2 & O-09-
ber, 2010, or this notice will be 10-20-2.
pleaded in bar of their recovery. 3. An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map to assign R-2 General Residential Zoning to prop-
erties in the Eastfield Phase VI Annexation Territory adopted by Ordinance No. O-10-04-06-1.
All persons indebted to said es-
4. An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map to assign R-2 General Residential Zoning to prop-
tate will please make immediate erties in the Scott Rd Annexation Territory adopted by Ordinance No. O-10-04-06-2.
settlement. 5. An Ordinance is amending the Official Zoning District Map to assign R-2 General Residential Zoning to
This the 30th day of June, 2010. properties in the Airport Rd Annexation Territory adopted by Ordinance No. O-09-06-02-1
6. An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map to assign C-2 General Business Zoning to proper-
Audrey J. Hinton ties in the McDowell High Drive Annexation Territory adopted by Ordinance No. O-10-02-16-2.
Executrix of the 7. An Ordinance amending Section 21-131.9(3) for the placement of “A-Frame” portable signs in the DO
Estate of Elizabeth B. Logan Downtown Overlay District.
P.O. Box 2215
The Marion City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council
Louisville, KY 40201 Chambers located at 194 North Main Street to consider the recommendations of the Planning Board.
Wanda McKinney The applications listed above are available for viewing at City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Deputy Assistant Clerk Heather Cotton, AICP
of Superior Court Planning and Development Director
6/30 7/7 7/14 7/21 Publish June 30th, 2010 & July 7th, 2010
Legal Legal
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT
OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF
MCDOWELL BEFORE THE CLERK 10-SP-152 MCDOWELL BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 10 SP143
In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust from In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of PATRICIA DIXON,
William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs, in the original Grantor
principal amount of $35,000.00, dated May 5, 2008, and As recorded in Book 984 at Page 407 of the McDowell County Deed Registry,
recorded in Book 968 at Page 628, McDowell County Registry, dated 27 January 2009, in the original amount of $51,668.59.
NOTICE IS GIVEN of a sale under the foreclosure provisions of a Deed of
Current Owner: William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs
Trust as follows:
Trustee: Jennifer O. Jackson
The Deed of Trust being foreclosed and pursuant to which the sale is to be
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain
held was executed by PATRICIA DIXON, DIVORCED, Grantor, to W. LEE
Deed of Trust executed by William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs dat- LATTIMORE, Trustee for EQUITY TRUST COMPANY, CUSTODIAN
ed May 5, 2008, and recorded in Book 968 at Page 628, McDowell County
F/B/O #34926 IRA, to secure an original principal amount of $51,668.59 on
Registry; and under and by virtue of that certain Order Allowing Foreclosure the 27th day of January, 2009, recorded in McDowell County Deed Book 984
Sale entered by the Honorable Clerk of Superior Court, Donald R. Ramsey, at page 407. The present record owner of the property is PATRICIA DIXON,
on June 29, 2010, and of record in File 10-SP-152, default having been made DIVORCED, as reflected on the records in the Office of the Register of Deeds
in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust and the said for McDowell County, North Carolina, not more than ten (10) days prior to the
Deed of Trust being by its terms subject to foreclosure, and the Holder of the posting of this Notice of Sale.
indebtedness thereby secured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the The sale will be held at the front door of the McDowell County Courthouse
purpose of satisfying said indebtedness, and due notice having been given to on Main Street in Marion, North Carolina, at 12:01 p.m. on the 23rd day of
those entitled to same; the undersigned Trustee, will offer for sale at public
July, 2010.
auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in Marion,
McDowell County, North Carolina, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on July 23, 2010, The real estate to be sold at the sale is that described in the above Deed of Trust
and is located at 3110 Old Linville Road, Marion, NC 28752 in North Cove
the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same being owned of record by
William B. Gibbs, Jr. and wife Betty A. Gibbs, and being more particularly Township, McDowell County, North Carolina, more particularly described as
follows:
described as follows:
TRACT 1: Tax PIN: 1717.00-32-7113
BEING Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 shown on that survey dated May 29, 1978 by
J.W. Moore and Associates, located on private road known as Edgewood The 2.42 acre tract of land further described in McDowell County Deed Book
763 at Page 733, which is hereby incorporated by reference TOGETHER
Drive off S.R. 1214, Old Greenlee Road, Marion Township, McDowell
County, NC, 28752 WITH the easements described in said Deed.
McDowell County PIN: 0791.00-07-2015
TRACT 2: Tax PIN: 1717.00-31-5985
The aforesaid sale will be made subject to all encumbrances existing prior to The 1.47 acre tract of land further described in McDowell County Deed Book
the recording of the above-referenced Deed of Trust and also will be subject to 763 at Page 724, which is hereby incorporated by reference TOGETHER
all taxes and special assessments outstanding against the property. Should the WITH and SUBJECT TO the easements described in said Deed.
property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the excise tax and
the court costs of Forty-Five Cents per One Hundred Dollars. Said property The sale will be held at public auction, at the highest bid, for cash. The highest

employment McDowell County, North Caro-

JOB OPENINGS AT THE
MARION EMPLOYMENT
SECURITY COMMISSION
OFFICE IN MARION
The following jobs are listed with the
Marion Employment Security Com-
mission office at 316 Baldwin Avenue:
Quality Control Inspector: Ap-
plicants must have a minimum of
5 yrs. machine shop experience in
CNC programming and manual
inspection. This is a 1st shift posi-
tion. Pay will depend on experience.
#9269
Maintenance Technician: Ap-
plicants must have a minimum of
1 yr. experience performing mainte-
nance in a filament yarn plant. This
job requires certification in elec-
tronics/electrical technology or mili-
tary experience. Pay will depend on
experience. #9262
Machinist Supervisor: Will su-
pervise 2nd or 3rd shift. At least
1 yr. supervisory experience is re-
quired. Applicants must be knowl-
edgeable in all aspects of CNC
machining. Pay will depend on ex-
perience. #9259
Office Clerk: Will work Monday
thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This
job does not have benefits. Ap-
plicants must be experienced in
Quickbooks and Excel. Pay will de-
pend on experience. #9253
This is only a sample of the jobs listed at
theMarion Employment Office. Our office
hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM
to 5:00 PM.
lina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate
to present them to the under-
signed at W. Hill Evans, P.A.,
c/o Mariah D. McKinney, Attor-
ney At Law, P.O. Drawer 1330,
Marion, NC 28752 on or before
the 7th day of October, 2010 (3
months) or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said es-
tate will please make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
This the 25th day of June, 2010.
Kent Ervin Anthony and
Neil Carlton Anthony,
Ancillary Co-Executors
Estate of Margaret H. Anthony
Attorney for the Estate:
W. Hill Evans, P.A.
Mariah D. McKinney
P.O. Drawer 1330
69 S. Main Street
Marion, NC 28752
Telephone: (828) 652-2844
6/30 7/7 7/14 7/21
is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS - WHERE IS.” The
successful bidder and purchaser at the foreclosure sale will be entitled to pos-
session as of the date of the deed. Any party in possession of the property as
of that date without authorization, may be evicted by the successful bidder and
Purchaser.
The successful bidder at sale will be required to make an immediate cash de-
posit equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid amount
or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) (no personal checks). Following
the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are
immediately due and owing. Failure to remit said amounts in a timely manner
will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending
the outcome of any re-sale. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another
day, time and/or place certain without further publication, upon announcement
at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
This 29th day of June, 2010.
Jennifer O. Jackson, Trustee
Dameron Burgin Parker & Jackson, P.A.
Post Office Drawer 1049
26 West Court Street
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Telephone - (828) 652-2441
Facsimile - (828)652-9579
Email – jjackson@dameronburginlaw.com
Publication Dates: July 7, 2010 and July 14, 2010
To submit Legal or Classified Advertising to us, please call 668-4783,
Fax 668-4722 or email us at: thenewsbulletin@charter.net
bidder at said sale will be required to post a cash deposit of the greater of five
percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750.00. The balance shall be due in
cash within twenty days. In the event that the highest bidder at the sale fails
to make such deposit, the Trustee may immediately reopen the sale and again
offer the property for sale.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax
of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by
N.C. Gen. Stat. 7A-308(a)(1).
The property will be sold subject to prior liens, taxes, easements, restrictions,
reservations and rights of way of record, in its “as is” condition, and the Trus-
tee nor the holder of the Note makes no warranty or covenant to any purchaser
with respect to the marketability of the title to the interests in the property,
improvements, and fixtures or any physical, environmental, health or safety
conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale
and to be conveyed hereby. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out
of or in any way relating to the condition of the subject property are expressly
disclaimed.
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen.
Stat. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in pos-
session by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is
sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered
into or renewed on or after 1 October 2007, may after receiving the notice of
sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the land-
lord. Upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due
under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE
PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-
POSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANK-
RUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF
THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A
RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIV-
EN TO YOU PURSUANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN
ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, AS-
SESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM
YOU PERSONALLY.
This 28th day of June, 2010.
W. LEE LATTIMORE, Trustee
LITTLE and LATTIMORE, P.A.
20 North Main Street
Marion NC 28752
Telephone: 828-652-8003
Publish July 7th, 2010 & July 14th, 2010
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